The extra powertrain on the Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring is useful, but annoying.

our judgment

Full Rating 8.6 / 10
After our experience with the 2021 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring Hybrid, we found that the 2021 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring takes off on the road like a breeze or a quiet, silent wave of electric power. The attractive body and pleasant cabin are indistinguishable from the petrol model, but the 14.4 kWh battery promises an estimated 28 miles of all-electric range and lowers the vehicle tax.

We were assured that it looked like a convincing alternative to the petrol-only model, and after the electric range ended it turned out to be noisier, like a lawnmower, and broke the afternoon calm, after the 2.5-liter petrol engine started and our fun faded. It’s Lincoln’s Grand Touring-badged plug-in hybrid, the Aviator Grand Touring, but there’s still a lot to like here, so we’ll do a close review of the supposedly luxury Lincoln. Here are some quick stats.

Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring 2021 review:

the design

6/10 We were
filled with headaches from auto makers that their cars were electrified, which is a very good thing, but we don’t like those who choose the plug without making drastic design changes . Aside from the charging port located in front of the driver’s door and the subtle blue coloration of the “CORSAIR” text badge on the front fenders, the Grand Touring is indistinguishable from the petrol-only model.

And that’s fine – the Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring is a handsome looking car, unlike its blue oval badge sibling, the Ford Escape. The styling is based on the Aviator-inspired line but with a new look to the traditional waterfall grille, and I found that the best angle on the Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring was not from the front or sides, but from the rear quarter. The high beltline and lowered roofline are good, and the flattering responses give the rear a nice, sporty look.

While the car’s level light strip connects all the taillights and serves as the basis for the Lincoln’s iconic badge on the tailgate. It’s a good looking compact CUV. The interior of the Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring, on the other hand, was left alone and kept the same attractive materials as the regular car.

There’s a contrast between the beautifully cashew leather used in our test version of the Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring and the faux-metallic strip on the dashboard, and they do a match that gives us a sense of depth there. Beautiful and less dramatic than the Navigator or Aviator, this match is still a welcome design touch inside the cabin.

But the clutter of buttons and knobs on the center console and the small 8.0-inch screen propped up above the billboard-like center panel is less welcome. There are some concerns about build quality as well. These buttons have boring work and the overuse of black plastic trim is disappointing. Perhaps the most terrifying are the rocking handles.

The interior of the Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring is competitive compared to the old Infiniti QX50 or Mercedes-Benz GLC, which has some neat sides too, but the Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring falls short of segment leaders like the BMW X3 and Audi Q5.

Comfort in the Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring

Rating 7/10

In terms of electric power, the Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring GT is the most refined member of Lincoln’s line of compact cars. The tire and wind noise control was excellent, and regardless of the pedestrian warning and deceleration button, it would go silent when the battery was running. However, when the Atkinson 2.5-liter engine was running the noise started, which made me feel the Corsair NVH petrol version is even better. big.

Seat configuration

The front seats could use more padding, but they are great with 24 way adjustability, they are heated and ventilated, and the massage function the chairs are great. The masseur will continue until you tell him to stop.

Cargo capacity: 26.9 / 56.2 cubic feet

Switching to a plug-in model didn’t sacrifice cargo volume, and there are a few decent booths and door pockets in the cabin, so the Corsair GT can manage your stuff. And the second-row bench seat accommodates a pair of adults, with plenty of head and legroom (38.4 and 36.7 inches for figure-lovers). Those numbers are lower than the hybrid version of the Audi Q5 PHEV (39.3 and 38.0 inches), but only taller people will struggle in the second row of Corsair.

The Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring GT doesn’t sacrifice any of the standard car’s ride quality, either. It came with 19-inch wheels and adaptive dampers as standard, although our test version had impressive 20-inch alloy wheels. But even with the larger wheels,

I found the Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring to be compliant and prepared over the bumps, and had excellent body control even after the biggest bumps. We were driving the Lincoln at 80mph and felt impressively stable too.

technology and communication

Rating 6/10

The center display on the Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring

Although the new Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring was first shown at the LA Auto Show 2019. At the time, the 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system and Sync 3 operating system were able to compete, but in 2021 and beyond the world evolved, but The latest version of the Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring screen disappoints in terms of the 8-inch screen size, the shape of the dashboard and screen installation is not good, and it is limited to wired connections for mobile systems Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which is inconvenient in 2021 .

Instrument Display: 12.3 inch

A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster is standard on the Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring, but we’d rather have the physical gauges because the display lacks adjustability, featuring only a speedo and no other powertrain data – we like the tachometer to see what that sound is. The noisy when the petrol engine is running, and the setup also wastes a huge amount of space. It’s just an empty black set out of nowhere. What is the point of this digital block if you only display three things using 40 percent of the screen?

The wireless mobile system is missing

Far from being a disappointing technology suite, the Corsair GT comes with some neat gadgets. Phone As A Key is frustrating and uses your mobile phone as a key, and really replaces the key with your compatible smartphone. The available 14-speaker Revel audio system, on the other hand, deserves some credit, delivering clear, all-encompassing sound better than any other stereo system in the segment.

performance and handling

Engine: 2.5 liter V4 with magnetic motor

The turbocharger’s disc is engraved with a pair of iconic sporty letters in its name and features a true and honest sporty driving mode, but the Lincoln isn’t a fast or exciting car. And that’s doubly disappointing considering that the Aviator Grand Touring easily outperforms its gas-only sibling. In fact, the best word to describe its performance is that it is a “service” car.

Output: 266 hp

The powertrain features a combination of a 2.5-liter hateful petrol engine, a 14.4 kW lithium-ion battery, and two transmission-mounted electric motors, together producing 266 horsepower. In contrast, the choice of the 2.3-liter engine paired with a pair of turbochargers reduces overall power. The car has 29 horsepower less.

“But,” she says, “the torque is instant.” And the car responds quickly. But the battery and motors swell from 3,848 lbs. with the petrol engine to 4,532 lbs. in the Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring, which is a big load on 266 hp and yet the torque is good (Lincoln doesn’t publish torque data and figures). But the torque is suitable, even if it does not have a high speed, but it will reach its destination smoothly.

Motion vector

Lincoln has sought to fine-tune the power transmissions, but the extra noise suggests something is wrong . Unlike the Aviator, which features a traditional 10-speed automatic gearbox, the Lincoln Corsair GT uses an eCVT electronic transmission that is better in maneuverability. Lincoln’s engineers tuned it well, hiding all the bad behavior that can result from the power of the gasoline engine and electric motor, and it’s worth mentioning? That’s standard all-wheel drive, with an electric motor sending power to the rear.

As for the brakes, the discs are well tuned. They lack the recovery function that distinguishes the breed, but their performance is normal whether in heavy traffic or when braking in a kind of panic on the highway. Regardless of the engine, Lincoln really excelled in the overall improvement of this hybrid.

Safety and security

Rating: 10/10
NHTSA Rating: Five stars overall
IIHS Rating: Best Safety Test

Driver Assistance Level

Despite a suite of legacy technologies, the Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring’s active safety system is exceptionally modern and integrated. Every Corsair Grand Touring model comes standard with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, automatic high beams, and lane-keep assist, but the $2,500 adds a full Co-Pilot 360 Plus package and offers full-speed adaptive cruise control and signal recognition. Traffic, evasive steering assistant, automatic parallel parking.

Launch the Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring onto the highway, and its active safety systems will dramatically reduce the burden on the driver. There is no side-to-side movement as the systems keep the vehicle perfectly centered. Responses to sudden obstacles are excellent, the ACC applies the right amount of brakes to slow down, and once the obstacle becomes clear, acceleration can be predicted.

fuel economy

Rating 10/10
Combined: 33 mpg
Electric range: 28 miles
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the fuel economy of the Corsair Grand Touring at 78 mpg and 33 mpg when running with the engine. That’s better than the Audi Q5 PHEV (50 mpg / 27 mpg). Lincoln also surpasses its Teutonic rival in electric vehicle range, scoring 28 miles on a charge versus 19 miles (although both are well below the 35-mile target range for this class).

Equivalent distance: 78 miles per gallon

Our real-world experience largely aligns with EPA expectations. With the battery turned off, we set off in normal mode and covered 21 miles of electric on a cold October day in mixed conditions along a suburban arterial road and a major highway. The next morning was cooler, but we repeated the scenario by using Conserve drive mode on shallow streets and then activating Preserve EV drive mode to lock down the gasoline power for highway work. We traveled 29 miles, despite the high average speed.

Pricing

4/10
Base Price: $50,390 + $1,095 Destination
Trim Base Price: $51,485 Tested
Price: $61,730
Corsair Grand Touring prices start at $51,485 (including the 1,095 destination fee dollars). There are no trim levels here, just packages to choose from. The version we tested was equipped with all active safety equipment, a Revel audio system, and massage seats, bringing its price up to $61,730. That’s a steep sum for a slow luxury crossover, but it matches the prices of the Audi Q5 PHEV we tested a few weeks ago and retailed for $60,740.

Corsair Grand Touring is eligible for the US Federal Income Tax Credit, which is $6,843, instead of the entire $7,500. That’s still a healthy saving and brings the Corsair Grand Touring closer to the starting price of a similarly equipped, gasoline-powered Corsair Reserve ($41,920). But there are certainly other ways to lower the price of this SUV.

We’re happy to drop the optional 20-inch wheels, which carry a price tag of $2,000. Likewise, the $695 Flight Blue paint is very nice, as are the four free options. It is difficult to refuse large packages. Lincoln needs the $3,900 Element Technology package to record the Revel audio system and head-up display, which is part of the $2,200 package. And we totally want the $2,500 Co-Pilot active safety system. Finally, the best value in the Corsair GT line is near the price of our test model.

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2021 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring Specifications Table