By Daniel Golson, Car and Driver
Lincoln has announced pricing for its new Corsair compact crossover
with the launch of the online configurator, and the base Standard
model, with a starting price of $36,940, undercuts many of its
competitors, such as the Acura RDX and the Mercedes-Benz GLC, by thousands of dollars. But loaded up with options, the Corsair can crest $60,000.
The base Standard model comes with a 250-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter
inline-four and front-wheel drive, with the all-wheel-drive version
priced $3600 higher. Choosing the AWD model comes with a caveat, though,
because it forces you into the Standard 1 Equipment Collection, which
adds features such as different 18-inch wheels, ambient lighting, and
navigation. On its own, the Standard 1 package is $1650, and it also
consists of all the features that the $1300 Convenience package has.
Confusing, we know.
The Standard trim can be had with a $3050 Co-Pilot360 Plus package, which consists of a number of active-safety features including adaptive cruise control and steering assist. Two other packages require the Standard 1 pack: the $1100 Elements package and the $2500 Premium package. The former adds ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, a heated steering wheel, and rain-sensing wipers; the latter adds premium leather seats, 19-inch wheels, and a panoramic sunroof.
Stepping up to the $43,625 Reserve trim nets you features such as a panoramic sunroof, 19-inch wheels, and navigation, all of which are options on the Standard trim. On the Reserve, all-wheel drive costs $2200 but doesn't require any other packages. The Reserve is also the only of the two Corsair models that is available with the 280-hp turbocharged 2.3-liter inline-four engine; this engine is only available with all-wheel drive and is a $6740 upgrade, as it requires the Reserve 1 Equipment Collection. This includes the Elements and Co-Pilot360 Plus packages, which cost the same as on the Standard trim.
Stepping up to the $43,625 Reserve trim nets you features such as a panoramic sunroof, 19-inch wheels, and navigation, all of which are options on the Standard trim. On the Reserve, all-wheel drive costs $2200 but doesn't require any other packages. The Reserve is also the only of the two Corsair models that is available with the 280-hp turbocharged 2.3-liter inline-four engine; this engine is only available with all-wheel drive and is a $6740 upgrade, as it requires the Reserve 1 Equipment Collection. This includes the Elements and Co-Pilot360 Plus packages, which cost the same as on the Standard trim.
A $2750 Technology package requires Reserve 1 and adds adaptive LED headlights, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, wireless phone charging, and "phone as key" functionality. Once that package has been selected, the $1700 head-up display is available. Adaptive suspension is a $700 option and also requires Reserve 1, but the $1600 Reserve Appearance package-which includes 20-inch wheels, body-color exterior trim, and a different grille-doesn't.
Finally, there is the $11,540 Reserve 2 package. It requires the 2.3-liter engine and includes everything from both the Reserve 1 package and the Technology package, as well as the adaptive suspension. It also adds Lincoln's fancy 24-way Perfect Position seats. On both trim levels, a few special paint colors are $695, and a number of accessories such as cargo trays and locking lug nuts are available.
Finally, there is the $11,540 Reserve 2 package. It requires the 2.3-liter engine and includes everything from both the Reserve 1 package and the Technology package, as well as the adaptive suspension. It also adds Lincoln's fancy 24-way Perfect Position seats. On both trim levels, a few special paint colors are $695, and a number of accessories such as cargo trays and locking lug nuts are available.
All in, but without including the accessories, a fully loaded Corsair Reserve will cost you $60,110. While that is still cheaper than some of its competitors can get to when fully loaded, it's a lot to stomach when you consider that the Corsair's predecessor, the MKC, couldn't even hit $50K when loaded up with options. And a super-luxe Black Label trim level for the Corsair is inevitable, which will push the price up even higher.
