As most Blue Oval fans are painfully aware, the automaker discontinued all of its sedans over the past couple of years amid a strategic pivot to crossovers, SUVs, and trucks. While declining sales justified this decision, many still wish that the automaker would build and sell sedans, and those folks may just get their wish at some point in the future, at least in terms of a new Lincoln sedan, thanks to the automaker’s forthcoming EV pivot.
“Sedans are popular in China, there’s still a healthy market and we are watching that very carefully. And it might be an opportunity for us here as well,” John Jraiche, Global Lincoln Product Director, said while speaking at the reveal event for the all-electric Lincoln Star concept.
The Star was built on Ford’s flexible rear- and all-wheel drive EV architecture, which is one of two new EV platforms – GE2 and TE1 – currently in the works for a host of future new and second-gen versions of existing all-electric models. Ford specifically designed these platforms to be very flexible so that they can underpin a wide variety of vehicle types, including active lifestyle vehicles, cargo vehicles, mid-size trucks, rugged SUVs, larger two- and three-row crossovers, and full-size trucks and utility vehicles.
Meanwhile, the Lincoln Continental was discontinued back in November of 2020, marking the end of an era for Lincoln sedans in general. Just a month prior, Ford Authority reported that the luxury brand had no plans to produce another sedan any time soon, but it seems as if the automaker is a bit more open to that possibility now, nearly two years later. Given how popular the new Lincoln Zephyr has been in China and how well-received it is among American fans pining for another Lincoln sedan, perhaps that shouldn’t come as a huge surprise.
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As former Lincoln owner, I stopped considering Lincoln the day they stopped selling sedans. The day Lincoln really produces and sells a sedan again, will be also the day I'll step into a Lincoln dealer again. Not before.
I believe Ford shot themselves in the foot when they stopped building sedans. There is still a large market for those cars as can be seen looking at foreign auto makers. I believe the American public wold like having a sedan available that is more affordable than most imports if quality was built into it instead of just slapping it together and worrying about recalls later.
I agree. I like to get a new Lincoln not later than 4 year and prefer 3. I don't like SUV's. I am now on 5 years and looking at other manufacturers. Ford has always had a better idea??? Stupidity ranks high. Jess Riddle
My 2016 Lincoln MKS rides great. Compliments all the time. I can keep my golf clubs and lots of other things in the very useful large trunk. Meanwhile, the guy a play golf with has to fold down a second row seat in his 2021 Ford Edge to get his clubs in and then has to store them in his garage between rounds. I ass use the same deal exists in the Nautilus. Why would I want to sign up for that?
Tell the guy you play golf with he has to take the clubs out of the golf cart first. I can get two sets of clubs in the back of my Corsair without having to fold down the seats, and the Edge/Nautilus has more room in the back than the Corsair.
SUV's, CUV's and pickup trucks are just a trend for now. With rising gas prices and the push to electric vehicles, people will be looking for sedans again and their only options would be foreign brand vehicles. Ford should focus on these vehicles and have Lincoln make only sedans that range from entry level to top of the line. GM and Stellantis should do the same with their Chevy/Cadillac and Dodge/Chrysler brands.
I agree with Chris that SUV, CUVs and pickup trucks are a trend, just like 25 years ago, mini vans were all the rage, and where are they now, and how many of them do they sell? With gas prices ( and electrical prices ) going up, non stop, requiring efficiencies to compensate for that, electric sedans are the only way to go.
We just completed a 5200 miles road trip in our 2022 Corsair Grand Touring. We averaged more than 45 mpg, in a very luxurious and comfortable ride.
With buckboard back seats. I have never ridden in an SUV with seats that are as plush and comfortable as any premium sedan. Movable seats suck for comfort.
Jim Farley,better understand there is 50 million senior persons in the "USA". OF the 50 million, there are about 10 million potenial buyers of vehicles & their familes.most seniors donot want "SUV" or TRUCKS " ! they prefer cars to slide into do, to age factors !! Build & sell cars in "China & not America" who made FORD survive is a FOOLS move and to think WE are going to buy into "EV" only cars & the cost to buy & maintain them is a fools move!!!!
Speak for yourself self I own a Buick Lucerne 65+ I hate getting into it with hip and knee pain. Love my Buick Rendezvous SUV , easy entry /exit hgt. Can only transport 85+ mom in it. Looking to purchase a new SUV soon
I will soon have my third new 'Wildcat' as I install the three metal emblems on Buick Lucernes!
Do not speak for me. I hate getting into cars. I would have such horrible left pain. I got my MKX and bam, pain is gone. I love the CUV life. I would never buy a sedan. Cruisin' into retirement with my CUV/SUV. So only speak for yourself. I say get rid of all sedans.
We are seniors who would love to have a luxury Lincoln sedan like the "old days". Instead we have a German car that rides like an entry level Ford.
I hope Ford dose come back with a Lincoln sedan. I presently own a 2018 continental & others over the years. starting with a 1965. I love the comfort & ride they have always prrovided me.
on my 4th MKZ
love the car cannot afford to to China to gt another
If I can add I think the coup should be consider. It could draw interest with the younger people. Single or with out familys.
I think Ford will still find an excuse for being trucks and SUVs only, even in the EV market. They're probably planning an Excursion to fight the GMC Hummer.
Hah! Love my 2011 Town Car! Fair gas mileage, superb comfort, huge trunk and I feel safe. It is easy to work on though I’ve only done routine maintenance. I have not fell for fads! I have a friend with 300k plus miles on his. No payments is the icing on the cake!
The key word is "feel". Modern unibody vehicles are vastly superior to body on frame designs when it comes to safety and crash protection. With modern safety standards, it became too expensive to comply the older designs to modern crash test standards. It's why the '11 Town Car AND DTS both needed giant headrests over previous years. It's ultimately why Ford decided to pull the plug on the TC...
And I know. I owned an '04, '07 and '11 Town Car Executive L. Still have my '11. Also have a '15 MKS.
I believe Ford and others were too hasty in dismissing Sedans and Coupes from the North American market. The little "crossovers" running around all look the same be it expensive or budget versions and frankly, are just boring lack any creativity. I'm sure my comments seem outdated to some but I miss the American style, engineering, and especially imagination of just a few years ago.