China’s facelifted Lincoln Corsair ditched the mustache and looks better for it

The updated Lincoln Corsair debuted last fall, but China is getting a slightly different and better-looking version

from Michael Gauthier

March 16, 2023 at 6:45 p.m

Lincoln unveiled the facelifted Corsair at the 2022 Detroit Auto Show, and it was more of an evolution than a revolution.

Since the brand is sleepier than North Dakota on a Thursday night, we will remind you that the 2023 Corsair received a larger grille, a more expressive front bumper and updated wheels. These are joined by a larger 13.2-inch infotainment system and the ActiveGlide semi-autonomous driving system, which enables hands-free operation at speeds of up to 80 mph (129 km/h).

These are notable updates, but the end result leaves something to be desired. However, their Chinese counterparts seem to have found the missing secret sauce as their revamped Corsair has a bit more personality.

More: 2023 Lincoln Corsair Gets Bigger Grille and Hands-Free Driving Technology, Downsizes 2.3L Turbo

As you can see in these photos released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Chinese Corsair has a unique grille with a thin strip that flows into elegant headlights. Down below, there’s a sportier bumper with larger intakes, as well as a narrower chrome accent. They’re joined by a lower mesh insert that makes the horizontal in the US-spec model look like something that came from a dollar store.

The changes don’t stop there, as the Chinese Corsair has a unique rear end that looks much more modern than what we get in the US. The most noticeable difference is the taillights, which include a chrome strip as well as “Lincoln” lettering. They are joined by a minimalist bumper and a hidden exhaust system.

The updated Corsair echoes the upcoming Nautilus, and documents suggest it will have a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine developing 257 hp. (192 kW / 261 PS). If that’s the case, that would be a slight improvement over the current four-cylinder engine, which makes 241 hp. (180 kW / 245 hp).

Autohome suggests a hybrid variant will arrive post-launch and is likely a version of the current plug-in hybrid. This particular model has a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, two electric motors, and a 15.1 kWh battery. This setup allows the crossover to have a combined output of 272 hp. (203 kW / 276 hp) and travel 40 miles (64 km) on electricity alone.

H/T to Automotive News China

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More: 2023 Lincoln Corsair Gains Bigger Grille And Hands-Free Driving Tech, Drops 2.3L Turbo"
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The changes don’t end there as the Chinese Corsair has a unique rear end that appears far more modern than what we get stateside.  The most noticeable difference is the taillights, which incorporate a chrome bar as well as “Lincoln” lettering.  They’re joined by a minimalist bumper and a hidden exhaust system."
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Autohome suggests a hybrid variant will arrive after launch and it’s presumably a version of the current plug-in hybrid.  That particular model has a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine, two electric motors, and a 15.1 kWh battery pack.  This setup enables the crossover to have a combined output of 272 hp (203 kW / 276 PS) and travel 40 miles (64 km) on electricity alone."
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H/T to Car News China



            
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