I have to admit I haven't had a lot of experience with modern Lincoln cars and SUVs, having sold the brand in the early 2000s they seemed to have come a long way, even my father's Lincoln MKZ which is a few years old now, is a much better car than what we had on the lots when I was selling cars. But for whatever reason, I have not been on Ford/Lincoln's list of journalists deemed worthy of driving their vehicles, until just a few weeks ago when Lincoln decided to loan me their new Corsair.
Admittedly I didn't expect much, the last small Lincoln SUV I drove was the first generation of the MKX back in 2006, which was simply a slightly dressed-up version of the Ford Edge and you could tell when you parked them side by side. The Corsair, which shares its underpinnings with the Ford Escape and Bronco Sport, hides its humble roots well, and I am willing to bet most consumers wouldn't make the connection between the stately Lincoln and its blue oval cousins.
The Corsair offered a very comfortable ride, as we cruised around Charlotte, North Carolina the suspension soaked up the miles smoothly and quietly. Impressive considering the base price of a Corsair starts at just $37,565 with the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder which produces 250hp and would likely be just as enjoyable to drive as the hybrid.
The optional Luxury Package includes a Revel premium sound system and heads-up display. The Technology package adds rear heated seats, a wireless smartphone charging pad, LED lighting, a hands-free power liftgate, and a host of other features.
Those options make the Corsair incredibly luxurious, but they do come at a cost, after options, destination charges, and the acquisition fee, the total MSRP on the little Lincoln is $61,765. The non-hybrid, Reserve trim level Corsair with the same equipment and the FWD 2.0 comes in at just $48,570 with all the same options, so unless you need the AWD due to the weather where you live, I personally would order the 2.0-liter, save the money, and call it a day.
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