Lincoln MKX
| Lincoln MKX | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Production | 2007–present |
| Assembly | Oakville, Ontario, Canada |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Body style | 4-door Crossover |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Ford CD3 platform |
| Related | Ford Edge Ford Fusion Mercury Milan Lincoln MKZ Lincoln Zephyr Mazda6 Mazda CX-9 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.5 L Duratec 35 V6 |
| Transmission | 6-speed 6F automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in (2825 mm) |
| Length | 186.5 in (4735 mm) |
| Width | 75.8 in (1925 mm) |
| Height | 2007: 67.5 in (1715 mm) 2008-present: Template:Auto in |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Lincoln Aviator |
Lincoln MKX, a premium mid-size luxury crossover SUV marked by Lincoln, went on sale in December 2006 as a MY 2007 model. As a slightly modified version of its sister vehicle the Ford Edge, the MKX uses unibody construction rather than the body-on-frame construction of its predecessor, the Lincoln Aviator.
The name
The MKX is the first Lincoln to use a combination of letters and/or number combinations rather than traditional names.
The MKX was originally to be named Lincoln Aviator,[1] replacing that vehicle in the Lincoln lineup, and was first shown in concept form as as the Lincoln Aviator Concept at the 2004 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.[2] The name was changed to "MKX" shortly before the vehicle was shown again at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. During the auto show circuit, the name MKX was originally pronounced "Mark X", but widespread confusion (and even refusals) at the dealership level during sales and marketing training sessions resulted in the dropping of that pronunciation. [3] Ford officially referred to the vehicles with the "Mark-Ex" pronunciation from January to June 2006, but changed to the phonetic "em-kay-ex" in July 2006.
Honda filed a lawsuit against Ford in January 2006, claiming that the MKX name is too close to that of Honda's Acura MDX, eventually settling out of court [4].
Also using the Mark X name, Lincoln had shown in 2004 its Mark X concept vehicle based on the Ford Thunderbird platform featuring a retractable hardtop [5].
Features
Developed under the internal codename U388, the MKX, along with the Ford Edge and Lincoln MKZ, are the first vehicles to use Ford's 3.5 L Duratec 35 V6 engine. This new engineis mated to the new 6F six-speed automatic transmission co-developed with General Motors.
Optional equipment includes Ford's Vista Roof and heated rear seats.
The MKX is built alongside the related Ford Edge at Oakville Assembly in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, the first Lincoln built in Canada since 1936. According to the official Lincoln website, prices for the 2007 MKX range from $39,495 to $58,885.
For 2008, the MKX was updated. Lincoln badges now appear near the front doors.
Engines
| Year | Engine | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007– | 3.5 L Duratec 35 V6 | 265 hp (198 kW) | 250 ft·lbf (339 N·m) |
External links
- Official Lincoln 2007 Lineup Page
- Lincoln MKX Main Page
- 2007 Lincoln MKX Updated Press Kit with Specifications
References
- ^ MotorTrend.com - Spied: 2007 Lincoln Aviator 10 May 2007
- ^ Cars.com - Lincoln Aviator Concept
- ^ "What's in a name?". Detroit News. Retrieved July 24.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ "Honda Takes Ford to Court Over SUV Name". Insideline.com.
- ^ "Mark X is Lincoln's First Convertible Roadster Concept". Ford.com.