- crossover 79,453
- 15,885 fair
- Bristol, WI
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- autoshopper.com
- crossover 79,453 gasoline white automatic
2011 lincoln mkt review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Luxurious and versatile, with responsive handling. introductionnewly introduced, the lincoln mkt is a large crossover sport-utility that provides full-size, three-row seating and a full list of amenities. The ecoboost engine achieves decent epa city/highway ratings of 16/21 mpg on the lincoln mkt awd, while delivering responsive, turbocharged performance. The lincoln mkt comes standard with a normally aspirated 268-hp 3. 7-liter v6 with similar fuel economy (16/22 mpg) but without the turbocharged performance supplied by the more advanced ecoboost engine. where the lincoln mkt leaves the competition behind is in its over-the-road dynamics. The mkt ecoboost we drove showed a minimum of body roll in curves, and its shock-absorber tuning and live-wire electronic rack-and-pinion steering flawlessly communicated road-surface information. Full-size competitors, including the cadillac escalade, acura's mdx and the audi q7, all certainly and variously competent, can't hold a candle to the agility of this three-row sports car. in addition to exhibiting excellent handling, the lincoln mkt is a comfortable, lavishly appointed luxury crossover. Its interior is part living room on wheels, part wood-lined room at the club. It even features power second-row seats that leap forward at the touch of a button for easy access to the third row. The second row can be comfy twin buckets, yielding seating for a total of six, or a bench, making for seating for seven. A voice-actuated lincoln sync communication and entertainment system can be combined with two separate seatback dvd screens. There will be no backseat fighting over what to watch. And sirius satellite and travel link provide entertainment and all relevant traffic, weather and local information, including full listings of regional gas stations, arranged by nearness or price per gallon. a full inventory of airbags is standard, and the lincoln mkt received a top safety pick from the insurance institute for highway safety. Additional safety equipment includes blind-spot warning, cross-traffic and rear alert for use in parking lots, a rearview camera, gap-sensitive adaptive cruise control with collision warning and brake support and much more. the lincoln mkt was launched as a 2010 model and continues into 2011 with no changes. lineupthe 2011 lincoln mkt 44,200) comes standard with a 268-hp 3. 7-liter v6, front-wheel drive, and 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. All-wheel drive is available, which enhances traction and stability in adverse conditions. walkaroundthe lincoln mkt is a prime example of the design phenomenon that smoothly rounded styling often makes a vehicle look smaller than it is. With the debatable exception of the mkt grille, the vehicle has a graceful, attractive, and declaratively chrome-y american presence. Its toothy grille seems a bit overbearing, purportedly a latter-day restatement of the timelessly elegant 1939 lincoln continental prow. in profile, the lincoln mkt's hunchback character line at the aft side windows adds interest, though the dramatic narrowing of these third windows is fair warning that third-row headroom and space is limited. the distinctive, somewhat bluff styling of the rear end and power hatch resembles the tail of a chrysler pt cruiser on growth hormones. Handsome 19- or 20-inch sport wheels and wide tires give the mkt a sportingly dynamic tone. but make no mistake, this full-size crossover is figuratively and literally a whale of a vehicle. It's 207. 6 inches long, 85. 7 inches wide, and rides on a 118-inch wheelbase. the lincoln mkt is longer than two of its primary full-size rivals, the acura mdx (overall length: 191. 6 inches) and audi q7 (200. 2). Wheelbase length is similar to that of the audi, and considerably longer than that of the acura. The mkt roofline is lower than any of these other vehicles, lending the lincoln a handsomely modeled and noticeably sleeker stance than its competitors. The mkt is larger than the less-expensive buick enclave in every dimension, though the buick has a longer wheelbase and a wider track. at 4,899 pounds in ecoboost all-wheel-drive form, the lincoln mkt is slightly heavier than the mdx but a massive 500 pounds lighter than the heavy audi q7. the prospect of parallel parking all this bulk in a normal parking space might seem an intimidating chore. The audio is powerful, excellent and easy to use. The audio system is tuned with genuine, old-fashioned, functional radial knobs. Both heating and cooling are available, and the front seating is an excellent blend of alert lateral support and well-tailored comfort. hand-stitched leather covers the surfaces not already covered in blond wood; this interior is deluxe. Two indispensable cupholders are provided for each of the lincoln mkt's three rows, and the second row seats are provided with a separate climate-control system. an available power folding mechanism for the second-row seats flops them forward at the touch of a button to allow third-row riders easy access, though as mentioned, the dimensions of the third-row compartment are tight and best suited to mid-sized or smaller children. Power Locks✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Power Mirrors✔ Bucket Seats✔ AM/FM✔ MP3 Player✔ Cruise Control✔ Climate Control✔ Aluminum Wheels
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