China-Made Lincoln Corsair Goes On Sale Locally At U.S. Prices
The 2020 Lincoln Corsair is on sale in China, where the first units will arrive in showrooms in March
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 $35,590 and $43,780, respectively.
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The U.S.-spec Corsair is offered in two versions, called the Standard and Reserve, which cost $35,945 and $42,630, excluding the $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 275 lb-ft (373 Nm) of torque 2.0-liter and a 280 hp and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) 2.3-liter.
Over in the People's Republic, the premium compact SUV is offered with a 2.0-liter turbo mill, rated at 245 PS (242 hp / 180 kW) and 390 Nm (288 lb-ft) 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 (181.7 in) long, 1,890 mm (74.4 in) wide and 1,630 mm (64.2 in) tall, with a 2,710 mm (106.7 in) long wheelbase. In our market, it's 4,587 mm (180.6 in) long, with the rest of the dimensions remaining the same.
Note: U.S.-spec 2020 Lincoln Corsair pictured in the Gallery