2021 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring PHEV Has e-AWD, 266 HP And 25 Miles Electric Range

Update: Live images of the Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring have been added in the gallery below. You can also check out all the 2019 LA Auto Show debuts in our comprehensive A-Z guide here

The all-new Lincoln Corsair adds a plug-in hybrid version at the LA Auto Show that adopts the Grand Touring name.

As with the Aviator Grand Touring, the smaller Corsair Grand Touring is an electrified model featuring e-AWD. However, the Corsair does not get the same plug-in hybrid powertrain that churns out an impressive 494 HP and 630 lb-ft (813 Nm) of torque in the plug-in Aviator.

Instead, the Corsair Grand Touring has to settle for a targeted combined output of 266 HP from a 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder gasoline engine and a permanent magnet synchronous motor. The peak torque has not been disclosed yet but Lincoln does say the plug-in hybrid Corsair gets electric all-wheel drive.

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Lincoln says the Corsair Grand Touring features a PowerSplit electric continuously variable transmission which includes two electric motors that “work together to provide an extremely smooth driving experience.” Those are distinct from the electric motor integrated into the rear axle that drives the rear wheels via a single-speed gearbox with a differential.

The lithium-ion battery pack placed under the vehicle floor has a capacity of 14.4 kWh, enabling a targeted EPA-estimated all-electric range of more than 25 miles (40 km). Using a 110-volt Level 1 charge, the battery can be fully charged in 10-11 hours, while a 240-volt Level 2 charge drops the charging time to 3-4 hours.

We also learn that the battery can be recharged up to 75 percent of its capacity during driving in Preserve EV mode. Besides this mode, which saves battery power for a later time, driving modes include Normal, Conserve, Excite, Slippery, Deep Conditions, and Pure EV.

You’ll be able to recognize the Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring thanks to its unique grille with the Lincoln star in Spirit Blue, as well as the exclusive 20-inch wheels and Spirit Blue badging. Inside, the plug-in hybrid Corsair is as practical as regular models, offering features like sliding second-row seats with up to 6 inches (152 mm) of travel and a 60/40 fold-flat or split-bench option.

With four passengers aboard and the seats in the full forward position, the Corsair Grand Touring can accommodate four sets of golf clubs or up to four full-size pieces of luggage. Available amenities include Lincoln’s Perfect Position seats with 24-way adjustability, massage capability and additional lumbar support for driver and front passenger, Phone As A Key tech, Head-Up Display, and more.

The Lincoln Co-Pilot360 safety suite comes standard and includes Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Detection with Cross-Traffic Alert, a Lane-Keeping System, rearview camera and auto high beam headlamps. The pack can be upgraded to Lincoln Co-Pilot360 Plus which adds Adaptive Cruise Control with Traffic Jam Assist, Evasive Steering Assist, Reverse Brake Assist and Active Park Assist Plus.

The Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring will be available across the U.S. next summer, likely as a 2021 model – Lincoln does not mention that explicitly in the press release.