China-Made Lincoln Corsair Goes On Sale Locally At U.S. Prices

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