2021 Audi Q5 vs. 2021 Lincoln Corsair
The 2021 Audi Q5 is a fabulous SUV with a chiseled appearance, excellent engines and lots of standardized safety tech. What happens when it goes up against the 2021 Lincoln Corsair, a swanky sport utility vehicle with a refined exterior and turbo 4 performance?
Design & Style
The Lincoln Corsair is a compact crossover that can seat 5 passengers. It has a horizontal style grille in front with slim headlights and front fenders which are softly contoured. A chrome band splits up the broad LED light strip, and within the cabin it has horizontal vent lines with a pushbutton shifter, and wide touch display that is accompanied by an array of controls.
The Audi Q5 also seats five passengers, and offers twenty seven cubic feet for cargo space. The leather upholstery has a superb finish with an exterior that is spherical in many places. Sheet metal which is elegant and deeply creased can be seen along the side, and the vehicle sits on twenty one inch wheels. Passengers within the cabin will receive infotainment via ten inch touch displays.
Technology & Safety
The Audi Q5 has garnered a stellar 5 star rating courtesy of the NHTSA. It comes with a broad range of safety functions, such as lane control which is active, driver assistance, blind area monitoring, parking sensors and automated emergency brakes. Luxuries within its cabin include the option of Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, a camera with surround view, powered seats and climate control.
While the Lincoln Corsair has also received a 5 star NHTSA rating, its headlights have been rated poorly. It has many of the same safety features as the Audi Q5, including parking assistance and a heads up display, and luxuries within its cabin include eight inch screens, dual USB ports, powered and heated seats and keyless start.
Performance
Those that purchase the Lincoln Corsair can get a turbo 4, 2.3 liter engine that can generate 295 horsepower with 310 pounds of torque. Every version comes with all-wheel drive and its suspension allows road bumps to be smothered and isolated. Those that purchase the Audi Q5 hybrid plugin will get a turbo 4, 2 liter engine that is connected to a lithium ion based battery which is 14.1 kwh and capable of generating 362 horsepower which enables it to cruise from zero to sixty in around five seconds.
The Bottom Line
The biggest weakness of the Lincoln Corsair is its subpar headlights, which is a big deal given that drivers need them to see on dark roads. This combined with its inferior performance makes the 2021 Audi Q5 the victor.
Ready to Schedule a 2021 Audi Q5 Test Drive Today?
If you are interested in experiencing the luxury package that the 2021 Audi Q5 offers, you can test drive this stellar car with us at Classic Audi. We are located in Eastchester New York and proudly serve car buyers in the Tri-State area. Drop by our showroom today or simply call us in advance to book a 2021 Audi Q5 test drive appointment.