2017 Lincoln Continental gallery

Lincoln has big ambitions to take on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and the new 2017 Continental is how it plans to do it. Launched at the North American International Auto Show, the luxury sedan gives the Continental name an arguably long-overdue rebirth, with a focus on the details that Ford's high-end division believes will woo drivers.

On the outside that means plenty of brightwork and some unusual elements like the door handles built into the shoulderline trim. Inside, there are multi-pocket seats with individually adjustable bolstering for the left and right thighs.