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2018 Lincoln Continental
Car · 2017–2020
Trims and features
Engines: 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp; 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 400 hp; 3.7L 6-cyl, 305 hp · Drive: AWD, FWD
2018 Continental trims
| Premier | Select | Reserve | Black Label | Livery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base price (MSRP) | $45,160 | $49,370 | $54,785 | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | — |
| Rows of seats | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Wheels | 18 in | 19 in | 19 in | — | — |
| Adaptive cruise control | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Automatic emergency braking | — | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Pedestrian emergency braking | — | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Forward collision warning | — | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Blind-spot warning | — | Optional | Standard | — | — |
| Lane keeping assist | — | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Backup camera | Standard | Standard | Standard | — | — |
| Automatic high beams | — | Standard | Standard | — | — |
| Adaptive driving beam headlights | — | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Push-button start | — | Standard | Standard | — | — |
From NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Lincoln reports it: base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment by trim. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Lincoln aren't in our data yet. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 400 hp 3.7L 6-cyl, 305 hp | AWD, FWD | 19–21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 7 | Standard | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 400 hp 3.7L 6-cyl, 305 hp | AWD, FWD | 19–21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 31 | Standard | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 400 hp 3.7L 6-cyl, 305 hp | AWD, FWD | 19–21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 20 | Optional | Yes |
| 2017 | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 400 hp 3.7L 6-cyl, 305 hp | AWD, FWD | 19–21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 75 | Optional | Yes |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Continental 2017–2020 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Lincoln Continental 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 7 |
| 2020 | Lincoln Continental 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 7 |
| 2019 | Lincoln Continental 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 31 |
| 2019 | Lincoln Continental 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 31 |
| 2018 | Lincoln Continental 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 20 |
| 2018 | Lincoln Continental 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 20 |
| 2017 | Lincoln Continental 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 4 | 75 |
| 2017 | Lincoln Continental 4 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | No | 4 | 75 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Continental AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
19–20 |
| 2020 | Continental FWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
20–21 |
| 2020 | Continental Coach | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2019 | Continental AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
19–20 |
| 2019 | Continental FWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
20–21 |
| 2019 | Continental Coach | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2018 | Continental AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
19–20 |
| 2018 | Continental FWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
20–21 |
| 2017 | Continental AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
19–20 |
| 2017 | Continental FWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
20–21 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.