Hybrid Lincolns defy convention

Ford's premium arm, Lincoln, launched the hybrid Z sedan and Corsair SUV in Shanghai on Wednesday, challenging the connection between high fuel consumption and American luxury vehicles.

Both models feature advanced Power Split technology for superior energy efficiency and allow the motor to achieve up to 100 percent regenerative braking and attain a peak system efficiency of 96.5 percent.

The hybrid Lincoln Z, with three variants at a starting price of 274,800 yuan ($38,175), boasts a fuel consumption as low as 5.99 liters per 100 kilometers under Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Cycle.

The hybrid Corsair, with two variants and starting at a price of 253,800 yuan, achieves a lower 5.35L/100 km under WLTC and 4.71L/100 km in urban conditions.

The two have a maximum range of 885 km and 1,252 km, respectively.

In terms of power performance, the sedan is equipped with a 2.0L turbocharged engine, which can generate a maximum output of 214 kilowatts and a peak torque of 410 Newton meters. It also features an electric drive system with a maximum power output of 140 kW and a maximum torque of 320 Nm.

The SUV is equipped with a 1.5L four-cylinder twin-injection turbocharged engine, which achieves a maximum torque of 226 Nm and the system's comprehensive output reaches 153 kW.

Both models feature a 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster, a 27-in screen and an infotainment system powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chipset for a smooth digital cockpit experience.