The MKX's electric power steering is also tied to that system, and it tracks cleanly and undisturbed when the highway flattens out. Its adaptive shocks are a big reason why the MKX rides with such composure even in Sport mode, on 20-inch wheels, it's rarely flustered from encounters with bad pavement actors. The MKX features Lincoln Drive Control, which allows you to choose from Normal, Sport, and Comfort modes on all-wheel-drive MKXs. It's a happy, powerful unit when coupled to the standard 6-speed automatic, capable of six-second runs to 60 mph, though adding all-wheel drive sends fuel economy below 20 mpg combined, and puts curb weight at more than 4,600 pounds.
Underneath, the MKX comes with a base 3.7-liter V-6, with 303 horsepower, or an available 2.7-liter twin-turbo V-6 makes 335 hp in a lower, wider part of the rev range. That sounds strange, but the interiors are actually beautifully-styled, if a little heavy on the marketing. In keeping with Lincoln’s move to make its interior and trim themes a little more distinctive, there are a total of four Black Label design themes, including Modern Heritage, Indulgence, a theme inspired “by the fashion, lifestyle and art scene of 1920s Paris,” and one influenced by thoroughbred horse racing. The MKX's interior mostly works as well, aside from a shift lever that has been inexplicably replaced with a push-button array. At the rear, the MKC cues are again evident with tail lamps that stretch all the way across the tailgate. Side-body sculpting is softer and more graceful and voluptuous than before, while the profile is a little more wagon-like. Outside, the front fascia boasts Lincoln's latest dual grille look that debuted on the smaller MKC. Underneath, the MKX is essentially a Ford Edge, but this generation of the automaker's premium crossover is far more distinguished than before. In truth, outside of Detroit, many shoppers haven't even looked at the MKX because of its badge. But it hasn't always made its mark as a luxury vehicle. The MKX has been Lincoln's biggest success story, a model for the automaker to build on as it seeks to reboot itself for the 21st century.
It loses some ground for its average fuel economy and an exterior that can look a little droopy from some angles.
We rate it a 7.0 out of 10, giving it high marks for its standard and optional safety equipment, as well as its stylish and comfortable interior and its excellent road manners. The MKX is offered in Premiere, Select, Reserve, and Black Label trim levels, all designed to sound like the fine wines Lincoln hopes its owners will often tote home from BevMo in their new crossovers. The 2017 Lincoln MKX is a mid-size crossover capable of seating five passengers in leather-lined comfort.įor years, it has been the most popular model in Lincoln's lineup, a deservedly successful model that was redesigned last year and carries over into the new model year unchanged.
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