Lincoln Continental

Name: 2018 Lincoln Continental
Brand: Lincoln

EPA MPG: 20 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: 20 mpg

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The Continental has a long history, and while that might make it a household name, it might also lead potential buyers to dismiss it as old news. But that would be a shame because this is a thoroughly modern sedan.

2018 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Owner Reports

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2018 Lincoln Continental

$13,025 - $19,300

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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Features & Specs

sedan

2 front, 3 rear

AWD, Front

2.7-liter V6 turbo (335 hp)
3-liter V6 turbo (400 hp)
3.7-liter V6 (305 hp)

6-speed automatic

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Model History

2017-2020

2017 Redesign Year

Based on the accomplished Lincoln MKZ, the Continental is a high-tech flagship sedan. The base engine is a lackluster 3.7-liter V6. The 2.7-liter twin-turbo V6, however, packs a lot of punch. The top-level gets a 400-hp, 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6. Front-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive optional. The ride is very comfortable, and the cabin is super-quiet. Handling is responsive, but the car is intended to be a relaxed cruiser. The cabin is nicely finished and very roomy, particularly in the back. The standard front seats look unusual and compromise support. We're no fans of the push-button gear selector and the electronic buttons that are used instead of an interior door handle.

2000-2002

2000 Redesign Year

Though large, roomy, and feature-laden, the Continental lacks the driving finesse, fleetness, and inviting interior of other cars in its category. The Continental feels like the big heavy car that it is. The 275-hp, 4.6-liter V8 delivers strong performance but is thirsty. The Continental rides well but not as serenely as we expect from a luxury car. Cornering is a bit reluctant, and undulated curves make the body bob and weave. The steering feels artificially weighted. The leather seats are soft, pillowy, and reasonably comfortable, but not very supportive. The rear seat is roomy for two, acceptable for three. The Continental was discontinued after 2002.