The reason of writing on 2018 Lincoln Continental is that Lincoln luxury sedans and SUVs are very much popular in the US car market and other regions of the world. Over the years, Lincoln has marked a very high reputation in producing high quality luxury cars and following the same mission, it has brought a redesigned model of Continental.
The 2018 Lincoln Continental is a full size sedan that has been updated with a fresh look and advanced features. Though the body of Lincoln Continental 2018 carries the same style statement, it offers a roomy cabin with more legroom for 5 passengers.
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Apart from that, the optional entertainment system for rear passengers add extra element of luxury in the car. 2018 Lincoln Continental is offered in 3 trim levels that include Premier, Select and Reserve. In the US car market, Audi A6, BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class are the main rivals of this flagship sedan.
Here is a complete review of 2018 Lincoln Continental with a closer look at its exterior, interior and price.
2018 Lincoln Continental: Design
2018 Lincoln Continental receives a highly appealing exterior with sporty design touch. The sharp lines and dominating contours with bold creases give it striking appearance. Looking at the front of the car, there is a new one-piece signature Lincoln Chrome Mesh Grille with Active Grille Shutters with wide air intakes and air dam that enhance the engine functionality by keeping it cool during the drive.
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Along the side of grille, there are Adaptive Bi-functional HID headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights. The hood of this luxury sedan gets two sharply sculpted lines giving a bold look and improves the car’s aerodynamics. Other notable exterior features of Continental 2018 include 18-inch Premium Magnetic-Painted Aluminum Wheels, LED tail lights and dual integrated tailpipes and chrome accent around the windows. Moreover, 2018 Lincoln Continental is offered in 10 exterior colors.
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Spacious Cabin
The cabin of 2018 Lincoln Continental has been made comfortable with the use of premium materials. To give a luxury feel, real wood trims and the best quality full-grain leather upholstery have been used in the cabin.
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The leather-wrapped steering wheel, and 10-way power adjustable heated front seats along with the memory setting give a soothing experience. Apart from that, the a wide digital driver display and driver controls to manage important information regarding the driving add a contemporary value.
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Few of the prominent interior features of 2018 Lincoln Continental are Ambient Lighting System, three 12V Powerpoints, Dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, SYNC 3 Infotainment System, 10-speaker Lincoln Premium Audio System and 8-inch LCD Capacitive Touchscreen. In addition, Active Noise Control System prevents the outside noise entering into the cabin and give a relaxing experience to the passengers.
Engine & Drive of New Lincoln Continental
With a front-wheel drive, the Lincoln Continental is available with a choice of 3 engines. The standard one is a 3.7-litre V6 engine that is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission and produces 313 horsepower and 379 Nm of torque.
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The second is a 2.7-litre turbocharged V6 engine combined with a 6-speed automatic transmission and produces a 344 horsepower and 575 Nm of torque.
The third is 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 engine that generates 378 horsepower and 575 Nm of torque when paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
In addition, 2018 Lincoln Continental is offered with a Dynamic Torque Vectoring System that gives more power to the wheel with improved stability and control. Besides, the Lincoln Continental delivers an outstanding drive due to Electric Power-Assisted Steering System and Continuously Controlled Damping System.
Latest Safety
For making the drive of 2018 Continental safe, Lincoln has equipped smart features in it.
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Some of the standout safety features in Continental 2018 are:
- Advanced Airbag & Seat Belt Pre Tensioning System
- Passenger Sensing & Cruise Control System
- Personal Safety System for Front Seat Occupants
- LATCH
- AdvanceTrac Electronic Stability Control System
- Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Front and Rear Park Assist with Camera
- Forward Sensing System
- Hill Start Assist & Electronic Parking Brake
- Reverse Sensing System
- Perimeter Alarm
- SOS Post-Crash Alert System
- SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Panic Brake Assist
2018 Lincoln Continental: Pricing
The new Lincoln Continental 2018 has been offered with a lot of interior and exterior options that include:
- 3 engine options
- 4 leather color options
- 3 real wood trim options
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The starting price of the 2018 Lincoln Continental is $ 45, 160 that can be increased depending on the customization and optional features. If you are looking for a premium sedan with roomy cabin and luxury features, 2018 Lincoln Continental is the perfect option.