2015 Lincoln MKC
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CNET Finds There's Lots to Like About the Lincoln MKC But….
It’s hard not to like the Lincoln MKC, a much more modern crossover than past models and one that’s much more in tune with the times.
However, it seems that the marketing department responsible for targeting the vehicle at a specific audience has not done its job quite right, and while CNET’s Brian Cooley discovered there was plenty to like, he failed to discover who it’s supposed to be liked by…
The MKC looks good, both inside and out, and even the clam-shell tailgate, borrowed from Audi, gives it a posh, contemporary appearance and really distinguishes it from the Ford Escape (Kuga) on which it’s based. The 285 hp 2.3-liter turbo engine that powered the (exclusively) all-wheel drive test car was also a standout point on its own, but was let down by a reportedly slow-reacting autobox.
On the tech front, the MKC fared well, and featured a surprisingly responsive touchscreen interface that also comes with good voice recognition. It also features pre-collision warning, blind-spot detection and all the usual gadgets you’d expect to find on a competitive new crossover launched in 2014.
However, it seems that the marketing department responsible for targeting the vehicle at a specific audience has not done its job quite right, and while CNET’s Brian Cooley discovered there was plenty to like, he failed to discover who it’s supposed to be liked by…
The MKC looks good, both inside and out, and even the clam-shell tailgate, borrowed from Audi, gives it a posh, contemporary appearance and really distinguishes it from the Ford Escape (Kuga) on which it’s based. The 285 hp 2.3-liter turbo engine that powered the (exclusively) all-wheel drive test car was also a standout point on its own, but was let down by a reportedly slow-reacting autobox.
On the tech front, the MKC fared well, and featured a surprisingly responsive touchscreen interface that also comes with good voice recognition. It also features pre-collision warning, blind-spot detection and all the usual gadgets you’d expect to find on a competitive new crossover launched in 2014.
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first time for me coming across this review site. in depth and lots of pics.
part 1 exterior
http://blogs.youwheel.com/2014/11/09...rt-1-exterior/
part 2 interior (spoiler: he's not impressed
)
http://blogs.youwheel.com/2015/01/19...rt-2-interior/
part 1 exterior
http://blogs.youwheel.com/2014/11/09...rt-1-exterior/
part 2 interior (spoiler: he's not impressed
)http://blogs.youwheel.com/2015/01/19...rt-2-interior/
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Despite the reliability factor, though, owner-satisfaction (75%) has been quite good.......tied with the Lexus NX, and trailing only that of its Audi and Porsche competitors.
Last edited by mmarshall; Feb 28, 2016 at 03:17 PM.
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Good catch on that youwheels site, it's in-depth and critical, especially with interior build quality. The review MKC has some dire engineering and quality issues for a car costing over $40k - a similarly priced ES or NX might have more hard plastics but they look consistent with the rest of the interior. And the floor vents don't detach when you move your seat. And the rear spoiler doesn't detach at speed. Ack.
I've seen a few on the road and all that chrome trim and long curves makes them look fussy. The NX is a sharper, more polarizing design but at least it looks consistent.
I've seen a few on the road and all that chrome trim and long curves makes them look fussy. The NX is a sharper, more polarizing design but at least it looks consistent.
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first time for me coming across this review site. in depth and lots of pics.
part 1 exterior
http://blogs.youwheel.com/2014/11/09...rt-1-exterior/
part 2 interior (spoiler: he's not impressed)
http://blogs.youwheel.com/2015/01/19...rt-2-interior/
part 1 exterior
http://blogs.youwheel.com/2014/11/09...rt-1-exterior/
part 2 interior (spoiler: he's not impressed
)http://blogs.youwheel.com/2015/01/19...rt-2-interior/
I've also reviewed this vehicle myself (even briefly considered it for purchase), but I have to agree on some of the materials-quality issues. A shame, too, because this is, IMO, a vehicle that is brilliant in concept, handsomely styled, and just the right size for many buyers, but hampered by cost-cutting in the fit/finish and hardware department. Some of that, however, can be corrected without a major re-design, as Lexus did with the ES350 in 2010 mid-cycle, a couple of years before its last major redesign.
According to Consumer Reports, though, owner-satisfaction with the MKC remains quite good (75% positive) despite the fit/finish issues.
Last edited by mmarshall; Feb 29, 2016 at 07:44 PM.
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Good catch on that youwheels site, it's in-depth and critical, especially with interior build quality. The review MKC has some dire engineering and quality issues for a car costing over $40k - a similarly priced ES or NX might have more hard plastics but they look consistent with the rest of the interior. And the floor vents don't detach when you move your seat. And the rear spoiler doesn't detach at speed. Ack.
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Overall, my experience inside was pretty good. I rather like the wood trim that Lincoln used. I also really liked the soft leather.
And scores NX 20-22 points higher than the MKC on their dumb ranking of overall score. I see to remember than CR crapped on the NX a while back, but now they rank it higher.
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I will agree that there are some dire engineering and quality issues based on the evidence from the youwheels site, but the OBD port and the under floor heater vent are really not the biggest issues IMO. If those are the issues that the write could find, then its not that bad of an interior.
Overall, my experience inside was pretty good. I rather like the wood trim that Lincoln used. I also really liked the soft leather.
And, yes, Jill, the top-level 60K MKX I reviewed was a questionable price for what you got on THAT vehicle, too, LOL. I suspect that that's why it was readily-avalable for me that morning.....the usual-priced ones that went for 50K or so were sold out.
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