Source: AutoGuideSource: AutoGuideDespite rumors that 2026 would be its last model year, the Lincoln Corsair will remain in production and on sale in North America for 2027, just not in the sense you would expect. The Corsair's second (or is it third?) wind comes with the existing model being phased out and the once exclusive-to-China version of the Corsair replacing what used to be sold in North America.Source: LincolnSource: LincolnAdvertisementAdvertisementThe current generation of Corsair has been on sale in the U.S.A. since 2019, with the Chinese variant on sale since 2020. Though they share a nameplate, the models aren't identical; the differences can be chalked up to diverse styling, tech, and powertrains, which to say quite a lot.To streamline manufacturing and product offerings, Lincoln (via Ford) is trimming the existing, Kentucky-built Corsair from its North American offerings and instead replacing it with the China-assembled variant. This new-to-the-USA model will in essence become a global model.Source: CorsairSource: CorsairNews of this changeover comes via Car and Driver, which found the reported vehicle substitution via the "World Manufacturer Identifier" list submitted by Ford Motor Company to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). C&D notes there is a possibility this was a mistake on Ford's part, though the chance of this is unlikely.AdvertisementAdvertisementShould this be report be true, the new-to-US-market Corsair will be effectively what is on sale in China today. It's one exterior refresh further along than the current U.S. Domestic model, and its dashboard is much more screen-forward than the existing vehicle, which frankly looks dated inside in comparison to other 2026/2027 model year Ford and Lincolns.As for powertrains, the Corsair will have all-wheel-drive fed by a 2.0-liter turbocharged gas engine paired with a hybrid setup, though there's also a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine and hybrid combo available in China, the latter of which is good for over 40 MPG. The 2.0 trim in the larger U.S. market Nautilus gets around 30 MPG, so expect Lincoln to shoot for the 35 MPG combined range for this new Corsair.The big question here is how tariffs will affect Corsair pricing. Whether the 2027's MSRP will be relatively flat compared to 2026, albeit with normal year-over-year price hikes plus those associated with improved tech and mechanical components, or there will be a massive price hike due to the ongoing China-USA tariff negotiation will be an interesting situation to watch.
