Lincoln's new Continental officially launched

Lincoln announced the official launch and sale of the new generation Continental, which is equipped with 2.0T and 3.0T engines and is available in five models.

New car features

Atmospheric and dignified exterior design

The Lincoln Continental is a mid-size car and the flagship sedan of the Lincoln family. As the latest masterpiece of the classic American luxury brand and the former presidential brand, this car will naturally show a lot of American cars' understanding of luxury. The front of the new car is decorated with a large chrome grille in the starburst style, with the Lincoln cross-star logo in the center. On both sides, the neatly arranged LED light clusters showcase the technological side of the car. On the whole, it has the tradition of American cars, but also the sense of technology that follows the times.

On the side, the body lines of the new Lincoln Continental are very straight, creating a very stable aspect. Its most unique design is the perfect integration of the door handles with the trim along the lower edge of the windows, which at first glance appears to be the car does not have door handles. The door locks are electrically controlled, and the doors will open at the push of a button inside.

The design of the rear of the new generation Continental is a strong Lincoln style, with the tail lights running through the body of the car, which has become a signature design of the Lincoln family. This design not only gives the rear end a good horizontal extension but also enhances the sense of luxury. In terms of body dimensions, the car's length, width and height are 5115/1912/1491 (1492) mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2994 mm.

The interior design is relatively traditional

Sitting in the new Lincoln Continental, we can see that the new car interior uses many horizontal and vertical lines design, and the overall layout is more traditional compared to the same class S-class, 7 Series, etc. Previously, the editor had experienced the car at the Guangzhou Auto Show, the show car with the Crown of the Glory theme design (consistent with the above picture), the use of black and wood style decoration, making people feel more dignified, or more traditional, old-fashioned, which should meet the aesthetics of many older consumers.

However, this is only the "side" of the new Lincoln, it has "two sides", respectively, the quiet place (Chalet) and Rhapsody (Rhapsody) style, compared to the Crown of Glory style will be bold and fashionable.

In addition, in terms of interior configuration, the Lincoln Continental 2.0T model comes standard with 10-way power-adjustable front seats with seat heating/memory/headrest 4-way manual adjustment; the 2.0T sub-top model adds front/rear seat ventilation and rear seat backrest power adjustment on top of that; while the 2.0T top and 3.0T models are equipped with the famous 30-way power-adjustable front seats, while the rear The seats have added massage function.

In terms of multimedia systems, the Lincoln Continental comes standard with the SYNC 3 system with MyLincoln Touch, which comes with a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument cluster, 8-inch center touch screen, voice operation, etc.; in terms of audio configuration, the 2.0T second-lowest and lower models come standard with the original premium audio with 11 speakers, while the 2.0T top and 3.0T lower models come standard with the Revel brand audio system with 13 speakers. Revel-branded audio system with 13 speakers is standard on the 2.0T top and 3.0T lower trims (optional on the 2.0T mid-trim), while the 3.0T top trim comes standard with the Revel-branded Ultima premium audio system with 19 speakers (optional on the 2.0T top and 3.0T lower trims).

In addition, the Lincoln Continental comes standard with an inductive power trunk lid, remote engine start, MyLincoln Key (with speed limit/alert/volume limit/do not disturb mode), a convenient fueling system; and the Lincoln Owner app (with remote start and on/off locking, vehicle status monitoring/location, maintenance reminder, and roadside assistance) is available on all but the lower 2.0T models.

The back row is the focus of this car

As a mid-size flagship sedan, I believe we are more concerned about the car's rear space, comfort and configuration performance, and we have previously experienced this car.

The editor, who is 185cm tall, did not have much headroom in the back row, but the leg and foot space werewolves. The seats wrapped in Scottish Bridge of Weir leather, airline headrests, heated and ventilated seats, and massage functions provide a good comfort experience for the rear passengers, but this also depends on the specific model.

In addition, the car has two USB ports and a 220V power supply in the rear seat, and there are all the regular storage compartments, which is convenient. However, we need to remind you that the car does not use the traditional door handle, but also uses the button type door control, when the door button is pressed, the door will automatically unlock and pop out (only a little, not completely open), this design will also add some sense of technology.

In addition, the car is also equipped with electromagnetic suspension, On one hand, can filter out most of the fine vibrations, and on the other hand, can also provide full support for the body, enhancing the comfort of the car, and is very helpful.

2.0T / 3.0T two power options

Finally, in the powertrain part, this car is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine and a 3.0T twin-turbocharged engine. The 2.0T engine has a maximum power of 261 hp (192kW, 5500rpm) and peak torque of 386 NM (2500rpm), exclusive for the Chinese market; the 3.0T engine has a maximum power of 378 hp (278kW, 5500rpm) and peak torque of 570 NM (2500rpm). In terms of the transmission system, the car is unified with a 6-speed manual transmission. Among them, the 2.0T model adopts a front-wheel-drive layout and the 3.0T model adopts a four-wheel-drive layout.

We found in the test drive, "When accelerating sharply, the power of this car is not as violent as expected from the book parameters, and you can hardly experience any obvious power point in the whole rev range. But its strength lies in endurance, and the vehicle can maintain strong momentum of constant acceleration for a long time, which is the style favored by luxury cars."

"The 6-speed manual transmission has not been considered advanced for a long time, and Lincoln has mainly worked on matching it. Its logic in both D and S gear modes makes it impossible to pick out, working aggressively and always keeping the revs in the right place. The shifting action is tightly articulated in most cases, with no stuttering. The transmission does its job well and I have no issues with it, at least from a day of test driving."

Competitors

As a midsize car sourced from a luxury brand and combined with such a price point, the Lincoln Continental's competitors will undoubtedly be locked in the BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Audi A6L, the three-star products. At the same time, the Cadillac CT6, also from the United States, will also become the main competitor of the new Continental in the market. And compared to the sports of the BMW 5 Series, the elegance of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the middle of the Audi A6L, and the pomp of the Cadillac CT6, the Lincoln Continental brings us the calm atmosphere that American cars have, as well as this unique taste of the Lincoln brand. Of course, the price is also a factor. As an imported Continental, the starting price is not so high, and I believe this will also become an attractive point for consumers.

Model history introduction

The first generation of Lincoln Continental was born in 1939, which has a very long history. In the 1950s and 1960s, the Lincoln Continental was a symbol of top class and luxury, and owning a Lincoln Continental meant its noble social status. Famous people from all walks of life, such as Elvis Presley, Elizabeth Taylor, Henry Kissinger, and others, all owned a Continental. For a long period of history, the Lincoln Continental was also the exclusive car of U.S. presidents, such as Roosevelt, Nixon, and Kennedy, which further established the premium status of the Lincoln brand and the Continental models.

Full Article Summary

Lincoln's global sales of 101,227 units, and according to Lincoln President AmyMarentic, Lincoln in the first three quarters of this year's sales growth to about 21,000 units, it can be seen that Lincoln's growth rate is very fast. This of course comes from the contribution of several of Lincoln's more youthful products, such as the MKC as well as the MK Z. The launch of the new Continental is a great tool for Lincoln to continue boosting its market sales performance.

For consumers, there are indeed three options in the mid-size car market "BBA", but in addition, Lincoln with its unique brand image is also a good choice. After all, there have been so many American presidents who have chosen this car and so many dignitaries who have taken Lincoln as a symbol of their status. As far as the product is concerned, the new generation Continental has a calm and atmospheric design, rich in details and rich in configuration, and the product's strength should not be underestimated. So, if you need a more business-oriented, but do not want to be so "vulgar", Lincoln's new Continental can meet your needs!