The 2018 Lincoln Continental is a premium large sedan that has been redesigned for a modern-day vehicle appeal. The classic design of the sedan has been maintained, however, many new design elements have been added for a bold sporty appeal. Fitted with advanced technologies and latest safety features, the all-new Lincoln Continental is a flagship sedan that is a remarkable addition in the luxury sedan segment of the UAE.
The interior has been designed to be spacious enough to seat 5 occupants comfortably with plenty of legroom and headroom for all. The exterior of the all-new Lincoln Continental features sharp lines and smooth curves for a sporty appeal. It is available in three trim levels and with three high-performance engine options.
Design
The 2018 Lincoln Continental is a flagship sedan that has been redesigned to standout from other vehicles in the segment. The exterior has been designed with sharp striking lines to make it look more agile and athletic. As for the interior, the brand has chosen high-quality full-grain premium leather to give it a luxurious appeal.
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Exterior
The exterior of the all-new 2018 Lincoln Continental is available in a wide range of colours to choose from. These 10 luxurious colours include Magnetic Gray Metallic, Ruby Red Metallic, Ivory Pearl Metallic, White Platinum Metallic, Black Velvet, Iced Mocha Metallic, Rhapsody Blue, Ingot Silver Metallic, Burgundy Velvet Metallic and Blue Diamond Metallic.
The exterior of the 2018 Lincoln Continental has been designed to look sleek, athletic and exceptionally classy. The designers have paid special attention to the exterior detailing, which leaves an everlasting impression on the onlookers wherever the vehicle is driven.
The front fascia of the 2018 Continental has been fitted with the brand new one-piece signature Lincoln chrome mesh grille with active grille shutter and the brand logo right in the middle. Just below the grille is a wide air dam that has been installed along with two wide air intakes to prevent the engine from overheating during long rides. The air dam, air intakes and the sharp lines on the hood further enhance the aerodynamics of the vehicle.
On either side of the grille are adaptive Bi-functional HID headlights that illuminate the road during the night-time. For increasing the visibility of the vehicle during foggy weather and limited visibility condition, LED Daytime Running Lights have also been installed below the headlights. Two sculpted lines on the hood helps with improving the aerodynamics of the vehicle and add to its sporty appeal. To further accentuate the sporty appeal of the vehicle, chrome accents have been added around the window, grille, tailgate, front and rear bumper.
For the rear of the 2018 Lincoln Continental, the designers have added 18-inch premium magnetic-painted aluminium wheels that are fitted in muscular fenders for a sporty look. The rear of this premium sedan has wraparound LED tailgates and dual integral tailpipes that give it a commanding appeal.
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Interior
The interior of the 2018 Lincoln Continental is available in 4 luxurious colour options that include Ebony, Cappuccino, Terracotta and Jade Grey. For the details, it comes with 3 real wood trim options to choose from which include Jade Ash Swirl, Espresso Ash Swirl and Brown Swirl Walnut.
The interior of this premium sedan has been designed to be extremely luxurious and spacious with plenty of headroom and legroom for all the occupants. The front of the cabin features high-quality full-grain premium leather upholstered seats and real wood detailing for a luxurious in-cabin experience.
The front of the cabin has been designed to be driver-centric with a leather-wrapped steering wheel that ensures better grip to the driver. It has been fitted with 10-way power adjustable front seats with heating function whereas, the driver seat come with an addition memory function. To assist the driver, a large digital driver display has been added to display vital information in real-time.
The cabin has been fitted with advanced technological features that include 10-speaker Lincoln Premium Audio System, 8-inch LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Ambient Lighting, Dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control, Active Noise Control System and Cabin Air Filtration System to make long journeys with family more entertaining.
Performance
The all-new 2018 Lincoln Continental is available with three efficient engine options that deliver a powerful performance. This premium sedan is engineered to be a front-wheel drive vehicle that comes with Dynamic Torque Vectoring System for better performance. This system ensures smooth ride and stability to the driver, regardless of the driving conditions.
The first engine option is a 3.7-litre V6 engine that has been paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. This engine is capable of generating 313 horsepower and 379Nm of torque, which enables the 2018 Continental to accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 6.4 seconds and have a top speed of 240 Km/h.
The second engine option that is available with this premium sedan is a 2.7-litre turbocharged V6 engine that has been paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission for enhanced performance in all driving conditions. This engine is capable of producing 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 offered with the 2018 Lincoln Continental is exclusively available with the Reserve trim. It is a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 engine that has been paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission for enhanced performance and smooth ride. This engine is capable of producing 378 horsepower and 575Nm of torque, which enables the luxury sedan to accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 5.7 seconds and have a top speed of 240 Km/h.
For better control over the vehicle, this sedan has also been equipped with a Lincoln Drive Control System and Controlled Damping System. These systems work harmoniously to read the road condition and adjust the suspension accordingly for a responsive steering and enhanced control over the vehicle.
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Safety Features
The all-new 2018 Lincoln Continental has been equipped with some of the finest safety technologies that make it one of the safest vehicles in the segment. The all-new Continental features advanced driving-assistance technologies to ensure that the driver has a better control over the vehicle, regardless of the driving condition. With a wide range of latest optional and standard safety features, Lincoln has provided complete freedom of customization.
Some of the most notable standard safety features of the 2018 Lincoln Continental include:
- Forward Sensing System
- AdvanceTrac Electronic Stability Control System
- Personal Safety System for Front Seat Occupants
- Seat Belt Pretensioning System
- Front and Rear Park Assist
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Hill Start Assist
- Perimeter Alarm
- Rear View Camera
- Reverse Sensing System
- SOS Post-Crash Alert System
- Electronic Parking Brake
- Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- LATCH
- Panic Brake Assist
- SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System
- Passenger Sensing System
- Cruise Control System
- Advanced Lincoln Air Bag System
- BLIS – Blind Spot Information System
- Cross-traffic Alert
- Head-up Display
- Lane-Keeping System with Driver Alert System
- Pedestrian Detection System
- Active Braking System
- Enhanced Active Park Assist
- 360° Camera
- Adaptive Cruise Control System
- Pre-collision Assist
Price of the 2018 Lincoln Continental in the UAE
Currently, the 2018 Lincoln Continental is available in the UAE in multiple trim levels and three different engine options. The starting price of this amazing luxury sedan is AED 209,000 and it can go as high as AED 325,000 depending on the selected optional features, engine and trim level.
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