Lincoln MKX

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Lincoln MKX
2007 Lincoln MKX
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Production 2007–present
Assembly Oakville, Ontario
Predecessor Lincoln Aviator
Class Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style(s) 4-door Crossover
Layout Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Platform Ford CD3 platform
Engine(s) 3.5 L Duratec 35 V6
Transmission(s) 6-speed 6F automatic
Wheelbase 111.2 in (2825 mm)
Length 186.5 in (4735 mm)
Width 75.8 in (1925 mm)
Height 2007: 67.5 in (1715 mm)
2008-present: 67.3 in (1709 mm)
Related Ford Edge
Ford Fusion
Mercury Milan
Lincoln MKZ
Lincoln Zephyr
Mazda6
Mazda CX-9

Lincoln MKX, a mid-size crossover SUV marked by Lincoln, went on sale in December 2006 as a MY 2007 model. As a slightly modified version of its sister vehicle the Ford Edge, the MKX uses unibody construction rather than the body-on-frame construction of its predecessor, the Lincoln Aviator.

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[edit] The name

The MKX is the first Lincoln to use a combination of letters and/or number combinations rather than traditional names.

The MKX was originally to be named after the previous "Aviator"[citation needed], but the name was changed to "MKX" shortly before the 2006 North American International Auto Show [1]. During the auto show circuit, the name MKX was pronunced "Mark X", but widespread confusion (and even refusals) at the dealership level during sales and marketing training sessions resulted in the dropping of that pronunciation [1]. Ford officially referred to the vehicles with the "Mark-Ex" pronunciation from January to June 2006, but changed to the phonetic "em-kay-ex" in July 2006.

Honda filed a lawsuit against Ford in January 2006, claiming that the MKX name is too close to that of Honda's Acura MDX, eventually settling out of court [2].


Also using the Mark X name, Lincoln had shown in 2004 its Mark X concept vehicle based on the Ford Thunderbird platform featuring a retractable hardtop [3].

[edit] Features

Developed under the internal codename U388, the MKX, along with the Ford Edge and Lincoln MKZ, are the first vehicles to use Ford's 3.5 L Duratec 35 V6 engine. This new engine produces 265 hp (198 kW) and 250 ft·lbf (339 N·m) and is mated to the new 6F six-speed automatic transmission co-developed with General Motors.

Optional equipment includes Ford's Vista Roof and heated rear seats.

The MKX is built alongside the related Ford Edge at Oakville Assembly in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, the first Lincoln built in Canada since 1936. According to the official Lincoln website, prices for the 2007 MKX range from $34,495 to $44,885.

For 2008, the MKX was updated. Lincoln badges now appear near the front doors.

The MKX has been said by other high end car designers to be one of the most luxurious crossovers on the market and a car that indicates status and a willingness to be lavish.

[edit] Engines

Year Engine Power Torque
2007– 3.5 L Duratec 35 V6 265 hp (198 kW) 250 ft·lbf (339 N·m)

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. ^ What's in a name?. Detroit News. Retrieved on July 24, 2006.
  2. ^ Honda Takes Ford to Court Over SUV Name. Insideline.com.
  3. ^ Mark X is Lincoln's First Convertible Roadster Concept. Ford.com.
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