Who is Lincoln?
Lincoln is Ford Motor Company’s luxury marque. Henry Leland and his son founded the company, and Ford acquired it in 1922. Its history includes large, comfort-focused cars such as the Continental and Town Car. The range represented here also includes SUVs, from the Corsair to the full-size Navigator.
The model names reflect both sides of that history: familiar names from Lincoln’s sedan era sit alongside SUVs such as the Aviator and Navigator. The Corsair is the smaller SUV, while the Aviator and Navigator offer three rows.
How has the Lincoln range changed?
The model history spans 1984 to 2027. The Continental and Town Car both begin in 1984, while the Mark VII and Mark VIII carry the Mark name through 1998. Other sedans and coupes include the LS, Zephyr, MKS and MKZ; the MKZ’s listed run is 2007–2021.
SUVs become a larger part of the lineup over time. The Navigator begins in 1998 and is listed through 2027, and the Aviator appears from 2003. Later additions include the MKX and MKC, followed by the Nautilus and Corsair. The MKX name gave way to Nautilus, and the MKC to Corsair.
Which Lincoln models appear in Europe?
Lincoln’s presence in official EU registration figures is modest. The MKC has the highest listed count, with 18 registrations in 2021. The MKX and MKZ each have 10: the MKX in 2019 and the MKZ in 2021.
The market figures also include the United States and Canada. Test procedures differ: European results may use WLTP or NEDC, US results use the EPA procedure, and Canadian results use the 5-cycle test. Consumption and emissions figures are best understood within the procedure used for each market.
Is Lincoln’s range electrified?
Lincoln’s model history includes plug-in hybrid versions of the Aviator and Corsair. The figures vary by vehicle and market, so check the relevant model’s official specifications for its power, fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions.
Questions and answers
Which Lincoln models have the longest listed histories?
The Continental and Town Car both start in 1984. The Continental runs through 2020, while the Town Car runs through 2011. The Navigator begins in 1998 and is listed through 2027.
Is Lincoln mainly an SUV brand?
Lincoln’s history includes sedans and coupes, while SUVs such as the Navigator, Aviator, MKX, MKC, Nautilus and Corsair make up a major part of its more recent range.
Which markets have official Lincoln figures?
The figures include European Union registrations, US EPA results and Canadian NRCan results. Test procedures differ between these markets, so results should be read within their respective systems.