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| 2011 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost, an AW Drivers Log: Posted: 05 Feb 2011 01:30 AM PST      
EXECUTIVE EDITOR--AUTOWEEK.COM BOB GRITZINGER: I'm not sure this MKT is my cup of tea, mostly because of its monstrous weight, odd styling and tough sightlines. It seems like there are a lot of other ways to present this kind of station wagon/crossover functionality in a more pleasing wrapper--wait, Lincoln offers it in the MKX. Now there's a car that doesn't leave you wondering what's in those huge blind spots. Luckily, the rear-camera system is excellent, including bright rearward lighting to show the way when backing out of darkened driveways. That said, this wood-and-leather interior is extremely handsome and comfortable with all the bells and whistles, there's the turbo V6, and the six-speed automatic powertrain pulls steady and strong, despite the car's heft. What I'd like is a lighter-weight version of this wagon, with bolder, more creased styling lifted directly from the heritage this one merely mimics. J Mays and his designers have never been subtle when it comes to grabbing from the past, so why now? Make this baby look like a '64 Continental with a 2011 turbo powertrain, and now we're getting somewhere. EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: As big of a fan as I am of the Ford Flex, I just can't wrap my hands around this thing. Not sure why. It's big, heavy (but only 60 pounds heavier than a Flex we had in the office recently) and not really all that handsome. One could certainly argue that the Flex is not very good-looking, either. There's nothing terribly wrong with how the MKT drives or performs. The cabin is certainly comfortable enough, although I'd like a little more adjustment to the steering wheel. In the snow this morning, the thing was certainly sure-footed, which says something. In comparing price and features, if this were my type of vehicle, I'd opt for the EcoBoost-equipped Flex and pocket the more than $10,000 in savings. EDITOR WES RAYNAL: The reason people would opt for this over the MKX is that this has a third row and the MKX doesn't. Other than that, I agree--just get the X. This is a strange-looking thing, but it drives well enough; in fact, it's fairly composed considering its weight. The turbocharger helps in that regard. You wouldn't necessarily want to go blasting up and down your favorite twisty two-lane strip of pavement, but body motions are semicontrolled and the ride is smooth for the most part--one barely feels the potholes around here in this MKT. It's also really, really quiet out on the freeway. 2011 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost Base Price: $49,995 As-Tested Price: $57,775 Drivetrain: 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6; AWD, six-speed automatic Output: 355 hp @ 5,700 rpm, 350 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm Curb Weight: 4,899 lb Fuel Economy (EPA/AW): 18/14.1 mpg Options: Rapid spec 201A including voice-activated navigation system, surround sound, blind-spot monitoring, power panoramic vista roof ($4,000); adaptive cruise control with collision warning ($1,295); second-row bucket seats ($995); second-row refrigerator console ($895); active park assist ($595) |
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