Lincoln Unveils The Attractive New 2022 Zephyr Sedan At Auto Guangzhou

Designed to express its “Quiet Flight” design DNA in a medium sedan, the new Zephyr is Lincoln’s latest attempt to solidify its position as a luxury manufacturer in China.

Unveiled today at the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show, it integrates the automaker‘s characteristic full-width lightbar into the front fascia. It is mirrored at the back, by what Lincoln calls “3D floating effect” tail lights into which the brand’s name is embedded.

With a wheelbase of more than 2,900mm (114-inches), the automaker says it blurs the lines between mid- and full-sized sedans. A Chrysler 300‘s wheelbase, for reference, is 3,052mm (120-inches), while the 2020 Ford Fusion’s is 2,850mm (112.2-inches). That, says Lincoln, means plenty of rear seating space and ample legroom.

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Up front, the automaker says it has catered to the requirements of Gen Z consumers with a 12.3-inch digital cluster with a 27-inch “coast-to-coast” touch screen that makes “a stunning visual impact.” It supports an array of multi-touch gestures and customizable displays, allowing customers to choose between full or split-screen views.

It is powered by Lincoln’s Constellation HMI, which applies Dashcard interactive design. That allows for Solo, Co-pilot, and Individual intelligent operation modes, as well, which optimize the display for different scenarios.

The phase-4 SYNC+ system is exclusive to Chinese customers and allows the Zephyr to be continuously updated over the air. Co-Pilot 360 2.0 and Lincoln ActiveGlide debut on the car and allow for Level 2+ driving assistance capabilities.

The infotainment system also has a feature called “Future Letter,” which allows owners to customize content on the coast-to-coast screen and schedule it to appear at a designated moment in order to delight passengers. To add to the sense of luxury, the cabin has four relaxing modes, digital scents, and 128-color ambient lighting.

Only For China

Under the hood, the Lincoln is powered by a 2.0-liter gas engine that is capable of producing up 235 hp (238 PS/175 kW) in other, similar, products. It is hooked up to an eight-speed transmission. No pricing information has been revealed, but Lincoln says the Zephyr will go on sale exclusively in China during the first quarter of 2022.