Turns Out This Popular Lincoln SUV Isn't Dying After All
Key takeaways
- The Lincoln Corsair's life will be spared, with 2027 models adopting a new hybrid powertrain and being imported from China.
- While it's true that the current-generation Corsair calls it quits with the conclusion of the 2026 model year, the nameplate itself seems all but confirmed to live on for a new generation.
- Well, that's if a recent addition to the "World Manufacturer Identifier" list that the Ford Motor Company submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is to be believed.
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The Lincoln Corsair's life will be spared, with 2027 models adopting a new hybrid powertrain and being imported from China.
Michael Simari|Car and Driver Lincoln appears poised to add another Chinese-built SUV to its U.S. lineup.The 2027 Lincoln Corsair will likely share a gas-electric hybrid powertrain with the Nautilus.It seems that, at least initially, just two trim levels will be available, and all-wheel drive will come standard.It appears that reports of the Lincoln Corsair's pending death are greatly exaggerated. While it's true that the current-generation Corsair calls it quits with the conclusion of the 2026 model year, the nameplate itself seems all but confirmed to live on for a new generation.
Well, that's if a recent addition to the "World Manufacturer Identifier" list that the Ford Motor Company submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is to be believed. Per the document, Lincoln will continue to offer the Corsair in 2027. This time around, though, the Corsair will take after the bigger Nautilus and see its final assembly location moved to China. Specifically, the Chongqing plant.