Los Angeles, CA – On the heels of Lincoln’s new 2020 Corsair compact SUV debut — replacing the outgoing MKC — the luxury brand now offers a plug-in hybrid version of the stylish little hauler with the 2020 Corsair Grand Touring. Revealed for the first time in Los Angeles ahead of the LA Auto Show, the PHEV Corsair arrives at dealerships sometime in Summer 2020, produced at the Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky; stay tuned for official pricing.
Now, Lincoln currently offers two plug-in hybrid SUVs in its stable, including the larger, 3-row Aviator Grand Touring, which was recently revealed in the fall of 2019. Power for the electrified Corsair comes from a 2.5L gas engine paired with an electric all-wheel drive — a first in the small luxury SUV segment — alongside a hybrid powertrain, all of which contribute to a total output of 266 hp and an estimated all-electric range of 25 miles and 40 km.
A significant advantage over competitors is Corsair’s drive modes, which include Normal, Conserve, Excite, Slippery, and Deep Conditions. The Grand Touring adds a couple more, including Preserve EV (recharging and saving battery power for later use) and Pure EV (maintaining all-electric mode). Differentiating this hybrid Corsair from the pure gas-powered models are the touches of blue on the exterior badging and a slightly different front grill design. Phone As A Key and Lincoln Co-Pilot360 are two other significant features.
