Shanghai (ZXZC)- The all-new Lincoln Corsair, the first China-built Lincoln-branded model, hit the market on March 12. Offered in five variants in total, the compact SUV is priced between RMB246,800 and RMB345,800.

As a replacement for the Lincoln MKC, the China-made Corsair still retains many of Lincoln's signature design elements, such as the curve-adaptive LED headlights and a pronounced Lincoln star centered on the now-familiar grille. At the rear end, the classic but slimmer taillight cluster stretching across the tailgate accentuates the vehicle's width.

The homegrown SUV packs an exhaust layout with a single pipe on each side. As a compact SUV, the vehicle measures 4,615mm long, 1,887mm wide and 1,630mm tall; wheelbase length is 2,711mm. It also offers up to 594 liters of cargo space.

The well-proportioned body side features the trendy “floating” roof. The essence of elegance is further highlighted by the elaborately arranged trims and multi-spoke rims.

In terms of the interior, the China-built Lincoln Corsair stays true to the outgoing model. The most prominent facility must be the 12.8-inch console-mounted display which is equipped with SYNC+, an in-vehicle infotainment system built specifically for Chinese consumers. Moreover, the lacquered panel at the leather-wrapped air conditioning area is designed to meet consumers' classy tastes.

The ANC (active noise control) system and the Michelin Primacy SUV tires are standard features across the all-new Corsair variants. Other standard niceties include the heated front seats and cruise control system, etc.

The entire model variants come standard with a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine that is good for 245PS and 390 N·m of peak torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Moreover, part of variants will carry separable four-wheel-drive system (photo source: Lincoln's WeChat account).