Lincoln has confirmed the official premiere of the
all-new Corsair for April 17, at the 2019 New York International Auto Show. The carmaker hasn’t said anything
else about the new SUV, but it did drop a teaser, which provides a first
official look at the MKC’s replacement and the brand’s smallest SUV.
Recent prototypes indicate that it will look like a
smaller Aviator, with a simpler lower styling at the front, LED headlights and
an evolved clam-shell tailgate. It will also have a slightly slopped roofline
to give it a sportier vibe.
The cabin design is expected to be more luxurious
than the one of the MKC, with chrome and wood trims, as well as high-quality
leather. Those willing to spend even more on the upcoming Corsair will be able
to specify the Black Label package, mimicking the equipment offered in its
larger sibling. The SUV won’t miss out on the SYNC3 infotainment system,
customizable LCD instrument cluster, smartphone integration and other
technologies either.
Riding on an entirely new global platform, the
Corsair is likely to get some of the new Ford Escape’s engines, with the list
of potential candidates including the 245 horsepower 2.0-liter EcoBoost, 285+
hp 2.3-liter turbo and 2.5-liter PHEV. All-wheel drive will be an optional
extra, so base models will have to make do with front-wheel drive.
It’s likely that Lincoln will start taking orders
for the Corsair in the coming months, with the 2020MY vehicle attempting a
renewed take on the premium sector which is occupied by the Mercedes-Benz GLC,
Audi Q5, BMW X3 and others.
