Lincoln MKX
| Lincoln MKX | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lincoln (Ford) |
| Production | 2006–present |
| Model years | 2007–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size luxury crossover SUV |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Lincoln Aviator |
| First generation | |
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Pre-facelift Lincoln MKX
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2006–2015 |
| Model years | 2007–2015 |
| Assembly | Oakville, Ontario, Canada (Oakville Assembly) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-door crossover SUV |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Ford CD3 platform |
| Related |
Ford Edge Ford Fusion Mercury Milan Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ Mazda6 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.5 L Duratec 35 V6 engine (2007–2010) 3.7 L Duratec 37 V6 engine (2011–2015) |
| Transmission | 6-speed 6F automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in (2,824 mm) |
| Length | 186.5 in (4,737 mm) |
| Width | 75.8 in (1,925 mm) (2007–2010) 76.0 in (1,930 mm) (2011–2015) |
| Height | 67.5 in (1,714 mm) (2007) 67.3 in (1,709 mm) (2008–2015) |
| Curb weight | 4,220 lb (1,910 kg) (FWD) 4,420 lb (2,000 kg) (AWD) |
| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2015–present |
| Model years | 2016–present |
| Assembly | Oakville, Ontario, Canada (Oakville Assembly) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-door crossover SUV |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Ford CD4 platform |
| Related | Ford Edge |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
| Length | 190.0 in |
| Width | 76.2 in |
| Height | 66.2 in |
The Lincoln MKX is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV manufactured and sold by Lincoln. Having debuted as a 2007 model in December 2006, the MKX is a rebadged variant of the Ford Edge using Ford's CD3 platform for the first generation (2007–2015) and CD4 platform for the second generation (2016 onwards).
The MKX features unibody construction and front-wheel-drive with available all-wheel-drive. It is manufactured at Oakville Assembly in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
The Lincoln MKX made its first appearance as a concept car at the 2004 North American International Auto Show as a successor to the Lincoln Aviator. The Concept vehicle was smaller and more car-like with a V6 was rated at 245 hp (183 kW) and 240 lb·ft (330 N·m). The Aviator Concept also differed from the production Aviator stylistically and with its panoramic sunroof.
The production model received the MKX, with Lincoln management suggesting a "Mark-Eks" pronunciation during the 2006 auto show circuit, which was then changed to the phonetic "em-kay-eks". Due to the similarity of the MKX name to the MDX name used by Acura for their competing luxury crossover, Honda, Acura's parent company, filed a lawsuit against Ford in January 2006, eventually settling the case out of court.
The 2007 MKX debuted in December 2006 as a rebadged variant of the Ford Edge. In addition to the chrome grille, the MKX's front fascia features projector-beam headlight assemblies with standard chrome-accented fog lights mounted in the lower fascia. The MKX features an optional adaptive headlight system that pivots the aim of the light projectors to match the steering inputs of the driver. In the rear, the MKX features dual chrome exhaust tips and brake lights backlit by LEDs with a light bar that crosses the MKX's liftgate. The optional sunroof, marketed as a Panoramic Vista Roof, is the production version of the glass roof feature shown on the 2004 Aviator Concept. The Vista Roof features a forward power sunroof and a fixed rear moonroof with dual power sunshades.
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