I worked as a Lincoln Tech for 2 years. Knowing Fords as well they're really easy to work on and I love the way Lincolns ride. Lincolns aren't for everyone. But don't trash it til you actually drive one which most of you haven't.
As the owner of a 2013 Lincoln MKS Ecoboost, I appreciate this car for what it is. It's not a sports sedan. It's a luxury sedan with the power and amenities to keep the driver and occupants happy and comfortable. I've owned trucks, sports cars, muscle cars, sport compacts, sport bikes etc. Regardless of the type of vehicle, none do everything great. If you want to go around corners fast and be one with the road, my MKS and I'm sure the Continental are not the car for you. Buy a Miata. That being said, my MKS is extremely quiet and comfortable and has enough power to make it effortless when I want to pass or stop light challenge most vehicles (my MKS ran a 12.87@106 at PBIR with only a mild tune). The seats, THX sounds system, radar cruise, awd system, adjustable suspension, etc all work well in my MKS. The Continental has improved on all of those features plus is a much nicer vehicle overall. Don't hate on the Continental for what it isn't. Appreciate what it is (quiet, comfortable, acceptably competent) because the things that it can't do can easily be done with a second, cheap car.
Love the MKZ's. Better looking car than my MKS IMHO. I should have given props to The Smoking Tire for his review. I agree completely with his assessment and think that both the praise and criticisms were spot on regarding the Continental. Overall, I feel it would be a world contender if it was just based on a RWD platform. Sadly, that's not the past, present, or seemingly future direction for Ford or, specifically, the Continental badge. In my dream world, I see Lincoln bringing back the Mark name plate and building a true Grand Touring car using the S550 Mustang chassis with the supercharged 5.0 offered in Australia. Ford has the parts bin items to make a crazy new Mark IX. Would love to see it happen.
MKZ is the Zephyr Lincoln just shorten the name if you look back at the last MKZ body style you will see when they first came out they were calling them the Zephyr. Also, the new Continental doesn't look anything like the MKZ. However, the MKS did look like an over sized MKZ but not as good looking.
I feel like no one actually watched the video and are just here to trash Lincoln. I think this is a very nice looking design and the interior/features seem to really match it's price (according to this review anyway).
Furkan Turfanda it is super nice and a very good value. Lincoln's brand is so shot though that no one even wants to see that and just hurls shit at Lincoln.
With the exception of a sentimental appreciation of Slabside Connies and first gen Cougars, I've never really been a fan of Lincolns. But I like Ford, and I'd like to see Lincoln do well. Oddly the one badge engineered car I would like to see from them is a new XR-7 Cougar, ('yote engined Lux-o-stang) One could argue that the current heavy-as-hell Mustang is already basically an XR-7, though.
I think that was half of the American automakers' problems in the late 90's & early 2000's leading to their demise; they refused to let go of the old failing business model. Modern cars need to have "everything" so having 3 "separate" Mopar brands, 3 Ford brands, and 6 GM brands(!) spending all that money trying to cater to different price points, trim levels, and demographics was completely obsolete (imagine the overhead for R&Ding a new mid-level GM sedan that would need to be distinctly a Chevy, a Buick, an Oldsmobile, a Pontiac, and a Cadillac (plus their overseas versions)).They're still kind of limping along with it, and I can understand that the Lincoln (and perhaps Buick) name has a luxury heritage and association that the word "Ford" (or Chevy) does not, but something's got to give. I'm not saying I don't miss the aesthetic options (Camaro vs. Firebird, Capri/Stang/Cougar/Thunderbird, etc.) but as you've pointed out, the modern Mustang can play all of these roles (functionally, at least). It doesn't make a lot of sense for Lincoln to still be around unless they become Ford's Cadillac. Go big or go home. I think this car was an attempt at that, but it may be too little too late.
I love American cars, but no matter how advanced this Lincoln is, there is nothing that really sets it apart from the other luxury brands. Take away the badges and it could as well be a Lexus, Infinity or Acura, even a top-level Korean car, gadgets and all. Compare that to the truly great cars from the past like the '61 Continental, the original Buick Riviera and Oldsmobile Toronado etc. who had content ànd style, and this car will just become another faceless and forgettable commuter that relies on gadgets to impress. Even only a bit more imagination in the taillight-treatment, or the dashboard could mean the world in the perception of this car as something special, but that's an opportunity missed. Same comment on the late model Cadillacs and Buicks. Chrysler had several models that were immediately recognisable, the LH-types, the 300 C, but now they are losing it also. Don't you guys learn anything about why Mercedes and BMW are so successfull?
The Continental is beating sales predictions for it's first 6 months. Overall, there has been strong sales in the 40-60 year age group. Great job Lincoln.
I've driven plenty of these before, always enjoy it. Set the cruise put it in comfort mode and just glide down the freeway. Only think that was missing in Matt's car here was the rear seat package. And the 3.0T (they never call it an ecoboost with Lincoln), is quite the performer. Chances are if you're trashing this car, you haven't driven it.
This video review is head and shoulders above 99% of reviews I've seen. Way to go showing us the road ahead and what the car does with the twists and turns while putting yourself in the small picture below. I hate videos where all you see is the reviewer talking about what he's experiencing while driving. Well done!
Matt this is why I consider you an expert car guy. Your commentary of the engine being transverse vs longitudinal is spot on. While not a huge difference, there is a difference in performance handling. Transverse engines also affect longevity of the entire drivetrain and also the front end design from the front axel to A-pillars. Thank you for being awesome.
the fact that youre comparing this car at all to a Mercedes S-Class speaks to the quality of the build. Really impressed with American manufacturers lately, especially Ford.
ilyafr86 ikr Lincoln and Ford have some great cars right now especially Ford for example Ford GT, Raptor, GT350, GT350R, Focus RS, GT500 (not out yet), Fiesta ST, Focus ST, and many more!
I’m looking to pick one up used. 3 years old and $80k+ car is going for $25 to 35k. Bargain of lifetime as it is a good car. Even Consumer Reports gives it top ratings for reliability.
Love this thing!!! Saw it at the auto show this year! So Excutive all in all. Feels like I need to have my own business to drive one. My favorite design is the door handles along the window sill. Makes the body lines sooo clean. Great car and on my list! Great review!
This has been one of my favorite reviews. I have a soft spot for Lincoln and I think these look amazing. I also really enjoyed the drive this time which seemed to be on the top of a mountain? I don't think I've seen this route before. Thank you Mr. Farah
Harrison Edgar lol. You missed the part this is a “luxury” vehicle. Luxury is meant to be expensive and excessive, ie, not meant for the average person’s income and needs. There’s plenty of “transportation” cars your broke ass can afford.
@@hedga001 This car is absolutely worth it. My aunt bought a Black Label new in burgundy with a cream interior. She doesn't care about depreciation because she loves the car and can easily afford it. To be honest, if you're worried about depreciation, you have no business buying a new car to begin with.
It would not be a profitable vehicle on it's own chassis. It will always be an Expedition, but it looks like they've done a good job of differentiating to me. I'm a car guy so I've never confused an Expo with a Navi. That's just me though.
I've started seeing these in person, in photos I didn't really like them, but in the real world, they have great presence and look great. I hope Lincoln continues doing good stuff. :)
FINALLY someone reviews this car. It feels like forever since it was supposed to come out, and I had only seen 1 in passing a couple weeks ago. Glad there's some hands-on perspective now. Matt's closing thoughts here mimic what the car seems like to me not having driven it yet: Lincoln's best shot in years, but lacking some key details. Granted, it may be no S-class, but it's also not priced like one (the "lowest" S550 with AWD is $100k). The Continental's biggest problem I think is the fact that it launched with a 6-speed auto that has no trick features. EVERYONE else in this class has at least a specialized 7-speed, and most have 8 cogs or more. I'm not concerned about FWD-biased AWD because Audi does that too and nobody scoffs at Audis. The interior is probably fine and upscale enough, but at this point it's down to the market to determine if the Continental can outgun low-level luxury wannabes before it starts clawing at the Germans, Japanese, or Cadillac.
the concept had SO much character and unique charm to it this is just a me-too luxury checkbox car, as in checks a series of checkboxes for a luxury car without doing anything interesting.
I think this is a really cool car, but I believe Matt is right. They needed a 300 to build the brand up before they went for a car like this. as you can see from the comments, people are too jaded by the brand.
Lincoln was under a lot of pressure from the limo industry to build a good replacement to the town car because when Ford dropped the town car there wasn't a good replacement from any of the brands. That's why the limo industry forced them to continue making the town car a few years after intended kill date. In fact, I would not buy a town car after 2009 because that's when they pushed manufacturing over to Canada and only used leftover parts from other models and deleted many of the standard safety features such as back up sensors. These cars were so far behind the times they still had tape decks in them. Lincoln first tried pushing the MKS to the limo companies but the problems with them when they first came out were ride quality(they were to sporty), the trunk opening was to small, and they didn't offer a L series(which means there wasn't enough leg room in the back). So that's when Lincoln tried pushing the MKT town car edition which that was a big bomb to all the Limousine company's customer base. So Lincoln over time fixed some of the problems with the MKS so many of the Limo companies switched to the MKS until something better comes along. The thing is Lincoln didn't want to build just a fleet car they wanted to build market competitive car. That's when they went back to the drawing board trying figure out a good replacement to the MKS and town car. So they went deeper into their history and pulled out the new Continental. I had talked to some of the board members of Ford during this time and they were very hush hush and wouldn't tell me anything about how they were going to replace the Town Car but they would say it was going to be very nice and true to the old Lincoln brand.
You're a very astute and smart individual. Thank you for the insightful comment. I'd say you are absolutely correct in your assessment. Lincoln made the Continental because the Cadillac XTS was dominating the market Lincoln used to be the leader of. With that said, it'd be interesting to see what happens from here. People keep saying the CT6 is the Continental's primary competitor, but it's actually the XTS. Big, roomy, flashy, smooth Classic American luxury. Precisely what limo industry requires (as well as what fans of classic American luxury wants). I think the Continental will be a success..
chris55top great write up! To me the Continental is more of a luxury car than the Town car. I think they were going for a more high end audience. If you look at the Cadillac XTS, that is a more generic design that fits into the Limo template.
I own a CLS 550, drive this car, if you ever liked Lincoln, your gonna love this, for the money, 400 hp, 400 ft lbs torque, need to spend 20 more for anything else w that power
The 9 speed auto does need to come out and replace that prehistoric 6 speed though. That transmission is just a bit too antiquated to be put in vehicles that are not economy cars in 2017.
I used to own a fully loaded 2001 Lincoln Continental that had that bulletproof and underrated 275 HP / 275 LB-FT Intech 32 Valve V8 in it. It was a lot quicker than it looked because it only weighed about 70 pounds more than the Lincoln Mark VIII, but the Conti had more aggressive 3.56 gearing versus the Mark VIII and LSC which had 3.07 for the regular Mark VIII, and 3.27 gearing in the Mark VIII LSC. For a car that was 208.5" long, it was fairly light at 3,848 pounds. Most cars this size are well over 4,100+ pounds. I put over 200,000 trouble free miles on that car, and all I ever did was scheduled maintenance to it. I was one of the lucky ones who never had a problem with that unmodified 200 HP Taurus transmission they used in these cars. Anyway, it still looked and drove like a new car when I sold it. As nice as that '01 Continental was, I could only imagine how nice these new Conti's are! I wish they at least had a V8 as an option, but I certainly wouldn't mind a 400 HP Twin Turbo V6 either though.
was in a silver Lincoln with the Blue leather and Aluminum trim and was blown away at how they are reinterpreting the 60's classic american luxury car. It was bold and brash and all the materials felt of quality, it was as if someone at Lincoln had actually spent time in an early 60's Continental and understood that the look and touch of the cockpit matter when your trying to convey luxury. Well Done Lincoln. However they are totally missing the mark when it comes to advertising it, SHOW THE DAMN INTERIOR! not the wanna be Bentley grille!. That roll-up center console in aluminum screams 60's luxury.
+Cris WIreless Yes! This car reminded me of another car, but I couldn't put my finger on it until I read your comment. At the same time, Hyundai's are copying Ford Fusions to an even higher level in both the front and rear designs. Its disappointing when car companies copy each other. I've never design a car, but I imagine it's difficult to be original.
Ford needs to realize that they cant use the same switchgear in every single product they sell....from a Ford guy. this car shouldn't have the same switches as my focus. the Ford GT shouldn't either, but it does
Dalton v It doesn't! The fonts may be the same on the switches and buttons, but the materials and build quality are COMPLETELY different. I've had the privilege to sit in both, and I can assure you, they are NOT the same as your Focus.
What's wrong with parts sharing? Sharing parts saves a TON of money on basic parts like turn signals, seat rails, RND etc. NOBODY is every going to care or notice if a turn signal stalk is shared with a Taurus. Technically, Mercedes does the same thing in Europe since they sell base model versions of the cars they sell in America. In Europe, you can get a base C/E class with cloth seats and roll up windows (c class). Both these models share the same basic parts with the top trim levels. Heck, Mercedes even makes economy cars like the A class. Mercedes just doesn't have a luxury only division like Ford does. Most of their models have base versions. Get into a German E Class cab and you'll see what I'm talking about. Your point is moot, and ignorant.
The best part about the Continental Concept was the INTERIOR. That old school non-leather interior like 80-90s american luxury cars that felt like a living room of wheels. Why not offer that as an option? This interior looks like every other leather interior on offer. Too much money on infotainment maybe?
Alex Martinez I'd totally go for some "grandmas couch" quilted velour interior. To this day the back seat of my grandmas New Yorker was the most comfortable thing I've ever sat on.
Out of all of the luxury cars sold today, this is probably the only one I actually like. Don't get me wrong, there are very nice cars out there, but this is really the only luxury car I'd probably consider buying, mainly because it's not that sporty and aggressive. It's just a nice full size sedan that I can drive in comfort.
Would love to hear actual OWNERS of the new Continentals & their actual experiences after owning one. As a owner, do you still consider the 2017-2020 Continental a "Reliable" vehicle? How many mechanical issues has your Continetal had? How many miles did you get out of it or have gotten out of it if you still own it? IF you got rid of it then why & how come? This kind of info would be super valuable to prospective used car buyers of the Lincoln Continental. Thanks to anyone giving their honest opinion after owning or still owning this car. It sure would be nice to her actual owners of this car commenting in here instead of just a bunch of opinions about Lincoln/Ford & versus other vehicles.
I own a 2019 Reserve with 25k, 3.0 AWD. List new was almost 76k, has the rear seat package, 30 way seats with massage, 20 inch wheels. I bought it for less than half new and Lincoln Certified Preowned had a 6 year 100K warranty, that starts from the original warranty date. Car is great, handles well, very fast, quiet, tons of room. On a trip I got almost 26 mpg, city it will get 15 to 17 mpg. If you are looking for one try to get a 2019 or 2020 so it may have some factory warranty left and the Lincoln dealers will certify it. I bought on a 10 year 100k Premium Ford/Lincoln warranty for only $1300.00, online, I am covered till 2/2030 with a $100.00 deductible. The selling dealer wanted 3K for it. I would pull the trigger if you find a nice one.
I thought the Continental was lame when the first pics came out, totally changed my mind when I first started seeing em in person. Looks great to my eyes! I was really into the MKZ too (except for stupid grille), haven't seen the updated version out on the street yet.
gas mileage and sticking with the times everyone is going twin turbo now. I had a 95 mark viii trust me I loved the powerful 4.6 but times are changing.
Kenneth Wilburn fuel believes in fuel economy that's y u won't see along of cars with v8s in them if u had the money u can buy a crate v8 motor and do a engine swap I'm thinking of doing it with a Taurus
Everyone's right about fuel economy.....expect for the fuel economy part. Ford Ecoboost engines get TERRIBLE fuel economy, particularly in the real-world where it counts. This car gets nearly the same mileage as a Dodge Charger SRT8, a car with more than double the displacement.
I think all the haters would eat their words if they saw Parker's review(s) of the Continental from Vehicle Virgins. Or if they saw close up pictures of the car with the whitish leather package. What I love about the car is that Lincoln will drop off a Continental at your home or office for every service appointment during your first 4 years of ownership :) No more wasting time at the dealer. Genesis is also providing this convenience.
Having beautiful, quality touch points in an interior in a luxury car is extremely important to me. I'm happy to hear Lincoln has done it right mostly. I still believe this is what is holding back Cadillac from having better sales.
@ Much appreciated. I'm not trying to be a jerk or a nosy parker on my end. It's just that I don't like seeing good work being put down. I feel as though this new Continental is the best effort Lincoln has done in DECADES. I hope it continues.
The concept had them, but obviously lots of concepts carry items that never make production (Navigator concept's gullwing style doors that will also not become a reality).
I was blown away by how good this car felt to hang out in. It's a legitimately beautiful vehicle (though I don't like the wood trim used in this example).
Ryan Lewis Ford does have some dual clutch autos in their stable. Problem is that they're kinda crap. Having driven cars with them, I understand why it wouldn't be in a luxury car, I'll put it that way.
Great review Matt. Glad someone is reviewing this car, as it hasn't had it's fair share of coverage since being released. After spending a little (non driving) time in one, I too can attest to its opulence, however as with all new cars it left me wondering how it'll stand up to the test of time.
I have a 2019 Continental black label. It is not a sports car….. it’s a luxury cruiser. Not going to act like a BMW or Mercedes. Best riding car I have ever owned!
I liked this video Matt, and i really like your choice of really good roads to use as a backdrop, Very Smooth!I watched the video of the Tiara boat last night, was equally impressed, this is the perfect job for you to entertain us with real life perspective on many levels dude! December'17 i seen Jimmy Kimmel endorce the watch you guy's like, it's classy I imagine it will be a great Christmas gift this year, Keep on keeping on brother, Merry Christmas! ;)
holymolydamn I've sat in this back to back with The ct6, g90, a class, 7 series. (At an auto show) and the interior certainly left an impression. I much preferred it to the ct6 and thought it was on par if not a little better than the g90. Still has a ways to go to get to a class/7 series level.
Appreciate your realistic and dare I say subjective assessment: am finding out for myself what a 96% superlative Continental is for myself. Truly meets the mark in terms of premium feel and quality I wasn't really expecting: plus, if one opts for the 3.0L TT, it really (really) feels grand. Cheers!
I'd probably buy a Caddy instead. Hell a used a CTS-V will low miles say a 2013 is in the $40's with 550HP. No that's not apples to apples, just my money.
My bank account but the wife says the Dodge Charger Hellcat is what she'd rather us buy. With 707HP plus a warranty I'll bone up the extra coin. I found a used mint one here in white with 4,000 miles for $58,000. The white would be a total sleeper, sorta..probably would have to take the Hellcat emblem off though.
Then you don't count. Stop comparing used cars to new cars. Those buyers are different and in different segments. One can actually afford the car, the other wants something they can't afford but settle for used. The CTS-V is irrelevant here.
I drove the 400 hp reserve, I currently own a 2014 CLS550, and I must say the car was impressive, I owned a lot of Lincolns in my day, last one I owned was a 2002 LSE W the 8 cylinder, it was crap, I've owned Benz since, but I must say for the money, awesome vehicle, no other 400 hp car in that price class, car was quick, rode nice, I drove one w 20s I will get the smaller tire if I buy, still shopping, but this car is my # 1 choice rite now, compared to E class w 4 cylinder, infinity Q 70 6 cylinder only has 330 hp, Cadillac CT6 is 85,000 w 400 hp, I'll keep the Benz payment at that price, really nice car , drive it
When I test drove a preowned 2017 Select trim level in black on black a last summer of 2018 I loved the car. I'll probably eventually buy one, unsure if I'll keep or trade my Tiwn Car as I love my 2006 Town Car which was my first Lincoln which been wanted for years.
Loaded Chevy Impalas and Ford Taurus sedans are 40 grand, and the Continental nicely equipped can be bought for 52 grand. You are totally unaware of what NEW CARS cost because you spend your time on used car lots when you need a car....
colderbeer A nicely equipped Impala/Taurus can be had for 30k, that's almost half in my books. A fully loaded Impala/Taurus is 40k yes, but a fully loaded Continental is 75k. You're in fully loaded CTS-V sport territory there and there's no comparison between the two.
colderbeer You're talking shit about buying used but it's a smarter decision economically speaking. Look where the 30k new cars are now today, 1-3k on Craigslist lmao. Have fun spending 50k on Ford tauruses and Chevy impalas when they'll be sub-10k in 5 years lol
When Ford brought this to my school (engineering school), I was moderately impressed. I'm not really a fan of Ford in general, but it had massaging seats and stuff and was pretty cool. But, if people call the Dodge Challenger a yacht, then this is a damn cruise ship. The amount of power it has is not enough for how much it weighs.
I bought one of these cars, the 2017 Continental Reserve. I regret it zero. Love the car. Get lots of positive, appreciative feedback. Haters be damned.
+Dilan Parmar - Great motor, pretty stout, major thing to pay attention to on those cars, are the ABC Hydraulic suspension, make sure you change your fluid at least every 2 years and make sure all the pressure hoses stay in good shape. The Power Steering pump is also the suspension pump, and if you lose a line, and burn up that pump it isn't cheap. Oh and when a coil goes out for some reason they didn't do individual coils per cyl, like the v6 and v8, so a coil pack on each side is about $1K. but the W220 are such good value on the used market, I have been tempted to pick up an S65 once or twice.
Everyone is complaining about this car and about it's quality. Did any of you help design a car that is better? or work in a design team for a luxury brand? Most likely not. No room to complain unless you have seen this vehicle in person and drove it or if you actually own one.
I've seen a ton of them driving around and they are actually quite nice. I have a 2016 Buick (I know different class) and I wish I would have waited for one of these instead.
@thesmokingTire You're wrong about it using a haldex system. It uses a GKN AWD system similar to the one used in the Focus RS. Its a very different system than Haldex.
this is actually a really cool one-take for me because my father has been thinking about buying a new continental. working for ford he is choosing from ford and lincoln. All his kids are moved out so im just trying to keep him away from a navigator or flex
I've been saying that for years Lincoln and Acura need their own "Chrysler 300" or "Infiniti G35", that big change in design that recreates everything and pushes the company forward. It has to be dramatic and a game changer for them. This big sedan should have been rear-wheel drive and included an optional high-powered motor, but most important a big exterior design risk.
I think Lincoln suffers from being mundane for so long we expect more and aren't fully appreciating their efforts. Great review and I think you hit it right on the nose...For the money and if you haven't been exposed to Jag, Benz or Cadillacs latest offerings its solid.
I thought it was all over for full sized American cars when Ford stopped making the Town Car. But the style and idea of this Continental reminds me SO MUCH of the Continental body style from 1982-1987. Next to the late 80's early 90's Lincoln Mark it was my all time favorite Lincoln when I was a small kid back then. In today's time, there aren't to many American auto makers left but the few that are have all gotten away from the history of what the brand use to be like GM with Cadillac. Cadillac's don't even look like Cadillacs anymore. Now 90% of American cars are all CRAMPED midsize or smaller and have all gotten away from there own legacy of what each brand use to be. To many American auto makers have spend more time trying to cram every computer technology into each car instead of space, style and comfort like it use to be. With the body style of this Lincoln it brings some of that back.
I have driven the Genesis, really terrific, and want to try this and have to admit seeing you in that seat was a bit odd. Searching for a new daily driver and a cross country cruiser. Thank you for the input. I have reached a point where I need a new car and should stop putzing around with whims.
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These 'one takes' come out right when I'm about to go on break at work. I love it. Something to watch while I'm chillin.
I know that feeling. I eat my lunch (about 2 PM) while watching One Takes.
BXRchampion1993 when I get home from work in the morning it post evrytime I lay in my bed like at the exact instant
I worked as a Lincoln Tech for 2 years. Knowing Fords as well they're really easy to work on and I love the way Lincolns ride. Lincolns aren't for everyone. But don't trash it til you actually drive one which most of you haven't.
As the owner of a 2013 Lincoln MKS Ecoboost, I appreciate this car for what it is. It's not a sports sedan. It's a luxury sedan with the power and amenities to keep the driver and occupants happy and comfortable. I've owned trucks, sports cars, muscle cars, sport compacts, sport bikes etc. Regardless of the type of vehicle, none do everything great. If you want to go around corners fast and be one with the road, my MKS and I'm sure the Continental are not the car for you. Buy a Miata. That being said, my MKS is extremely quiet and comfortable and has enough power to make it effortless when I want to pass or stop light challenge most vehicles (my MKS ran a 12.87@106 at PBIR with only a mild tune).
The seats, THX sounds system, radar cruise, awd system, adjustable suspension, etc all work well in my MKS. The Continental has improved on all of those features plus is a much nicer vehicle overall.
Don't hate on the Continental for what it isn't. Appreciate what it is (quiet, comfortable, acceptably competent) because the things that it can't do can easily be done with a second, cheap car.
Love the MKZ's. Better looking car than my MKS IMHO.
I should have given props to The Smoking Tire for his review. I agree completely with his assessment and think that both the praise and criticisms were spot on regarding the Continental. Overall, I feel it would be a world contender if it was just based on a RWD platform. Sadly, that's not the past, present, or seemingly future direction for Ford or, specifically, the Continental badge.
In my dream world, I see Lincoln bringing back the Mark name plate and building a true Grand Touring car using the S550 Mustang chassis with the supercharged 5.0 offered in Australia. Ford has the parts bin items to make a crazy new Mark IX. Would love to see it happen.
MKZ is the Zephyr Lincoln just shorten the name if you look back at the last MKZ body style you will see when they first came out they were calling them the Zephyr. Also, the new Continental doesn't look anything like the MKZ. However, the MKS did look like an over sized MKZ but not as good looking.
To be fair though, your MKS is a Taurus SHO in disguise ;)
The MKS was one of the worst car to come out in years. Total failure in both sales and critically.
It just wasn't a good car; big on the outside, small on the inside, expensive for what you got, did nothing well. There were so many better options.
I feel like no one actually watched the video and are just here to trash Lincoln.
I think this is a very nice looking design and the interior/features seem to really match it's price (according to this review anyway).
Furkan Turfanda it is super nice and a very good value. Lincoln's brand is so shot though that no one even wants to see that and just hurls shit at Lincoln.
With the exception of a sentimental appreciation of Slabside Connies and first gen Cougars, I've never really been a fan of Lincolns. But I like Ford, and I'd like to see Lincoln do well.
Oddly the one badge engineered car I would like to see from them is a new XR-7 Cougar, ('yote engined Lux-o-stang) One could argue that the current heavy-as-hell Mustang is already basically an XR-7, though.
Good effort Lincoln!
I think that was half of the American automakers' problems in the late 90's & early 2000's leading to their demise; they refused to let go of the old failing business model. Modern cars need to have "everything" so having 3 "separate" Mopar brands, 3 Ford brands, and 6 GM brands(!) spending all that money trying to cater to different price points, trim levels, and demographics was completely obsolete (imagine the overhead for R&Ding a new mid-level GM sedan that would need to be distinctly a Chevy, a Buick, an Oldsmobile, a Pontiac, and a Cadillac (plus their overseas versions)).They're still kind of limping along with it, and I can understand that the Lincoln (and perhaps Buick) name has a luxury heritage and association that the word "Ford" (or Chevy) does not, but something's got to give. I'm not saying I don't miss the aesthetic options (Camaro vs. Firebird, Capri/Stang/Cougar/Thunderbird, etc.) but as you've pointed out, the modern Mustang can play all of these roles (functionally, at least). It doesn't make a lot of sense for Lincoln to still be around unless they become Ford's Cadillac. Go big or go home. I think this car was an attempt at that, but it may be too little too late.
I love American cars, but no matter how advanced this Lincoln is, there is nothing that really sets it apart from the other luxury brands. Take away the badges and it could as well be a Lexus, Infinity or Acura, even a top-level Korean car, gadgets and all. Compare that to the truly great cars from the past like the '61 Continental, the original Buick Riviera and Oldsmobile Toronado etc. who had content ànd style, and this car will just become another faceless and forgettable commuter that relies on gadgets to impress. Even only a bit more imagination in the taillight-treatment, or the dashboard could mean the world in the perception of this car as something special, but that's an opportunity missed. Same comment on the late model Cadillacs and Buicks. Chrysler had several models that were immediately recognisable, the LH-types, the 300 C, but now they are losing it also. Don't you guys learn anything about why Mercedes and BMW are so successfull?
Nice car to buy in 3 years for $25k
aag318504 in 3 years it will be 20k tops
It won't be that cheap. That would still be a certified pre-owned car fresh out of a lease.
I don't see these depreciating that fast like the new navi it's to nice
Now you will be able to find a previously used fleet (rental car/limo sevice) cheap but with high miles which I wouldn't touch turbos and all
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The Continental is beating sales predictions for it's first 6 months. Overall, there has been strong sales in the 40-60 year age group. Great job Lincoln.
I've driven plenty of these before, always enjoy it. Set the cruise put it in comfort mode and just glide down the freeway. Only think that was missing in Matt's car here was the rear seat package. And the 3.0T (they never call it an ecoboost with Lincoln), is quite the performer. Chances are if you're trashing this car, you haven't driven it.
Pretty much the same words from everyone who's actually spent any time in the car.
This video review is head and shoulders above 99% of reviews I've seen. Way to go showing us the road ahead and what the car does with the twists and turns while putting yourself in the small picture below. I hate videos where all you see is the reviewer talking about what he's experiencing while driving. Well done!
0:51 dat engine cupholder
Dylan James shit is definitely made to put a coffee cup there
Dylan James it's a beer holder
Thought the same thing. Looks like a damn cupholder. Not a nitpick. Just an observation.
lel
Dylan James got to have a place to put your beer when working under the hood
Matt this is why I consider you an expert car guy. Your commentary of the engine being transverse vs longitudinal is spot on. While not a huge difference, there is a difference in performance handling. Transverse engines also affect longevity of the entire drivetrain and also the front end design from the front axel to A-pillars. Thank you for being awesome.
Thanks for the honest and detailed review Matt! It's a luxury car, not a sports car, and you're absolutely on point.
the fact that youre comparing this car at all to a Mercedes S-Class speaks to the quality of the build. Really impressed with American manufacturers lately, especially Ford.
ilyafr86 ikr Lincoln and Ford have some great cars right now especially Ford for example Ford GT, Raptor, GT350, GT350R, Focus RS, GT500 (not out yet), Fiesta ST, Focus ST, and many more!
ilyafr86 I saw it sat in it and it's closer to a E-class far from a S class
The only reason it's being compared to an s class is because it's marketed as a competitor.
I wouldn't compare this to a S Class. No where near being good enough. This actually is a bit overpriced for what it is.
I’m looking to pick one up used. 3 years old and $80k+ car is going for $25 to 35k. Bargain of lifetime as it is a good car. Even Consumer Reports gives it top ratings for reliability.
I'm looking to do the same thing. Looking for Reserve or Black Label trim
Loaded up 2019 and 2020 are still selling for 35K and up for a Reserve, Black Label with the 3.0 Engine, unless they have high miles.
Love this thing!!! Saw it at the auto show this year! So Excutive all in all. Feels like I need to have my own business to drive one. My favorite design is the door handles along the window sill. Makes the body lines sooo clean. Great car and on my list! Great review!
American cars are getting better and better.
We're All Thieves one decade at a times
LOL
We're All Thieves So are German and Japanese...
You do remember how shitty cars were in the 80s right?
I dont think so, as far, as the luxury car segment goes
Lincoln did good on this. I rode in one the other day and was shocked at how plushy the back seats were. Good job America!!
"There will be prejudiced people out there, or people that just look at it and go 'That can't be good'..."
THIS ENTIRE COMMENTS SECTION
This has been one of my favorite reviews. I have a soft spot for Lincoln and I think these look amazing. I also really enjoyed the drive this time which seemed to be on the top of a mountain? I don't think I've seen this route before. Thank you Mr. Farah
I bet 90% of the people commenting can't even afford it.
Devil Dog How can they? This thing is way overpriced!! What happened to cars just being transportation?
Well we know that the board members at Ford can certainly afford that lol.
Harrison Edgar lol. You missed the part this is a “luxury” vehicle. Luxury is meant to be expensive and excessive, ie, not meant for the average person’s income and needs. There’s plenty of “transportation” cars your broke ass can afford.
@@hedga001 This car is absolutely worth it. My aunt bought a Black Label new in burgundy with a cream interior. She doesn't care about depreciation because she loves the car and can easily afford it. To be honest, if you're worried about depreciation, you have no business buying a new car to begin with.
@@hedga001 It starts at 46K, you don't need to spend 70K. There were also incentives to the dealers and customer to help out also.
This is the best Continental review I have seen.
All the haters are just mad that Lincoln made a car this nice for $71,000. Can't wait to see the new Navigator as well
The new Navigator is a homerun too.....these new Lincolns are gorgeous.
If you don't like it, you're a "hater". Love the logic behind that.
I do like it, that's why i commented what i did.
It would not be a profitable vehicle on it's own chassis. It will always be an Expedition, but it looks like they've done a good job of differentiating to me. I'm a car guy so I've never confused an Expo with a Navi. That's just me though.
It's not that nice for over 80k when all is said and done
I've started seeing these in person, in photos I didn't really like them, but in the real world, they have great presence and look great. I hope Lincoln continues doing good stuff. :)
Ford needs to make a new Crown Vic
Just don't call it a Crown Vic. Go back to Galaxy.
FINALLY someone reviews this car. It feels like forever since it was supposed to come out, and I had only seen 1 in passing a couple weeks ago. Glad there's some hands-on perspective now.
Matt's closing thoughts here mimic what the car seems like to me not having driven it yet: Lincoln's best shot in years, but lacking some key details. Granted, it may be no S-class, but it's also not priced like one (the "lowest" S550 with AWD is $100k). The Continental's biggest problem I think is the fact that it launched with a 6-speed auto that has no trick features. EVERYONE else in this class has at least a specialized 7-speed, and most have 8 cogs or more. I'm not concerned about FWD-biased AWD because Audi does that too and nobody scoffs at Audis. The interior is probably fine and upscale enough, but at this point it's down to the market to determine if the Continental can outgun low-level luxury wannabes before it starts clawing at the Germans, Japanese, or Cadillac.
You look damn good in that car,it looks like the boss has arrived
Gregory Sargeant, ikr it looks like the mob boss has arrived lmao
the concept had SO much character and unique charm to it
this is just a me-too luxury checkbox car, as in checks a series of checkboxes for a luxury car without doing anything interesting.
I think this is a really cool car, but I believe Matt is right. They needed a 300 to build the brand up before they went for a car like this.
as you can see from the comments, people are too jaded by the brand.
GettCouped I think there are very few potential customers for luxury comfort sedans in the The Smoking Tire comments section.
Lincoln was under a lot of pressure from the limo industry to build a good replacement to the town car because when Ford dropped the town car there wasn't a good replacement from any of the brands. That's why the limo industry forced them to continue making the town car a few years after intended kill date. In fact, I would not buy a town car after 2009 because that's when they pushed manufacturing over to Canada and only used leftover parts from other models and deleted many of the standard safety features such as back up sensors. These cars were so far behind the times they still had tape decks in them. Lincoln first tried pushing the MKS to the limo companies but the problems with them when they first came out were ride quality(they were to sporty), the trunk opening was to small, and they didn't offer a L series(which means there wasn't enough leg room in the back). So that's when Lincoln tried pushing the MKT town car edition which that was a big bomb to all the Limousine company's customer base. So Lincoln over time fixed some of the problems with the MKS so many of the Limo companies switched to the MKS until something better comes along. The thing is Lincoln didn't want to build just a fleet car they wanted to build market competitive car. That's when they went back to the drawing board trying figure out a good replacement to the MKS and town car. So they went deeper into their history and pulled out the new Continental. I had talked to some of the board members of Ford during this time and they were very hush hush and wouldn't tell me anything about how they were going to replace the Town Car but they would say it was going to be very nice and true to the old Lincoln brand.
Thank You for this. Informative and insightful
You're a very astute and smart individual. Thank you for the insightful comment. I'd say you are absolutely correct in your assessment. Lincoln made the Continental because the Cadillac XTS was dominating the market Lincoln used to be the leader of. With that said, it'd be interesting to see what happens from here. People keep saying the CT6 is the Continental's primary competitor, but it's actually the XTS. Big, roomy, flashy, smooth Classic American luxury. Precisely what limo industry requires (as well as what fans of classic American luxury wants). I think the Continental will be a success..
chris55top great write up!
To me the Continental is more of a luxury car than the Town car. I think they were going for a more high end audience.
If you look at the Cadillac XTS, that is a more generic design that fits into the Limo template.
I own a CLS 550, drive this car, if you ever liked Lincoln, your gonna love this, for the money, 400 hp, 400 ft lbs torque, need to spend 20 more for anything else w that power
The 9 speed auto does need to come out and replace that prehistoric 6 speed though. That transmission is just a bit too antiquated to be put in vehicles that are not economy cars in 2017.
I used to own a fully loaded 2001 Lincoln Continental that had that bulletproof and underrated 275 HP / 275 LB-FT Intech 32 Valve V8 in it. It was a lot quicker than it looked because it only weighed about 70 pounds more than the Lincoln Mark VIII, but the Conti had more aggressive 3.56 gearing versus the Mark VIII and LSC which had 3.07 for the regular Mark VIII, and 3.27 gearing in the Mark VIII LSC. For a car that was 208.5" long, it was fairly light at 3,848 pounds. Most cars this size are well over 4,100+ pounds.
I put over 200,000 trouble free miles on that car, and all I ever did was scheduled maintenance to it. I was one of the lucky ones who never had a problem with that unmodified 200 HP Taurus transmission they used in these cars. Anyway, it still looked and drove like a new car when I sold it. As nice as that '01 Continental was, I could only imagine how nice these new Conti's are! I wish they at least had a V8 as an option, but I certainly wouldn't mind a 400 HP Twin Turbo V6 either though.
Question: Ma'am do you have a cataract?
Answer: No Caderrac, I have da' Rincoln.
was in a silver Lincoln with the Blue leather and Aluminum trim and was blown away at how they are reinterpreting the 60's classic american luxury car. It was bold and brash and all the materials felt of quality, it was as if someone at Lincoln had actually spent time in an early 60's Continental and understood that the look and touch of the cockpit matter when your trying to convey luxury. Well Done Lincoln. However they are totally missing the mark when it comes to advertising it, SHOW THE DAMN INTERIOR! not the wanna be Bentley grille!. That roll-up center console in aluminum screams 60's luxury.
The rear end reminds me of a certain year Hyundai Azera.
+Cris WIreless
Yes! This car reminded me of another car, but I couldn't put my finger on it until I read your comment. At the same time, Hyundai's are copying Ford Fusions to an even higher level in both the front and rear designs.
Its disappointing when car companies copy each other. I've never design a car, but I imagine it's difficult to be original.
Big Hyundai fan huh?
Hell yeah!!!! I love Lincoln and to see it here is a dream come true
Ford needs to realize that they cant use the same switchgear in every single product they sell....from a Ford guy. this car shouldn't have the same switches as my focus. the Ford GT shouldn't either, but it does
Dalton v the gt switch gear tends to be metal. But it looks like Fords standard stuff
Dalton v I can assure you this does not share any of the switches from any Ford.
Dalton v It doesn't! The fonts may be the same on the switches and buttons, but the materials and build quality are COMPLETELY different. I've had the privilege to sit in both, and I can assure you, they are NOT the same as your Focus.
Dalton v the ford gt actually doesn't so…
What's wrong with parts sharing? Sharing parts saves a TON of money on basic parts like turn signals, seat rails, RND etc. NOBODY is every going to care or notice if a turn signal stalk is shared with a Taurus. Technically, Mercedes does the same thing in Europe since they sell base model versions of the cars they sell in America. In Europe, you can get a base C/E class with cloth seats and roll up windows (c class). Both these models share the same basic parts with the top trim levels. Heck, Mercedes even makes economy cars like the A class. Mercedes just doesn't have a luxury only division like Ford does. Most of their models have base versions. Get into a German E Class cab and you'll see what I'm talking about. Your point is moot, and ignorant.
I Have the 2017 reserve 400 hp and torque put th
Is in sport mode It tightens it all up Its fast and sweet to drive New sub thanks for your time.
The best part about the Continental Concept was the INTERIOR. That old school non-leather interior like 80-90s american luxury cars that felt like a living room of wheels. Why not offer that as an option? This interior looks like every other leather interior on offer. Too much money on infotainment maybe?
Alex Martinez I'd totally go for some "grandmas couch" quilted velour interior. To this day the back seat of my grandmas New Yorker was the most comfortable thing I've ever sat on.
They do offer it. It's called rhapsody blue
Justin Watson I'm not seeing plush velour interior as on option when choosing specs on the Lincoln website.
Yeah, another example of a very cool concept car which turns into a very boring production car.
I'm sure you can option the trim like on almost every single luxury car. Why would you think otherwise?
Out of all of the luxury cars sold today, this is probably the only one I actually like. Don't get me wrong, there are very nice cars out there, but this is really the only luxury car I'd probably consider buying, mainly because it's not that sporty and aggressive. It's just a nice full size sedan that I can drive in comfort.
that's a really nice looking interior on that stretched Taurus
Yeah, I forgot, the turbo engine in the Taurus is actually bigger.
Would love to hear actual OWNERS of the new Continentals & their actual experiences after owning one. As a owner, do you still consider the 2017-2020 Continental a "Reliable" vehicle? How many mechanical issues has your Continetal had? How many miles did you get out of it or have gotten out of it if you still own it? IF you got rid of it then why & how come? This kind of info would be super valuable to prospective used car buyers of the Lincoln Continental. Thanks to anyone giving their honest opinion after owning or still owning this car.
It sure would be nice to her actual owners of this car commenting in here instead of just a bunch of opinions about Lincoln/Ford & versus other vehicles.
I own a 2019 Reserve with 25k, 3.0 AWD. List new was almost 76k, has the rear seat package, 30 way seats with massage, 20 inch wheels. I bought it for less than half new and Lincoln Certified Preowned had a 6 year 100K warranty, that starts from the original warranty date. Car is great, handles well, very fast, quiet, tons of room. On a trip I got almost 26 mpg, city it will get 15 to 17 mpg. If you are looking for one try to get a 2019 or 2020 so it may have some factory warranty left and the Lincoln dealers will certify it. I bought on a 10 year 100k Premium Ford/Lincoln warranty for only $1300.00, online, I am covered till 2/2030 with a $100.00 deductible. The selling dealer wanted 3K for it. I would pull the trigger if you find a nice one.
This car has front and back massage seats though.
I thought the Continental was lame when the first pics came out, totally changed my mind when I first started seeing em in person. Looks great to my eyes! I was really into the MKZ too (except for stupid grille), haven't seen the updated version out on the street yet.
Why did Lincoln get rid of v8 cars
fuel economy
gas mileage and sticking with the times everyone is going twin turbo now. I had a 95 mark viii trust me I loved the powerful 4.6 but times are changing.
Kenneth Wilburn fuel believes in fuel economy that's y u won't see along of cars with v8s in them if u had the money u can buy a crate v8 motor and do a engine swap I'm thinking of doing it with a Taurus
cause the government was coming down hard on mileage and emissions. may be a change with Trump he is relaxing back on this
Everyone's right about fuel economy.....expect for the fuel economy part.
Ford Ecoboost engines get TERRIBLE fuel economy, particularly in the real-world where it counts. This car gets nearly the same mileage as a Dodge Charger SRT8, a car with more than double the displacement.
I think all the haters would eat their words if they saw Parker's review(s) of the Continental from Vehicle Virgins. Or if they saw close up pictures of the car with the whitish leather package. What I love about the car is that Lincoln will drop off a Continental at your home or office for every service appointment during your first 4 years of ownership :) No more wasting time at the dealer. Genesis is also providing this convenience.
Yo I can't wait to pick one of these up in 4 years for 7k.
crapdragoon I still wouldn't buy a Ford for 7k
Still haven't gotten that cheap so I guess you have many more years to wait.
The most comfortable car iv ever been in. It's in the same comfort level as the Maybach when it comes to the front seats.
looks like a car for people who didnt look at any other alternatives for the same price.
Or for people who are sick and tired of badge snobs telling them that a $71,000 Lincoln is somehow bad.
Having beautiful, quality touch points in an interior in a luxury car is extremely important to me. I'm happy to hear Lincoln has done it right mostly. I still believe this is what is holding back Cadillac from having better sales.
Not a car I was expecting to see lol
Home fucking run. The BIG American sedans are back.
Matthew Mcconaughey? More like Matthew McRib.
It's alright alright alright
You mean McConaughey Goat F^ck?
Love the Continental!!! Genuine American luxury at its finest! All it needs is a V8 option and it'll be perfect!
@ You're inherently biased.
@ Much appreciated. I'm not trying to be a jerk or a nosy parker on my end. It's just that I don't like seeing good work being put down. I feel as though this new Continental is the best effort Lincoln has done in DECADES. I hope it continues.
wasn't it going to have suicide doors?
The concept had them, but obviously lots of concepts carry items that never make production (Navigator concept's gullwing style doors that will also not become a reality).
Alan Bowers smh should of of kept the doors only reason people could of justified the purchased lmao
You can always take your Continental to Unique Auto Sport for suicide or scissor doors.
Guess what, Now they are gonna have them
I was blown away by how good this car felt to hang out in. It's a legitimately beautiful vehicle (though I don't like the wood trim used in this example).
For $71K, you should have a 7 or 8 speed dual clutch. Are any US cars using dual clutches?
Ryan Lewis 10 speed coming
Ryan Lewis Ford does have some dual clutch autos in their stable. Problem is that they're kinda crap. Having driven cars with them, I understand why it wouldn't be in a luxury car, I'll put it that way.
Troggie42 lol the ones from the focus and escape? Yeah, those are absolute crap. I've heard they only last 30-40k miles.
Ryan Lewis the new camaros 10 speed clutch is actually faster than a dual clutch. Chevy and Ford both engineered it.
Ethan Shrago I'm pretty sure the Escape doesn't have the dual clutch. Only the Focus and Fiesta.
Great review Matt. Glad someone is reviewing this car, as it hasn't had it's fair share of coverage since being released. After spending a little (non driving) time in one, I too can attest to its opulence, however as with all new cars it left me wondering how it'll stand up to the test of time.
71k for Lincoln. I can't imagine who would buy this.
invinciblejets it doesn't look awful but for 71k I can't imagine buying it
invinciblejets Uber Black drivers
probably just old men
that only buy Lincoln lol ..
If I had 71k, I'd buy it.
Actually see one in person.
its cool to see these weird odd balls not many other people are reviewing, keep it up!
No one is buying this instead of a Mercedes ...
Titoritus the new Mercedes are way more reliable than there late 90s and pre 2007 models.
Titoritus You do realize that you can get warranties with used cars right?
I have 5 words for you. CarMax Bumper to Bumper Warranty.
Vax Buster I would by this over any European competitor
You sir are an idiot! Any german car is better than the rest.
I have a 2019 Continental black label. It is not a sports car….. it’s a luxury cruiser. Not going to act like a BMW or Mercedes. Best riding car I have ever owned!
$70k might be pushing it when compared to what else is out there in the same class
From this view of the road looks like a great traveling car.
so its basically a higher class ford taurus sho
I liked this video Matt, and i really like your choice of really good roads to use as a backdrop, Very Smooth!I watched the video of the Tiara boat last night, was equally impressed, this is the perfect job for you to entertain us with real life perspective on many levels dude! December'17 i seen Jimmy Kimmel endorce the watch you guy's like, it's classy I imagine it will be a great Christmas gift this year, Keep on keeping on brother, Merry Christmas! ;)
WOW, with a 75K budget would rather be rolling in a Giulia Quadrifoglio!
Denis Aljic much smaller car inside compared to this.
That's a COMPLETELY different market segment.
You could have gotten a nicely equiped for 55 to 60K
"Oh! What are you doing? I don't compute this kind of driving!"
Brilliant :D
interior looks a bit cheap if you ask me , could be wrong due to video , havent seen it in real life
holymolydamn best color for these is blue white and grey
I agree looks a bit plasticy around the radio bezel and stuff.
"Leather" looks suspect too.
I've seen this car on the street. It's not impressive nor noticeable.
holymolydamn I've sat in this back to back with The ct6, g90, a class, 7 series. (At an auto show) and the interior certainly left an impression. I much preferred it to the ct6 and thought it was on par if not a little better than the g90.
Still has a ways to go to get to a class/7 series level.
holymolydamn the rear defiantly looks like they copied the Hyundai azera
Appreciate your realistic and dare I say subjective assessment: am finding out for myself what a 96% superlative Continental is for myself. Truly meets the mark in terms of premium feel and quality I wasn't really expecting: plus, if one opts for the 3.0L TT, it really (really) feels grand.
Cheers!
I'd take a base E43 over this any day of the week.
Tyler Beeson Exactly
That's a COMPLETELY different market segment.
nice looking car. would consider if in the market for that type of car.
I'd probably buy a Caddy instead. Hell a used a CTS-V will low miles say a 2013 is in the $40's with 550HP. No that's not apples to apples, just my money.
Who's gonna give you 45 grand?
My bank account but the wife says the Dodge Charger Hellcat is what she'd rather us buy. With 707HP plus a warranty I'll bone up the extra coin. I found a used mint one here in white with 4,000 miles for $58,000. The white would be a total sleeper, sorta..probably would have to take the Hellcat emblem off though.
Then you don't count. Stop comparing used cars to new cars. Those buyers are different and in different segments. One can actually afford the car, the other wants something they can't afford but settle for used. The CTS-V is irrelevant here.
I drove the 400 hp reserve, I currently own a 2014 CLS550, and I must say the car was impressive, I owned a lot of Lincolns in my day, last one I owned was a 2002 LSE W the 8 cylinder, it was crap, I've owned Benz since, but I must say for the money, awesome vehicle, no other 400 hp car in that price class, car was quick, rode nice, I drove one w 20s I will get the smaller tire if I buy, still shopping, but this car is my # 1 choice rite now, compared to E class w 4 cylinder, infinity Q 70 6 cylinder only has 330 hp, Cadillac CT6 is 85,000 w 400 hp, I'll keep the Benz payment at that price, really nice car , drive it
This thing is insanely overpriced if you ask me
SDD525 too much lol
SDD525 69
Jack Windrammer Any Ford over 20k is overpriced
base model is $44k, so close to $55k if you want any decent options
Def1led x 44k is insane for this car. It's a good looking sedan but come on
When I test drove a preowned 2017 Select trim level in black on black a last summer of 2018 I loved the car. I'll probably eventually buy one, unsure if I'll keep or trade my Tiwn Car as I love my 2006 Town Car which was my first Lincoln which been wanted for years.
The interior looks like a 10 year old Lexus
I've driven alot of these and the Lincoln MKX's and MKZ's and they're pretty damn nice cars. Pretty quick too.
71k you gotta be shitting us lincoln..........
Loaded Chevy Impalas and Ford Taurus sedans are 40 grand, and the Continental nicely equipped can be bought for 52 grand. You are totally unaware of what NEW CARS cost because you spend your time on used car lots when you need a car....
colderbeer A nicely equipped Impala/Taurus can be had for 30k, that's almost half in my books. A fully loaded Impala/Taurus is 40k yes, but a fully loaded Continental is 75k. You're in fully loaded CTS-V sport territory there and there's no comparison between the two.
Biju Mj Ikr! And I just read an article stating that Ford sells are declining!
Harrison Edgar They're all declining right now. Everything is playing catchup and the markets are going to take a shit soon.
colderbeer You're talking shit about buying used but it's a smarter decision economically speaking. Look where the 30k new cars are now today, 1-3k on Craigslist lmao. Have fun spending 50k on Ford tauruses and Chevy impalas when they'll be sub-10k in 5 years lol
When Ford brought this to my school (engineering school), I was moderately impressed. I'm not really a fan of Ford in general, but it had massaging seats and stuff and was pretty cool. But, if people call the Dodge Challenger a yacht, then this is a damn cruise ship. The amount of power it has is not enough for how much it weighs.
Not everyone want a police car challenger
It does 0 to 60 in 5 seconds and the quarter mile in 13.5 seconds. Sounds like that is fast enough for a 4500 pound car.
hey look a taurus with leather seats
I bought one of these cars, the 2017 Continental Reserve. I regret it zero. Love the car. Get lots of positive, appreciative feedback. Haters be damned.
Nice car for big guys who dont want a boring truck
The proportions of this car are too awkward.
Damn congrats, beautiful car and a sweet engine. Looking to get a W211 E-class soon, preferably an e55.
those naturally aspirated V12s need LongTube Headers, makes them sound like a Pagani
+Dilan Parmar - They were NA until the 2003 model year. 2003 on are turbo
Jeff Waldron nothing cooler than a clean old s class that Sounds like a pagani
+Dilan Parmar - Great motor, pretty stout, major thing to pay attention to on those cars, are the ABC Hydraulic suspension, make sure you change your fluid at least every 2 years and make sure all the pressure hoses stay in good shape. The Power Steering pump is also the suspension pump, and if you lose a line, and burn up that pump it isn't cheap. Oh and when a coil goes out for some reason they didn't do individual coils per cyl, like the v6 and v8, so a coil pack on each side is about $1K. but the W220 are such good value on the used market, I have been tempted to pick up an S65 once or twice.
0:32 Pretty sure it still is a badge engineered Ford. Specifically, the Chinese market Taurus, which itself is based on a stretched Fusion platform..
I foresee these being glued to the lot. $70k worth of boring and ugly.
My aunt bought a Black Label one of these new, burgundy with a great interior. It does its job very well.
y'all are missing the point. did you actually watch the video instead of just watching it? it's a nice car, regardless of if it's a lincoln or not
Lol junk rather have a Honda Accord plus Honda will last forever and ford will break down after 20k miles
Tyler Banh 175k on my 2013 F-150 5.0. No issues, just basic routine maintenance.
Everyone is complaining about this car and about it's quality. Did any of you help design a car that is better? or work in a design team for a luxury brand? Most likely not. No room to complain unless you have seen this vehicle in person and drove it or if you actually own one.
No suicide doors? Bummer. Guess I'll stick to my goal of owning a 64' one day. If you can do a One Take of a 64' that be cool.
I've seen a ton of them driving around and they are actually quite nice. I have a 2016 Buick (I know different class) and I wish I would have waited for one of these instead.
@thesmokingTire You're wrong about it using a haldex system. It uses a GKN AWD system similar to the one used in the Focus RS. Its a very different system than Haldex.
Its such a fantastic place to be in.
This is like the tamest-looking and best-riding car that there is ... Lol
this is actually a really cool one-take for me because my father has been thinking about buying a new continental. working for ford he is choosing from ford and lincoln. All his kids are moved out so im just trying to keep him away from a navigator or flex
Really nice review and primo video quality! Well done!
I've been saying that for years Lincoln and Acura need their own "Chrysler 300" or "Infiniti G35", that big change in design that recreates everything and pushes the company forward. It has to be dramatic and a game changer for them. This big sedan should have been rear-wheel drive and included an optional high-powered motor, but most important a big exterior design risk.
I think Lincoln suffers from being mundane for so long we expect more and aren't fully appreciating their efforts. Great review and I think you hit it right on the nose...For the money and if you haven't been exposed to Jag, Benz or Cadillacs latest offerings its solid.
My 90 year old Grandparents have driven a Continental since the 60s. I've not seen them surpass 45 mph in 40 years 😀.
Good to hear the new Lincoln is impressive
I thought it was all over for full sized American cars when Ford stopped making the Town Car. But the style and idea of this Continental reminds me SO MUCH of the Continental body style from 1982-1987. Next to the late 80's early 90's Lincoln Mark it was my all time favorite Lincoln when I was a small kid back then. In today's time, there aren't to many American auto makers left but the few that are have all gotten away from the history of what the brand use to be like GM with Cadillac. Cadillac's don't even look like Cadillacs anymore. Now 90% of American cars are all CRAMPED midsize or smaller and have all gotten away from there own legacy of what each brand use to be. To many American auto makers have spend more time trying to cram every computer technology into each car instead of space, style and comfort like it use to be. With the body style of this Lincoln it brings some of that back.
I have driven the Genesis, really terrific, and want to try this and have to admit seeing you in that seat was a bit odd. Searching for a new daily driver and a cross country cruiser. Thank you for the input. I have reached a point where I need a new car and should stop putzing around with whims.
I love what Ford is doing with the Lincolns. I went through the fast car faze, now I want a balance comfortable car that's fun to drive and detail.