Textual content by Tom Appel
2025 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring
Specs
Class: Premium Compact Crossover
Nation of Manufacture: United States
Coloration: Pink Carpet Metallic
Seating Capability: 5
Miles pushed: 122
Actual-world gasoline financial system: 39.2 mpg
| CG Report Card | |
|---|---|
| Room and Consolation | B |
| Energy and Efficiency | B- |
| Match and End | A |
| Gasoline 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 Shopper Information’s impressions of all the mannequin lineup. | |
| Massive & Tall Consolation | |
| Massive Man | A- |
| Tall Man | A- |
| Massive & Tall consolation rankings are for entrance seats solely. “Massive” 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 Sort | Hybrid 4-cylinder |
| Transmission | CVT Computerized |
| Drive Wheels | AWD |
Driving combine: 65% metropolis, 35% freeway
EPA-estimated gasoline financial system: 76 MPGe/33 mpg (metropolis/freeway mixed)
EPA-estimated battery vary: 27 miles
Gasoline kind: Common gasoline
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
Execs and Cons
The good: Stylish cabin, excellent on-road refinement
The great: Loads of grownup house, glorious gasoline financial system
The not so good: Grand Touring PHEV dear relative to different Corsair trim ranges
Assessment
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 yr 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 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 appear 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 commonplace with front-wheel drive; AWD is obtainable.
The Grand Touring incorporates 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 gasoline 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 obtainable on the Grand Touring as properly. The $2250 choice replaces all vibrant exterior trim with black parts, and contains 20-inch black alloy wheels.
Shopper Information not too long ago spent per week behind the wheel of a 2025 Corsair Grand Touring in Pink Carpet Metallic and outfitted with the Jet Bundle and inclusive Touring III Bundle. Together with vacation spot cost, our take a look at automotive got here to $68,820.
By trendy small, premium crossover requirements, the Corsair, particularly in Grand Touring trim, incorporates a comparatively restrained cabin, not that there’s something unsuitable with that. Supplies are top of the range, and every part seems properly put collectively. We discovered the seats to particularly inviting.
There’s ample cabin house 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 structure usually agreeable and uncomplicated, although for some people discover the piano-key type gear selector off placing. We discovered the shifter in a short time grew to become “regular” feeling, and didn’t compromise the driving expertise. We additionally suppose it seems cool.
We did discover the configurable digital instrument panel a little bit busy, and considerably compromised by the variety of methods it may be custom-made. Should you purchase or lease a Corsair, be sure you have your salesperson enable you set the system as much as your liking earlier than you permit the dealership. That stated, the knowledge introduced is simple 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 disenchanted 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 powerful, clean, and silent. It’s a bit disappointing when—25 miles or so after a full cost—the gasoline engine kicks in, because it isn’t fairly as clean as the bottom gasoline engine present in lesser Corsairs. That stated, there’s loads of energy, and stable gasoline financial system, too. Over 122 miles, and together with only one full battery cost, we averaged a thrifty 39.2 mpg. And, in contrast to 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 another car within the model’s lineup, and is ideal for lengthy journeys. Of us looking for a extra European driving expertise—full with sharp dealing with and fast steering—can be disenchanted, nevertheless. The Corsair—like each different Lincoln, is about relaxed refinement and cozy commutes. That stated, the Corsair handles simply wonderful, it’s simply not as sporty as the opposite automobiles on this section.
We’re large followers of the Corsair, and strongly recommend you add this small Lincoln to your test-drive brief checklist. We’re much less prone to suggest 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 every day charging. (Research present that few PHEV house owners cost their automobiles frequently.) And although a little bit dear at $2250, we respect the stylish Jet Bundle and the black-out impact.
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