Lincoln has undergone a major transformation over the past two decades. Once known for its luxurious sedans, the brand has shifted entirely to SUVs and crossovers in the U.S. market. The days of traditional Lincoln sedans are long gone, with the lineup now focusing on high-end SUVs.
Currently, the entry point into Lincoln’s world is the refreshed 2025 Corsair, a compact crossover sharing its platform with the Ford Escape and Bronco Sport. With a starting price close to $40,000, it’s also available as a plug-in hybrid. Next is the second-generation Nautilus, a five-seater with a hybrid option, priced from around $52,000.
Moving up, the 2025 Aviator offers seating for seven, starting at nearly $59,000, though its plug-in hybrid variant has been discontinued. At the top of the range sits the iconic Lincoln Navigator, a long-standing rival to the Cadillac Escalade. Now in its fifth generation, the full-size SUV accommodates up to eight passengers and starts at just under $100,000.
That’s the entire Lincoln lineup in the U.S.—a stark contrast to the past when sedans were a core part of the brand. The only remaining Lincoln sedan, the Lincoln Z (formerly the Zephyr), is produced exclusively for the Chinese market by Changan Ford.
Imagining a Return to Sedans
For many automotive enthusiasts, Lincoln’s exit from the sedan market is a disappointment. However, digital car designers, armed with CGI tools and creativity, keep the dream alive by reimagining what could have been.
One such artist is Jim, known as jlord8 on social media, who frequently creates digital renderings of cars that manufacturers no longer produce. This time, he envisions the revival of the Lincoln Premiere, a luxury sedan originally produced from 1955 to 1960. The Premiere was Lincoln’s flagship four-door model, competing with Cadillac, Imperial, and Packard.
Jim’s modern take on the Premiere blends styling elements from Lincoln’s current SUVs, including the Nautilus, Aviator, and Navigator. The result is a bold and imposing full-size sedan, designed to rival high-riding luxury sedans like Toyota’s Crown.
A Dream Worthy of a V8
Many fans share Jim’s vision, questioning why American automakers abandoned sedans. Some even suggest that if Lincoln were to build a new Premiere, it should be powered by a worthy engine—perhaps Ford’s 6.8-liter V8 or the mighty 7.3-liter “Godzilla” V8. While purely speculative, the idea of a powerful, full-size Lincoln sedan is undeniably exciting.
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