http://www.lincoln.com/2016-mkx/#intro

This is strictly unofficial, and not formally on Lincoln's web-site yet (I provided the site-link anyway), but, on an inquiry as to what the new MKX pricing will be, the Lincoln-rep quoted $38,100 for the base version. I asked because, from both one or two review-requests and my own curiosity, I'm planning an MKX review when it is released in my area. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like it will be released for at least several more months yet....probably in the fall. And, of course, last year's all-new MKC, while originally scheduled for an April 30 release date, didn't actually start arriving at D.C.-area dealerships until July.....almost three months later. I got to review one of the first ones that came in....in fact, I helped unwrap and prepare it when it rolled off the truck. Like the MKC itself, which, IMO, was quite interesting (except of the standard four-cylinder, I was favorably impressed with it, and could even consider owning one), the new MKX will be interesting, if for no other reason, to see how it compares to the smaller, less-expensive MKC. Since the base MKC starts at around $33,100, you are talking a (roughly) 5K difference for the MKX, although, for that extra money, the MKX not only offers more size but also a pair of base (N/A) and optional (turbo) V6s. The MKC, IMO, should have gotten at least a small non-turbo V6 as a base or option, and didn't. Subjective, perhaps, but I just don't think that vehicles with a Lincoln badge on them (or with any other badge in the luxury-class) should have four-bangers under the hood. A small-displacement V6 (the Lexus 2.5L is a good example) can provide basically the economy of most similiar-displacement fours, with better quietness and refinement, although the cost of production does rise. But it's no secret, though, that the upcoming CAFE and emission regs are forcing smaller, sometimes turbo, engines.

 

Ugly color and design to me..
I do like the look of a center console with the push button gear selector but the interior is too blah to me for a luxury vehicle.

 

I don't think they have the new MKX's color-palette on the web-site yet either, but, I'm sure there will be something that appeals to you. I hope they use the Tahitian Pearl (a gorgeous medium-to-dark purple amethyst) that the smaller MKC offers. The purple exterior and while interior is especially stunning.

 

The lack of responses pretty much equals the lack of interest in the MKX.

 

I never thought much of the old version myself....especially after my review. Time will tell on the new one, and if it is a major improvement or not.

 

I like the interior and exterior styling of the MKC and MKX. IMO they are both nice looking. I'm probably not a candidate to buy either one, but I do like the looks. I hope they do well for Lincoln. The division needs it.

 

The 2.7 EcoBoost will be the one to have, but I'm sure it'll be easy to get the MKX up to the $50K+ range in no time


Just for fun.
Base 2016 MKX $38,100
Base 2015 RX $40,970
Base 2016 MDX 42,865

 

The interior looks very much like the new Ford Edge, same style center stack, etc. Lincoln needs to do something different.

 

The Edge though still uses a traditional gear selector

 

True, but the transmission push-buttons in the new MKX, MKC, and MKZ are not unique or unprecedented, either. You might not be old enough to remember them like I am, but many Chrysler products used dash push-buttons from the late 50s well into the 60s. Some units did not have a locking PARK feature in the transmission (you simply used the emergency brake, or, on a hill, turned your wheels into the curb like they taught you back then in driving school). Those that did utilize the PARK feature had a lever that you slid down to engage the lock. The first Ford Edsels, for 1958 only, also used push-buttons in the center of the steering wheel.....which made them difficult to read if the wheel was upside down or not centered.

 

Mike,
On the Edsel we had, the hub of the steering wheel was stationary, it did not turn with the wheel. The big transmission problem was the servos that changed gears. They were mounted on the transmission and when they got wet they quit working. Big problem in Louisiana!
Steve

 

OK, Thanks. I learned to drive on 60s-vintage Plymouths, but wasn't aware of that feature for the Edsel's hub.....that's nice to know, and, yes, it would make sense on the part of the designers. And, you're right.....Louisiana's rainy climate is usually not conducive to keeping things dry.

Except for the typically lousy Ford quality control of that era, and some of the controversial Edsel grilles which some reviewers compared to pornography, the 1958 Edsel was really quite a remarkable car that pioneered a number of interesting features. It was introduced during a major recession, though, and had to compete not only with GM's Pontiacs/Buicks/Oldsmobiles, Chrysler's Dodges and De Sotos, but also its own sister Mercurys from Ford. It simply did not get the sales numbers to survive.

 

Here's a nice, quick, static (non-test-drive) review video from a show-going MKX:

https://www.cars.com/articles/2015/0...oln-mkx-video/

I couldn't get inside the one at the recent D.C. show....it was up on the rotating turntable, though with the doors open so we could see at least part of the inside.

 

Alex on Autos has a review of the 2015 Edge Sport and he keeps repeating about how fast it is with the 2.7 Ecoboost. The MKX should have similar performance so I'm interested. I noticed that on the MKC, the push-button shifter allowed the lower portion of the center stack to be slanted back toward the driver. It made tuning the radio and setting the heat/air conditioning much easier. The MKX has retained this design. I really like the new direction for Lincoln and hope they get to a large sedan soon.
Steve