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2021 Lincoln Corsair
The 2021 Lincoln Corsair adds two exterior colors, Asher Gray and Silver Radiance, and an available towing package, with an 8.0-inch Sync 3 touchscreen standard, and used prices from $20,200 at Kelley Blue Book. NHTSA lists 23 recalls, including hybrid battery, engine fire and rearview camera faults, and 43 complaints. EPA rates it 24 to 33 mpg combined.
Configurations4
Model/option labels3
Combined efficiency24–33 MPG/MPGe
Electric range28 mi
Decision answers4
What changed on the 2021 Lincoln Corsair
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says a towing package is now available and two new exterior colors, Asher Gray and Silver Radiance, were added, with an 8.0-inch touchscreen running Sync 3 standard and a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster optional. Motor Illustrated (opens in a new tab) notes the Corsair was introduced for 2020 as the entry-level Lincoln, replacing the MKC.
Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) puts used 2021 Corsairs at $20,200 for the base to $24,200 for the Grand Touring at a dealership. EPA rates the 2021 Corsair at 24 to 33 mpg combined and $1,900 to $2,600 a year in fuel, with front- or all-wheel drive and 28 miles of electric range on the Grand Touring plug-in hybrid.
Recalls and problems owners report
NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns for the 2021 Corsair. Several concern the plug-in hybrid: 22V331000 covers high-voltage battery welds that may fail and cause a loss of drive power, 24V954000 covers battery cells that may short circuit, and 22V484000 and 23V380000 cover an engine failure that may release oil and fuel vapor near ignition sources. 21V735000, 23V022000 and 23V342000 cover rearview camera video output faults, 21V625000 covers a fuel delivery module that may leak and stall the engine, and 21V011000 covers too little lubricant in the rear drive unit.
Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system and unknown or other with 13 each, back over prevention with 9, engine with 7 and power train with 5. CarComplaints (opens in a new tab) tracks the year's problems by category, and Consumer Reports (opens in a new tab) keeps a reliability page.
2021 Corsair against the RDX, NX, Q5 and XC60
EPA rates the 2021 Corsair at 24 to 33 mpg combined and $1,900 to $2,600 a year in fuel. The Acura RDX lists 23 to 24 at $3,250 to $3,350, the Lexus NX 24 to 31 at $2,000 to $3,250 including its hybrid, the Audi Q5 25 to 27 at $2,850 to $3,100, and the Volvo XC60 23 to 27 at $2,850 to $3,350. The Corsair's plug-in hybrid gives it the highest top figure of the five.
Trim-by-trim specifications
The 2021 Lincoln Corsair: 3 trims compared.
Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | EPA city / hwy / comb | Seats | Basic warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/SelectShift | FWD | 250 | 280 | 22 / 29 / 25 mpg | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Reserve | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/SelectShift | AWD | 250 | 280 | 21 / 29 / 24 mpg | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Grand Touring | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid) | Automatic, eCVT w/SelectShift | AWD | 266 | – / – / 33 mpg | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Trim | Curb weight | Length | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Fuel tank | Front headroom | Towing | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport | 3,691 lb | 180.6 in | 64.1 in | 106.7 in | 7.8 in | 16.2 gal | 39.5 in | 3,000 lb | P225/60R18 |
| Reserve | 3,691 lb | 180.6 in | 64.1 in | 106.7 in | 7.8 in | 16.2 gal | 39.5 in | 3,000 lb | P245/45R20 |
| Grand Touring | 4,398 lb | 180.6 in | 63.8 in | 106.7 in | 6.8 in | 11.2 gal | 38.4 in | 3,000 lb | P245/45R20 |
Equipment by trim
Which 2021 Lincoln Corsair trim has what.
Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.
| Equipment | Sport | Reserve | Grand Touring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | |||
| Anti-theft alarm | Std | Std | Std |
| Blind-spot alert | Std | Std | Std |
| Child door locks | Std | Std | Std |
| Child-seat anchors | Std | Std | Std |
| Forward collision warning | Std | Std | Std |
| Forward collision warning with automatic braking | Std | Std | Std |
| Driver-attention monitor | Std | Std | Std |
| Hill-start assist | Std | Std | Std |
| Pedestrian detection | Std | Std | Std |
| Rearview camera | Std | Std | Std |
| Side-view cameras | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Surround-view camera | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Rear parking sensors | Std | Std | Std |
| Electronic stability control | Std | Std | Std |
| Traction control | Std | Std | Std |
| Technology | |||
| Hands-free calling | Std | Std | Std |
| Built-in internet access | Std | Std | Std |
| Navigation system | Opt | Std | Std |
| Premium audio system | Std | Std | Std |
| Real-time traffic information | Opt | Std | Std |
| Satellite radio | Std | Std | Std |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | Std | Std | Std |
| Steering-wheel audio controls | Std | Std | Std |
| Touchscreen | Std | Std | Std |
| Voice recognition | Std | Std | Std |
| Emergency and security services | Std | Std | Std |
| Parental (teen-driver) controls | Std | Std | Std |
| Comfort | |||
| Heated front seats | Std | Std | Std |
| Heated rear seats | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Heated steering wheel | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Heated mirrors | Std | Std | Std |
| Power front seats for driver and passenger | Std | Std | Std |
| Power driver's seat | Std | Std | Std |
| Leather seats | Opt | Std | Std |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Std | Std | Std |
| Panoramic moonroof | Opt | Std | Std |
| Tilt steering wheel | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel | Std | Std | Std |
| Cup holders | Std | Std | Std |
| Folding rear seat | Std | – | – |
| Exterior and convenience | |||
| Alloy wheels | Std | Std | Std |
| Fog lights | – | Std | Std |
| Privacy glass | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear spoiler | Std | Std | Std |
| Roof rails | Std | Std | Std |
| Power-folding mirrors | Std | Std | Std |
| Power liftgate or trunk | Std | Std | Std |
| 12-volt power outlet | Std | Std | Std |
| Power windows | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote keyless entry | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote engine start | Std | Std | Std |
| Proximity keyless entry | Std | Std | Std |
| Push-button start | Std | Std | Std |
| Cruise control | Std | Std | Std |
| Integrated garage-door opener | Opt | Std | Std |
| Rear-window defroster | Std | Std | Std |
| Rain-sensing wipers | Opt | Opt | Opt |
Complete certification table
4 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43318Corsair AWD | 2.3L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 | N/A |
| 43317Corsair AWD | 2L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | N/A |
| 43774Corsair AWD PHEV | 2.5L 4-cyl PHEVPlug-in Hybrid | Part-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular Gas and Electricity | 34 | 32 | 33 | 28 mi |
| 43316Corsair FWD | 2L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 | N/A |
Model-specific answer center
4 answers for this exact family-year.
Q01What changed on the 2021 Lincoln Corsair versus the 2020 Lincoln Corsair?
Model year
Against the 2020 Lincoln Corsair: Model/option labels added: Corsair AWD PHEV. Engine descriptions added: 2.5L 4-cyl PHEV. Transmissions added: Automatic (variable gear ratios). Drive designations added: Part-time 4-Wheel Drive. Fuel types added: Regular Gas and Electricity. Certification records went from 3 to 4. Midpoint combined efficiency moved from 24.5 to 28.5 MPG/MPGe. An electric-range figure appears for the first time (28 miles at the midpoint). Federal recall campaigns on file went from 16 for the 2020 to 22 for the 2021.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02What octane gasoline does the 2021 Lincoln Corsair call for?
Fuel
The 2021 Lincoln Corsair owner's manual gives 87 octane as the minimum gasoline rating. Source: 2021 Lincoln Corsair owner's manual.
Source: Manufacturer owner's manual
Q03What size wheels does the 2021 Lincoln Corsair have?
Wheels and tires
The 2021 Lincoln Corsair's wheel diameter is 18 inches on the Sport and 20 inches on the Reserve and Grand Touring. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q04How do the 2021 Lincoln Corsair trims differ from one another?
Trims
The Reserve has AWD instead of FWD and fog lights, an integrated garage-door opener, leather seats and 3 more as standard equipment over the Sport. The Grand Touring has 266 hp against 250 over the Reserve.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
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