EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: This was airport transport, and it did it quite well, although the cargo area was jam-packed with four roll-aboard suitcases, one large duffel and a golf travel bag. But it all fit, and everyone was quite comfortable. The heated seats and quick-working heater were welcome when we returned from Florida, where the temp was 50 degrees higher.
I like this car, along with its Edge sibling from Ford. The updated nav-radio-heater interface takes a bit of time to sort out. But once you know where all of the buttons are and what they do, not to mention what can be found on the touch screen and doesn't have a button at all, the car is just fine. Sometimes I think in trying to offer so many options, they sometimes gum up the entire operation, and I would rate this one as being very close to overload. And I'm not really sure I'd opt for the upgraded Lincoln here, especially at 47 large. The Edge SEL can be had for about $10,000 less.
EDITOR WES RAYNAL: I liked this car, and the sticker at $47K is quite honestly less than I expected, a rarity these days. I even like the new Lincoln front end (perhaps another rarity). Lincoln needed a defining design element, and the front ends on its cars and trucks accomplish that.
The truck drives well for the most part, with enough guts from the V6 and a nice, smooth transmission. The suspension strikes a decent balance between ride and handling (more toward the soft side) considering the weight you're hauling around.
The interior materials are first-rate, and I love the center stack and its clean look. Of course, the reason it's clean is the MyLincoln Touch, and its radio, climate and navigation controls all use touch-sensitive buttons. They can, as Hart notes above, take some getting used to. I was annoyed at times, but I assume that would lessen over time.
Overall, I think this is a fine alternative to a Lexus RX 350 or a Cadillac SRX. I'll say this: I'd take this all day over the last BMW X3 I drove. This blows that away.
COPY EDITOR CYNTHIA L. OROSCO-WRIGHT: I haven't been in an MKX in a while, and walking up to this trucklet in the parking garage, I didn't quite recognize it. But I like the look of the sheetmetal, and the color played well on this ride.
Inside, it was nice to see the new MyLincoln Touch system, even if I am still getting used to it. I think the new layout looks much cleaner, and the controls are fairly easy to use--once you figure out where everything is. The controls on either side of the steering wheel are user-friendly and help you more or less keep your eyes on the road.
The materials are all very nice, the seats are comfy and offer good bolstering, and there is good cargo space. I would like more legroom up front and the ability to lower the seats. I felt as if I was sitting on the vehicle at times, instead of inside it.
The power liftgate was also a plus.
The V6 offers good power on both the expressway and around town. But the steering felt heavy at times, and turning felt tight. The brakes are strong, and the MKX handled well in some snowy, windy conditions.
Overall, this is quite a nice package.
2011 Lincoln MKX
Base Price: $39,995
As-Tested Price: $47,070
Drivetrain: 3.7-liter V6; FWD, six-speed automatic
Output: 305 hp @ 6,500 rpm, 280 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Curb Weight: 4,251 lb
Fuel Economy (EPA/AW): 22/23.6 mpg
Options: Rapid Spec 101a, including illuminated front-door scuff plates, 18-inch polished aluminum wheels, adaptive HID headlamps, ambient lighting, premium leather-trimmed seats with tuxedo stripe and piping, heated rear outboard seats, rearview camera, rain-sensing wipers, heated steering wheel, power tilt and telescoping steering wheel with memory ($2,500); voice-activated navigation system ($1,790); adaptive cruise/collision warning ($1,295); THX II-certified audio system ($995); Wood package, including genuine wood accents on dashboard, door trims, steering wheel and instrument panel ($495)
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