Lincoln Corsair sales were bested by only one competitor throughout the 2022 calendar year, proving that the luxury crossover is highly popular in its segment.
Throughout 2022, Lincoln Corsair sales increased 21 percent to 27,668 units.
The Corsair was outperformed by the Lexus NX, which saw its sales decrease 16 percent to 49,002 units last year. The Buick Envision (see running Buick Envision sales) tailed the Corsair in third, with its sales slipping 44 percent to 25,871 units, while the Audi Q3 was fourth with a 27 percent slide to 25,066 units. Fifth was the Acura RDX, down 60 percent to 24,749 units, followed by the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class with 23,274 sales, down 13 percent. The Cadillac XT4 (see running Cadillac XT4 sales) sold 21,774 units, representing an 88 percent increase, and all other segment competitors accounted for 20,000 sales or less on an individual basis last year.
Sales Numbers - Luxury C-Segment Crossovers - 2022 - USA
| MODEL | YTD 22 / YTD 21 | YTD 22 | YTD 21 | YTD 22 SHARE | YTD 21 SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEXUS NX | -16.26% | 49,002 | 58,514 | 20% | 18% |
| LINCOLN CORSAIR | +21.40% | 27,668 | 22,790 | 12% | 7% |
| BUICK ENVISION | -44.30% | 25,871 | 46,450 | 11% | 14% |
| AUDI Q3 | -27.26% | 25,066 | 34,462 | 10% | 11% |
| ACURA RDX | -56.59% | 24,749 | 57,013 | 10% | 18% |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-CLASS | -12.76% | 23,274 | 26,677 | 10% | 8% |
| CADILLAC XT4 | +88.05% | 21,774 | 11,579 | 9% | 4% |
| VOLVO XC40 | -30.76% | 18,558 | 26,802 | 8% | 8% |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-CLASS | -1.65% | 14,085 | 14,322 | 6% | 4% |
| BMW X1 | -61.09% | 7,103 | 18,253 | 3% | 6% |
| BMW X2 | -59.77% | 2,641 | 6,565 | 1% | 2% |
| TOTAL | -25.86% | 239,791 | 323,427 |
From a segment share standpoint, the NX led with 20 percent share, up two percentage points, while Lincoln Corsair sales picked up five percentage points to claim 12 percent share. The Envision claimed 11 percent share, dropping three percentage points, and the Q3 lost one percentage point and claimed 10 percent share. The RDX and GLB-Class also claimed 10 percent share each, with the former losing eight percentage points and the latter gaining two percentage points. All other segment entries accounted for less than 10 percent share each.
Overall, the Luxury C-segment crossover bracket contracted 26 percent to 239,791 units, meaning that Lincoln Corsair sales outperformed the segment average.
Sales Numbers - GM C-Segment Crossovers - 2022 - USA
| MODEL | YTD 22 / YTD 21 | YTD 22 | YTD 21 | YTD 22 SHARE | YTD 21 SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUICK ENVISION | -44.30% | 25,871 | 46,450 | 54% | 80% |
| CADILLAC XT4 | +88.05% | 21,774 | 11,579 | 46% | 20% |
| TOTAL | -17.89% | 47,645 | 58,029 |
Combining the sales of both General Motors products – the Buick Envision and Cadillac XT4 – grants the automaker 47,645 sales, good enough to claim 20 percent segment share.
Sales Numbers - BMW C-Segment Crossovers - 2022 - USA
| MODEL | YTD 22 / YTD 21 | YTD 22 | YTD 21 | YTD 22 SHARE | YTD 21 SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW X1 | -61.09% | 7,103 | 18,253 | 73% | 74% |
| BMW X2 | -59.77% | 2,641 | 6,565 | 27% | 26% |
| TOTAL | -60.74% | 9,744 | 24,818 |
Both of BMW’s entries -the X1 and X2 – netted 9,744 sales, claiming four percent segment share, underperforming the Corsair’s 12 percent share. The X1 is still being faced with significant inventory shortages, while the X2 has been dropped in the U.S. market and is no longer sold stateside.
Sales Numbers - Mercedes-Benz C-Segment Crossovers - 2022 - USA
| MODEL | YTD 22 / YTD 21 | YTD 22 | YTD 21 | YTD 22 SHARE | YTD 21 SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-CLASS | -12.76% | 23,274 | 26,677 | 62% | 65% |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-CLASS | -1.65% | 14,085 | 14,322 | 38% | 35% |
| TOTAL | -8.88% | 37,359 | 40,999 |
It’s also worth noting that combining the two Mercedes-Benz entries in the space – the GLA-Class and GLB-Class – results in 37,359 units for a 15 percent share, besting the Corsair’s 12 percent.
The Ford Authority Take
Overall, Lincoln Corsair sales increased significantly during the 2022 calendar year, indicating that Lincoln’s parent company, FoMoCo, has finally gotten a handle on ongoing supplier issues that have made production of new vehicles difficult over the last few years. We imagine that the increase in Corsair sales is the result of chips and other supplies becoming available to produce the Corsair, or finish producing incomplete units of the model.
Looking ahead, we expect the refreshed 2023 Lincoln Corsair to drive interest in the luxury crossover this year. The new model debuted a number of changes, including revised exterior styling, a redesigned interior, and the deletion of optional turbocharged Ford 2.3L I4 EcoBoost engine. Additionally, the luxury crossover gains the ActiveGlide hands-free highway driving feature, which includes Lane Change Assist, Predictive Speed Assist, Intersection Assist 2.0, and In-Lane Repositioning. These features allow the driver to change lanes by simply tapping the turn signal, automatically adjust speed as the vehicle reaches sharp turns, and keep the crossover centered in its lane while also shifting away from larger vehicles such as semi trucks when needed.
That said, the recent production stoppage to address a software issue with the 2023 Lincoln Corsair may impact sales in the coming months.
About The Numbers
- All percent change figures compared to Ford Motor Company sales for 2021 calendar year, unless noted otherwise
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Comments
Lots to love about the Corsair; I had a ’22 recently as a service loaner and it’s really an improved version of the MKC which has proven quite serviceable. So why does Farley speculate in the media and leave this successful luxury model in the lurch by suggesting it may disappear in the next couple of years? He seems positively obsessed with elimination of ICE powered crossovers yet Lincoln doesn’t appear to have a single E-vehicle ready to roll for at least two more years.
Unlike the (successful) wing walkers from the early days of air shows, it doesn’t appear Ford Motor Company is still holding on tightly with one hand before venturing forward to the next crossbar with the other. That might not end well.
I agree… the way that Lincoln is marketed along with the corporate communications are always discouraging.
As a Lincoln customer, I feel they are always going out of business due to the lack support the Lincoln brand receives. It is hard to think in positive terms about any brand that devotes so much time to ‘discontinuing otherwise successful and desired models’.
Lincoln needs to go it alone and finally differentiate itself from Ford…. It will not work any other way.
I really love my ’22 Corsair Grand Touring. It is truly a luxury car. We tested a Lexus NX. While it is a nice car, it is simply not luxury, more of a sporty car, very noisy with a choppy ride. The Lincoln is quiet as a tomb and so smooth and serene.
Agree, Edward, love my ‘22 GT, compared with the NX, X3 and XC40, the Corsair is brilliant IMHO!