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2020 Lincoln Continental

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$46,305

starting MSRP

Key specs

Base trim shown

Sedan

Body style

20

Combined MPG

5

Seating capacity

201.4” x 58.5”

Dimensions

Front-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

(10 reviews)

The good:

  • Comfortable front seats
  • Impressive stereo
  • Classy interior design

The bad:

  • Unremarkable base engine
  • Backseat headroom

3 trims

Starting msrp listed lowest to highest price

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Notable features

  • Five-seat full-size luxury sedan
  • Front- or all-wheel drive
  • Choice of three V-6 engines
  • Six-speed automatic transmission

2020 Lincoln Continental review: Our expert's take

What Is the 2020 Lincoln Continental?

The Lincoln Continental is a large luxury sedan that seats up to five. It’s powered by a standard 305-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 engine that works with a six-speed automatic transmission. Two turbocharged V-6s, one rated at 335 hp and the other 400 hp, are available. Front- and all-wheel-drive versions are offered, and the Continental competes with the Acura RLX and Volvo S90

What’s New on the 2020 Lincoln Continental?

The Lincoln Co-Pilot360 safety system now includes automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic high-beam headlights. 

What Features in the 2020 Lincoln Continental Are Most Important?

For the second year in a row and in a nod to the past, Lincoln offers a Coach Door Edition of the Continental with rear-hinged rear side doors. Meanwhile, the regular Continental with traditional doors comes standard with wood interior trim, a leather-wrapped power-adjustable steering wheel, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, remote start, push-button gear selection, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, an 8-inch touchscreen multimedia system and heated front seats. 

Should I Buy the 2020 Lincoln Continental?

Many luxury SUVs have more interior space and cargo room, and many other luxury sedans have quicker reflexes and more potent engines than even the Continental’s 400-hp V-6. Where the Continental makes its mark is with its classic styling and interior opulence. 

Consumer reviews

(10 reviews)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.9
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.9
  • Reliability 4.8
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Most recent consumer reviews

Great value buying them used now.

Car is very quiet inside and with the adjustable suspension you can make it from soft to firm. Plenty of power and got 25.9 mpg on the highway doing 75 mph. 19 speaker Revel is the best sound system I ever heard in a vehicle. Much better ride than our Escape had or even the Edge.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Vehicle is loud inside the car. You can feel every bump in the road. Including the small tar repairs. Driving this car is nothing like a Continental should be or expected. Dealers have looked at it and say there is nothing wrong. We also have a 2017 Escape and the ride is more comfortable and quiet. Maybe this was one of the last cars made, I would not recommend it to someone who wants quite and comfortable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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A great car!

Extremely comfortable, tons of space, shockingly quick with the 3.0 liter engine. Black Label chateau interior is absolutely beautiful. We are a family of five and we go everywhere comfortably.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Safety

Based on the 2020 Lincoln Continental base trim.
Combined side rating front seat
5
Combined side rating rear seat
5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5
Overall rating
5
Overall side crash rating
5
Risk of rollover
10.6%
Rollover rating
4
Side barrier rating
5
Side barrier rating driver
5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5

Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by Lincoln
New car program benefits
Bumper-to-bumper
48 months/50,000 miles
Corrosion
60 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain
72 months/70,000 miles
Maintenance
48 months/50,000 miles
Roadside assistance
-12 months/unlimited distance
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileage
Current plus five previous model years / Less than 60,000 actual miles
Basic warranty terms
60 months or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited warranty
Powertrain
6 years/70,000 miles
Dealer certification required
200-point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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