The 2020 Corsair replaces the MKC as the most entry-level Lincoln in the lineup, and it doesn't look the least bit short on style.

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If you haven't checked out a new Lincoln SUV, you're missing a brand resurgence. We've tested all four of them during the past couple years and came away pleasantly surprised each time.

Lincoln offers a pair of turbocharged 4-cylinder engines that each link with an 8-speed automatic transmission, which can occasionally hiccup when starting from the lower gears. Otherwise, it's a smooth affair that keeps these torque-happy engines in their powerbands. The 2.0T trim has a 2.0-liter with 250 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel drive (FWD) is standard, and all-wheel drive (AWD) is optional. AWD is the only choice with the 2.3T trim, which shares a 295-hp, 310 lb-ft, 2.3-liter engine with the Mustang.

It's easy to get comfortable inside the Corsair. Seat controls are on the doors, like in a Mercedes, so you don't have to reach down and fumble with your fingers. Another button activates one of five massage settings on the touchscreen, which also has controls for five lumbar and bolster settings. The driver and passenger have 24 ways of adjustment with the Perfect Position seats, including separate extensions for each thigh. The driving position feels airy and not too tall, with lots of glass and good sightlines. Rear passengers can slide the seat back a couple of inches and recline—not always a given in this vehicle class. With optional heated rear seats and the panoramic moonroof, it's very pleasant to ride in the back of a Corsair. Headroom and legroom are in good supply, too.

Lincoln, like BMW, Volvo, and Hyundai, offers the option to use your smartphone as an ignition key. I couldn't test this feature on my Corsair, as it was deactivated. It works through the Lincoln Way app and can lock, unlock, and start the car via Bluetooth. It's an interesting, but not imperative, feature. Better is the hidden touchpad on the B-pillars, a longtime Ford/Lincoln convenience that lets you input a 5-digit code to unlock the car (and lets you reliably lock your phone and key inside).

The 2020 Corsair starts at $35,945 for the 2.0T FWD with leatherette, 10-way power seats, LED headlights, a power tailgate, and the driver assists. That's fine for a more basic car. CarGurus recommends the Corsair Reserve 2.0T AWD, which stickers for $49,225 with the destination fee. The Reserve trim brings an upgraded 14-speaker Revel stereo, navigation, leather, a panoramic moonroof, and 19-inch wheels. Our recommended trim includes the Reserve I package, which adds Co-Pilot360 Plus, automatic parallel parking, 360-degree cameras, rain-sensing wipers, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, and heated and cooled front seats.

For more information on the 2020 Lincoln Corsair, read Cliff's full review on CarGurus: https://cargur.us/zjDG9

Presenter: Clifford Atiyeh
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