
The Corsair's display is underwhelming in terms of screen size, and the shape of the dash and mounting of the screen don't help matters. At the time, the 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system and Sync 3 OS would have been competitive, but in 2021 this setup's age is starting to show.

Wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Noĭespite the Corsair Grand Touring being new for 2021, Ford delayed it and the Escape variant following a debut at the 2019 LA Auto Show.Technology & Connectivity ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 6/10 Disregard the droning engine and there's plenty to like here, but that's a big ask in what's supposed to be a luxury vehicle.Ī vehicle's ratings are relative only to its own segment and not the new-vehicle market as a whole. Like Lincoln's other Grand Touring-badged plug-in hybrid, the Aviator Grand Touring, this Corsair is a good idea that sacrifices refinement for electrification. It certainly seems like a compelling alternative to the gas-only model, despite a well-publicized delay.Īnd then, like the din of a lawnmower breaking the quiet of a lazy afternoon, the 2.5-liter gas engine fires up and our enjoyment fades. The attractive body and pleasant cabin are indistinguishable from the gas model, but a 14.4-kilowatt-hour battery promises 28 miles of all-electric range and qualifies the Corsair for a welcome federal income-tax credit. Cruising down the road on a blissful and silent wave of electric power, the 2021 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring makes sense.
