The Lincoln Corsair could also be Lincoln’s smallest SUV, nevertheless it looks like one thing far more substantial. It appears to be like and looks like a costlier automobile than it’s. With beauty and a sporty dealing with, it might be one of the best driving SUV Lincoln provides as nicely. It slips into tight parking spots with ease and corners like no different Lincoln within the fleet.

As talked about, it’s a small SUV. The design is nicely proportioned and suits the 106” wheelbase like a glove. Lincoln designers have accomplished a really good job with the main points, from the chrome “floating orb” grille to the rear twin exhaust suggestions. The sloped roofline and the crease alongside the beltline give it a lovely sporting look.

Inside, the heated and ventilated leather-based seats are what catches your eye. They’re snug and really adjustable for all sizes and shapes of individuals. The steering wheel is very engaging and the floating management panel above the middle console is a slick look – clear and uncluttered. There’s sufficient legroom within the again seats, though extra would have been good. The rear cargo space is spacious for baggage or buying finds and the rear seats fold flat for much more area. The rear seats additionally recline and slide, which provides nearly all of the adjustability one may ask for. They’re additionally heated.

Underneath the hood lies Lincoln’s 2.5L inline four-cylinder hybrid engine, hooked to a CVT automated transmission that then distributes the ability to the entrance wheels principally, kicking in some rear-wheel traction when required. The CVT has “shift factors’ programmed into it to really feel like a standard automated transmission. It does a very good job of faking that it’s not a CVT whereas delivering respectable efficiency and financial system. Whereas driving fanatics gained’t be raving about it, most drivers gained’t discover the distinction and shall be proud of the efficiency and really feel of the system.

Packed stuffed with expertise (studying the specs on a brand new automobile aren’t in contrast to studying in regards to the specs for a brand new cellphone) and apps to make driving simpler and extra interesting, Lincoln’s ActiveGlide 1.2 system did a implausible job of dealing with the driving on main freeways. As soon as activated, it permits the driving force to chill out and take their fingers of the wheel for awhile. So long as the sensors acknowledge that the driving force is taking note of visitors and what’s happening round them, it continues to steer the automobile down the freeway staying in it’s lane. Developing quick on a slower automobile? Activate the flip sign for a lane change and, so long as nobody is within the lane subsequent to you, ActiveGlide 1.2 will robotically change lanes for you and get into the passing lane. It’s fairly an thrilling and spectacular system.

The Corsair rides on 20” wheels wrapped in 245/45R20 tires. The brakes are able to stopping the automobile with alacrity. The journey is clean and cosseting, snug however assured. The steering isn’t fairly as intuitive as we’d have appreciated nevertheless it’s actually good.

We weren’t certain the little engine could be enough to maneuver the small however heavy SUV very nicely, nevertheless it actually did the job. There was loads of energy to get beneath means, sufficient to move slower vehicles, and transfer you proper alongside. The cabin is quiet and comparatively wind-noise free. Total, we had been impressed with what a top quality automobile it felt like. It’s neither tremendous luxurious nor tremendous quick, nevertheless it’s modest and comfy transportation that appears good happening the highway.

Pricing wasn’t out there to us on the time we had it however count on a worth within the $40-50,000 vary. It appears affordable for what it’s.