The Corsair may have been the starting point in Lincoln’s lineup, but the handsome compact crossover now boasts the brand’s latest technology.
Lincoln on Monday announced the 2023 Corsair adopts a new, lane-changing version of the brand’s Activeglide driver assistance system, among other updates.
Activeglide, Lincoln’s version of the Ford Bluecruise, is a semi-autonomous driving system designed for the highway. Similar to Cadillac’s flagship Super Cruise system, the Activeglide can mostly handle itself on pre-mapped highways but still requires constant supervision by the driver, who must be ready to take on under circumstances. emergency. This ranks it as a Level 2 system on Self-driving capability scale SAE. Level 3 is the first stage where the driver does not need to be supervised at all times.
Activeglide introduced on Navigator 2022 and can currently control throttle input, braking and steering for a single lane at speeds up to 80 mph, but the version launching in 2023 Corsair adds automatic lane change. Ford’s Bluecruise system has also upgraded with this feature. Super Cruise has had this feature since March.
When using the latest version of Activeglide, the driver can change lanes just by touching the turn signals. The system can also suggest a lane change if there is a slower vehicle ahead.
2023 Lincoln Corsair
2023 Lincoln Corsair
2023 Lincoln Corsair
However, the technology updates don’t end there. An updated blind spot monitor adds a warning light to the side mirror caps and will apply a push to the steering system if the driver tries to change lanes manually while another vehicle is in the blind spot. .
Inside the cabin of the 2023 Corsair, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster is standard and combines with a larger 13.2-inch screen (up from 8.0 inches) for the built-in infotainment system. Alexa. There’s also an automatic air freshener that uses a laser sensor to detect the quality of the cabin air and can refresh it 1.5 times per minute, along with a new color theme called Smoked Truffles.
There are also some minor styling updates on the exterior to differentiate the updated Corsair from the current model launching for the 2020 model year. These include a larger grille and daytime running lights. bird day. There are also new wheel models and two new color options: Crystal Red and Whisper Blue.
The powertrain line-up for the 2023 Corsair includes a 250hp 2.0-liter turbo-4 mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and can be ordered with front- or all-wheel drive. The alternative is a plug-in hybrid setup It combines a 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine at the front axle with an electric motor at the rear. The maximum capacity of the hybrid version is 266 horsepower. A 295hp 2.3-liter turbocharged engine currently offered in the Corsair won’t be available in the 2023 model year.
Production of the 2023 Corsair begins later this year at Ford’s plant in Louisville, Kentucky. The first examples will appear at dealers in early 2023. Pricing information will be announced closer to market launch.
