Lincoln Corsair vs. Acura RDX
At a Glance: Lincoln Corsair vs. RDX
Stepping into a luxury SUV makes the everyday drive around Troy, Detroit, and Royal Oak, MI feel extraordinary. Premium appointments and smooth handling are just the tip of the iceberg of what you demand from luxury vehicles. Models like the Lincoln Corsair and the Acura RDX redefine luxury with their above-average emphasis on style, performance, and cutting-edge technology.
But when the details matter—and they always do—one model might deliver a more refined journey. To help you choose which will usher you into this next chapter, the Lincoln of Troy team has crafted this report that outlines the various amenities of these SUVs. Which will you choose? It’s time to find out.
MASSAGING FRONT SEATS
HANDS-FREE HIGHWAY DRIVING
BEST EPA-EST. COMBINED EFFICIENCY
A New Era of Luxury Awaits
COMFORT
With the Lincoln Corsair and the Acura RDX, luxury isn’t just about looks; it’s about how a vehicle makes you feel. The Lincoln Corsair and the RDX provide a premium experience, but the finer details in comfort and design reveal a difference you can sense on every drive.
Escape the Hustle, Embrace the Calm
Your morning commute sets the tone for the day. When you take the wheel of the Lincoln Corsair or the Acura RDX, you can expect every day to feel like a day at a luxurious retreat. You don’t sweat the small stuff and have a greater appreciation for details others often overlook. How can your SUV do this? It’s easy when you have seats that support you exactly as you need.
The Acura RDX features available 16-way power front seats with lumbar support, thigh extension, and side bolsters to hug your body’s curves. They also include heated and available ventilated capabilities for a more personalized experience. The Lincoln Corsair, on the other hand, includes available Perfect Position front seats, which include these capabilities and add:
- 24-way adjustability
- 5 massage settings
While the RDX adds Premium Milano leather upholstery, it lacks the prestige of the Lincoln Corsair’s Lincoln Soft Touch trim and its smooth and supple texture.
The Art of Effortless Travel
The Lincoln Corsair and the Acura RDX offer more than premium seats. Their focus on ride quality helps eliminate road imperfections and makes you feel like you’re gliding on air. With the RDX, this starts with its Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™, an advanced drivetrain with enhanced grip and torque vectoring that gives your SUV a sporty edge.
The Lincoln Corsair offers an available all-wheel drive system, but the ride quality features extend far beyond this drivetrain. An optional adaptive suspension uses sensors to monitor the road’s condition. It automatically adjusts the suspension to iron out any surface imperfections.
You’re further wrapped in a bubble of bliss with the Lincoln Corsair thanks to Active Noise Control and its acoustic laminated windshield. These features block unfavorable road and wind sounds, leaving you with only your favorite songs or conversations with loved ones to fill the cabin’s space.
INNOVATION
In today’s modern life, cutting-edge technology is more than a perk. It’s an essential feature that keeps you connected to work and home while on the go. The Lincoln Corsair and the Acura RDX seamlessly integrate technology into your ride, but the differences lie in execution.
Driving Confidence With Every Turn
Confidence is your best accessory. The Lincoln Corsair and the Acura RDX boost your driving confidence thanks to their intuitive driver-assist suites: Lincoln Co-Pilot 360™ and AcuraWatch™. Each system uses sophisticated technology to monitor a range around your SUV and alert you to potential hazards you may have missed. Some features may provide gentle braking or steering support when certain conditions are met.
Regardless of which SUV you choose, you’ll have access to brand-specific versions of these features:
- Forward Collision Warning
- Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert
- Lane Keeping System
- Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control
Still, only the Lincoln Corsair offers hands-free driving, courtesy of Lincoln BlueCruise. Compatible with 97% of controlled highways across North America, it allows you to experience less driving fatigue.
A Digital Experience Like No Other
Having confidence allows you to enjoy every moment of your commute. With intuitive infotainment systems, the Lincoln Corsair and the Acura RDX invite you to bring your favorite songs along for the ride. Each SUV features wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, but the similarities between these SUVs end there.
Lincoln Corsair | vs. | Acura RDX |
|---|---|---|
| 13.2 in. | STANDARD TOUCHSCREEN SIZE | 10.2 in. |
| Standard | BUILT-IN NAVIGATION | Available |
| Yes | OVER-THE-AIR UPDATES | No |
| Standard | SYMPHONIC CHIMES | Not Offered |
The Lincoln Corsair continues to impress with its optional 14-speaker Revel® 3D Audio System. The Acura RDX offers a comparable setup, but it lacks all the included features of the Lincoln system, such as MP3 capability.
POWER
As a natural-born leader, you know power is more than speed. How will your SUV combine excitement and practicality? The Lincoln Corsair and the Acura RDX deliver a spirited performance, but one offers a more versatile approach. Which matches your leadership style?
Drive Your Way, Every Day
No two commutes are the same. While your morning may start wanting a comfortable, balanced ride, you may crave unbridled thrills during your evening commute. While the Lincoln Corsair and the Acura RDX feature standard turbocharged engines, it’s about what you can do with this power that matters most.
Each SUV features four standard drive modes. The RDX offers Comfort, Normal, Snow, and Sport in its Integrated Dynamics System to deliver a more fine-tuned response. The more diverse modes in the Lincoln Corsair, Normal, Excite, Conserve, and Slippery, offer more ways to fine-tune performance output. Plus, select trim levels include additional modes.
Eco-Friendly Power Without Compromise
The trend of the Lincoln Corsair offering more performance versatility continues with its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) trim level. It lets you travel farther distances with fewer stops, while creating fewer tailpipe emissions.
Using pure electric energy, the Lincoln Corsair PHEV achieves an EPA-estimated all-electric driving range of 27 miles.** When using a combination of gas and electricity, this range increases to an EPA-estimated 76 combined MPGe..*
Without a similar PHEV trim, the Acura RDX needs to make more frequent stops at the gas station. Its most efficient configuration achieves an EPA-estimated 21 city/27 highway/23 combined MPG rating. Within your busy life, fewer pit stops are an invaluable addition you’ll be happy about.
Find Your Perfect Match Today
As compact luxury SUVs, the Lincoln Corsair and the Acura RDX offer a lot, but luxury often lies in the subtleties. While the RDX prioritizes a sporty and dynamic experience, the Lincoln Corsair provides tailored comfort, advanced driver assistance, and performance versatility to conquer your Troy, Detroit, and Royal Oak, MI commute easily.
If you’re ready to indulge in a vehicle that prioritizes the smallest details, visit us at Lincoln of Troy. Contact us today to schedule your test drive, bringing you one step closer to making this dream your reality.
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** Range and charge time based on manufacturer computer engineering simulations and EPA-estimated range calculation methodology. The charging rate decreases as battery reaches full capacity. Your results may vary based on peak charging times and battery state of charge. Actual range varies with conditions such as external environment, vehicle use, vehicle maintenance, lithium-ion battery age and state of health.