As society shifts to more eco-friendly and fuel-efficient vehicles, more brands are hopping on board by producing hybrid and electric options in their lineups—but not all hybrids are made equal. As a long-running luxury brand, Lincoln currently has three different models on offer.

We have the scoop of all Lincoln hybrid models—from the true cost of owning one to how they compare with each other.

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2022 Lincoln hybrid models guide

Starting in 1917 and joining the Ford family in 1922, Lincolns have been around the block more than a few times—but the luxury brand didn’t release their first hybrid until 2010. In fact, the Lincoln

MKZ Hybrid

was the brand’s only hybrid vehicle for ten years.

The

MKZ

was discontinued in 2020, coinciding with the release of the current hybrid Aviator. While the MKZ was a standard hybrid, the only Lincoln hybrids now are plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

In the table below, you can see Lincoln’s current hybrid models and how they compare to each other.

Model	Vehicle type	Starting price	Fuel economy
Lincoln Aviator Black Label Grand Touring	SUV	$88,230	56 MPGe
Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring	SUV	$68,680	56 MPGe
Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring	crossover SUV	$51,595	78 MPGe

Hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric car: what’s the difference?

With so many types of eco-friendly vehicles on the market today, it’s hard to keep up with the differences. Lincoln plug-in hybrids have electric motors with batteries in addition to a combustion engine. PHEVs run on electricity alone until their battery is depleted, then they switch to gas. Lincoln’s PHEVs can be charged with Level 1 or Level 2 chargers, either at home or at charging stations.

With traditional hybrids—like the Lincoln MKZ until 2020 (and most hybrids currently on the road)—the engines run on gasoline, but they work with electric motors powered by batteries. The battery is charged through the engine and regenerative braking—but it cannot be plugged in or run on electricity alone.

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Which Lincoln hybrid is best?

It may be slim pickings when it comes to Lincoln’s current hybrid options, but remember that there are also nine years of used MKZ hybrids to choose from if you’re trying to save at least $10,000. Of the three current options, the best one will depend on your personal preferences—including your budget and lifestyle. Let’s hit the highlights for each of them, from most to least expensive.

Lincoln Aviator Black Label Grand Touring

As the top trim of the Aviator, this configuration lacks nothing when it comes to luxury. For starters, its 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine cranks out 494 hp with 630 lb-ft of torque. That paired with all-wheel drive and a 10-speed modular hybrid transmission makes for a smooth, comfy ride.

When using gas and electricity, the Aviator Black Label Grand Touring manages to get 58 MPGe, and it can go 21 miles on electricity alone. With only gas, the fuel economy drops to 23 mpg. Its hefty price tag—starting at $88,230—is a major drawback when compared to rivals, however.

As a full-size SUV, you’ll have three rows of seating—or two rows and extra cargo space. With a towing capacity of 5,600 lbs and an optional adaptive suspension, this SUV can handle almost anything you throw at it. The Aviator Black Label Grand Touring is also stacked with tech features, including all the latest driver assistance technology and infotainment features.

As long as you don’t mind the luxury-level sticker price, the Lincoln Aviator Black Label Grand Touring is a solid choice for a PHEV SUV.

Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring

The Grand Touring trim is two steps down from the Black Label Grand Touring, and it’s the cheapest Aviator hybrid option. Several standard Black Label Grand Touring features, like evasive steering assistant and reverse brake assist, are purely optional on the Grand Touring.

To be honest, there aren’t a whole lot of differences between the Grand Touring and the Black Label Grand Touring other than some slight alterations in exterior appearance and leather seats—and $20,000, of course.

Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring

As the brand’s current smallest SUV—and the smallest vehicle in general—the Corsair Grand Touring is not to be underestimated. The hybridCorsair sports a 2.5-liter four-cylinder putting out 266 hp—complete with an electric motor, a CVT transmission, and all-wheel drive.

Getting a whopping 78 MPGe on electricity and gas, the Corsair Grand Touring can get you 28 miles of electric-only driving. When the battery is depleted, it gets 33 mpg—still not bad for an SUV. In Preserve EV mode, you can use the engine and electric motor together while it recharges the battery—up to 75% while driving, in fact. This is handy if you don’t have regular access to a charging station.

The safety features on the Corsair PHEV include modern standard features like pre-collision assist, automatic emergency braking, and a rear view camera. At over $51,000, it’s not the cheapest—or best—luxury hybrid crossover option, but it’ll definitely satisfy the Lincoln loyalists and luxury lovers alike.

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Are Lincoln hybrids worth it?

Lincoln hybrids sound like solid hybrid options, but let’s examine them a bit further.

Performance

Lincolns may be known for their luxury status, but they’re not too bad when it comes to performance on the road, either.

The Aviator hybrid options are fit with V6 engines with 100-hp electric motors and 13.6-kWh batteries. Driving it isn’t the most refined experience, though. While the battery powers the Aviator about 18 miles with electricity, the meager 100-hp struggles to accelerate the hefty SUV without engaging the gas engine. Even so, the Aviator PHEVs managed a 5.0-second zero-to-60 time.

The Corsair is smaller than the Aviator, yet the hybrid managed a zero-to-60 time of 7.0 seconds—though this is still 0.3 seconds quicker than its combustion engine counterpart. The powertrain, however, doesn’t sound the best.

Reliability

We’ll give it to you straight:

Lincoln’s reliability ratings

across the board are below average, with just a 3.0 out of 5.0 rating from RepairPal. They also landed at the bottom of the list of car brands rated by Consumer Reports in 2021. That being said, new models ranked in the top five of

J.D. Power’s Vehicle Dependability Study

While the specific hybrid models haven’t been ranked individually, hybrids and PHEVs tend to be more reliable in general when compared to electric vehicles. Considering this, paired with Lincoln’s recent high ratings in dependability, we can assume that the recent Lincoln hybrids will be decently reliable in the years to come.

Cost of ownership

As luxury vehicles, Lincolns come with a luxury price tag, too. But how much do the hybrid models really save you in the long term compared to the gas-powered Lincolns? Let’s look at the cost of ownership based on the 2022 Aviator Black Label Grand Touring Plug-in Hybrid.

According to Edmunds, the five-year true cost of ownership for the gas engine 2022 Aviator Black Label is an estimated $76,763. This number includes:

Insurance: $4,644

Maintenance: $4,812

Repairs: $1,554

Financing: $7,843

Taxes and fees: $5,948

Fuel: $15,609

Depreciation: $36,353

Total price: $88,957

Comparatively, the five-year cost to own the Black Label Grand Touring PHEV—which has a total cash price of about $7,500 more expensive than the gas-powered Black Label— is an estimated $76,329. What makes up the bulk of the difference? Fuel costs! While insurance, repairs, and financing can be more expensive for eco-friendly vehicles, the savings on gas expenses still make it cheaper to own than the next-highest gas-powered trim of the Aviator.

If you own a Lincoln hybrid, you may qualify for insurance discounts, decreasing the cost of ownership even more.

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