Lincolnpromised there would be more Continental Coach Door Editions
coming, and it's followed through. Following the first round of models
built for the 2019 model year, the suicide doors return for 2020.
The luxury brand said on Friday that the 2020 Lincoln Continental Coach Door Edition
order books open today before closing at the end of the month. Lincoln
also confirmed with Roadshow that the production run will be about 150
units this time. For the 2019 model year, only 80 of these
1960s-inspired Continentals were up for grabs. Though, that figure was
appropriate noting the special-edition sedan marked the nameplate's 80th
anniversary.
Like last year, the Continental
Coach Door Edition is still based on the Black Label trim, though
Lincoln has made some updates. Now, the flow-through rear center console
includes a cushioned table with hard trim, tablet or notebook holders
(something for the analog and digital among us), a wireless charging pad
for cell phones plus audio and climate controls complete with a 4-inch screen.
Looking for extra storage? No problem, says the 2020 Continental
Coach Door Edition. There's also now a secured storage department. Final
touches include "Continental Coach Door Edition" badging in the back,
dual umbrella holders (complete with a Lincoln umbrella) and illuminated
rear door sills. The back seat remains the best part of this special
Continental, no doubt.
Buyers can choose from two interior themes:
alpine and chalet or jet black and thoroughbred. Black, white and
chroma crystal blue are the exterior hues on deck this time around. If
white or black fits the bill, Lincoln will also offer a monochromatic
pack to darken some elements.
No matter the color and finish
options chosen, a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 hustles the swanky cruiser
around, and power flows to all four wheels via an all-wheel-drive
system.
These elegant looks still don't come inexpensively, however. The
entry price to swinging-sixties-inspired fashion is $115,470 before a
destination charge. But, be real. If the Continental is on your shopping
list, it has to have suicide doors.
