Lincoln MKZ vs Lincoln Corsair
Overview | |
MSRP$35,170 | MSRP$36,105 |
Average price$15,689 | Average price$30,942 |
Listings105 | Listings196 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryIt’s not easy carving away loyalists from the German/Japanese luxury sedan segment, but a good way to start is with a 400-hp engine and a long list of standards that would cost you more from the competition. The Lincoln MKZ has been with us just 10 years, but has struggled due to its foundational and conceptual relation to the Ford Fusion and, according to Ford, resistance to the split-wing grille that has dominated the Lincoln brand in recent years. But with sales successes coming from the MKX and the Navigator, Lincoln has redesigned the MKZ with a new direction in mind, hoping it can continue the upward swing and finally cement itself as a luxury stalwart. To that end, Lincoln has given the MKZ a new front end, an exclusive new 3.0-liter V6 with class-leading power, and the new Sync 3 infotainment system, a big upgrade over the outgoing version. | |
Reviews SummaryIf you’re in the market for a compact luxury SUV, you may notice the lack of domestic options. The Cadillac XT4 and XT5 are classified as a subcompact and midsize, respectively. The Buick Envision is more realistically a “near-luxury” compact SUV. That just leaves the 2021 Lincoln Corsair. Considering how underwhelming Lincoln's small SUVs were in the past, the Corsair is an unlikely contender. But you’d be surprised what a name change and a new platform will do for your prospects. For 2021, the Corsair adds a range-topping plug-in hybrid to the mix, giving it a leg-up on some of its rivals. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 245 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 250 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower245 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower250 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 245 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 250 hp I4 |
Torque270 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | Torque275 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower245 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower250 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space34.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3719 lbs | Curb Weight3691 lbs |
Height58.2 in | Height64.1 in |
Length193.9 in | Length180.6 in |
Width83.3 in | Width83.0 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase106.7 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $35,170 | $36,105 |
Average price | $15,689 | $30,942 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | It’s not easy carving away loyalists from the German/Japanese luxury sedan segment, but a good way to start is with a 400-hp engine and a long list of standards that would cost you more from the competition. The Lincoln MKZ has been with us just 10 years, but has struggled due to its foundational and conceptual relation to the Ford Fusion and, according to Ford, resistance to the split-wing grille that has dominated the Lincoln brand in recent years. But with sales successes coming from the MKX and the Navigator, Lincoln has redesigned the MKZ with a new direction in mind, hoping it can continue the upward swing and finally cement itself as a luxury stalwart. To that end, Lincoln has given the MKZ a new front end, an exclusive new 3.0-liter V6 with class-leading power, and the new Sync 3 infotainment system, a big upgrade over the outgoing version. | If you’re in the market for a compact luxury SUV, you may notice the lack of domestic options. The Cadillac XT4 and XT5 are classified as a subcompact and midsize, respectively. The Buick Envision is more realistically a “near-luxury” compact SUV. That just leaves the 2021 Lincoln Corsair. Considering how underwhelming Lincoln's small SUVs were in the past, the Corsair is an unlikely contender. But you’d be surprised what a name change and a new platform will do for your prospects. For 2021, the Corsair adds a range-topping plug-in hybrid to the mix, giving it a leg-up on some of its rivals. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 245 hp I4 | 2.0L 250 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 245 hp @ 5500 rpm | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 245 hp I4 | 2.0L 250 hp I4 |
Torque | 270 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 275 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower | 245 hp @ 5500 rpm | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 34.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3719 lbs | 3691 lbs |
Height | 58.2 in | 64.1 in |
Length | 193.9 in | 180.6 in |
Width | 83.3 in | 83.0 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 106.7 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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