Lincoln Corsair to Return for 2027 as a Hybrid Built in China

Lincoln’s sales took a hit after the discontinuation of the entry-level Corsair, but the model appears poised for a comeback. A newly surfaced document from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirms that the Corsair will return for the 2027 model year, though it will be built in China and sold exclusively as a hybrid with all-wheel drive.

Spy photographers last March captured a lightly refreshed version of the Chinese-market Corsair, which featured a new grille with a prominent mesh pattern, an illuminated bar, and a glowing Lincoln emblem. The prototype also had a revised front bumper and a camouflaged rear end.

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According to the NHTSA filing, the 2027 Corsair will be assembled at Lincoln’s Chongqing plant and offered in Premiere and Reserve trims. 0-liter four-cylinder engine. 5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder.

Since neither of those powertrains matches the U.S. specs, analysts believe the 2027 Corsair may borrow its drivetrain from the larger Nautilus Hybrid. That system combines a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine with an electric motor for a total output of 285 horsepower.

-spec interior remain scarce, but the Chinese version is notably more luxurious than its predecessor. 3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 27-inch panoramic display that spans the dashboard, 24-way power front seats with heating, ventilation, and massage functions, heated rear seats with up to 12 degrees of recline, ambient lighting, and a 14-speaker Revel audio system.

Whether all of these amenities will make the trip across the Pacific is still unknown.