Lincoln debuts 2009 MKS @ L.A. Auto Show
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Glad to see this. Though I'm sure I wasn't the only person to bring it up, It looks like Ford may have taken one of the suggestions I made to them several years ago....a Lincoln version of the Five Hundred/Taurus/Montego/Sable platform, possibly with AWD. Ever since the FWD Continental (which was really a stretched Taurus platform) was dropped, Lincoln didn't really have anything to take its place. The LS (since discontinued) was a RWD semi-sports sedan, and the smaller MKZ (Zephyr), while FWD/AWD, was in a smaller size class.
Here seems to be the car for Lincoln traditionalists who don't want the RWD Town Car or who want the extra traction of FWD/AWD and want something more substantial than the MKZ. I think this is going to be Lincoln's new bread-and-butter car. It is DEFINITELY on my review list when it comes out.
I just hope they square off the corners and roofline a little, like on the Five/Hundred/Taurus. The present styling is too aero-looking, and the roofline is too low for a mainstream Lincoln. It needs more of a square shape all over.
There are also some comments here about the "plain" looking interior. I agree that Lincoln interiors look much more stunning in the beige color than the gray shown in the picture. In the beige/wood, they are as plush-looking as anything on the market in their price class.
Here seems to be the car for Lincoln traditionalists who don't want the RWD Town Car or who want the extra traction of FWD/AWD and want something more substantial than the MKZ. I think this is going to be Lincoln's new bread-and-butter car. It is DEFINITELY on my review list when it comes out.
I just hope they square off the corners and roofline a little, like on the Five/Hundred/Taurus. The present styling is too aero-looking, and the roofline is too low for a mainstream Lincoln. It needs more of a square shape all over.
There are also some comments here about the "plain" looking interior. I agree that Lincoln interiors look much more stunning in the beige color than the gray shown in the picture. In the beige/wood, they are as plush-looking as anything on the market in their price class.
Last edited by mmarshall; Nov 14, 2007 at 10:18 AM.
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Nice pictures, Seize. I can't want to see the beige interior...see my post above.
Since you obviously got to sit in one, how did the interior materials and hardware feel? Some of it looks pretty nice; some of it the same old standard-issue ***** and switches from the Ford parts-bin.
I'll see it for myself, of course, in January at the D.C Auto Show....but they may not have one on the floor, unlocked. Having one up and spinning around on the turntable, of course, doesn't do much good for checking the interior.
Since you obviously got to sit in one, how did the interior materials and hardware feel? Some of it looks pretty nice; some of it the same old standard-issue ***** and switches from the Ford parts-bin.
I'll see it for myself, of course, in January at the D.C Auto Show....but they may not have one on the floor, unlocked. Having one up and spinning around on the turntable, of course, doesn't do much good for checking the interior.
Last edited by mmarshall; Nov 14, 2007 at 10:28 AM.
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Nice pictures, Seize. I can't want to see the beige interior...see my post above.
Since you obviously got to sit in one, how did the interior materials and hardware feel? Some of it looks pretty nice; some of it the same old standard-issue ***** and switches from the Ford parts-bin.
Since you obviously got to sit in one, how did the interior materials and hardware feel? Some of it looks pretty nice; some of it the same old standard-issue ***** and switches from the Ford parts-bin.
Once again, sorry for the confusion.
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Ryan (flipside909) is probably at the show taking all kinds of notes and shots.
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Rear is ugly and from the side it looks looks extremely boring. Every manufacturer in existence is now copying Mercedes door handles and BMW doors and pillars. They all look like the same copy cat styling from the side now.
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Overall not bad, IMO. I'm anxious to see one in person. The MKS and new CTS give consumers looking for a contemporary car with an American nameplate a couple of interesting choices. They'll probably draw some import buyers too.
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The 2009 Lincoln MKS is powered by Lincoln’s new 3.7 liter V6 engine that produces 270 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque. Lincoln says that the MKS offers the power and torque of a V8 while delivering a fuel-economy that of a V6.
Pricing for the base 2009 Lincoln MKS starts at $37,985 while the fully loaded MKS will go for $48,120.
Pricing for the base 2009 Lincoln MKS starts at $37,985 while the fully loaded MKS will go for $48,120.
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The 2009 Lincoln MKS is powered by Lincoln’s new 3.7 liter V6 engine that produces 270 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque.
Lincoln says that the MKS offers the power and torque of a V8 while delivering a fuel-economy that of a V6.
Lincoln says that the MKS offers the power and torque of a V8 while delivering a fuel-economy that of a V6.
What this engine really is reminiscent of, more or less, is the 3.5L V6 in the Acura RL.........a setup where that engine powers the RL so well, even with the weight and drag of AWD, that, IMO, it doesn't NEED a V8.
