2025 Lincoln Corsair review
The Lincoln Corsair is the entry-level crossover SUV for Ford Motor Co.’s luxury brand. It shares its platform with the Ford Escape, but it’s a little bigger, a little heavier, and a lot more luxurious. It also offers more power, with the choice of a turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a four-cylinder plug-in hybrid powertrain. The standard gas engine gets an eight-speed automatic transmission and offers the choice of front- or all-wheel drive, while the plug-in hybrid has only all-wheel drive and a continuously variable automatic transmission. The Corsair primarily differs from the Escape in its interior design and luxury appointments, and it impresses with more equipment and higher-quality materials.
Explore the evolution of the Lincoln Corsair
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First generation Lincoln Corsair
The Corsair plays an important role in the Lincoln lineup as the entry point to the brand in the competitive compact crossover class. It replaced the MKC, which was discontinued after the 2019 model year.
When it arrived for the 2020 model year, the Corsair offered a pair of turbocharged four-cylinder engines: a 2.0-liter and a more powerful 2.3-liter. The 2.3-liter was discontinued for the 2023 model year, but for 2021, Lincoln added a plug-in hybrid 2.5-liter four-cylinder teamed with a pair of electric motors for standard all-wheel drive. The 2.0-liter engine is available with front- or all-wheel drive. The plug-in hybrid uses a continuously variable automatic transmission, offers 33 miles of electric-only driving,
and gets 33 mpg combined thereafter. It’s only offered for the top trim level.The Corsair comes with a full suite of driver-assist features, and topping the list is the BlueCruise hands-free system that works on freeways and highways but requires drivers to monitor the road; it was originally called ActiveGlide.
Model highlights
More luxurious and more powerful version of the Ford Escape
Turbocharged 2.0-liter and 2.3-liter four-cylinder engines; 2.3-liter engine discontinued for 2023
Plug-in hybrid powertrain with all-wheel drive added for 2021
Styling refresh for 2023
13.2-inch touchscreen replaced eight-inch screen for 2023
Changes by year
Latest generation from 2020 - 2026
2026 Lincoln Corsair
2025 Lincoln Corsair
2024 Lincoln Corsair
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Base trim level renamed Premiere
No other significant changes
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2023 Lincoln Corsair
Highlights
Refreshed exterior styling
Larger 13.2-inch infotainment touchscreen
Newly available ActiveGlide hands-free driving system
Turbocharged 2.3-liter engine discontinued
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2022 Lincoln Corsair
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Minor revisions to features and package content
No other significant changes
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2021 Lincoln Corsair
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Grand Touring plug-in hybrid model debuted
New Monochromatic appearance package
Minor revisions to features and package content
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2020 Lincoln Corsair
Highlights
New small crossover to replace the MKC
Based on the Ford Escape but more luxurious
Turbocharged 2.0-liter and 2.3-liter four-cylinder engines
Eight-speed automatic transmission
Front- or all-wheel drive
Eight-inch infotainment touchscreen
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Kirk Bell has been an automotive journalist since 2001, doing stints at Motor Authority, MSN Autos, and Consumer Guide. He's currently a freelance journalist with an interest in luxury and performance cars.
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