Lincoln Corsair: the hybrid-only 2027 model, Grand Touring PHEV and gas models

By CarWhere Research · Updated

The Lincoln Corsair is Lincoln's compact luxury SUV. For 2027 it is hybrid-only: every Corsair uses a 305-hp 2.0L turbo hybrid with standard all-wheel drive, sold in Premiere and Reserve trims, with deliveries expected in early 2027. Corsairs from 2020–2026 used 2.0L or 2.3L turbo fours, and the Grand Touring was a plug-in hybrid.

Type
Two-row compact luxury crossover SUV, seats 5
Price (MSRP)
from $39,985 (2026 MY) · Base price on a 2026 Corsair FWD Premiere (Equipment Group 100A) window sticker, excluding $1,495 destination and delivery ($41,480 including it). We could not retrieve Lincoln-published pricing for the 2027 Corsair Hybrid.[1]
Powertrains
2027 Corsair Hybrid, Corsair 2.0L turbo FWD (2020–2026), Corsair 2.0L turbo AWD (2020–2026), Corsair Grand Touring plug-in hybrid (2021–2026), Corsair 2.3L turbo AWD (2020–2022) · 250–305 hp
Current generation
Corsair Hybrid (2027 update), 2027–present

2027 Lincoln Corsair price and trims

Hybrid-only with standard AWD and BlueCruise 1.5, in two trims, with refreshed styling, five new colors and a new Stellar Sun interior theme. Orders opened in August 2026, with arrivals expected in early 2027. We could not retrieve Lincoln-published 2027 MSRPs.[2][3]

Lincoln Corsair trims with 2027 model-year base MSRP (USD) and powertrains
TrimMSRP (2027)Powertrain
Premiere—Lincoln-published 2027 pricing could not be retrieved.2.0L turbo high-output hybrid (305 hp), AWD[2][3]
Reserve—Lincoln-published 2027 pricing could not be retrieved.2.0L turbo high-output hybrid (305 hp), AWD[2]

Every Corsair trim compared, with standard equipment and previous-generation prices →

Lincoln Corsair engines, horsepower and mpg

EPA has not yet rated the 2027 Corsair Hybrid. The Grand Touring figures shown are gas-only (34/32/33 mpg). EPA rates the 2026 Grand Touring at 76 MPGe with 27 miles of electric range (28 miles for 2021–2022) and 420 miles of total range. EPA lists Corsair plug-in hybrids for 2021–2023 and 2025–2026 but none for 2024. The 2.3L turbo appears in EPA data only for 2020–2022.

Lincoln Corsair powertrains with Lincoln-rated output and EPA fuel economy (city/highway/combined)
VersionEngineHorsepowerTorque (lb-ft)TransmissionDriveEPA mpg (city/hwy/comb)EPA electric range
2027 Corsair HybridPremiere, Reserve2.0L turbocharged high-output hybrid[2][3]305——All-wheel drive——
Corsair 2.0L turbo FWD (2020–2026)Premiere, Reserve2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder (2.0L EcoBoost)[4][5][1]250—8-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22/30/252026 MY[5]—
Corsair 2.0L turbo AWD (2020–2026)Premiere, Reserve2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder (2.0L EcoBoost)[4][6]250—8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive21/28/242026 MY[6]—
Corsair Grand Touring plug-in hybrid (2021–2026)Grand Touring2.5L four-cylinder plug-in hybrid with front and rear electric motors[4][7][8]266—Continuously variable automaticAll-wheel drive (electric rear axle)34/32/332026 MY[7]27 mi
Corsair 2.3L turbo AWD (2020–2022)2.3L turbocharged four-cylinder (2.3L EcoBoost)[9][10][11]——8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive21/28/242022 MY[10]—

Output is as rated by Lincoln; fuel economy is the EPA estimate. "—" means no official figure was found.

Engine guides (shared with Ford): 2.3 EcoBoost

Corsair powertrains compared

The three main Corsair powertrains, from the 2026 gas and plug-in hybrid models to the 2027 hybrid.[4][2][5][6][7]

Corsair powertrains compared
2.0L turbo (2026)Grand Touring PHEV (2026)Hybrid (2027)
Horsepower250 hp266 hp combined305 hp
DriveFWD or AWDAWDAWD
Transmission8-speed automaticCVTNot stated
EPA mpg (city/hwy/comb)22/30/25 FWD; 21/28/24 AWD34/32/33 gas-onlyNot yet rated
Electric range—27 miles—
Plug-inNoYesNo
  • The 2027 hybrid is the most powerful Corsair, at 305 hp.
  • Only the Grand Touring can be driven on electricity alone, for about 27 miles.
  • EPA has not yet rated the 2027 hybrid.

2027 Corsair: why it is hybrid-only now

Every 2027 Corsair uses a new 2.0L turbocharged high-output hybrid with all-wheel drive and 305 hp. Lincoln calls this the most standard hybrid horsepower in the class. BlueCruise 1.5 hands-free highway driving with automatic lane change is standard, and so are four years of the Lincoln Security Package and the Lincoln Connectivity Package.

There are two trims. Premiere is the entry model. Reserve adds Black Satin Ash wood, leather-trimmed seats and the available 24-way Perfect Position front seats with heating, ventilation and Active Motion massage, plus available 20-inch black wheels with the Jet Appearance Package. No gas-only or plug-in version is listed for 2027.

  • 305 hp 2.0L turbo hybrid, AWD standard
  • Trims: Premiere, Reserve
  • BlueCruise 1.5 standard
  • New colors: Nocturnal Blue, Tinted Copper, Chroma Flame Red, Manhattan Green, White Platinum
  • [2][3]

Corsair Grand Touring: the plug-in hybrid

The Grand Touring combined a 2.5L four-cylinder with electric motors for 266 combined hp. A rear motor drives the rear wheels, which gives it all-wheel drive. EPA rated the 2021–2022 models at 28 miles of electric range and 78 MPGe, and the 2026 model at 27 miles and 76 MPGe, with 33 mpg combined on gas alone.

It had two plug-in drive modes, Preserve EV and Pure EV. A 240 V charge takes about 3.2 to 3.5 hours, according to EPA. Grand Touring models are now available only used, since the 2027 lineup is hybrid-only.[4][8][7][11]

What the 2023 refresh changed

For 2023 the Corsair got a larger grille and wing-shaped daytime running lamps, a 13.2-inch center touchscreen with SYNC 4 and a standard 12.3-inch digital cluster. ActiveGlide 1.2 hands-free driving became available at speeds up to 80 mph, and Lincoln added Blind Spot Assist and Auto Air Refresh.

After the refresh, the engine choices were the 250-hp 2.0L turbo and the 266-hp Grand Touring plug-in hybrid, and EPA lists no 2.3L Corsair after 2022.[4][10]

Buying a used Corsair

Gas Corsairs use the 2.0L turbo (FWD or AWD), or for 2020–2022 the 2.3L turbo with AWD. Both have an eight-speed automatic. EPA rates the 2.0L FWD at 22/30/25 mpg. For a Grand Touring plug-in hybrid, check the VIN against NHTSA: recalls 25V789 (2021–2024) and 26V091 (2023–2026) cover high-voltage battery cells.[5][10][15][16][17]

Lincoln Corsair generations by year

Every US Lincoln Corsair generation with model years and engines, newest first
GenerationUS model yearsEnginesNotes
Corsair Hybrid (2027 update)2027–present2.0L turbo high-output hybrid (305 hp), AWDHybrid-only, in Premiere and Reserve trims. It gets new front and rear styling, three new wheel designs (18, 19 and 20 inch), five new colors, a one-piece seat design and standard BlueCruise 1.5 with automatic lane change. Lincoln opened orders in August 2026 and expects arrivals in early 2027.[2][3][11]
Corsair2020–20262.0L turbo four (250 hp) or 2.3L turbo four (2020–2022), 8-speed automatic; Grand Touring 2.5L plug-in hybrid (266 hp combined)Replaced the MKC and shares its platform with the Ford Escape; built at Louisville Assembly Plant. The 2023 refresh added a larger grille, a 13.2-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen, a standard 12.3-inch cluster and available ActiveGlide hands-free driving. Production at Louisville ended in December 2025.[4][12][9][8][11]
MKC (predecessor)2015–20192.0L or 2.3L turbo four, 6-speed automatic; FWD or AWDLincoln's earlier compact crossover. EPA rated the 2015 2.0L FWD at 20/29/23 mpg and the 2019 2.3L AWD at 18/25/20.[13][14][11]

Lincoln Corsair problems and recalls

Most Corsair recalls involve rear camera faults and failing wiper motors on 2020–2022 models. The Grand Touring plug-in hybrid has the most serious campaigns: an engine failure fire risk on 2021–2023 models and high-voltage battery cell defects on 2021–2026 models, whose software remedy limits charging until it is installed.

Documented Lincoln Corsair issues and NHTSA recall campaigns
IssueGenerationYearsType
Rear camera image can appear flipped (recall 26V-123)[18][19]First generation (2020–present) – 2020–20222020–2022Recall 26V123
Windshield wiper motor can fail (recall 26V-117)[20][19]First generation (2020–present) – 2020–20222020–2022Recall 26V117
360-degree camera can lose the rear image (recall 23V-342)[21][22][19]First generation (2020–present) – 2020–20222020–2022Recall 23V342
Water in camera connectors can blank the rear image (recall 25V-510)[23][19]First generation (2020–present) – 2020–20222020–2022Recall 25V510
2.5L hybrid engine failure can lead to an engine fire (recall 23V-380)[24][25][19]First generation (2020–present) – Grand Touring, 2021–20232021–2023Recall 23V380
Grand Touring high-voltage battery cells can short (recall 26V-091)[26][27][28][19]First generation (2020–present) – Grand Touring, 2021–20262021–2026Recall 26V091
Hybrid software can shift into neutral (recall 24V-330)[29][30][19]First generation (2020–present) – Grand Touring, 2021–20222021–2022Recall 24V330
Rear camera image can freeze or not display (recall 25V-315)[31][19]First generation (2020–present) – 2023–20242023–2024Recall 25V315

All 12 documented Corsair issues and 12 recalls, with symptoms and pre-purchase checks →

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2027 Lincoln Corsair a hybrid?

Yes. Every 2027 Corsair uses a 2.0L turbocharged high-output hybrid with all-wheel drive and 305 hp. It comes in Premiere and Reserve trims.

Does Lincoln still make the Corsair Grand Touring plug-in hybrid?

Not for 2027, when every Corsair is a standard hybrid. EPA rated the 2026 Grand Touring at 27 miles of electric range, 76 MPGe and 33 mpg on gas.

How much is a Lincoln Corsair?

A 2026 Corsair FWD Premiere window sticker lists a $39,985 base price plus $1,495 destination ($41,480). We could not retrieve Lincoln-published 2027 Corsair Hybrid pricing.

What mpg does the Lincoln Corsair get?

EPA rates the 2026 Corsair 2.0L at 22/30/25 mpg with FWD and 21/28/24 with AWD. The 2027 hybrid had not been EPA-rated when we checked.

When does the 2027 Corsair arrive?

Lincoln began taking orders in August 2026 and expects the 2027 Corsair Hybrid to arrive in early 2027.

What did the Corsair replace?

The Lincoln MKC, a compact crossover sold for 2015–2019 with 2.0L and 2.3L turbo engines and a six-speed automatic.

Sources

Prices and output are as published by Lincoln for the model year shown; fuel economy is from the EPA. Equipment changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

  1. Window sticker: 2026 Lincoln Corsair FWD Premiere, Equipment Group 100A (VIN 5LMCJ1CA1TUL04979) — Lincoln window sticker (Monroney label) via FordDirect
  2. More for Every Drive: Inside the 2027 Lincoln Corsair Hybrid (Aug 25, 2026) — Ford From the Road newsroom (fromtheroad.ford.com)
  3. 2027 Lincoln Corsair Hybrid: overview — Lincoln (lincoln.com)
  4. New Lincoln Corsair Debuts with ActiveGlide Hands-Free Lane Changing (2023 Corsair) — Ford From the Road newsroom (fromtheroad.ford.com)
  5. EPA fuel economy: 2026 Lincoln Corsair FWD — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  6. EPA fuel economy: 2026 Lincoln Corsair AWD — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  7. EPA fuel economy: 2026 Lincoln Corsair AWD PHEV — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  8. EPA fuel economy: 2021 Lincoln Corsair AWD PHEV — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  9. EPA fuel economy: 2020 Lincoln Corsair AWD 2.3L — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  10. EPA fuel economy: 2022 Lincoln Corsair AWD 2.3L — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  11. Lincoln Corsair (history corroboration) — Wikipedia (secondary reference)
  12. EPA fuel economy: 2020 Lincoln Corsair FWD — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  13. EPA fuel economy: 2015 Lincoln MKC FWD — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  14. EPA fuel economy: 2019 Lincoln MKC AWD 2.3L — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  15. NHTSA recall 25V789000: High-voltage battery may short circuit, 2021–2024 Corsair plug-in hybrid (Nov 2025) — NHTSA recall (DOT recall dataset 6axg-epim)
  16. NHTSA recall 26V091000: High-voltage battery may short circuit, 2023–2026 Corsair plug-in hybrid (Feb 2026) — NHTSA recall (DOT recall dataset 6axg-epim)
  17. DOT/NHTSA recall dataset query: "Lincoln Corsair" — U.S. DOT open data (data.transportation.gov)
  18. NHTSA recall 26V-123: Incorrectly Displayed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111 — NHTSA
  19. DOT/NHTSA recall dataset (6axg-epim) full-text query: Corsair — U.S. Department of Transportation / NHTSA
  20. NHTSA recall 26V-117: Windshield Wipers May Fail — NHTSA
  21. NHTSA recall 23V-342: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display — NHTSA
  22. NHTSA recall 23V-022: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display — NHTSA
  23. NHTSA recall 25V-510: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display — NHTSA
  24. NHTSA recall 23V-380: Engine Failure May Cause Fire — NHTSA
  25. NHTSA recall 22V-484: Engine Compartment Fire Risk — NHTSA
  26. NHTSA recall 26V-091: High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit — NHTSA
  27. NHTSA recall 25V-789: High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit — NHTSA
  28. NHTSA recall 24V-954: High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit — NHTSA
  29. NHTSA recall 24V-330: Software Error May Cause Loss of Drive Power — NHTSA
  30. NHTSA recall 25V-133: Software Error May Cause Loss of Drive Power — NHTSA
  31. NHTSA recall 25V-315: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display — NHTSA

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