The 2018 Lincoln Continental is a large luxury sedan that has been redesigned for a contemporary appeal that stands out. With a new one-piece grille at front that makes a bold style statement, the designers at Lincoln have added many new eye-catching design elements to this flagship sedan.
While the exterior of the sedan has a sporty appeal, the interior of the all-new Lincoln Continental has been designed to be luxurious and comfortable for all 5 occupants. With ample legroom and optional rear-seat entertainment system, the sedan has everything that a luxury sedan enthusiast could wish for.
The 2018 Lincoln Continental is available in the UAE in three trim levels that are Premier, Select and Reserve. The sedan also comes with the option to choose between three turbocharged engines that deliver superfast acceleration and exceptional performance under any driving conditions.
Here is a review of the 2018 Lincoln Continental available in the UAE with a closer look at its design, performance, safety features and price in the UAE.
Design of the 2018 Lincoln Continental
The 2018 Lincoln Continental has been redesigned to turn heads wherever it is driven down the road. The exterior of this flagship sedan by Lincoln features striking lines and sharp contours that give the vehicle an aggressive yet aesthetically appealing look while the interior has been laced with advanced technologies and convenience features for a comfortable ride every time.
Exterior
The exterior of the 2018 Lincoln Continental looks exceptionally stylish and dashing, thanks to the designers who have given attention to even the most minor details. From front to back, the exterior of the sedan exults luxury and agility, which makes it even more attractive to the luxury sedan enthusiasts.
The front of the sedan features the brand new one-piece signature Lincoln Chrome Mesh Grille with Active Grille Shutters, a large and wide air dam and wider air intakes to improve the engine cooling function and enhance the performance of the vehicle as well.
At the sides of the grille are Adaptive Bi-functional HID headlights that improve the visibility of the road for the driver. These HID headlights also feature the LED Daytime Running Lights to improve the visibility of the vehicle, especially under low light and low visibility conditions. The hood of the all-new Lincoln Continental has two sharply sculpted lines that give the vehicle an aggressive look while at the same time enhance the aerodynamics of the vehicle.
From the sides, the sedan looks even more incredible, thanks to the wide fenders and 18-inch Premium Magnetic-Painted Aluminum Wheels. Chrome accents can be found around the windows, grille, lower front bumper, beltline, tailgate and the lower rear bumper of the sedan. The rear of the 2018 Lincoln Continental features wraparound LED taillights and dual integrated tailpipes that add to the sporty appeal of the vehicle.
The exterior of the 2018 Lincoln Continental is available in 10 colors that are Black Velvet, Rhapsody Blue, Ingot Silver Metallic, Blue Diamond Metallic, White Platinum Metallic, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Ivory Pearl Metallic, Burgundy Velvet Metallic, Ruby Red Metallic and Iced Mocha Metallic.
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— Lincoln Middle East (@LincolnME) April 22, 2018
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Interior
The designers at Lincoln have left no stone unturned in order to ensure that the cabin of the 2018 Lincoln Continental personifies luxury and comfort. Real wood trims and high-quality full-grain premium leather upholstery ensures that the occupants experience a luxurious Lincoln cabin without any flaws.
The front of the cabin features 10-way power adjustable heated front seats with memory setting available for the driver’s seat. To make the cabin driver-centric, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with driver controls and a wide digital driver display that relay’s vital information to the driver in real-time has been added to the cabin.
Some of its standout interior features and technologies include Dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control, Ambient Lighting System, Cabin Air Filtration System, 3 12V Powerpoints, SYNC 3 Infotainment System, 10-speaker Lincoln Premium Audio System, SiriusXM Satellite Radio and 8-inch LCD Capacitive Touchscreen and more. The newly added Active Noise Control System reduces the noise of the road and the vehicle for a comfortable and relaxing driving experience.
The interior of the 2018 Lincoln Continental is available with 4 leather color options (that are Ebony, Jade Gray, Cappuccino and Terracotta) and 3 real wood trim options (that are Brown Swirl Walnut, Jade Ash Swirl and Espresso Ash Swirl).
Performance of the 2018 Lincoln Continental
The 2018 Lincoln Continental is a front-wheel drive sedan that comes with an option between three powerful engines. The vehicle comes with Dynamic Torque Vectoring System that delivers power to the wheels when needed and ensures enhanced agility and stability of the vehicle under all driving conditions.
In order to enhance the performance of the vehicle, Lincoln has added Lincoln Drive Control System that combines Continuously Controlled Damping System and Electric Power-Assisted Steering System for a responsive ride. The Continuously Controlled Damping System reads the road every two milliseconds and alters the suspension accordingly while the Electric Power-Assisted Steering System automatically adjusts itself to provide better steering response to the driver.
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Engine Options
The first engine option is a 3.7-litre V6 engine (standard on Premier trim) that is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. This engine is capable of producing 313 horsepower and 379Nm of torque and with this engine, the sedan can go from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 6.4 seconds with a top speed of 240 Km/h.
The second engine option is a 2.7-litre turbocharged V6 engine (Select trim) that is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. This powerful engine is capable of generating 344 horsepower and 575Nm of torque, which enables the sedan to go from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 5.9 seconds and have a top speed of 240 Km/h.
The third engine option is a brand new 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 engine (Reserve trim) that is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. This turbocharged engine is capable of producing 378 horsepower and 575Nm of torque, which enables the sedan to go from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 5.7 seconds with a top speed of 240 Km/h.
Safety Features
The 2018 Lincoln Continental is amongst one of the safest sedans in its segments, thanks to the wide range of standard and optional safety features. The all-new Continental has been fitted with advanced Driver Assisting Technologies along with other active safety features so that the driver is always in control of the vehicle and gets a confidence boost while driving.
Some of the highlighting safety features of the 2018 Lincoln Continental include:
- Personal Safety System for Front Seat Occupants
- Seat Belt Pretensioning System
- Passenger Sensing System
- Cruise Control System
- Advanced Lincoln Air Bag System
- AdvanceTrac Electronic Stability Control System
- Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- LATCH
- Front and Rear Park Assist
- Forward Sensing System
- Hill Start Assist
- Perimeter Alarm
- Rear View Camera
- SOS Post-Crash Alert System
- SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Panic Brake Assist
- Electronic Parking Brake
- Reverse Sensing System
The optional safety features of the 2018 Lincoln Continental include:
- 360° Camera
- Adaptive Cruise Control System
- BLIS – Blind Spot Information System
- Cross-traffic Alert
- Enhanced Active Park Assist
- Lane-Keeping System with Driver Alert System
- Active Braking System
- Pedestrian Detection System
- Pre-collision Assist
- Head-up Display
Price of the 2018 Lincoln Continental in the UAE
The 2018 Lincoln Continental is already available in the UAE in multiple trim levels and three engine options. The starting price of the 2018 Lincoln Continental is AED 209,000 and it can go as high as AED 325,000 with optional features, technologies and engine option selected.
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