Lincoln Continental 2017–2020 car dimensions: 5116 mm long, 1913 mm wide and 1486 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,916 kg. Braked towing is 454 kg.
The Premiere cabin has an 8-inch SYNC 3 touchscreen with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Dual-zone automatic climate control keeps front passengers comfortable, with rear vents included. Regular cruise control is standard. Front and rear parking sensors plus a reversing camera help with low-speed maneuvers. Blind-spot mirrors are fitted as standard, while full blind-spot warning, lane-keep assist and automatic emergency braking come only on higher trims or via packages.
Trunk space measures 473 litres with the rear seats in place. The 60/40 split-folding rear seat offers a pass-through for longer items.
Maximum braked towing capacity is 454 kg. No factory tow hitch is fitted. an aftermarket Class II hitch is required. Payload is listed at approximately 522 kg.
The cabin feels spacious and quiet with acoustic-laminated side glass, SoundScreen windshield and active noise control. Soft-touch 10-way power heated front seats with lumbar and driver memory deliver solid support. Dual-zone climate with rear vents plus ambient lighting keep the interior calm and easy for daily use. Rear legroom is generous for a full-size sedan.
EPA 17 city/26 hwy/20 combined mpg FWD 3.7L V6
Oil changes via Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor up to 10,000 miles or 1 year
NHTSA 5-star overall rating
IIHS Top Safety Pick+
Standard rearview camera, front/rear parking sensors, AdvanceTrac, dual-stage front/side/curtain/knee airbags
The Premiere sedan runs a 3.7-liter V6 with EPA estimates of 17 city, 26 highway and 20 combined mpg on FWD. AWD versions rate 16/24/19. The fuel tank holds 18 gallons.
Service follows the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor, which can stretch oil and filter changes to 10,000 miles or one year under normal driving. Tire rotations and multi-point checks happen at each oil interval. Cabin filter replacement is every 20,000 miles and engine air filter every 30,000 miles.
Crash tests give a full 5-star NHTSA overall score with 5 stars front and side plus 4 for rollover. IIHS awards Top Safety Pick+ when the available Pre-Collision Assist is fitted. Standard kit covers a rearview camera, front and rear sensors, stability control and a full set of airbags including driver and passenger knee bags.
Basic warranty runs four years or 50,000 miles. Adaptive dampers are standard for a smooth ride. Stick to the oil-life monitor and scheduled inspections to keep the car reliable over time.
Length 5116 mm, Width 1913 mm, Height 1486 mm, Wheelbase 2995 mm (Continental 2017–2020)
Sources: manufacturer data, Lincoln Technical Specifications, 2017 Lincoln Continental, displacement printed only as, Inches converted at.