2017 Lincoln Continental Previewed by New York Auto Show-Bound Concept

Before anything else, I would like to point out that the Lincoln MKS full-size sedan will probably be phased out of production next year for a simple reason: “the Lincoln Continental Concept signals the future of quiet luxury and the all-new full-size sedan coming next year.”

I sure hope that Ford’s luxury division won’t do a half-assed job in terms of build quality with the 2017 Lincoln Continental (2018MY seems unlikely). If you remember our Navigator review with the iffy plastics and media screen, then you’ll understand my worries.

Back to the NYIAS-bound Lincoln Continental then. FoMoCo CEO and president Mark Fields is telling that this concept “is a strong indication of what’s to come next year as we introduce our new Lincoln Continental full-size luxury sedan.” In terms of get-up-and-go, the ultra luxurious concept vehicle is animated by a “Lincoln-exclusive” 3.0-liter V6 EcoBoost, but there’s not a single word on the car’s transmission or platform.

Fingers crossed a 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor-based 10-speed automatic will be offered, along with an all-new rear-wheel and all-wheel drive platform. If you look beyond the 21-inch wheels, jaw-dropping exterior looks and the bespoke cabin, the full-width taillamp and Advanced E-Latch door handles that tuck nicely in the car’s beltline are other details worth mentioning about this jaw-dropping comeback of the Continental.

For more intel on this full-size luxury sedan, please refer to the release below.