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2025 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring
Specs
Class: Premium Compact Crossover
Nation of Manufacture: United States
Shade: Purple Carpet Metallic
Seating Capability: 5
Miles pushed: 122
Actual-world gas financial 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 stage evaluated, and will not replicate Shopper Information’s impressions of the whole 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 gas financial system: 76 MPGe/33 mpg (metropolis/freeway mixed)
EPA-estimated battery vary: 27 miles
Gas kind: 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)
Worth as examined: $68,820
Professionals and Cons
The good: Elegant cabin, excellent on-road refinement
The nice: Loads of grownup area, wonderful gas financial system
The not so good: Grand Touring PHEV expensive relative to different Corsair trim ranges
Evaluation
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 greatest in comparison with the entry-level Infiniti QX50 compact crossover, although consumers may additionally wish 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 certain 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 appear sparce, every trim stage is obtainable with complete possibility 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 nicely. The $2250 possibility replaces all vivid exterior trim with black components, and consists of 20-inch black alloy wheels.
Shopper Information lately spent every week behind the wheel of a 2025 Corsair Grand Touring in Purple 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 fashionable small, premium crossover requirements, the Corsair, particularly in Grand Touring trim, encompasses a comparatively restrained cabin, not that there’s something incorrect with that. Supplies are fine quality, and all the pieces appears nicely 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 straightforward because of the crossovers bigger door openings.
We discovered the management structure typically agreeable and uncomplicated, although for some people discover the piano-key fashion 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 bit of busy, and considerably compromised by the variety of methods it may be custom-made. For those who purchase or lease a Corsair, make sure to have your salesperson show you how to set the system as much as your liking earlier than you allow the dealership. That stated, 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 critical audiophiles. That stated, we haven’t been upset by a Lincoln audio system of any kind in a few years.
The PHEV system works because it ought to, and energy supply whereas in EV mode is robust, easy, 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 easy as the bottom gasoline engine present in lesser Corsairs. That stated, there’s loads of energy, and strong gas financial 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 high quality 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 nicely, 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—will probably be upset, nevertheless. The Corsair—like each different Lincoln, is about relaxed refinement and comfy commutes. That stated, the Corsair handles simply high quality, it’s simply not as sporty as the opposite automobiles on this phase.
We’re large followers of the Corsair, and strongly recommend you add this small Lincoln to your test-drive brief record. We’re much less more likely to advocate the PHEV Grand Touring, nevertheless, as its steep base value—and restricted 27-mile vary—solely make sense in case you are actually devoted to day by day charging. (Research present that few PHEV house owners cost their automobiles regularly.) And although a bit of expensive at $2250, we recognize the fashionable Jet Bundle and the black-out impact.
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