2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer vs 2021 Lincoln Corsair

The 2021 Lincoln Corsair was introduced as a refined replacement for the Lincoln MKC, which had been based on the Ford Escape platform since 2014. Despite a facelift in 2019, the MKC's cabin felt outdated. The Corsair, however, rode on the new C2 platform, shared with the latest Ford Escape, but Lincoln managed to create a distinct feel, setting it apart from its Ford counterpart. This differentiation was something that other manufacturers, like General Motors, struggled to achieve with their models. The Corsair's design was elegant, featuring slab sides, blacked-out rear pillars, and straight belt- and rooflines, giving it a larger appearance. Inside, the Corsair shared design elements with the Aviator and Navigator, such as a flowing dash and floating center touchscreen, though it lacked the same level of fit and finish, with more hard-touch materials present.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer shared its frame and body shell with the standard Wagoneer, resulting in a similar traditional SUV styling with a tall hood and broad shoulders. However, the Grand Wagoneer distinguished itself with a black roof, model-specific hood, front fascia, and grille, featuring laser-etched knurling. It boasted a new body-on-frame architecture, allowing for independent suspension and weight-saving aluminum components. Inside, the Grand Wagoneer offered high-end materials and features, such as 24-way power front seats with massage and memory functions, Nappa leather upholstery, and American Walnut wood trim. The interior also included unique elements like seat controls on the doors and a "Grand Wagoneer" badge on the dashboard.

The 2021 Lincoln Corsair offered a base 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 250 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, providing adequate power. However, the optional 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine, delivering 295 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque, offered stronger acceleration. Both engines were paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, with the 2.0-liter available in FWD or AWD, while the 2.3-liter was exclusively AWD. The Corsair featured unique drive modes like "Conserve" and "Excite," with the latter akin to a Sport mode. The 2.3-liter engine provided brisk acceleration, though there was some body roll in turns. The suspension absorbed potholes well, though road noise was noticeable. The Grand Touring trim introduced a plug-in hybrid powertrain, combining a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine with electric motors for a combined 266 hp, offering 28 miles of pure EV driving and 78 MPGe in electric mode.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer was powered by a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine, producing 471 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque, with cylinder deactivation for improved fuel economy. Paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, it could accelerate from zero to 60 mph in six seconds, impressive for its 6,400-pound weight. The Grand Wagoneer featured standard 4WD with the Quadra-Drive II system, including a two-speed transfer case and electronic limited-slip differential. It also had a height-adjustable Quadra-Lift air suspension system, providing up to 10 inches of ground clearance and the ability to ford 24 inches of water. Despite its power, the Grand Wagoneer was best driven at a leisurely pace, as its ride could be bouncy at higher speeds, and its steering was imprecise.

The 2021 Lincoln Corsair offered a spacious cabin with comfortable seats and ample storage space. However, the pronounced lip when entering or exiting the vehicle was a notable downside, requiring occupants to be cautious. The test model featured reclining and sliding rear seats, providing impressive legroom for a compact SUV. The Corsair offered 27.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, expanding to 57.6 cubic feet with the seats folded, which was average for its class. It came standard with a power liftgate and offered a hands-free option.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer could seat seven with standard second-row captain’s chairs or eight with an optional third-row bench seat. It offered more third-row headroom and second-row legroom than competitors like the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator. However, front-row space was more limited compared to rivals. The Grand Wagoneer provided 27.4 cubic feet of cargo space with all seats in place, expanding to 70.9 cubic feet with the third row stowed, and 94.2 cubic feet with all rear seats folded. It had a maximum towing capacity of 9,850 pounds, slightly less than the standard Wagoneer due to its extra weight. Standard features included a sunroof, four-zone climate control, and large storage bins.

The 2021 Lincoln Corsair came standard with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system running SYNC 3, featuring a logical menu layout and standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Reserve trim added optional wireless device charging, a 14-speaker Revel premium audio system, and a head-up display with crisp graphics.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer featured a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with 3D graphics, dual touchscreens, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a McIntosh audio system, and a 4G-LTE WiFi hotspot. Second-row passengers had a 10.25-inch touchscreen for climate control, and an optional rear-seat entertainment system added two 10.1-inch screens. The Grand Wagoneer also had a second screen below the main one for seat massagers and other functions. It used the Uconnect 5 infotainment system with an Android-based OS and OTA updates, though the screen response was slow, and the instrument cluster graphics were plain.

The 2021 Lincoln Corsair came standard with forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, automatic high beams, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear parking sensors. The Lincoln CoPilot360 Plus suite added features like adaptive LED headlights, surround-view cameras, and adaptive cruise control. The Corsair was an IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus when equipped with high-feature headlights.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer had standard safety features like a 360-degree camera system, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and intersection collision assist. Optional features included a driver-attention monitor, night vision, and traffic-sign recognition. Active Driving Assist combined adaptive cruise control with automated lane centering, with a hands-free version planned for certain highways.