2023 Corsair orders, build dates

Surprise, Surprise........if you aren't building orders that customers have placed as early as September why would your sales numbers be up????


LINCOLN CORSAIR SALES PLUMMET DURING Q1 2023​

During the first quarter of 2023, Lincoln Corsair sales decreased in the United States and Mexico.

Lincoln Corsair Sales - Q1 2023 - United States​

In the United States, Lincoln Corsair deliveries totaled 4,023 units in Q1 2023, a decrease of about 42 percent compared to 6,944 units sold in Q1 2022.
MODELQ1 2023 / Q1 2022Q1 2023Q1 2022
CORSAIR-42.07%4,0236,944

Lincoln Corsair Sales - Q1 2023 - Mexico​

In Mexico, Lincoln Corsair deliveries totaled 62 units in Q1 2023, a decrease of about 3 percent compared to 64 units sold in Q1 2022.
MODELQ1 2023 / Q1 2022Q1 2023Q1 2022
CORSAIR-3.13%6264

Competitive Sales Comparison (USA)​

Lincoln Corsair sales nosedived 42 percent in Q1 2023, selling just 4,023 units and dropping the luxury crossover near the bottom of its packed competitive segment – in seventh out of 10 rivals, to be precise.

The Lexus NX continued to show the way, as it sold 15,556 units last quarter, up 54 percent from one year ago. The second-place Buick Envision (see running Buick Envision sales) accounted for 14,077 sales, up 242 percent year-over-year, while the third-best Cadillac XT4 (see running Cadillac XT4 sales) sold 6,773 units, up 83 percent from Q1 2022. The Volvo XC40 sold 6,083 units, up 53 percent, followed by the Mercedes-Benz GLB class in fifth with 4,302 sales, up 22 percent, and the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class in sixth, up 74 percent. All other contenders, including the Corsair, sold approximately 4,000 or fewer units during Q1 2023.

Sales Numbers - Luxury C-Segment Crossovers - Q1 2023 - USA​




TOTAL+44.24%62,16843,101

MODELQ1 23 / Q1 22Q1 23Q1 22Q1 23 SHAREQ1 22 SHARE
LEXUS NX+53.88%15,55610,10925% 23%
BUICK ENVISION+241.84%14,0774,11823% 10%
CADILLAC XT4+83.00%6,7733,70111% 9%
VOLVO XC40+52.57%6,0833,98710% 9%
MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-CLASS+22.08%4,3023,5247% 8%
MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-CLASS+73.89%4,2502,4447% 6%
LINCOLN CORSAIR-42.07%4,0236,9446% 16%
AUDI Q3-26.37%3,8555,2366% 12%
BMW X1+43.94%3,1712,2035% 5%
BMW X2-90.66%788350% 2%

In terms of segment share, the Corsair accounted for just six percent, down 10 percentage points year-over-year.

The NX, meanwhile, gathered 25 percent share, up two percentage points, while the Envision sought 23 percent share, up 13 percentage points, and the XT4 was responsible for 11 percent share, picking up two percentage points. The XC40 sold enough units to garner 10 percent share, up one percentage point, while the GLB-Class and GLA-Class both accounted for seven percent share each, with the latter losing two percentage points and the former gaining one. All other contenders accounted for six percent share or less.

Sales Numbers - GM C-Segment Crossovers - Q1 2023 - USA​


TOTAL+166.66%20,8507,819
MODELQ1 23 / Q1 22Q1 23Q1 22Q1 23 SHAREQ1 22 SHARE
BUICK ENVISION+241.84%14,0774,11868% 53%
CADILLAC XT4+83.00%6,7733,70132% 47%
Both of General Motors’ offerings – the Buick Envision and Cadillac XT4 – accounted for 20,850 deliveries, combined for a 33 percent segment share.

Sales Numbers - MBZ C-Segment Crossovers - Q1 2023- USA​


TOTAL+43.30%8,5525,968
MODELQ1 23 / Q1 22Q1 23Q1 22Q1 23 SHAREQ1 22 SHARE
MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-CLASS+22.08%4,3023,52450% 59%
MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-CLASS+73.89%4,2502,44450% 41%

It’s also worth noting that combining the two Mercedes-Benz entries in the space – the GLA-Class and GLB-Class – results in 8,552 sales for a 14 percent share, besting the Corsair’s six percent.

All told, the luxury C-segment crossover segment expanded 44 percent to 62,168 units, meaning Lincoln Corsair sales severely underperformed the segment average by comparison.

The Ford Authority Take​

The Lincoln Corsair experienced a rather lackluster first quarter of 2023, with its sales in the red. As has been the case for quite a while now, this is a direct result of the production stoppage for the refreshed crossover, as software issues with their digital instrument clusters prevented them from being shipped to dealers. In fact, as recently reported by Ford Authority, production of the 2023 Corsair is still severely constrained – FoMoCo was only able to push 159 units of the luxury crossover off the assembly line at the Louisville Assembly plant in Kentucky in March. As such, it’s safe to assume that supply of the Corsair at the dealer level continues to trend low, thereby dinging its sales.

However, once supply ramps up, we expect that the refreshed 2023 Lincoln Corsair will drive interest in the luxury crossover this year. The new model debuted a number of changes, including revised exterior styling, a redesigned interior, and the deletion of optional turbocharged Ford 2.3L I4 EcoBoost engine.
Additionally, it gains the luxury brand’s advanced BlueCruise (formerly ActiveGlide) hands-free highway driving feature, which includes Lane Change Assist, Predictive Speed Assist, Intersection Assist 2.0, and In-Lane Repositioning. These features allow the driver to change lanes by simply tapping the turn signal, automatically adjust speed as the vehicle reaches sharp turns, and keep the crossover centered in its lane while also shifting away from larger vehicles such as semi-trucks.

About The Numbers​

 
And once these soon to be delivered Corsairs hit the dealer's lots, the numbers will spike.
 
Hi gang. Although I realize the "Uber" comments were made tongue in cheek, there are many reasons why we can't just Uber over to stop by and pick up our vehicle from the factory, a holding yard, rail yard etc.

So while staying out of the entire union discussion (it has more to do with Dealer Franchise and banking/loan laws and regulations than unions anyway), one very important reason (there are others) why we can not pick up the vehicle before it reaches the Dealership is we do not own the vehicle yet, so it can not be released to us.

In many/most cases, those of us waiting for a factory ordered vehicle to be delivered have not even placed a deposit for the order, let alone paid the full amount for the vehicle itself, signed all the paperwork for any applicable loan, paid for and received the title/registration, etc. etc. etc.
And whether we like it, want it or not, the vehicle has not been inspected, prepped, cleaned etc. etc.
And none of the above can be accomplished until the vehicle has been delivered to the Dealership. Essentially, we can't be handed the keys to a vehicle we do not own.

Now, some may say "I'll gladly sign all that paperwork beforehand, if they'll let me pick it up sooner". Well, first...the system is not set up for that. Whether we like it or not. Yes, some other manufacturers (mainly imports) allow this, but not most US manufacturers, which gets us back full circle to the Dealer Franchise and banking/loan regulations.
Second, and more importantly (in my opinion)...I would never purchase a vehicle sight unseen. I want to be able to go over my new vehicle very carefully before signing the paperwork. Once we sign that paperwork, it is ours, no matter the defects we may find when we get it home. So I want the chance to look it over and test things at the Dealership before I sign the papers, as opposed to in a huge outdoor holding lot, in a January snow storm. ;)

Those are just a few of the basics, but there are many other valid reasons, which are not all that difficult to understand, if we just take the time to think about it. If anyone wants to change the Dealer Franchise laws, feel free to contact your district and state and Washington representatives, because that is where the laws need to be changed.

Hope this helps a little and good luck. 🍻
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littleneil said:
50's, Yikes! You must be my age?
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Probably close. I never personally took delivery like that. Use to chat with some car salesman they had the stories.
One thing that is somewhat recent. Once upon a time delivery charges were based on mileage. Example if you were in Michigan and your car was built in Dearborn and your dealer was in same city delivery charge could be only $100.00. If it had to goto say Denver charges may be $700. Don't remember when exactly (after 1976) but Ford changed to the way it is now. Same charge for all deliveries.
 
bbf2530 said:
Hi gang. Although I realize the "Uber" comments were made tongue in cheek, there are many reasons why we can't just Uber over to stop by and pick up our vehicle from the factory, a holding yard, rail yard etc.

So while staying out of the entire union discussion (it has more to do with Dealer Franchise and banking/loan laws and regulations than unions anyway), one very important reason (there are others) why we can not pick up the vehicle before it reaches the Dealership is we do not own the vehicle yet, so it can not be released to us.

In many/most cases, those of us waiting for a factory ordered vehicle to be delivered have not even placed a deposit for the order, let alone paid the full amount for the vehicle itself, signed all the paperwork for any applicable loan, paid for and received the title/registration, etc. etc. etc.
And whether we like it, want it or not, the vehicle has not been inspected, prepped, cleaned etc. etc.
And none of the above can be accomplished until the vehicle has been delivered to the Dealership. Essentially, we can't be handed the keys to a vehicle we do not own.

Now, some may say "I'll gladly sign all that paperwork beforehand, if they'll let me pick it up sooner". Well, first...the system is not set up for that. Whether we like it or not. Yes, some other manufacturers (mainly imports) allow this, but not most US manufacturers, which gets us back full circle to the Dealer Franchise and banking/loan regulations.
Second, and more importantly (in my opinion)...I would never purchase a vehicle sight unseen. I want to be able to go over my new vehicle very carefully before signing the paperwork. Once we sign that paperwork, it is ours, no matter the defects we may find when we get it home. So I want the chance to look it over and test things at the Dealership before I sign the papers, as opposed to in a huge outdoor holding lot, in a January snow storm. ;)

Those are just a few of the basics, but there are many other valid reasons, which are not all that difficult to understand, if we just take the time to think about it. If anyone wants to change the Dealer Franchise laws, feel free to contact your district and state and Washington representatives, because that it where the laws need to be changed.

Hope this helps a little and good luck. 🍻
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Right down the middle nice job. :)
 
olderbudweiser said:
I do recall back in olden times the 50's I believe. Factory pickups were possible. Once the union got their hooks in that sugar pot. Was gsme over.
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Going to the Velt in Munich to pick up a new BMW was priceless. I'm just not sure I'd be as excited going to Louisville 😉.
 
olderbudweiser said:
Probably close. I never personally took delivery like that. Use to chat with some car salesman they had the stories.
One thing that is somewhat recent. Once upon a time delivery charges were based on mileage. Example if you were in Michigan and your car was built in Dearborn and your dealer was in same city delivery charge could be only $100.00. If it had to goto say Denver charges may be $700. Don't remember when exactly (after 1976) but Ford changed to the way it is now. Same charge for all deliveries.
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Sharbotcom said:
Going to the Velt in Munich to pick up a new BMW was priceless. I'm just not sure I'd be as excited going to Louisville 😉.
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Pretty sure GM offers some type of special pickup with their Corvettes.
 
Okay back to our regularly scheduled programing. First one to get their 2023 Corsair deserves a bunch of atta girls or atta boys... :)
 
olderbudweiser said:
Pretty sure GM offers some type of special pickup with their Corvettes.
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They do. It's called Museum Delivery and it costs $1k in addition to the $1400 destination charge that's already built into the price. I had the option to do it when I bought my '23, but opted to just have it shipped to my dealer instead.
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LinkedMe said:
Surprise, Surprise........if you aren't building orders that customers have placed as early as September why would your sales numbers be up????


LINCOLN CORSAIR SALES PLUMMET DURING Q1 2023​

During the first quarter of 2023, Lincoln Corsair sales decreased in the United States and Mexico.

Lincoln Corsair Sales - Q1 2023 - United States​

In the United States, Lincoln Corsair deliveries totaled 4,023 units in Q1 2023, a decrease of about 42 percent compared to 6,944 units sold in Q1 2022.
MODELQ1 2023 / Q1 2022Q1 2023Q1 2022
CORSAIR-42.07%4,0236,944

Lincoln Corsair Sales - Q1 2023 - Mexico​

In Mexico, Lincoln Corsair deliveries totaled 62 units in Q1 2023, a decrease of about 3 percent compared to 64 units sold in Q1 2022.
MODELQ1 2023 / Q1 2022Q1 2023Q1 2022
CORSAIR-3.13%6264

Competitive Sales Comparison (USA)​

Lincoln Corsair sales nosedived 42 percent in Q1 2023, selling just 4,023 units and dropping the luxury crossover near the bottom of its packed competitive segment – in seventh out of 10 rivals, to be precise.

The Lexus NX continued to show the way, as it sold 15,556 units last quarter, up 54 percent from one year ago. The second-place Buick Envision (see running Buick Envision sales) accounted for 14,077 sales, up 242 percent year-over-year, while the third-best Cadillac XT4 (see running Cadillac XT4 sales) sold 6,773 units, up 83 percent from Q1 2022. The Volvo XC40 sold 6,083 units, up 53 percent, followed by the Mercedes-Benz GLB class in fifth with 4,302 sales, up 22 percent, and the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class in sixth, up 74 percent. All other contenders, including the Corsair, sold approximately 4,000 or fewer units during Q1 2023.

Sales Numbers - Luxury C-Segment Crossovers - Q1 2023 - USA​




MODELQ1 23 / Q1 22Q1 23Q1 22Q1 23 SHAREQ1 22 SHARE
TOTAL+44.24%62,16843,101
LEXUS NX+53.88%15,55610,10925%23%
BUICK ENVISION+241.84%14,0774,11823%10%
CADILLAC XT4+83.00%6,7733,70111%9%
VOLVO XC40+52.57%6,0833,98710%9%
MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-CLASS+22.08%4,3023,5247%8%
MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-CLASS+73.89%4,2502,4447%6%
LINCOLN CORSAIR-42.07%4,0236,9446%16%
AUDI Q3-26.37%3,8555,2366%12%
BMW X1+43.94%3,1712,2035%5%
BMW X2-90.66%788350%2%

In terms of segment share, the Corsair accounted for just six percent, down 10 percentage points year-over-year.

The NX, meanwhile, gathered 25 percent share, up two percentage points, while the Envision sought 23 percent share, up 13 percentage points, and the XT4 was responsible for 11 percent share, picking up two percentage points. The XC40 sold enough units to garner 10 percent share, up one percentage point, while the GLB-Class and GLA-Class both accounted for seven percent share each, with the latter losing two percentage points and the former gaining one. All other contenders accounted for six percent share or less.

Sales Numbers - GM C-Segment Crossovers - Q1 2023 - USA​


MODELQ1 23 / Q1 22Q1 23Q1 22Q1 23 SHAREQ1 22 SHARE
TOTAL+166.66%20,8507,819
BUICK ENVISION+241.84%14,0774,11868%53%
CADILLAC XT4+83.00%6,7733,70132%47%
Both of General Motors’ offerings – the Buick Envision and Cadillac XT4 – accounted for 20,850 deliveries, combined for a 33 percent segment share.

Sales Numbers - MBZ C-Segment Crossovers - Q1 2023- USA​


MODELQ1 23 / Q1 22Q1 23Q1 22Q1 23 SHAREQ1 22 SHARE
TOTAL+43.30%8,5525,968
MERCEDES-BENZ GLB-CLASS+22.08%4,3023,52450%59%
MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-CLASS+73.89%4,2502,44450%41%

It’s also worth noting that combining the two Mercedes-Benz entries in the space – the GLA-Class and GLB-Class – results in 8,552 sales for a 14 percent share, besting the Corsair’s six percent.

All told, the luxury C-segment crossover segment expanded 44 percent to 62,168 units, meaning Lincoln Corsair sales severely underperformed the segment average by comparison.

The Ford Authority Take​

The Lincoln Corsair experienced a rather lackluster first quarter of 2023, with its sales in the red. As has been the case for quite a while now, this is a direct result of the production stoppage for the refreshed crossover, as software issues with their digital instrument clusters prevented them from being shipped to dealers. In fact, as recently reported by Ford Authority, production of the 2023 Corsair is still severely constrained – FoMoCo was only able to push 159 units of the luxury crossover off the assembly line at the Louisville Assembly plant in Kentucky in March. As such, it’s safe to assume that supply of the Corsair at the dealer level continues to trend low, thereby dinging its sales.

However, once supply ramps up, we expect that the refreshed 2023 Lincoln Corsair will drive interest in the luxury crossover this year. The new model debuted a number of changes, including revised exterior styling, a redesigned interior, and the deletion of optional turbocharged Ford 2.3L I4 EcoBoost engine.
Additionally, it gains the luxury brand’s advanced BlueCruise (formerly ActiveGlide) hands-free highway driving feature, which includes Lane Change Assist, Predictive Speed Assist, Intersection Assist 2.0, and In-Lane Repositioning. These features allow the driver to change lanes by simply tapping the turn signal, automatically adjust speed as the vehicle reaches sharp turns, and keep the crossover centered in its lane while also shifting away from larger vehicles such as semi-trucks.

About The Numbers​

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It’s all their own fault. They single handed my destroyed their own sales by not being able to build them. Who wants a car they can’t get ? Sounds like some CEO intentionally trying to sabotage the Corsair so he could discontinue it !
 
For what it's worth, the Lincoln tracking website now says my 2023 Corsair GT was built on May 1, 2023.

Who knows what happens next...
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Arteest said:
For what it's worth, the Lincoln tracking website now says my 2023 Corsair GT was built on May 1, 2023.

Who knows what happens next...
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Congrats, I hope you get it soon and without further delays.

DomDoobie said:
It’s all their own fault. They single handed my destroyed their own sales by not being able to build them. Who wants a car they can’t get ? Sounds like some CEO intentionally trying to sabotage the Corsair so he could discontinue it !
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Well, in reality, it's been reported that the extended shutdown of the Louisville plant was due to a software issue in the Escape and Corsair. Not sure if it was a software design problem, a quality control issue, or something else, but doubtful the CEO intentionally ordered such a thing. The shareholders would have him strung up by his toenails to the nearest tree if that was the case.
 
Like Arteest, my tracker indicates it has been built. Now we’ll see how long it takes to get to central Florida!
 

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BMM1 said:
They do. It's called Museum Delivery and it costs $1k in addition to the $1400 destination charge that's already built into the price. I had the option to do it when I bought my '23, but opted to just have it shipped to my dealer instead.
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Thats a little pricey, but would make for some nice pictures for an album.
Z06 for you maybe??
 
Contact your dealer. My vehicle indicated just shipped when in fact it was already at the truck depot awaiting delivery. Train to Orlando. Still waiting.
 
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