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2025 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring
Specs
Class: Premium Compact Crossover
Nation of Manufacture: United States
Coloration: Purple 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 autos in the identical class. Worth grade is for particular trim degree evaluated, and will not mirror Client 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 primarily based on male tester weighing roughly 350 kilos, “Tall” ranking primarily based on 6’6″-tall male tester. | |
| Drivetrain | |
| Engine Specs | 266-horsepower 2.5-liter |
| Engine Kind | Hybrid 4-cylinder |
| Transmission | CVT Automated |
| 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 automobile: Grand Touring III Package deal ($8675), Jet Package deal ($2250), particular paint ($750), 24-way leather-based seats ($1285)
Value as examined: $68,820
Professionals and Cons
The nice: Stylish cabin, excellent on-road refinement
The nice: Loads of grownup area, 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 Package deal exterior trim group.
The Corsair might be greatest in comparison with the entry-level Infiniti QX50 compact crossover, although customers may additionally 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 automated transmission. Premier and Reserve fashions come commonplace with front-wheel drive; AWD is out there.
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 Package deal exterior group was provided solely on the Premier and Reserve. For ’25 the group is out there on the Grand Touring as effectively. The $2250 choice replaces all vibrant 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 Purple Carpet Metallic and outfitted with the Jet Package deal and inclusive Touring III Package deal. 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, incorporates a comparatively restrained cabin, not that there’s something incorrect with that. Supplies are top of the range, and every part appears effectively 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 due to the crossovers bigger door openings.
We discovered the management structure typically agreeable and uncomplicated, although for some of us 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 appears cool.
We did discover the configurable digital instrument panel somewhat 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 enable you to set the system as much as your liking earlier than you permit the dealership. That mentioned, the knowledge offered 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 Package deal supplies excellent playback, and is a must have for critical audiophiles. That mentioned, 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, easy, 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 easy as the bottom gasoline engine present in lesser Corsairs. That mentioned, 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 tremendous on regular-grade gasoline.
The place the Corsair shines—and it actually shines—is on the highway. Lincoln’s smallest crossover is as quiet, and rides as effectively, as another automobile within the model’s lineup, and is ideal for lengthy journeys. People searching for a extra European driving expertise—full with sharp dealing with and fast steering—shall be disenchanted, nevertheless. The Corsair—like each different Lincoln, is about relaxed refinement and comfy commutes. That mentioned, the Corsair handles simply tremendous, it’s simply not as sporty as the opposite autos on this phase.
We’re huge followers of the Corsair, and strongly counsel you add this small Lincoln to your test-drive quick listing. 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 every day charging. (Research present that few PHEV homeowners cost their autos frequently.) And although somewhat dear at $2250, we recognize the fashionable Jet Package deal and the black-out impact.
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