보수적인 대형차는 모름지기 이래야한다. 라는 명제에 가장 잘 부합하는 차량은 링컨 컨티넨탈이었다. 링컨 컨티넨탈이 단종되고, 급진적인 디자인의 MKZ가 출시되면서 보수적인 대형차는 트렌드에서 밀려나는 듯이 보였다.
포드가 링컨 컨티넨탈을 부활시키기로 결정했고, 이제 출시를 앞두고 있다. 상품성이 어떻게 될지는 잘 모르겠지만, 외관만은 보수적인 대형차에 대한 로망을 되살릴 수 있을 정도로 단단하고, 그래. 보수적이다. 개인적으로 대형 미국차 중에서 제일 기대되는 모델이다. 상품성도 좋게 나오면 더 좋겠지만.
The return of the full-size American luxury sedan?
At the 2016 Detroit auto show, the production version of the 2017 Lincoln Continental debuted, and its styling didn’t stray far from the concept that was first shown at the 2015 New York auto show. Lincoln’s newest full-size luxury sedan is more upscale than the rest of its lineup and is poised to give the automaker’s image a makeover. Will the 2017 Continental help revitalize the Lincoln brand?
We have yet to drive the 2017 Lincoln Continental, but we can see how it compares in terms of styling to the MKS, which is the Lincoln brand’s current flagship sedan. The 2017 Continental’s exterior styling is a clear step above the MKS, and the new front fascia featuring Lincoln’s new grille and full LED headlights give the car presence and sophistication at night. In comparison, the MKS looks dated and the split wing grille makes the MKS’ front fascia more polarizing than the Continental when seen head on.
From the side, the Continental continues with the upscale theme thanks to a silhouette that’s reminiscent of modern full-size luxury sedans like theMercedes-Benz S-Class. One key element that sets the 2017 Continental apart, however, is its lack of door handles, which have been ditched in favor of E-latch releases that are integrated into the belt line for a clean side profile. The MKS, on the other hand, appears more conventional from the side with traditional door handles and a profile that’s noticeably less distinctive when compared to the Continental. Additionally, the MKS’ rounded, bubble-like roofline makes the car look less cohesive than the Continental.
