Lincoln has started taking orders for its locally produced Corsair premium SUV in China. Assembled in a joint venture with Changan Automobile in the municipality of Chongqing, pricing starts at 248,000 yuan for the front-wheel drive and 305,000 yuan for the all-wheel drive variant, according to AutoNews, quoting the automaker’s local branch. In our currency, it equals to US$ 35,590 and US$ 43,780, respectively.
The U.S.-spec Corsair is offered in two versions, called the Standard and Reserve, which cost US$ 35,945 and US$ 42,630, excluding the US$ 995 destination charge. Both models are front wheel drive, but an all-wheel drive system is available, from $40,540. The engine lineup comprises of a 250 hp and 373 Nm of torque 2.0-liter and a 280 hp and 420 Nm 2.3-liter.
In the People’s Republic, the premium compact SUV is offered with a 2.0-liter turbo mill, rated at 245 PS and 390 Nm that’s matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The equipment list includes a 12.8-inch infotainment system that’s specially built for the local market, automatic air conditioning, leather trim, heated front seats, cruise control, active noise control, LED headlights and a few other features.
The China-spec Corsair is slight longer than the North American model at 4,615 mm long, 1,890 mm wide and 1,630 mm tall, with a 2,710 mm long wheelbase. In our market, it’s 4,587 mm long, with the rest of the dimensions remaining the same.
