Review: 2011 Lincoln MKX
12-22-10, 03:39 PM
#16
Lexus Fanatic
Of course, more to the point is that Lincoln needs to make premium products, not just badge-engineered Fords like the slow-selling crap that came out of extinct Mercury division.
The discussion and pictures here show too many common body parts are used in some Lincolns. More successful SUVs like the MDX (versus Pilot) and RX (versus Highlander) are visually more unique and share no body parts with their cheaper relatives.
12-22-10, 03:41 PM
#17
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Like the new Edge, it needs an industrial-sized orthodontic retainer to correct its front overhang, which is exacerbated by what's visible of the drooping baleen grille. Even at rest, the MKX looks like it's tipping forward from all the visual weight over its front axle.
Last edited by mmarshall; 12-22-10 at 03:51 PM.
12-22-10, 03:47 PM
#18
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Yes, the droop-front does look a little awkward, especially with the smiley-tooth grille that, like on other Lincolns, looks like a grinning teen-ager showing off a new set of braces. But, all else equal, long overhangs like that, while asding weight to the front end and slowing steeering response, also help smooth the ride out....and remember, this is a Lincoln, and needs to be aimed at the traditional Lincoln customers.
Btw, the MKX does not have a long overhang by industry standards in 2010 (it's actually less front overhang than many fwd-based crossovers). Adding front overhang to smooth out ride is the poorest and least effective way to accomplish that, sounds like dated and archaic 1950's engineering at best (and those buyers from that era are insignificant part of market that Lincoln services today).
12-22-10, 03:48 PM
#19
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I would say that Lincoln makes premium products....more so, in some cases, than rival Cadillac. You won't find a 4-speed automatic or a V8 with V6 power (like on the Cadillac DTS), on any Lincoln nowadays other than the fleet-sales-only Town Car. And every Lincoln product (including the thread-topic MDX) comes with AWD either standard or as an option....something the DTS also lacks.
12-22-10, 03:54 PM
#20
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Lincoln, like Audi, Cadillac, and Acura, seems to have a thing about using the same grille on all their new products.
I didn't mean to imply that a smooth ride was the only reason (or the main reason) why the overhang was used. That's just one of the trade-offs for the extra bulk up front, heavy front end, and duller steering.
For a real Lincoln overhang, check this out............the '79 Mark V
Btw, the MKX does not have a long overhang by industry standards in 2010 (it's actually less front overhang than many fwd-based crossovers). Adding front overhang to smooth out ride is the poorest and least effective way to accomplish that, sounds like dated and archaic 1950's engineering at best (and those buyers from that era are insignificant part of market that Lincoln services today).
For a real Lincoln overhang, check this out............the '79 Mark V
Last edited by mmarshall; 12-22-10 at 03:59 PM.
12-22-10, 03:55 PM
#21
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Ford's choice of Lincoln over Mercury was a good/sound business decision.
12-22-10, 03:57 PM
#22
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Oh, I see. No kidding, the front overhang has nothing to to with attempt at smooth ride (in last few decades). In fact lengthening the wheelbase and shortening the overhang while retaining same overall length will improve ride more.
12-22-10, 04:09 PM
#23
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The MKZ, of course, carries much of the Ford Fusion's excellent quality and technology...including the hybrid. (I know you sometimes complain about the Lincoln alphabet-soup, so I'll post a shot of it)
12-22-10, 04:14 PM
#24
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In short, I prefer the Fusion over this badge-engineered version. And I prefer the Edge Sport over the MKX thing.
Last edited by IS-SV; 12-22-10 at 04:17 PM. Reason: I had to edit the Z to an X in my last sentence, bummer
12-23-10, 01:04 PM
#26
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12-23-10, 03:28 PM
#29
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The new MDX grille is really not much different from the ones on other Lincolns (except for the Navigator). They all have that same super-chrome Smiley-Toothy design, which I've described before as a grinning teenager showing off a new set of braces.
12-23-10, 03:30 PM
#30
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Now that is a good description. Maybe add IS-SV's Barney....Barney wearing braces