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2025 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring
Specs
Class: Premium Compact Crossover
Nation of Manufacture: United States
Shade: Crimson Carpet Metallic
Seating Capability: 5
Miles pushed: 122
Actual-world gasoline economic system: 39.2 mpg
| CG Report Card | |
|---|---|
| Room and Consolation | B |
| Energy and Efficiency | B- |
| Match and End | A |
| Gas Financial system | A |
| Worth | C+ |
| Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus different automobiles in the identical class. Worth grade is for particular trim degree evaluated, and should not replicate Client Information’s impressions of all the mannequin lineup. | |
| Large & Tall Consolation | |
| Large Man | A- |
| Tall Man | A- |
| Large & Tall consolation scores are for entrance seats solely. “Large” ranking based mostly on male tester weighing roughly 350 kilos, “Tall” ranking based mostly on 6’6″-tall male tester. | |
| Drivetrain | |
| Engine Specs | 266-horsepower 2.5-liter |
| Engine Kind | Hybrid 4-cylinder |
| Transmission | CVT Computerized |
| Drive Wheels | AWD |
Driving combine: 65% metropolis, 35% freeway
EPA-estimated gasoline economic system: 76 MPGe/33 mpg (metropolis/freeway mixed)
EPA-estimated battery vary: 27 miles
Gas sort: Common fuel
Base value: $54,365 (not together with $1495 vacation spot cost)
Choices on take a look at car: Grand Touring III Bundle ($8675), Jet Bundle ($2250), particular paint ($750), 24-way leather-based seats ($1285)
Value as examined: $68,820
Professionals and Cons
The good: Elegant cabin, excellent on-road refinement
The great: Loads of grownup area, wonderful gasoline economic system
The not so good: Grand Touring PHEV dear relative to different Corsair trim ranges
Evaluate
Although the Corsair anchors Lincoln’s four-vehicle lineup, the premium compact in neither low-cost, nor wanting for refinement. Largely unchanged for 2025, the Corsair returns the brand new 12 months with simply three trim ranges, and expanded availability of its racy Jet Bundle exterior trim group.
The Corsair might be finest in comparison with the entry-level Infiniti QX50 compact crossover, although buyers might also need to take a gander on the BMW X3, Lexus UX and NX, in addition to the Mercedes-Benz GLC. The BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA are literally nearer in value, however are smaller and sportier than the Corsair, and sure extra youth oriented.
For 2025, the Corsair is obtainable in Premiere ($40,980), Reserve ($48,135), and Grand Touring ($55,860) trim ranges. Whereas the Corsair 3-variat menu could seem sparce, every trim degree is obtainable with complete choice packages which more-or-less function trim-level upgrades.
Energy for the Premiere and Reserve comes from a 250-horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder engine mated to an 8-speed computerized transmission. Premier and Reserve fashions come normal with front-wheel drive; AWD is out there.
The Grand Touring encompasses a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) setup which includes a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, 3 electrical motors, and a 14.4-kWh battery. The PHEV system mates to the makers “eCVT” CVT-automatic transmission and comes solely with AWD. Per the EPA, the Grand Touring will journey 27 miles on a full cost earlier than that fuel engine takes over.
Previous to 2025, the black and monochromatic themed Jet Bundle exterior group was provided solely on the Premier and Reserve. For ’25 the group is out there on the Grand Touring as properly. The $2250 choice replaces all shiny exterior trim with black components, and consists of 20-inch black alloy wheels.
Client Information not too long ago spent per week behind the wheel of a 2025 Corsair Grand Touring in Crimson Carpet Metallic and geared up with the Jet Bundle and inclusive Touring III Bundle. Together with vacation spot cost, our take a look at automobile got here to $68,820.
By trendy small, premium crossover requirements, the Corsair, particularly in Grand Touring trim, encompasses a comparatively restrained cabin, not that there’s something flawed with that. Supplies are top of the range, and every thing appears properly put collectively. We discovered the seats to particularly inviting.
There’s ample cabin area for 4 adults, and getting out and in of the Corsair is fairly simple because of the crossovers bigger door openings.
We discovered the management format typically agreeable and uncomplicated, although for some people discover the piano-key type gear selector off placing. We discovered the shifter in a short time turned “regular” feeling, and didn’t compromise the driving expertise. We additionally suppose it appears cool.
We did discover the configurable digital instrument panel a little bit busy, and considerably compromised by the variety of methods it may be personalized. When you purchase or lease a Corsair, you’ll want to have your salesperson assist you set the system as much as your liking earlier than you allow the dealership. That mentioned, the knowledge offered is straightforward sufficient to learn at a look.
The Revel-brand 14-speaker audio system, which comes as a part of the inclusive $8675 Grand Touring III Bundle gives excellent playback, and is a must have for severe audiophiles. That mentioned, we haven’t been disenchanted by a Lincoln audio system of any sort in a few years.
The PHEV system works because it ought to, and energy supply whereas in EV mode is robust, clean, and silent. It’s a bit disappointing when—25 miles or so after a full cost—the fuel engine kicks in, because it isn’t fairly as clean as the bottom gasoline engine present in lesser Corsairs. That mentioned, there’s loads of energy, and stable gasoline economic system, too. Over 122 miles, and together with only one full battery cost, we averaged a thrifty 39.2 mpg. And, not like most premium crossovers, the Corsair will run simply wonderful on regular-grade gasoline.
The place the Corsair shines—and it actually shines—is on the street. Lincoln’s smallest crossover is as quiet, and rides as properly, as every other car within the model’s lineup, and is ideal for lengthy journeys. Of us searching for a extra European driving expertise—full with sharp dealing with and fast steering—can be disenchanted, nonetheless. The Corsair—like each different Lincoln, is about relaxed refinement and cozy commutes. That mentioned, the Corsair handles simply wonderful, it’s simply not as sporty as the opposite automobiles on this section.
We’re massive followers of the Corsair, and strongly counsel you add this small Lincoln to your test-drive brief checklist. We’re much less more likely to advocate the PHEV Grand Touring, nonetheless, as its steep base value—and restricted 27-mile vary—solely make sense if you’re actually devoted to day by day charging. (Research present that few PHEV house owners cost their automobiles regularly.) And although a little bit dear at $2250, we respect the stylish Jet Bundle and the black-out impact.
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