Power in the 2027 Lincoln Corsair Hybrid comes from a 2.0-liter high-output turbocharged hybrid engine, and Lincoln rates the system at 305 total combined horsepower, calculated with the engine and electric power working together at peak battery power. Lincoln calls that best-in-class standard hybrid horsepower in the Small Premium Utility class, based on current publicly available competitive information.

Intelligent All-Wheel Drive is standard on both trims, a reassuring constant once lake-effect snow and road salt settle in for the season. Lincoln describes the Premiere as having a responsive hybrid powertrain and a refined balance of hybrid performance, technology and comfort, and the Reserve builds on the same foundation.

• 2.0-liter high-output turbocharged hybrid engine on every trim
• 305 total combined horsepower at peak battery power
• Gasoline engine and electric power work together
• Intelligent All-Wheel Drive comes standard
• Full hybrid powertrain, standard on Premiere and Reserve
• Small luxury SUV with seating for five

The 2027 Lincoln Corsair Hybrid is one of two models Lincoln features under its Performance With Efficiency hybrid banner, and the brand describes a system that recharges itself on the move. Each time you slow down and brake, Lincoln says, energy is captured and sent back to the battery, though the results may vary with how you drive.

Lincoln also says its hybrids draw on gasoline, electric power or both, with the hybrid system engaging automatically whenever the gas engine is not needed, and it calls that ideal for stop-and-go urban driving, such as errands through Lansing and South Holland. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2027 Corsair Hybrid have not been published yet.

• Draws on gasoline, electric power or both
• Hybrid system engages when the gas engine isn't needed
• Energy recaptured under braking; results may vary
• Recharges itself on the move, per Lincoln
• Ideal for stop-and-go urban driving, in Lincoln's words
• Part of the Performance With Efficiency hybrid lineup

Both 2027 Lincoln Corsair Hybrid trims, Premiere and Reserve, share the same full hybrid powertrain and standard all-wheel drive, so the differences lie in comfort and finish. Premiere includes Lincoln BlueCruise, the Lincoln Security Package and the Lincoln Connectivity Package, each with four years included, along with heated front seats with available ventilation.

Reserve adds premium leather-trimmed seats and ambient lighting, and makes the Revel Audio System, Perfect Position 24-way power front seats with Active Motion massage, a panoramic Vista Roof and Auto Air Refresh available. Wheel sizes climb from 18 inches on the Premiere 100A group to 19 inches standard on Reserve, and 20-inch wheels are optional on Reserve.

• One full hybrid powertrain shared by Premiere and Reserve
• 18-inch wheels standard on the Premiere 100A group
• Reserve rolls on 19-inch wheels, with 20-inch optional
• Jet Appearance Package brings black-painted wheels
• Lincoln BlueCruise with four years included
• Premium leather-trimmed seats and ambient lighting on Reserve