{"id":29102,"date":"2022-04-21T12:01:26","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T16:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/?p=29102"},"modified":"2022-04-21T12:01:26","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T16:01:26","slug":"lincoln-goes-electric-with-star-concept","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/lincoln-goes-electric-with-star-concept","title":{"rendered":"Lincoln goes electric with Star Concept"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a glimpse of\u00a0its electric ambitions, Lincoln introduced the\u00a0Star Concept vehicle Wednesday. With its sleek proportions, cabinet doors, and high-tech interior, the Star evokes\u00a0classic show car concepts of Lincoln\u2019s past.<\/p>\n

But with its skateboard battery platform and promise of driver-assist systems, the Star is more a rolling penthouse suite than a traditional automobile.<\/p>\n

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The concept previews three new electric models by 2025, when Lincoln expects half of its global volume to be battery-powered. Currently, Lincoln doesn\u2019t sell an\u00a0electric vehicle\u00a0in a US market segment that is about\u00a03% of U.S. sales volume.<\/p>\n

To signify the radical change in drivetrain philosophy, the Star introduces a new face of Lincoln with a digital, jewel-like light show across the front fascia where Lincoln\u2019s arched, metal-lattice grille used to be. That arched grille was introduced on the 2017 Continental sedan which was discontinued just three years later as customers rushed to SUVs.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs Lincoln enters the next chapter in our transition to a zero-emissions future, the Lincoln Star Concept will lead the way,\u201d said Lincoln boss Joy Falotico. \u201cIt is an excellent example of how we are redefining luxury for the next generation as we work to transform the vehicle into a third space \u2014 a true place of sanctuary.\u201d<\/p>\n

The sleek exterior and front light show are reminiscent of competitor Cadillac\u2019s Lyriq SUV, the GM luxury brand\u2019s first electric EV that will\u00a0go on sale next month<\/a> as a 2023 model. Both Lyriq\u00a0and Star feature edgy, minimalist designs with narrow greenhouses sitting over rear-wheel-drive\u00a0battery platforms.<\/p>\n

In addition to new lighting signatures front and rear (a laced, horizontal light spans the rear), the Star is distinguished by a electro-magnetic glass frunk (the front of the truck where the gas engine once resided) that is transparent when the vehicle is in motion \u2014 opaque when stopped to hide the contents below.<\/p>\n

Building on the Quiet Flight theme embodied\u00a0in Lincoln’s just-refreshed Navigator full-size SUV, the concept’s new design language emphasizes what the Ford luxury brand calls its core \u201ctenets of beauty, human, gliding and sanctuary.” The Navigator and its SUV siblings helped lead Lincoln to its best global sales in 21 years \u2014 up 7% in\u00a02021.<\/p>\n

\u201cElectrification is removing many traditional vehicle design constraints, allowing us to reimagine what a vehicle can be,\u201d said Ford design chief Anthony Lo. \u201cThe Star is a study of experiences and themes that push the boundaries of Lincoln design.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The new design canvas is most obvious inside with a spacious cabin undisrupted by a an ICE driveline. The flexible space could be used for multiple layouts. For example, the Star\u2019s rear cargo space boasts a lounge mode that transforms into an outdoor seat for tailgate parties or enjoying an outdoor destination.<\/p>\n

The Star Concept’s four seats are wrapped in digital displays, crystalline lighting, and backlit doors that would embarrass a First Class Delta cabin.<\/p>\n

The cabin is run by the Lincoln Intelligence System, a digital assistant designed to connect to other vehicles and\u00a0charging infrastructure \u2014\u00a0as well as provide drive and park-assist features. In a nod to a self-driving future with common electric drivetrains, Lincoln\u2019s Star intro made little\u00a0mention of driving dynamics or system power.<\/p>\n

The emphasis is on a passenger sanctuary while in traffic or on a long trip.<\/p>\n

Animated digital displays combine with light, smell\u00a0and sound to create unique interior moods aimed at bringing \u201cthe romance of travel back in a uniquely Lincoln way.\u201d Moods include:<\/p>\n

–\u00a0Coastal Morning: f<\/strong>eatures gentle, oceanic sounds, a fragrance of sea mist, and the warm glow of the sun with dynamic lighting to replicate a stroll on the beach at sunrise<\/p>\n

–\u00a0Mindful Vitality:<\/strong>\u00a0meant to re-energize the senses, with invigorating, upbeat audio, dynamic \u00a0abstract artwork, soft, glowing lighting and a flowery fragrance.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0Evening Chill:<\/strong>\u00a0mirrors dusk using a calming night soundtrack coordinated with night sky video and evergreen fragrance<\/p>\n

The driver accesses drive modes via a floating console with a rotary shifter. Rear-seat passengers can recline in first class comfort with individual leg rests, curated storage for devices or slippers, and a fridge. A digital briefcase also provides safe storage, charging, and connectivity for digital devices.<\/p>\n

Like the frunk, the A and D-pillars are transparent with a unique, 3D-printed metal latticework design. A panoramic roof bathes the interior in light.<\/p>\n

The Star concept was introduced in Hollywood California where luxury EVs are all the rage and nearly half of the country’s EVs are sold.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Lincoln Star Concept has been a true labor of love for our team and provides us with a platform to test our design philosophy as we evolve our Quiet Flight DNA,\u201d said Lincoln global design director Kemal Curic.<\/p>\n

Henry Payne is auto critic for The Detroit News. Find him at hpayne@detroitnews.com or Twitter @HenryEPayne.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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