Lincoln Continental Review--GOOD BUT NOT PERFECT
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- The 2018 Lincoln Continental marks the return of the full-size luxury sedan from this iconic brand. Even though Lincoln has been around for almost 100 years, it is like they are starting all over again, trying to capture the imagination of luxury buyers. This 5-passenger luxury ar has many nice touches like 30-way power adjustment for the front seats, including massage features. The Lincoln Continental is even available with the rear seat luxury package that includes reclining seats, massage, lumbar support along with radio and climate controls.Powering this full-size sedan is either a 2.7L turbo engine with 335hp or an optional 3.0L turbo with 400hp. All the power goes to all four wheels through a 6speed automatic.
Competitors to the Lincoln Continental are the Genesis G80, Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series, Cadillac CT6, Lexus LS, Audi A6, Audi A8, Volvo S90 and more.
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Zack Spencer
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I like it quite a bit. It is an American car with a distinct American flavor.
I own it. My review is that its awesome american luxury.
This is a nice riding car, smooth & quiet interior from outside & road noise.
I own it as well. 17 Reserve. Love it. Very comfortable. Gas mileage isn't great but I'm satisfied
I own a 3.0 reserve as well and this review is totally untrue.
I wish I owned one
I own the reserve all wheel drive 3.0 400 hp 400 fpt he is WRONG this car or the car he was showing is fantastic American sweetness and power.I love my car test drive one I am positive you will agree.
how the heck can you complain about a seat that you can adjust pretty much any way you want?
Nit pickers who will most likely go out spend double the money and get less car Mercedes BMW or lexus
This dude doesn't know what he's talking about that's the new Lincoln Continental foo!
Right on
It's not trying to be European ... it's trying to be American
I like the idea. What I don't like is the optimistic pricing. Lincoln (and Cadillac) don't have the necessary brand image to be charging 1:1 pricing against rivals like BMW or Mercedes. It also doesn't help the Conti also sits on the Ford CD4 platform, which underpins everything from Ford, including the $27k Fusion. Volvo knew this and the new S90 which is comparable in size to the Continental is almost ~$10k cheaper if fully spec-ed out.
Yeah, it's a North American car aimed at the North American market place, occupied by North American customers who have a different set of car tastes than Europeans have.
But Americans buy European cars in the millions because they don't look like this lincoln Continental , Lincoln in the past were stand out cars with appealing new modern designs .
Bruce Burns agreed ,this car is hideous
The Lexus sits on the Toyota Avalon chassis as well.
Freaking Haters. Lincoln is one nice ride. dude stop hating
I own a 2017 Black Label. You didn't drive it the way it's capable. I've driven mine from VA to WI. The seats are a little firm however that doesn't mean they are uncomfortable. Bottom line the only seats that are better in any vehicle is the Black Label Navigator. The seats never hurt you and always leave you refreshed. The seats are awesome. I like to drive mine with the regular setting in Sport Mode. Not the sport mode on the dash. The car is extremely sporty and the 30 way seats can be made to really fit up like a sports car. The screen is perfect for the best interior in it's class. I PUT Michelin A/S plus Tires on and Polk MM1 Speakers in all four Doors. My Car is Amazing.
Literally the only person to ever not rave about the seats.
She rather have base seats? Well order a base Continental with the base seats....problem solved....she's complaining over nothing. Car is a nice car overall. It's no sport sedan neither is it trying to be but I would take a Reserve 3.0 AWD or even the 2.7 with a Sunroof and Revel sound system....everything else I can live without....Total price $58K
lol no kidding. People say that they want sporty but c'mon, a nice smooth quiet ride is so much better. Save sporty for an actual sports car.
There is no such thing as a perfect car. Most American cars always get bad reviews because it is the thing to do, because it helps destroy American jobs. It is a fact that the quality of American cars really came out of the slump of the late 1970's and the 1980's around 1991.
BMW and Mercedes begin falling about about 7 to 10 years after production. On the other hand I have owned American made cars that have close to 200000 miles with only regular maintenance and minor repairs, and are 20 to 25 years old.
True i have a Buick regal 2001 with around 200000 miles and it still kicks like it's new!
2010 Chevy impala 220,000 miles
The younger ones don’t know the days when Lincoln was the top of the line and luxurious, and so quiet and smooth you couldn’t hear the motor running or feel the pavement beneath you. This woman wants a sports car, obviously.
I saw a white one parked in downtown Naples, FL when they first came out early last year. The heads were turning. It really did look stunning!
"Good but not perfect" to who? You? There are no perfect cars. Every car juggles some type of compromise. I've been seeing a lot of Conti's around my parts. In my opinion, even with the Conti's dorky FWD proportions, they're still a lot better looking than the Genesis G80 which I believe is a very blandly styled car. Lincoln hit the nail on the head by focusing on comfort and smooth power rather than sport.
Exactly. The new Conti was never intended to out perform BMW M-series, AMG Mercs, or set lap records at the Nürburgring. Rather, it provides all the power, amenities, and refinement American truly could desire in a luxury car.
P-U-R-R-F-E-C-T.
Women enjoy a sporty ride and seat. Very logical on a long trip. I think SUV and Pickups are replacing Sedans due to the same illogic. Big Luxury Sedans will end up being driven by mainly successful men, and the occasional older woman.
Thank you for a wonderful review. Well done. And .... thanks for all your years of reviews (Pre-RUclips - on TV). Your honesty and efforts have not gone unappreciated.
Have a question. The paint under the Conti badge on the front fender looked like it had severe orange peel. Was this the case or just the reflections?
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. A lot of reviewers just try the car for few hours. Your test is actually good going for a long drive. I’m in the market to buy my next car for long drives. I do like my G80. It’s an amazing car for the price. No I’m looking into this car versus the new G 80 2021
The one thing you left out when comparing this car to the Genesis is the dealer network. Here in the US, Lincoln dealers are pretty common, but there are only two Genesis dealers within a reasonable driving distance from me. The closest one is more than an hour away. I assume if Genesis succeeds, their dealer network will grow, but as it stands, the small dealer network is a deal breaker for me.
It is not smaller than the Cadillac CT6 as the reviewer says, yes it is 2 inches shorter but about 3 inches wider and both have the same height, so basically both are the same size
IMHO, Lincoln needs to reconfigure the base car. Make the Select trim equipment and the Climate Package equipment standard. (similar to the MKS). Also, make the LED headlights standard. It's a very odd pairing to put with an upgraded audio system and charge $5,000 for it. I think it's a hard sell.
Looks like a Jag XJ from the front! 👌
Nice paint job on a classy style! 😀
This car is amazing. The best car i have owned.
It's an American sedan, being an American sedan. Lots of people don't want a boring German sedan or a Hyundai... Errrrr Genesis. This is a big, in your face American luxury sedan. It does what it's supposed to do, and does it well.
Dustin Morris I agree.
This is NOT a big "American" luxury sedan. It's a Fusion with 8" of extra wheelbase, pretending to be an upscale car.
You are so wrong. I'd say, go to your Lincoln dealer take one for a test drive and you'll retract your statement.
styldsteel1 ,I have driven multiple iterations of the current Lincoln Continental, in every trim level. I am pretty familiar with what the car is, and how it drives. How about you?
I've driven the base, 2.0 liter, Reserve 2.0 and the reserve 6 cylinder. The 6 cylinder is way too fast, fun as all get out, but I don't quiet need all that power and speed, so I landed in the middle. I ended up with the 2015 Reserve 2.0 Turbo. The seats cradle me, I feel like i'm sitting inside the car as opposed to on top of it. Soft, yet sophisticated ride. When I pounce on the gas, the big Lincoln hunkers down, lets out a gorgeous exhaust note growl and absolutely launches itself. Pure exhilaration.
Trust me the Genesis will have a lot more recalls than the Lincoln.
Continue is a nice car but seems doesn't sell as well as the MKZ, least in West Texas don't see many of them as I do of the MKZ. I test drove a 2017 Continental & loved the car.
2:35 dont your kids look happy
For me, the Continental of the early 70's was a stunner; our local solicitor in my North Yorkshire town had one and it was a stunner, he also had a Silver Shadow. Some people had way too much money, lol
Thanks for the review! I appreciate your family’s perspective of the car
well I got the Lincoln fully loaded and I tell you I try Cadillac CT6, Volvo s90, Mercedes, and to tell you guys the true my Lincoln gets more heads turning then all the other Cars!!! my car is just amazing! lot of space and looks amazing! the Genesis looks out dated! go see a Lincoln Continental in person and go do a road test on it! it is amazing! in 3 years I will get Lincoln Continental 2021 for sure!
The Cadillac CT6 cost 106 thousands Dollars and have no space compared with the Continental! don't have 38 position sits, in resume cost to much for much less! so this review is GARBAGE! Lincoln Continental when I drive every one looks at it!
My 2011 MKS was around $43,650 list...
For that I got as standard equipment:
Heated and Cooled Front Seats
Power Rear Window Sunshade
Bridge of Weir Leather
Rain-sensing Windshield Wipers
Heated Rear Outboard Seats
THX II Certified Sound System, 16 speakers, 600 watts
6-disc in dash CD Changer
Auto High Beam Headlights
All of the above I'm now force to pay extra for and sometimes it is only available by going all the way up to the Reserve trim
I still get the same 3.7 V6, 6-speed auto, and heavy car, only now for more money!
They should revert back and include all the above + the LED headlights and rear B-pillar HVAC outlets. One Trim, keep it simple.
Drop the starting price to $40,000. Consider the last MKS started around $39,995, that would be about right.
Make "Black Label" a services only option. Do not limit the interior colors/exterior colors by that package. It's very annoying to not be able to the interior color changes separately. I don't like being forced to pay for something I have zero interest in.
Options Packages Available Separately and without requiring any other options:
The Tech Package
Adaptive Cruise
360 degree camera
Pre-collision
Active Park Assist
Lane-Keeping
HUD
Performance Package
7-speed DCT Automatic
20" performance 3 season rubber
20" Forged wheels
Wheel Alignment set for fast turn-in
Increased spring rates
Increased anti-roll bars diameters, front and rear
3.0L twin turbocharged engine (DOES NOT REQUIRE AWD)
*** OR ***
5.0 Flat plane crank V8
Faster steering ratio
The Touring Package
HUD
Navigation, voice activated
Touring Suspension Upgrades, active dampers default to TOURING instead of COMFORT
Faster steering ratio
19" wheels with all-season tires
Revel Ultima Sound System
The Leather Package
Leather dashboad cover
Seats Leather, all surfacess
Door panel trim, leather
Stitched Leather Headliner
Leather cover A, B, and C pillar trim
The Rear Seat Package
40/20/40 Split rear seat
Cooled Outboard rear seats w/Active Motion
Panoramic Moonroof
Power recline and 4-way lumbar adjustments
Center armrest with LCD screen and Climate/Sound System controls
Inflatable Outboard Saftey Belts
The Executive Package
Includes, Rear Seat Package, Leather Package, and Black Label Services
SEPARATELY AVAILABLE (no other option requirements to purchase):
The Revel Ultima Soundsystem
Panoramic Moonroof
Navigation, Voice Activated
HUD
Intelligent AWD
30 way Perfect Position Seats w/Active Motion
Perforated Leather Seats
5.0 L Coyote V8
Inflatable Outboard Saftey Belts
Black Label Service
19" Executive aluminum wheels
20" Machine aluminum, with smoked pockets
20" Forged Aluminum, 20lbs each rim.
I love it, American made, not everyone wants a foreign made car. Even if all the components are made in the U.S.. Buy local.
2017 is 30k used, good value.
In Australia the Genesis is a v6 the top of the line model is $90 thousand & no v8, as for the Lincoln it's a great car should have them in Australia.
Jason Gibson agreed it would be a wonderful car to have here. Love the styling and it hopefully would be far more price competitive than the European cars in Australia.
Great review! I always appreciate honesty and transparency.
As owner I tell there's none of both in that review.
THANK YOU been waiting for this review
This is the only guy who doesn't have time for a review, gets a free press car to drive his family around and throw in a review while hes doing his everyday shit lmfao
pretty efficient I must say
IT WORKS SO WELL
That's the problem you people needs to stop comparing the cars to others. Let the company develop their own standards, and not the standards of the other vehicles.
I like the new "format" in that you are showing the direct competitor, pricing etc....in direct comparison.
I like it and I like the Genesis ... stop bashing lincoln .. they are trying and from what they were in the past ..they doing better but not the best ... the continental is a luxurious car .. not a sport car .. genesis are going good cuz they been watching all the luxury brands do so the will do better .. in a few more years when the redesign or refresh is out it's going to be better
consuetudinary basically what genesis is.. and advance Hyundai:)
I wouldn't say its better than BMW but its better than what lincoln was before
Sounds like He needs a new family.
Thinking of Lincoln as a startup ...I've never seen it that way, but it makes sense with this new Continental.
Just rented a Continental, specifically to test it out and determine a buy or lease option. I was ver please with the car. However I did have to grips. One was the power, I had a.3..7 v6. One of the turbo engines is a must. Second, road noise, too obvious but everything else will allow a pass for the road noise. I don't think people who remember Lincoln from the 1970's will never consider the Genesis. No history, not a household name.
This is one hell of a car. it is prettier than the Genesis. Its has American sex appeal! This car is a car for a person who likes head turning quiet beauty. I love it, I would buy it. I drive a Lincoln MKS eco boost. I like it quite a bit. its fast sporty and sexy without being small and tight. Stop hating on American products.
I like it. I don't like it for $80K
Agreed....I am sold on the Conti on its looks alone....
Their isn't a perfect car. How can a imperfect man build a perfect anything? 💯💯💯💯💯💯
So you're right. Good but not perfect😎😎
@Motormouth
I really appreciate this review. I was just about to buy a used Continental in a few days without test driving it due to Covid and none available in my area so I'm glad I saw this. Seats that are too hard is a deal breaker for me. I guess I need to look at Lexus again..or even MB. Many reviewers have already said the Cadillac XTS has a cheap feeling ride without no real comfort so Cadillac's are off my list too. Thanks again!
Won't the seats on the Continental soften up over time?
@@MikeStoddart Apparently not because the problem isn't that the foam is too firm..it's that there isn't enough of it. I have read bad reviews on the seats from people who purchased the first models in 2017 and still have them today..so if the seats haven't softened up in 4 years it's not going to happen. And the model I was looking at only came with the standard seats..not the real fancy ones with massage and 30 something positions..and people have said the standard seats are even worst than the fancy ones when it comes to hardness. Such a shame because I really wanted this car due to all it's safety features and was just one day away from purchasing it.
@@Nightbird. Wow a lack of foam? That's just odd.
@@MikeStoddart I think they sacrificed comfort for style. The seats look absolutely beautiful and unique..but only because you can actually see how the foam is thin and detached from the hard back part of the seat. Glad I didn't get stuck with this car..because they aren't selling very well..hence the reason it was cancelled after 2020. I'm back to looking at Lexus and Mercedes Benz again..which will cost me much more unfortunately.
More comfortable and more options on seats are always better. They beat the seats in my 2009 chevy impala which are not bad but the lincoln seats are much better and preferred.
Alright Alright Alright fucking beautiful! It is so much better than a CT6 or an S90, it is literally a cheap Maybach. My uncle has one, working to get mine one day, props to Lincoln. If you want top of the line American luxury this is it!
I own it and i love the seats i dont have any problem
Nice job with the family theme. You guys truly are the "Kardashians" of car reviews! It's like Bruce and Kris in the front. Kim and Kanye in the back seats!
Onward!
You mentioned that you have to go through the programming to enter the "sport" mode rather than just hitting a button. On the push-button gear selections, the "s" IS in fact the sports mode single button.
I have a 2002 Lincoln town car wouldn't trade it for a new one
Love the modern vintage style I'd buy it
is it like an AirForce 1-on wheels?
Why does it look like the rear armrest hvac panel has come loose @ 2:18? There is a huge gap there..
i wonder which will hold its value better when the time comes... genesis, or this?
traded in my 2018 mkz for a 2017 continental and this car is absolutely gorgeous. the only thing i miss on my mkz is the upgraded revel audio and CD player that the previous owners of my continental didn't get :( and it's a reserve model, which makes me more annoyed that the elderly couple did not get the upgraded audio system.
Oh well, i plan on having my beautiful white gold 2017 continental for as long as possible, and so i will invest in a very, VERY expensive audio upgrade that will cost me several thousand dollars.
it'll be worth it because this car is more beautiful than any other full size luxury vehicle ive seen. BMW's are so ugly to me. the continental has the most amazing looking body. elegant, classy, beautiful.
should see all the looks and compliments ive gotten with my mkz and continental. people are just in awe at the beauty of lincoln cars, because they are more rare now that they stop selling them.
too many people have the same damn lexus or caddy or bmw here. i'd prefer a genesis or lincoln any day of the week.
and your family is crazy to not like the continental, LOL. what do they want, a freaking Ferrari or lambo? come on...
I love this thing, it looks so classy, like from the 70s.
I Sell Air .. How does this look like a 70s lincoln ? Town Car & Mark series were unique , classy luxurious & stylish .
It's real funny how I only see people driving the new lincoln MKZ more than the new continental. That's only telling me the 1960s & 1970s continentals are true classics
You guys are crazy. The seats are the best thing about Licoln right now and some of the best seats in the industry.
So why is he crazy because it feels stiff to him? I just got back from a test drive and he is totally right. The thigh bolsters are really high and I could really feel it digging in to my legs just after 5 minutes of sitting. I would have bought the car if it wasn't for the seats.
Color Safe Bleach I’m 6’ 3” and the seats are perfect... NOW, it does take time to adjust the seats to get them perfect.... maybe like 30-45 minutes..... not sure how you can give the seats a fair shake when you only test drove the car???? My black label at purchase was literally the best ever. On the test drive, the salesman took the time to make sure the seats were properly configured to make sure the ride was perfect! You didn’t receive that type of treatment and clearly went in this test with some sort of bias which is based on this review which is really questionable considering many people who ACTUALLY OWN this car completely disagree with his assessment.
Do they have the 460 V8, 4 bbl, rear wheel drive model that is a block long and a half block wide??
I'll give her a sportier ride
I’m enjoying my Lincoln Continental ❤️
Do you think you could annotate your videos with mpg conversions? I really like your reviews and I mainly watch them for entertainment purposes, and I'm mostly ok with the metric system but L/km doesn't really translate to anything Americans use. Not a demand by any means, but just feedback. Thanks for the great content!
1 L per kilometer =2.4 Miles per gallon
Why does the leather on used Lincolns look so loose and aged compared to other brands? Your boys don't look impressed with it.
Any comments on the Revel sound system?
Peyton, The Revel system sounds really good. The best version "Ultima" is only available as part of a 5K luxury package. The 13 speaker version is a stand alone option $1300 option. Less bass in that one, but sounds decent.
what car is perfect though ???
If you touch sport on the transmission, that changes everything to sport mode. Throttle, trans and ride stiffens up.
What is missing is a little nostalgia ....A slight hump on the trunk lid ......Continental kit
At 2:19 is that all ready broken on the center armrest?
don't see it.... ???
Looks like glue is leaking out, although I'm assuming it's just a trick from the camera. That said, it's is an American car . . .
please review the lexus gx or lx , if possible, thanks.
Great review but I would have liked for it to be a bit longer, ie going into more detail about the materials, electronics and thing a like that
watch Alex on Autos for that
Dear Motormouth Canada, have you ever drive the fabulous mistique Pontiac G8?
Yes, years ago
LOL almost spit my drink!!! Well if he can drag his wife and kids with him...MAYBE!!
Nice car and glad to see you back. Don't forget for $80k Canadian you can get a BMW 550i which smokes this even in base trim. I like it but yes not for that price. $65k like the Genesis V8 and Lincoln will probably find a sweet spot.
Chad McBain for $80k after tax and packages you can get a 530 in Canada. A 550 is closer to $100k. Heck I'll take the 530 anyway over this still :) Great car but doesn't justify me in paying that much for it.
The 550i M Performance starts at $82,000 on www.bmw.ca , It is decently equipped in base form but even if you got the premium package at $6500 you still come out to less then ninety ($88,500) . I am comparing it to the LC in the video not the 530i, but yes the 530i is a much better value then this Lincoln for sure. I am not sure what Lincoln was thinking because it has all the right bits but man that price seems heavy.
Sorry I take it you meant taxes in.....fair enough but this Lincoln is at $77,000 as priced plus destination so I think I am being fair as it is much closer to the $550i then the 530i in price. Honestly I guess it splits the difference between the 2 Bimmers. Dangerous territory for Lincoln imho.
That car has nearly every option available on it. In the U S, they run about $45K to about $72K.
I understand that but this is a Canadian review so we Canadians are talking Canadian pricing and while it is fully loaded, the Base M550i comes pretty well equipped for only 5 grand more...in Canada ;)
I used to drive a big car but I haven't driven for 15-20 years and I don't plan on doing it again if I did I get the smallest car ever made and carry out more people in it
Ford should have never discontinued making cars especially this model.
It's overall a very good looking car. Looks very masculine but very sleek at the same time.
I think it was Pacino that said “Cadillacs are nice, but a Lincoln? Forget about it!”
They should have made this with a V8 and rwd, other-vice this is a beautiful car!
What's the best full size sedan you can purchase here in the states?
I'd buy one. That's a dandy looking car.
Asian cars look like hell,and when it comes to accidents,well, you don't want to be in an Asian car involved.
Can't wait for you to review the TrackHawk
This is how reviews should be done. Quick, honest and to the point, while also mentioning the closest competition along with the most relevant info such as engine, price, seats, infotainment etc.
Seems to be a new take on a personal luxury car that you can just cruise in and be comfortable. Not to worried about performance.
This video changed my mind about Continental. I'm heading to Genesis showroom tomorrow
Salman Billeth hahahahaha hahahahaha that’s gotta be the dumbest thing I have read in years.... can’t compare a Hyundai to a Lincoln..... I don’t care what this clown says or how good he makes it seem..... the continental’s adaptive suspension which is only available on the black label model is from another planet and really separates the reserve from the black label.... I drive the $80k black label and it doesn’t even compare to the BMW Or Mercedes which are always in the shop. If you lease a BMW or Mercedes, expect it to be at the dealership for 24 out of 48 months..... sorry but the status quo on the European cars is outdated and no longer the case....
BTW, I am aware that Hyundai isn’t a European car
Wrong. The new Conti is absolutely PERFECT. On every front - the new automotive definition American luxury.
11 liters per wtf seriously, how does that translate to (mpg) miles per gallon
brandon wright you don’t have a conversion app? You realize that every country in the world other than the USA uses metric right??
So, where is it built?
Lol
Charles Damery, Flat Rock, same plant as Mustang.
So you didn't read my comment to Eyacub 12 skits above? I said the same thing after I Wikied the Lincoln Continental on Goggle.
Flat Rock, Michigan, dummy
How many ”Perfect” cars can you name. No car can be crowned Perfect. Always something that needs tweaking.
I think it's a great looking car for $60,000. $80,000 is too much. Good luck Ford, you're gonna need it at that price. Good job Zack. Say hi to the Mrs. and your sons.
What's the name of the car color
Their comments about those seats are ridiculous. Those are the most luxurious most adjustable seats in the industry.
Great review.
Kids on the backseat must be like, ma, pa, shup up...lol!!!
How would the infotainment system differentiate itself, beyond a classier color scheme and the Lincoln logo, both of which it already has? It's not like upgrading from Chevy's slow, limited mess to the Mercedes-like experience of second generation CUE, Ford Sync is already as intuitive, fast, and pretty as it gets, and can do anything you could ever want. Do you want them to move buttons around for the sake of it? Unnecessary effort to differentiate from a Chevy/Buick/Saab system that was already pretty good is part of how first generation CUE ended up sucking as bad as it did.
The g90 felt like an old persons car. The fit and finish is great.
This is a stupid review. The price is good a car this nice.
Haah car companies do treat u well with cars that are fully loaded..but ya i am surprised on the price with that on Genesis..interesting
With all the cars and the exhaust commotion chaos noise I think it's wrong that all these get some of these cars off the road
I love my Continental
That rear though.. Reminds me of the Hyundai azera
That was my first thought
Bilal Khan this is classic Lincoln every Lincoln has had the rear light bar
The rear does not fit with the front grill.