2019 Lincoln Continental review
Lincoln Continental highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Roomy rear seat
- Powerful V6 option
- Quiet and comfortable
Cons
- Inferior build quality
- Occasional rough transmission shifts
- Lower-end trims don’t feel luxurious enough
Mileage (EPA estimate)
16 city, 24 highway, 19 combined
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The 2019 Lincoln Continental is the luxurious flagship sedan of the Lincoln lineup
The Continental, first introduced in the 1930s, is one of the oldest names in Lincoln's history. The latest version is a full-size luxury sedan that sits at the top of the Lincoln passenger car lineup. Changes from the 2018 model year are minimal. However, a special 80th-anniversary edition with custom bodywork and coach doors reminiscent of the 1960s Continental is available in very limited numbers. Aside from the special edition, Lincoln offers the Continental in four trim levels that top out at the Black Label, which comes with a wide range of upscale features. The large sedan features a roomy rear seat and provides a quiet, comfortable ride. Lower trim levels suffer with a lackluster engine and an inferior build quality and feature set that doesn't match that of loaded, non-luxury sedans like the Honda Accord. Upper-level versions with the optional turbocharged V6 engine fare better but still can't match the offerings of other luxury brands like BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
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What is new for the 2019 Lincoln Continental?
- The Continental is available in a new trim called the Base.
- The Premiere trim has been discontinued for 2019.
- Continental trims have been upgraded with Automated Cruise Control, Head Up Display, Lane Departure Warning, Cloth Seats, Rear Air Conditioning, Automated Parking, and Tow Hitch as standard equipment this year.
- Leather & Suede Seats features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Reserve trim now comes with Panoramic Sunroof, Rear Seat Heaters, Heated Steering Wheel, and Sunroof(s) as standard equipment.
- The Select trim now comes with Blind Spot Monitor and Navigation System as standard equipment.
2019 Lincoln Continental trims
Base:
- 305-hp, 280-lb-ft of torque 3.7L
- Cruise Control
- Rear Defroster
- Automated Cruise Control
- Power Seats
- Memory Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
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Select:
- Includes all features available on the Base
- 2.7L
- Leather Seats
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Reserve:
- Includes all features available on the Select
- 3.0L
- 335-hp, 380-lb-ft of torque 2.7L
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Rear Sunshade
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Sunroofs
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Black Label:
- Includes all features available on the Reserve
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Automated Parking
- CD Audio
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What We Like
Interior: The Continental boasts a roomy cabin, and while the front seat offers plenty of space, it's the rear seat where this big luxury sedan shines. Rear passengers will find excessive legroom with roominess that rivals larger luxury sedans. The driving position is more upright than in many other vehicles, and with multiple adjustments for the steering wheel and seat, most drivers will find a comfortable position. Long doors provide wide openings for easy access but can make it harder to get in and out in tight spaces.
Driving: Opting for the 400-horsepower turbocharged V6, all-wheel drive, and adaptive suspension make the Continental enjoyable to drive. Acceleration is strong, delivering the big car to 60 mph in just 5.5 seconds, according to the Edmunds road test. Brakes also work well, inspiring confidence when hauling this heavy vehicle to a stop quickly without drama. Steering is a bit numb, but overall the ride is comfortable and the car is easy to drive.
Technology: The Continental uses parent company Ford's SYNC® infotainment system. Voice control works quite well, with prompts appearing on the screen in response to natural voice queries. Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ are standard on all Continentals, and multiple USB ports throughout the cabin keep all devices charged. The big sedan also has a complete set of advanced driver-assist features, including adaptive cruise control, ideal for stop-and-go traffic.
What Needs Improvement
Utility: The Continental is a large sedan, but the trunk space is somewhat smaller than average, making it challenging to fit some bulky items. There are several storage spaces in the cabin, but they can be on the small side, especially the glove box. Larger phones won't quite fit into the designated cellphone cubby.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Lincoln Continental an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Lincoln Continental 3rd out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars.
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Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Front Seat Heaters
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Sync System
- Traction Control
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Automated Parking
- CD Audio
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Smart Key
- Turbo Charged Engine
Drive Wheels
2WD
Engine size
2.7L
Transmission
Automatic
2019 Lincoln Continental FAQ
The 2019 Lincoln Continental is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Select: 17 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Reserve: 18 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Black Label: 18 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Base: 17 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
The Lincoln Continental received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Lincoln Continental as 2 out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Car
The 2019 Lincoln Continental has received an average 4.8 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2019 Lincoln Continental, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2019 Lincoln Continental Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2019 Lincoln Continental:
- Base
- Automated Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Head Up Display
- Automated Parking
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