Car buyers from communities as diverse as Detroit and Taylor MI could hardly find two SUVs with origins much more diverse than the 2022 Lincoln Corsair and 2022 Subaru Outback. The new Lincoln Corsair, of course, comes from an upscale background but has expanded its portfolio out to the great outdoors. The 2022 Subaru Outback comes from an outdoors-y background, yet the new Lincoln Corsair can surpass it indoors and out.
Engine
The 2022 Lincoln Corsair, available now at Southgate Lincoln in Southgate, MI, gets off the starting line taking the lead. It offers three four-cylinder engines that range from 250 horsepower up to a very authoritative 295 horsepower. The 2022 Subaru Outback also has four-cylinder engines but horsepower is significantly lower, starting at 182 horsepower and topping out at 260 horsepower. It's an impressive beginning for Lincoln.
Performance
Torque is the automotive performance quality that gets a vehicle moving from a complete stop and also helps climb hills. In other words, it's the "muscle." The new Lincoln Corsair is stronger in that department with up to 301 lb-ft of torque while the new Subaru Outback can only muster up to 277 lb-ft of torque. In the zero-to-60 mph race, the 2022 Lincoln Corsair turns in a time of 7.3 seconds while the 2022 Outback hangs back at 8.7 seconds.
Towing
This is an event where many would expect the off-road-centric new Subaru Outback would have an advantage. But that's not the case. The new 2022 Lincoln Corsair can tow 3,000 pounds while the 2022 Subaru Outback can pull only a max of 2,700 pounds. In addition, the newest Lincoln Corsair has a standard Trailer Sway Control to sense when your trailer is unstable and then brake to keep the trailer steady. The Subaru doesn't do that.
Interior
This is where we come into the new 2022 Lincoln Corsair's sweet spot. While the newest Subaru Outback offers an underwhelming interior, the newest Lincoln Corsair pampers its passengers with sumptuous soft leather upholstery. An abundance of luxury features are either standard or available: Just what you'd expect in a new SUV from Lincoln and just want you wouldn't expect (and won't find) in the 2022 Subaru Outback.
One additional example of Lincoln luxury in the 2022 Lincoln Corsair is the comfort of seats that are power-adjustable 24 different ways. You can also put your new 2022 Corsair more firmly in the premium class by upgrading with ambient lighting and a head-up display. This concept puts valuable driving data projected on the windshield right in front of you. It's easily visible but discreet so it doesn't distract or obstruct your vision.
Technology
Just because an SUV can go off-road doesn't mean infotainment features need to be primitive. While the 2022 Subaru Outback offers a base-level touchscreen with a minimal 6.5 inches of display, the new 2022 Lincoln provides on-roaders and off-roaders from Romulus MI a full 8-inch touchscreen as standard equipment. Invest in the Lincoln Corsair Reserve trim and you'll be listening to a 14-speaker Revel stereo.
Safety
Every Lincoln comes with a standard collection of reassuring safety technology. When you upgrade to the available Co-Pilot 360 Plus, you gain the convenience and protection of a self-parking feature. You also gain the benefits of a system that calculates the distance separating you and the vehicle in front of you. If that distance shrinks too much, a special cruise control can adjust your speed to re-establish a better margin of safety.
If you're intrigued by the idea of an SUV that allows you to travel first-class, on-road and off, browse our new 2022 Lincoln Corsair models and schedule a rewarding test drive soon at Southgate Lincoln in Southgate, MI.
