2016 Lincoln MKX Crossover
Designing The Lincoln MKX Concept: Video
Lincoln’s lineup of late hasn’t really set hearts racing, especially when it comes to the design of the cars, but that’s starting to change with the introduction of some very stylish products such as the latest MKZ sedan and new MKC crossover. In the video above, Lincoln designers explain the inspiration behind their work and use the example of the MKX concept from the recent 2014 Beijing Auto Show to show where the brand is headed in terms of design.
The good news is that we won’t have to wait too long to see the results of Lincoln’s design renaissance as the brand has several new products headed to showrooms over the next couple of years. Already we have the aforementioned MKZ and MKC, and soon these will be joined by a new MKX based on the Beijing concept as well as a new flagship sedan to replace the MKS. We hear that a compact sedan is also part of the plan.
The good news is that we won’t have to wait too long to see the results of Lincoln’s design renaissance as the brand has several new products headed to showrooms over the next couple of years. Already we have the aforementioned MKZ and MKC, and soon these will be joined by a new MKX based on the Beijing concept as well as a new flagship sedan to replace the MKS. We hear that a compact sedan is also part of the plan.
I think my problem with the newer Lincoln's is that front end - it's horribly generic looking, and not premium at all, IMO. The back ends and side profiles of most models look good, but the front end looks like a mish-mash of generic designs and shapes. With Cadillac, Lexus, BMW, Mercedes, Audi and Jaguar all having "signature" faces, Lincoln just looks like an afterthought, at best.
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so far looks like +7/10 effort design overall... it looks good but details kill it - like those extra LED strips at the front fenders, they look aftermarket in 2015 model... then inside, top of the dashboard and central console with HVAC does not really look luxurious at all.
But in reality, it could be great... depends on actual execution overall... so far, Lincoln has not been able to really make Lincoln feel different than Ford in real life driving/owning.
For instance, they have put leather around the transmission tunnel (or looks like it), but then dash is pretty plain looking.
But in reality, it could be great... depends on actual execution overall... so far, Lincoln has not been able to really make Lincoln feel different than Ford in real life driving/owning.
For instance, they have put leather around the transmission tunnel (or looks like it), but then dash is pretty plain looking.
2016 Lincoln MKX spied in production form
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No offense, Vh_Supra26 (and thanks for posting) 
....but videos like that usually don't sway me when it comes to a new vehicle. Smooth-talking PR people and soft piano music in the background won't actually tell you how competent or incompetent a vehicle it is. That's why I read reviews....and do reviews. 
....but videos like that usually don't sway me when it comes to a new vehicle. Smooth-talking PR people and soft piano music in the background won't actually tell you how competent or incompetent a vehicle it is. That's why I read reviews....and do reviews.
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No offense, Vh_Supra26 (and thanks for posting) ....but videos like that usually don't sway me when it comes to a new vehicle. Smooth-talking PR people and soft piano music in the background won't actually tell you how competent or incompetent a vehicle it is. That's why I read reviews....and do reviews.
....but videos like that usually don't sway me when it comes to a new vehicle. Smooth-talking PR people and soft piano music in the background won't actually tell you how competent or incompetent a vehicle it is. That's why I read reviews....and do reviews.
2016 Lincoln MKX: The First Official Photos
Images of the all-new 2016 Lincoln MKX surfaced online prior to the luxury mid-size crossover's world premiere at next week's Detroit Motor Show.
It's the slightly toned-down, production version of the MKX Concept displayed at the 2014 Beijing auto show last April, with less extravagant lights and more down-to-earth body trim.
It adopts Lincolns signature styling on a bigger body than the MKC, so much so, that we're willing to bet that a lot of people will have a hard time telling the two SUVs apart.
The new MKX shares its underpinnings with the latest Ford Edge getting its power from a twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 with more than 300hp, paired to a six-speed automatic with available four-wheel drive. At this point, we don't know if and what other powertrains will be on offer.
There will be an available adaptive steering system and the Lincoln Drive Control with continuously controlled damping that offers three modes, "Normal", "Comfort" and "Sport".
It's the slightly toned-down, production version of the MKX Concept displayed at the 2014 Beijing auto show last April, with less extravagant lights and more down-to-earth body trim.
It adopts Lincolns signature styling on a bigger body than the MKC, so much so, that we're willing to bet that a lot of people will have a hard time telling the two SUVs apart.
The new MKX shares its underpinnings with the latest Ford Edge getting its power from a twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 with more than 300hp, paired to a six-speed automatic with available four-wheel drive. At this point, we don't know if and what other powertrains will be on offer.
There will be an available adaptive steering system and the Lincoln Drive Control with continuously controlled damping that offers three modes, "Normal", "Comfort" and "Sport".
http://www.carscoops.com/2015/01/201...al-photos.html
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Wish they would have yet the cool roof from the concept. I also noted that moved the start/stop button lower, because I saw a CNN article a few days ago that said owners kept pushing it accidentally when changing gears or going into sport mode (as the button is right under, aligned in a row)