My late father had a 1963, "66 and "69. All where hard tops. In 1971 he switched to the Mark series and then the Town Car later in life. Up until the 1998 Town Car, Lincoln made Absolutely beautiful automobiles. I don't know what happened? Thank you for this great post!
Glad you found this video! We had hoped more people would have found it, I was really excited to be able to feature these two vehicles on this episode.
Hey man this is some awesome content. It was awesome to see the literal side by side comparison. Interesting to see how much design language was carried over from the original. Hope to see many more videos!
Thank you! We really lucked out with this one, a local collector happened to have the 62 and made it possible. The door handles were the coolest throwback, and if you get the special 2019 Continental Coach Door Edition you'd have the handles next to each other with the suicide doors just like the 1962!
I'm glad you liked this one, thanks! I'm hoping to get the chance to do some more episodes like this, was really hoping to do it with the M850i we just had but couldn't secure an original 850i unfortunately.
Just discovered this this channel through this thoughtfully and creatively produced review. This is simply outstanding work. I also appreciate the very insightful comments on a car that holds appeal to me. Chappeau!
Thanks for taking the time to comment, I appreciate it! We've had the opportunity to feature several Retrospectives like this over the years, and it's something I hope to be able to do more of down the road.
Absolutely convincing,the 2019 Continental. I particularly like the dashboard ,the overall arrangement of the interior,it look s so solid and genuine with the wooden trimmings,a real option to BMW and Mercedes, if you lower your sights in terms of the quality of the ride. So if you are not a speed merchant, why not? And it s a very shapely car. Again a first class review,I really enjoyed it.
Thanks! I definitely agree with what you said about lowering your standards, it's certainly not on par with an E-Class or 5 Series in terms of ride or comfort, but it gets a lot of things right. I think most people, all 7 of them, are going to go with the smaller engine option, this kind of car isn't meant to be using all 400 horsepower.
I actually like hearing a little engine noise. I test drove the Continental several times, and I finally bought one last month. The engine noise doesn't feel intrusive at all, it's just enough to make you feel there's something under the hood, particularly when you punch the throttle. Some of the competition features cabins so whisper-quiet you feel too isolated from the world around you. I much prefer the Continental's approach.
Congrats on the purchase! We almost never see Continentals out here, but we were in Toronto a couple weeks back and spotted enough to make me happy. I'm really glad I had the chance to drive this one.
I'm glad you think so, thank you! I was really excited to be able to feature this classic alongside the new one, I only wish more people found this video.
If you paid $84k for a Reserve model even with the rear seat package you’re nuts! I have an ‘18 Reserve and absolutely LOVE IT! Mine has the luxury and technology packages, 20” wheels and the sunroof 😁 The Revel ultima audio system is fantastic! The led headlights are awesome 😎
We got another taste of Lincoln over the past little while with the 2019 Nautilus, that Revel Ultima system in it was fantastic. We're looking forward to see what else Lincoln has to offer with the Corsair & Aviator.
That it does, most luxury-oriented vehicles have some sort of welcome mat these days, we don’t often film it because it looks awful on our video equipment.
@@PRNTestDrive I looked at the Black Label, and compared to the Reserve Edition, I didn't find quite enough to justify the price bump. The Black Label interior "themes" are nifty, but you pay quite a premium for them. And given that you can just tack on a maintenance plan for about $1500, the extra level of service doesn't quite seem worth it either. In the end, I wound up with a 2019 Reserve Edition Continental. I just got it last month, so time will tell what kind of dealership relationship I can expect.
@@PRNTestDrive I was surprised the new Lexus LS500 or K900 wasn't as comfortable as the Continental, but it makes sense when you consider the level of customization.
You forgot to add that the continental was popular with Mob Bosses. I really wish they use an Aviator platform for the next gen to make it "float" over nasty potholes.
Unfortunately I don't think we'll be seeing that, Ford had a great platform with the Panther but I'd agree that an Aviator-based RWD Continental would be fantastic.
I really hope Lincoln ditches the dumb lettering scheme they've been going with. The Nautilus & Aviator sound way better than the MKC and MKX, next up will be the sedan they actually sell, and it needs to go back to being the Zephyr.
Nice video. I liked the intro and having the ‘62 there for comparison. I seriously looked at purchasing a Reserve in 2018 but couldn’t get past the bland looks. I liked the seats but not much else. I ended up with a 2017 XTS VSport in black. In my opinion, a much prettier car and with AWD, and quite quick with the twin turbos. I hope that you get your hands on a CT6 with the Blackstone V8 when they become available.
The Continentals in Canada at least all come with AWD as standard, the XTS here can be FWD or AWD when we were looking into it for this episode. The XTS is also about $10,000 less than this Continental, making it a much better deal.
PRN_TestDrive The Continental is a new design for 2017 where the XTS dates back to 2013. 2020 will be a big year for Cadillac with their new CT5 and the V8 CT6.
Less car for more money. Thats why it doesnt sell.Not many people would pay 84 grand for a fancy fusion with a lincoln interior . On the other hand the 62 continental with its slick lines and elegant look screams luxury.
It definitely became infamous for that reason. Luckily this generation has also been used extensively in film and television to help give it some positive fame.
Huss Salman why? What benefit would an NA V8 offer over a boosted V6. Stock it probably has more torque and HP than an NA V8. Simple tune on the 6 will get you much more torque and HP.
I don't see Ford going with anything other than their V6 EcoBoosts in this, in fact I'm surprised they don't offer something smaller considering that Ford is really the leader out of the 3 American manufacturers with downsizing engines. I certainly had no issues with power with this 400hp V6.
@@Barfly76 because it's the largest sedan in the Lincoln line up cars it should receive a special treatment i can imagine this with the famous 5.0 engine which should also be used on the navigator. then maybe we can talk about the continental competing with the German ( Merc and BMW )
I think that's why the 8 & 9th generations were also so blah, not to mention the 7th wasn't that exciting either. There aren't many FWD mid-size luxury sedans out there, the Lexus ES, and Volvo S90 are two that I can think of, both of which we've featured on this show. Something like the Acura RLX would also likely compete with this.
@@PRNTestDrive I've ridden in one it's not as comfortable it feels nice but it doesn't compete with the Genesis g80 let alone the g90 then let alone a 7 series or S class. It's a nice car don't get me wrong but when a G90 as a still new to the segment car Comes out and is more comparable to an S class than a car like the continental which has more pedigree than Genesis... There's a problem this is supposed to be the top of the Lincoln sedans the big boy the lost expensive sedan and it feels no better than a Cadillac CTS.
To be fair the Continental is an executive car, so it's more in line with the 5 Series or E-Class both in terms of ride/comfort and price. Both Cadillac and Lincoln need to realize that making 'American Luxury' cars isn't going to cut it. Buyers in the 70s/80s loved these, but today BMW & Mercedes are stomping all over them with well engineered vehicles with top level luxury. Unfortunately I don't see Lincoln going all-in with a serious full-size luxury sedan.
Volvo’s the same, I think they made a mistake having the S90 as a midsize, they don’t have room in their naming convention to add a bigger sedan if they choose to.
Me too, their lettering convention hasn't made any sense at all. It seems like they're moving in that direction with their two latest crossovers, here's hoping the Zephyr gets reinstated when the MKZ gets a complete overhaul.
That was the original plan. I booked the 2019 Cadillac CT6 3.3TT Platinum months ago and added the Conti during the same week, however the Friday before picking it up I was contacted by GM to say the CT6 was recalled back to Toronto for a safety issue. I believe it was related to the Super Cruise Control system, however we won’t have another opportunity to get the CT6 until late summer/early fall with the V-Sport model.
OK, so a decent video and review. However, i can tell this guy is not a Ford fan, not a hater, but definitely not a fan. also, some of his info is just not correct, for example, Ford decided not to use GM's 9 spd automatic transmission for transverse applications (fyi GM and Ford have collaborated on transmissions before, actually the 6 spd in this car is one such example, currently the deal was for Ford to spearhead a 10 spd auto for RWD based and GM a 9 spd auto for FWD based vehicles). they felt the gas mileage was not good enough to justify the additional expense among other things. not saying that was the best decision, but to say Ford has the 9 spd in other Ford vehicles is incorrect. Also, Ford's 10 spd auto is made for RWD or longitudinal engine applications, so it wouldn't work here. Thats just one example, but overall i think it was a fair review. I did, and do, notice that the fit-n-finish on the Conti is not the best especially for the price! Ford should definitely have done better in that department. One can get a used Conti at a very good price, at least here in the States. at that level i think the car is a bargain and very good value.
We've gotten a lot of comments recently about sedans that aren't sporty, so there are still buyers out there who would like something with these sort of looks, even if they are front-wheel drive-ey.
Seriously, you con't figure out why it's not selling. Genesis G90, G80 both better options. Ford didn't bother making a real luxury car chassis. Just grabbed parts from the ford bin and dressed it up. No thanks.
That's certainly true, but your typical Lincoln buyer doesn't care about that. The whole week I had this bad boy I'd see one or two other Lincolns on the road, up until Sunday when I saw at least 100, all MKC or MKX crossovers. Ford's target demographic is still buying the brand, but during the time the Continental was shelved those buyers went with crossovers.
ride and quietness shouldn't just be very good in the top-of-the-line Lincoln. They should be better than anything else you can buy, excepting Rolls Royce and high-end Mercedes. That's the whole point of this thing. Fit and finish can be forgiven, and even some of the chintzier interior elements, but not the ride and silence.
And that's ultimately why the Continental failed. It wasn't a 'no expense spared' vehicle for Ford, but rather a decent attempt to make a mid-size premium sedan. I miss this car, I wish they kept at it, but Ford/Lincoln isn't the same as they were decades ago.
If people want big doughy luxury barges, they buy a SUV. Sad direction but that's where it's headed. I'm half-way looking forward to a gas crisis so the industry can wake up.
It feels like we're going in that direction, at least here in Canada. Had to fill up for $1.35/L this morning, I know my colleagues out in Toronto are complaining too about the price of fuel.
You're not wrong, but personally, I don't like or want the bulkiness of an SUV. I consider them a two-story station wagon, and much prefer sedans. The Continental checked pretty much all my boxes. I would've loved a RWD V8, but I have to admit I don't notice the difference in daily driving. And I didn't even get the AWD.
There is something generic and dull about its design, I think that why it is not selling. And potential customers are now more attracted by the more affordable MKZ or the Lincoln SUVs.
We saw tonnes of MKC/MKX crossovers on the Sunday that we had this. The new Corsair looks very interesting, and Lincoln's press conference resonated with what we talked about during this episode; Lincoln wants to create comfortable luxury vehicles without the sportiness everyone else is chasing.
agree! the Conti concept was pretty striking, but the real thing is bordering on boring, or i guess we can say conservatively elegant. However, i may get this car on the used market (only 35k i've seen on some listings) and trick it out some with new wheels, a spoiler and a couple of other things to make it stand out. plus, i'll be guaranteed it will be quite unique since there are so few on the road.
At least Lincoln went in the right direction with the Aviator, perhaps we'll see a new Continental based on a similar platform, but considering Ford is phasing out all their sedans in North America I don't expect to see a lot of R&D dollars dumped into a new RWD sedan platform from Ford.
PRN_TestDrive I know but they wonder why they’re not selling look at all the of luxury cars rwd and a v8 option to me the sedan died when the panther was killed off
This not the true story! The most beautiful continental was the pre-war model that you didn't show and the next most beautiful model was the 1956 Mark II. Then comes the 1962 metallic dark red 4 door convertible with a black top. Are you an historian or selling the newer model?
The exterior is nice looking but that inside is not worthy of the price tag. Cheap shiny plastics, fake looking wood, low res screens... No wonder it doesn't sell. Just look at the new Kia K900 (which we unfortunately don't get in Canada), it's a much better car with an exquisite interior and quite a bit cheaper too
@@vladsaghin7644 Definitely not! The Cadenza is a nice E-Class competitor though. I've been begging Kia Canada to let me feature one but they just don't have them on the fleet, even when they had one in Toronto only a few journalists bothered with it.
These arent popular anymore because they look like shit. The only "luxury sedan" I'd buy to date is the Chrysler 300 and even that is kinda eh. With the death of land yachts came the death of luxury sedans and now what's called "luxury sedans" is now sports sedans with leather seats.
Everything needs to be sport oriented now, that was the thing we didn't experience with the Continental at least. It's probably the least sporty sedan we've driven on the show, considering the Chevy Impala had those menacing black bowties which add 100% sport to the car 😂
quick complaint: It literally took you 17 and a half minutes to get to driving. Please don't do that in the future. Retrospectives are fine but not 17 and a half minutes of it.
While I appreciate your feedback, we produce a very different show from most TH-camrs who spend their entire videos driving the car. The point of TestDrive has always been a ‘full tour & review’ of the vehicle. If we cut out the full tour of the car, then we’re just like everyone else on this platform.
@@branon6565 Would this be considered nothing...or next to nothing? fordauthority.com/2018/03/lincoln-continental-to-be-discontinued-after-current-generation/
@@Marshal_Dunnik No wonder I dont see many of them on the road. They are probably going to depreciate really bad on the used car market. Thats when ill get one.
I saw a Continental over the weekend, older gentleman was parking it at the grocery store while I was at the check out. That was the demographic for this car, and Lincoln dropped the ball. It's too bad, I liked it, but it just wasn't as good as it should have been.
My late father had a 1963, "66 and "69. All where hard tops. In 1971 he switched to the Mark series and then the Town Car later in life. Up until the 1998 Town Car, Lincoln made Absolutely beautiful automobiles. I don't know what happened? Thank you for this great post!
Glad you found this video! We had hoped more people would have found it, I was really excited to be able to feature these two vehicles on this episode.
Hey man this is some awesome content. It was awesome to see the literal side by side comparison. Interesting to see how much design language was carried over from the original. Hope to see many more videos!
Thank you! We really lucked out with this one, a local collector happened to have the 62 and made it possible. The door handles were the coolest throwback, and if you get the special 2019 Continental Coach Door Edition you'd have the handles next to each other with the suicide doors just like the 1962!
That old Lincoln is my favorite car.
It was a real treat being able to feature the two of these together, I'm hoping to still get the chance to feature the classic one on this show!
Yet again, badass cars, great content and an awesome video. Thanks as always!
I'm glad you liked this one, thanks! I'm hoping to get the chance to do some more episodes like this, was really hoping to do it with the M850i we just had but couldn't secure an original 850i unfortunately.
Just discovered this this channel through this thoughtfully and creatively produced review. This is simply outstanding work. I also appreciate the very insightful comments on a car that holds appeal to me. Chappeau!
Thanks for taking the time to comment, I appreciate it! We've had the opportunity to feature several Retrospectives like this over the years, and it's something I hope to be able to do more of down the road.
Absolutely convincing,the 2019 Continental.
I particularly like the dashboard ,the overall arrangement of the interior,it look s so solid and genuine with the wooden trimmings,a real option to BMW and Mercedes, if you lower your sights in terms of the quality of the ride.
So if you are not a speed merchant, why not?
And it s a very shapely car.
Again a first class review,I really enjoyed it.
Thanks! I definitely agree with what you said about lowering your standards, it's certainly not on par with an E-Class or 5 Series in terms of ride or comfort, but it gets a lot of things right. I think most people, all 7 of them, are going to go with the smaller engine option, this kind of car isn't meant to be using all 400 horsepower.
I actually like hearing a little engine noise. I test drove the Continental several times, and I finally bought one last month. The engine noise doesn't feel intrusive at all, it's just enough to make you feel there's something under the hood, particularly when you punch the throttle.
Some of the competition features cabins so whisper-quiet you feel too isolated from the world around you. I much prefer the Continental's approach.
Congrats on the purchase! We almost never see Continentals out here, but we were in Toronto a couple weeks back and spotted enough to make me happy. I'm really glad I had the chance to drive this one.
Benchmark review of this car. Impressive.
I'm glad you think so, thank you! I was really excited to be able to feature this classic alongside the new one, I only wish more people found this video.
If you paid $84k for a Reserve model even with the rear seat package you’re nuts! I have an ‘18 Reserve and absolutely LOVE IT! Mine has the luxury and technology packages, 20” wheels and the sunroof 😁 The Revel ultima audio system is fantastic! The led headlights are awesome 😎
We got another taste of Lincoln over the past little while with the 2019 Nautilus, that Revel Ultima system in it was fantastic. We're looking forward to see what else Lincoln has to offer with the Corsair & Aviator.
This car has a welcome mat which illuminates on ground with the Lincoln logo at both front doors which is projected from the mirror housing.
That it does, most luxury-oriented vehicles have some sort of welcome mat these days, we don’t often film it because it looks awful on our video equipment.
Love the car. I own a 1990 Town Car and I love the sound of the engine. So I’m looking forward to hear it when I buy my Black Label Continental
Very nice! We wish we had the black label versions here, they look like a true notch above this!
@@PRNTestDrive I looked at the Black Label, and compared to the Reserve Edition, I didn't find quite enough to justify the price bump. The Black Label interior "themes" are nifty, but you pay quite a premium for them. And given that you can just tack on a maintenance plan for about $1500, the extra level of service doesn't quite seem worth it either.
In the end, I wound up with a 2019 Reserve Edition Continental. I just got it last month, so time will tell what kind of dealership relationship I can expect.
Great video !
We're very proud of the way this turned out!
Nice review
Thanks! We were hoping this episode would have found more viewers, having the classic Conti and all.
Those massively adjustable seats are the most comfortable of any luxury sedan to me now. I have tried all. Other one that comes close is the K900.
The K900 is a car we'd love to feature here. We've been told there's only one 2018/2019 in Canada.
@@PRNTestDrive I was surprised the new Lexus LS500 or K900 wasn't as comfortable as the Continental, but it makes sense when you consider the level of customization.
Great vid
Glad you liked it, thanks!
You forgot to add that the continental was popular with Mob Bosses. I really wish they use an Aviator platform for the next gen to make it "float" over nasty potholes.
Unfortunately I don't think we'll be seeing that, Ford had a great platform with the Panther but I'd agree that an Aviator-based RWD Continental would be fantastic.
Love it 17:25 hahaha Great job!~
Thanks! Seems like Lincoln has moved on from Matthew McConaughey, but we wont!
I wonder if the massage seats standard with the continental reserve?
I believe you need to have the perfect position seating to get them.
Can't go wrong with the 1960's Lincoln Continental.
It really is the Continental for most people. I was really excited we could film that opening segment with it.
Great work!!!
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MKC need to update for 2020 too!
Name and interior😭
I really hope Lincoln ditches the dumb lettering scheme they've been going with. The Nautilus & Aviator sound way better than the MKC and MKX, next up will be the sedan they actually sell, and it needs to go back to being the Zephyr.
@@PRNTestDrive I am fully agree!
Nice video. I liked the intro and having the ‘62 there for comparison. I seriously looked at purchasing a Reserve in 2018 but couldn’t get past the bland looks. I liked the seats but not much else. I ended up with a 2017 XTS VSport in black. In my opinion, a much prettier car and with AWD, and quite quick with the twin turbos. I hope that you get your hands on a CT6 with the Blackstone V8 when they become available.
The Continentals in Canada at least all come with AWD as standard, the XTS here can be FWD or AWD when we were looking into it for this episode. The XTS is also about $10,000 less than this Continental, making it a much better deal.
PRN_TestDrive The Continental is a new design for 2017 where the XTS dates back to 2013. 2020 will be a big year for Cadillac with their new CT5 and the V8 CT6.
I’m really excited to drive the CT5, so far we’ve been thoroughly impressed with Cadillac’s current lineup!
Less car for more money. Thats why it doesnt sell.Not many people would pay 84 grand for a fancy fusion with a lincoln interior . On the other hand the 62 continental with its slick lines and elegant look screams luxury.
That's why we listed price as one of our overall dislikes. Considering the aging Cadillac XTS is a full $10k cheaper price is definitely a big factor.
Beautiful
We really loved the opportunity we had with these two Continentals. Just wish more people watched this episode.
whats the offical name of this color,, i never seen in in US
For the modern car? Ceramic Pearl Metallic.
The Kennedy Conti :/ iconic for good and bad reasons.
It definitely became infamous for that reason. Luckily this generation has also been used extensively in film and television to help give it some positive fame.
Lovely
Thank you!
if only they offer a v8 .. still a proper luxury car… awesome review
Huss Salman why? What benefit would an NA V8 offer over a boosted V6. Stock it probably has more torque and HP than an NA V8. Simple tune on the 6 will get you much more torque and HP.
I don't see Ford going with anything other than their V6 EcoBoosts in this, in fact I'm surprised they don't offer something smaller considering that Ford is really the leader out of the 3 American manufacturers with downsizing engines. I certainly had no issues with power with this 400hp V6.
@@Barfly76 because it's the largest sedan in the Lincoln line up cars it should receive a special treatment i can imagine this with the famous 5.0 engine which should also be used on the navigator. then maybe we can talk about the continental competing with the German ( Merc and BMW )
@@Barfly76 I mean look at Cadillac ..
@@PRNTestDrive I prefer Cadillac design language and engine choice sadly both brands aren't selling well..
The fact that the continental is fwd is disrespectful to the nameplate
I think that's why the 8 & 9th generations were also so blah, not to mention the 7th wasn't that exciting either. There aren't many FWD mid-size luxury sedans out there, the Lexus ES, and Volvo S90 are two that I can think of, both of which we've featured on this show. Something like the Acura RLX would also likely compete with this.
@@PRNTestDrive I've ridden in one it's not as comfortable it feels nice but it doesn't compete with the Genesis g80 let alone the g90 then let alone a 7 series or S class. It's a nice car don't get me wrong but when a G90 as a still new to the segment car Comes out and is more comparable to an S class than a car like the continental which has more pedigree than Genesis... There's a problem this is supposed to be the top of the Lincoln sedans the big boy the lost expensive sedan and it feels no better than a Cadillac CTS.
To be fair the Continental is an executive car, so it's more in line with the 5 Series or E-Class both in terms of ride/comfort and price. Both Cadillac and Lincoln need to realize that making 'American Luxury' cars isn't going to cut it. Buyers in the 70s/80s loved these, but today BMW & Mercedes are stomping all over them with well engineered vehicles with top level luxury. Unfortunately I don't see Lincoln going all-in with a serious full-size luxury sedan.
@@PRNTestDrive it's just weird to had a mid size sedan as the top of your line sedan when you're a luxury car brand
Volvo’s the same, I think they made a mistake having the S90 as a midsize, they don’t have room in their naming convention to add a bigger sedan if they choose to.
Glad that Lincoln is using names instead of those stupid letter designations like MKZ for example!
Only thing I hate is that it's fwd
Me too, their lettering convention hasn't made any sense at all. It seems like they're moving in that direction with their two latest crossovers, here's hoping the Zephyr gets reinstated when the MKZ gets a complete overhaul.
It looks like any other jelly bean . I'll take the 62 anytime
Fair enough
What are the wheels on the 62?
Not sure unfortunately.
I wished that you'd compare it to the Cadillac CT6.
That was the original plan. I booked the 2019 Cadillac CT6 3.3TT Platinum months ago and added the Conti during the same week, however the Friday before picking it up I was contacted by GM to say the CT6 was recalled back to Toronto for a safety issue. I believe it was related to the Super Cruise Control system, however we won’t have another opportunity to get the CT6 until late summer/early fall with the V-Sport model.
@@PRNTestDrive Lucky me or us 🤣Thank you so much for replying.. Wish you all the best 👍
Would have been a fun comparison!
This looks like an actual luxury car. Not a sports car, that’s trying to be luxurious.
Agreed, it's a shame Lincoln killed it off. I've been looking at one to get myself, I really liked it.
Looks like a mashup between a Ford focus sedan and a jaguar xe
I can see that, Ford design language doesn't seem to evolve that much.
OK, so a decent video and review. However, i can tell this guy is not a Ford fan, not a hater, but definitely not a fan. also, some of his info is just not correct, for example, Ford decided not to use GM's 9 spd automatic transmission for transverse applications (fyi GM and Ford have collaborated on transmissions before, actually the 6 spd in this car is one such example, currently the deal was for Ford to spearhead a 10 spd auto for RWD based and GM a 9 spd auto for FWD based vehicles). they felt the gas mileage was not good enough to justify the additional expense among other things. not saying that was the best decision, but to say Ford has the 9 spd in other Ford vehicles is incorrect. Also, Ford's 10 spd auto is made for RWD or longitudinal engine applications, so it wouldn't work here.
Thats just one example, but overall i think it was a fair review. I did, and do, notice that the fit-n-finish on the Conti is not the best especially for the price! Ford should definitely have done better in that department.
One can get a used Conti at a very good price, at least here in the States. at that level i think the car is a bargain and very good value.
Over the years I've owned 3 Ford products, more than any other brand.
It is not selling because sedans in general are not selling. And s sure would have helped if the form factor wasn’t so front wheel drive looking.
We've gotten a lot of comments recently about sedans that aren't sporty, so there are still buyers out there who would like something with these sort of looks, even if they are front-wheel drive-ey.
Seriously, you con't figure out why it's not selling. Genesis G90, G80 both better options. Ford didn't bother making a real luxury car chassis. Just grabbed parts from the ford bin and dressed it up. No thanks.
That's certainly true, but your typical Lincoln buyer doesn't care about that. The whole week I had this bad boy I'd see one or two other Lincolns on the road, up until Sunday when I saw at least 100, all MKC or MKX crossovers. Ford's target demographic is still buying the brand, but during the time the Continental was shelved those buyers went with crossovers.
Add in the fact they put it as a fwd full-size luxury sedan fwd for almost 100k if that doesn't sound like cheaping out I'm not sure what is
ride and quietness shouldn't just be very good in the top-of-the-line Lincoln. They should be better than anything else you can buy, excepting Rolls Royce and high-end Mercedes. That's the whole point of this thing. Fit and finish can be forgiven, and even some of the chintzier interior elements, but not the ride and silence.
And that's ultimately why the Continental failed. It wasn't a 'no expense spared' vehicle for Ford, but rather a decent attempt to make a mid-size premium sedan. I miss this car, I wish they kept at it, but Ford/Lincoln isn't the same as they were decades ago.
I love my #LincolnContinental. #Lincoln over Cadillac
Glad to hear it!
If people want big doughy luxury barges, they buy a SUV.
Sad direction but that's where it's headed.
I'm half-way looking forward to a gas crisis so the industry can wake up.
It feels like we're going in that direction, at least here in Canada. Had to fill up for $1.35/L this morning, I know my colleagues out in Toronto are complaining too about the price of fuel.
You're not wrong, but personally, I don't like or want the bulkiness of an SUV. I consider them a two-story station wagon, and much prefer sedans.
The Continental checked pretty much all my boxes. I would've loved a RWD V8, but I have to admit I don't notice the difference in daily driving. And I didn't even get the AWD.
Ford should have ignored the idiots that claimed theu did not want a sporty car.
Fair enough
There is something generic and dull about its design, I think that why it is not selling. And potential customers are now more attracted by the more affordable MKZ or the Lincoln SUVs.
We saw tonnes of MKC/MKX crossovers on the Sunday that we had this. The new Corsair looks very interesting, and Lincoln's press conference resonated with what we talked about during this episode; Lincoln wants to create comfortable luxury vehicles without the sportiness everyone else is chasing.
agree! the Conti concept was pretty striking, but the real thing is bordering on boring, or i guess we can say conservatively elegant. However, i may get this car on the used market (only 35k i've seen on some listings) and trick it out some with new wheels, a spoiler and a couple of other things to make it stand out. plus, i'll be guaranteed it will be quite unique since there are so few on the road.
they dropped the ball with the drivetrain ...should of been rwd with a v8 like the original and to compete with the rest
At least Lincoln went in the right direction with the Aviator, perhaps we'll see a new Continental based on a similar platform, but considering Ford is phasing out all their sedans in North America I don't expect to see a lot of R&D dollars dumped into a new RWD sedan platform from Ford.
PRN_TestDrive I know but they wonder why they’re not selling look at all the of luxury cars rwd and a v8 option to me the sedan died when the panther was killed off
This not the true story! The most beautiful continental was the pre-war model that you didn't show and the next most beautiful model was the 1956 Mark II. Then comes the 1962 metallic dark red 4 door convertible with a black top. Are you an historian or selling the newer model?
You do understand what an opinion is, right? Clearly everyone's opinion should match your own.
The exterior is nice looking but that inside is not worthy of the price tag. Cheap shiny plastics, fake looking wood, low res screens... No wonder it doesn't sell. Just look at the new Kia K900 (which we unfortunately don't get in Canada), it's a much better car with an exquisite interior and quite a bit cheaper too
We barely get the Cadenza also, which is a serious shame.
@@PRNTestDrive The Cadenza is nice, but it sure isn't 3.3TT RWD biased S-Class competitor nice :P
@@vladsaghin7644 Definitely not! The Cadenza is a nice E-Class competitor though. I've been begging Kia Canada to let me feature one but they just don't have them on the fleet, even when they had one in Toronto only a few journalists bothered with it.
These arent popular anymore because they look like shit. The only "luxury sedan" I'd buy to date is the
Chrysler 300 and even that is kinda eh. With the death of land yachts came the death of luxury sedans and now what's called "luxury sedans" is now sports sedans with leather seats.
Everything needs to be sport oriented now, that was the thing we didn't experience with the Continental at least. It's probably the least sporty sedan we've driven on the show, considering the Chevy Impala had those menacing black bowties which add 100% sport to the car 😂
quick complaint: It literally took you 17 and a half minutes to get to driving. Please don't do that in the future. Retrospectives are fine but not 17 and a half minutes of it.
While I appreciate your feedback, we produce a very different show from most TH-camrs who spend their entire videos driving the car. The point of TestDrive has always been a ‘full tour & review’ of the vehicle. If we cut out the full tour of the car, then we’re just like everyone else on this platform.
Missing AWD and the plastics look and feel cheap
All Continentals sold in Canada are AWD.
A nice try by Ford, but the market has spoken, and has taken its money elsewhere.
Marshal Dunnik......Wtf do you know? My guess would be next to nothin.....
@@branon6565 Would this be considered nothing...or next to nothing? fordauthority.com/2018/03/lincoln-continental-to-be-discontinued-after-current-generation/
@@Marshal_Dunnik No wonder I dont see many of them on the road. They are probably going to depreciate really bad on the used car market. Thats when ill get one.
I saw a Continental over the weekend, older gentleman was parking it at the grocery store while I was at the check out. That was the demographic for this car, and Lincoln dropped the ball. It's too bad, I liked it, but it just wasn't as good as it should have been.