Lincoln unveiled the facelifted Corsair at the 2022 Detroit Auto Show and it was more evolution than revolution.
Since the brand is sleepier than North Dakota on a Thursday night, we’ll remind you the 2023 Corsair received a larger grille, a more expressive front bumper, and updated wheels. They were joined by a larger 13.2-inch infotainment system and an ActiveGlide semi-autonomous driving system, which allows for hands-free operation at speeds up to 80 mph (129 km/h).
Those are notable updates, but the end result leaves something to be desired. However, it appears their Chinese counterparts have discovered the missing secret sauce as their facelifted Corsair has a bit more personality.
More: 2023 Lincoln Corsair Gains Bigger Grille And Hands-Free Driving Tech, Drops 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 slender bar that flows into sleek headlights. Further below, there’s a sportier bumper with larger intakes as well as a narrower chrome accent. They’re joined by a lower mesh insert, which makes the horizontal one found on the US-spec model look like something sourced from a dollar store.
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.
The facelifted Corsair echoes the upcoming Nautilus and documents indicate it will have a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine developing 257 hp (192 kW / 261 PS). If that’s the case, it would be a small improvement over the current four-cylinder that develops 241 hp (180 kW / 245 PS).
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.
H/T to Car News China
