By Russ Heaps
Updated January 30, 2025
The 2024 Lincoln Corsair is a small luxury SUV offering one of the more elegant interiors and better passenger experiences in its segment. Pricing starts at $40,485.
Still fresh off a recent update, Lincoln’s best-selling and smallest vehicle features elegant exterior styling and an upscale cabin that convey an air of quality and achievement. As roomy as it is luxurious, the Corsair excels at cruising highways transporting families and their cargo. If the idea is to reward yourself with an affordable luxury ride, the Lincoln Corsair does it as well as any SUV on the road. With several highly qualified competitors like the Acura RDX and the Genesis GV70, the Corsair’s most direct rival is the Cadillac XT4.
Beyond Lincoln changing its designation for the entry-level Corsair to Premiere, there are no significant changes for 2024.
The 2024 Lincoln Corsair has a starting sticker price of $40,485, with the range-topping Corsair Grand Touring kicking off at $55,520. But Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Pricing currently suggests paying $2,519 to $4,009 less than MSRP, depending on trim and equipment. These prices are updated weekly.
MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.) | |||
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$40,485 | $37,966 | |||
$44,710 | $41,598 | |||
$55,520 | $51,511 |
You can get into a Cadillac XT4 for $37,895 or go for the Genesis GV70 at $44,900. The Acura RDX will set you back $41,750. If you want to stick with Lincoln but need something bigger, look over the $50,415 Lincoln Nautilus.
Before buying the Lincoln Corsair, check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to know what you should really pay. The Corsair and Cadillac XT4 do about equally well in holding their value, which is about average within the segment.
The primary powertrain for the Lincoln Corsair provides the thrust for the two lower trims. It is a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine connected to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Balancing satisfying performance and decent fuel economy, the turbo-4 has sufficient gusto for both urban barnstorming and highway touring. Having said that, if you dream of attacking mountain twisties, you probably want to check out some European rivals instead. For example, the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 provide tighter suspensions and more acute handling.
If we failed to make our point, let’s drive it home one more time. The Corsair positively pampers the driver and passengers. An eerily quiet cabin conspires with a remarkably smooth ride to provide Corsair’s occupants with a peaceful, high-quality experience.
Only the top-end Grand Touring grade gets the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain. Capable of traveling up to 28 all-electric miles on a full charge, it generates a combined 266 horsepower. AWD is standard.
At the end of the day, the Lincoln Corsair places the quality of the experience above all else. We think it’s one of the more comfortable compact luxury SUVs on the market.
We’ve spent hundreds of hours driving and evaluating this generation of small luxury SUVs, including the Lincoln Corsair.
With the regular turbo 4-cylinder, the Corsair delivers combined mileage of 25 mpg (22 city, 30 highway). Opting for AWD shaves off a bit to 24 mpg combined (21 city, 28 highway). This is about average for the segment.
Moving up to the Grand Touring with its PHEV powertrain, the electric-only efficiency is 78 MPGe. Once all the electrons have been used up, the combined mileage in hybrid mode is 33 mpg (34 city, 32 highway). According to the EPA’s calculations, the annual fuel costs for the PHEV is $1,200. That’s assuming driving for 15,000 miles per year with an average gas cost of $3.60 per gallon. Using that same formula, the annual cost to operate the standard turbo-4 with AWD is $2,400. That’s a savings of $100 per month.
Charging the PHEV’s battery requires three to four hours with a 240-volt (like an electric dryer) Level 2 charger. It will be at least 10 hours when charging with a standard 110-volt household outlet.
You can learn more about the Corsair’s fuel economy on the EPA’s website.
Even in its base Premiere guise, the Corsair delivers a living-room-like experience. Power-adjustable front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and proximity keyless entry with push-button start are included. Commanding the infotainment system is a generous 13.2-inch touchscreen.
Despite having some of the best second-row legroom (38.6 inches) in the segment, the sliding second-row seats can travel fore and aft. Consequently, they can add up to half a foot of extra rear legroom or increase the capacity of the rear cargo area, which, at 27.6 cubic feet, is better than the segment average. It’s measurably more than the Cadillac XT4’s 22.5 cubic feet, but a bit shy of the Acura RDX’s 29.5 cubic feet. Likewise, with the second-row seats folded, total cargo space is 57.6 cubic feet. It’s a little less than the RDX’s 58.9 cubic feet, but better than several others: XT4 (49.9), Genesis GV70 (56.9), and the Audi Q5 (54.0).
Lincoln took the extra step to partner with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to record a series of auditory alerts. They replace the typical electronic alerts found in other vehicles with soothing, musical sounds. A nice touch. All things considered, the Corsair is one comfy little SUV.
We are big fans of the Corsair’s dignified exterior. Let’s face it: Many SUVs in this class look alike. In truth, SUV designers face a thankless task trying to differentiate their vehicle from a hundred other SUVs. However, Corsair stylists managed to create an SUV that is elegant, purposeful, and somewhat unique. We applaud their efforts.
Co-Pilot360
A bundle of safety and driver-aid technologies, including forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking. Other features are blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure alert, and high-beam assist. Rear-park assist is standard, too.
Plug-in hybrid powertrain
A 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine teams with two electric motors to deliver up to 28 miles of electric-only range.
Revel audio system
With its 14 speakers, this audio system can be tailored to your listening preferences. For example, selecting Traditional Stereo, Audience (concert hall), or On Stage (surround sound) delivers completely different listening experiences.
Head-up display
It reduces the amount of time a driver’s eyes leave the road because it projects vital information, such as current speed, onto the windshield. The display is just below the driver’s line of sight.
Hands-free liftgate
This power liftgate allows the driver to open it automatically with the gentle kick of a foot under the rear bumper when carrying the key fob.
EasyFold seat
With the push of a button located in the cargo area, the 60/40-split rear seatback automatically folds down.
The 2023 Corsair offers a choice of two powertrains: a gasoline-only turbo 4-cylinder, or a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain. The turbo-4 uses an 8-speed automatic transmission, while the PHEV has a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).
The Premier and Reserve get the 250-horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder. Lincoln offers all-wheel drive (AWD) as an option. Picking the Grand Touring grade brings with it the 266-horsepower PHEV powertrain with a 4-cylinder engine and two electric motors. Not only does the PHEV powertrain provide improved fuel economy, it delivers more power and AWD as standard.
The bumper-to-bumper limited warranty is four years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. The powertrain warranty is six years or 70,000 miles. This level of coverage is better than what’s offered by most European luxury automakers.
In its safety testing, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded the Lincoln Corsair its highest overall score of a 5-Star rating. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the Corsair its highest score of Good in four of its five tests. Lincoln provides every Corsair model with its Co-Pilot360 suite of advanced safety features, including automatic forward emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping assist, lane-departure alert, high-beam assist, and rear-park assist.
The 2024 Lincoln Corsair is in the top 11-25% for Cost to Own among all Luxury Compact SUV/Crossovers.
Curb Weight | 3703 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 102.5 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 130.1 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 16.2 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.5 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 43.2 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 7.8 inches | ||
Overall Length | 181.4 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 57.1 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 3000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 57.6 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 37.1 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 106.7 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 83.0 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Panorama Moon Roof | Available | ||
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Available | ||
Privacy Glass | Available | ||
LED Headlights | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 22 mpg | ||
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Highway | 30 mpg | ||
Combined | 25 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
8 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available | ||
Parking Assist System | Available |
Horsepower | 250 @ 5500 RPM | ||
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Torque | 275 @ 3000 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 6 years / 70000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
Co-Pilot360
A comprehensive bundle of safety and driver-aid technologies, it features blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and lane-departure alert. Also included are lane-keeping assist, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, rear-park assist, and high-beam assist.
Head-up display
Designed to help keep a driver’s attention focused on the road, a HUD projects vital information like vehicle speed onto the windshield just below the driver’s natural line of sight.
Surround-view camera
Using a series of cameras located around the vehicle, the technology creates a bird’s-eye view of the vehicle and its immediate surroundings.
New 2024 Lincoln Corsair | Used 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC | New 2024 Lexus NX | New 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB | ||
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Price | $40,485 | $40,436 | $45,255 | $45,700 | |
KBB.com Rating | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.3 | |
Consumer Rating | 4.2 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.2 | |
Fuel Economy | City 22/Hwy 30/Comb 25 MPG | City 26/Hwy 33/Comb 29 MPG | City 25/Hwy 32/Comb 28 MPG | City 25/Hwy 33/Comb 28 MPG | |
Fuel Type | Gas | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
5 Year Cost To Own 5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation). | $59,758 | N/A | $65,454 | $69,658 | |
Safety Rating | 5.0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | |
Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | |
Horsepower | 250 @ 5500 RPM | 255 HP | 203 @ 6600 RPM | 221 @ 5500 RPM | |
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, MHEV, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | AWD | FWD |
The 2024 Lincoln Corsair is a good buy for most Luxury Compact SUV/Crossover shoppers. It gets strong ratings from our experts and most buyers are paying less than sticker price.
A 2024 Lincoln Corsair should cost between $37,966 and $51,511 according to Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Pricing.
The cheapest 2024 Lincoln Corsair is the Premiere, with a starting sticker price of $40,485 and a Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price of $37,966.
The 2024 Lincoln Corsair is part of the 1st-generation Corsair, which our owners give an above-average reliability rating of 4.2 out of 5.