Pleasantly Responsive
Steering, throttle and brakes are all pleasantly responsive, working towards an involving driving feel to match the engine's punch. The tested MKX's ride was rougher than expected though - thanks mainly to its large chrome-clad wheels and relatively stiff suspension. It is a touch sporty, and some crossover drivers like that sort of thing, but if you're looking for the "floating on a cloud" Lincoln ride, you won't find it here.
Pricing is nicely done. Even decked out at around $54,000, the tested MKX came in for some $15,000 less than a comparable BMW X5. That's a new Hyundai Accent for the kids. Or a nice little motorboat. Or an awesome jet-powered watercraft.
Other machines worth considering here? The Jeep Grand Cherokee has a fantastic interior as well, and it's light-years more capable off of the pavement. The VW Touareg is available with a TDI Clean Diesel engine. Finally, the Acura MDX, though not as aggressively luxurious, has been a great buy in this segment for years.
End of the day, if you're in this ballpark and after a crossover that's uniquely styled and uniquely high-tech, be sure to put the MKX on your 'To Test Drive' list.
Steering, throttle and brakes are all pleasantly responsive, working towards an involving driving feel to match the engine's punch. The tested MKX's ride was rougher than expected though - thanks mainly to its large chrome-clad wheels and relatively stiff suspension. It is a touch sporty, and some crossover drivers like that sort of thing, but if you're looking for the "floating on a cloud" Lincoln ride, you won't find it here.
Pricing is nicely done. Even decked out at around $54,000, the tested MKX came in for some $15,000 less than a comparable BMW X5. That's a new Hyundai Accent for the kids. Or a nice little motorboat. Or an awesome jet-powered watercraft.
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| Steering, throttle and brakes are all pleasantly responsive, working towards an involving driving feel to match the engine's punch. (Photo: Justin Pritchard/Auto123.com) |
Other machines worth considering here? The Jeep Grand Cherokee has a fantastic interior as well, and it's light-years more capable off of the pavement. The VW Touareg is available with a TDI Clean Diesel engine. Finally, the Acura MDX, though not as aggressively luxurious, has been a great buy in this segment for years.
End of the day, if you're in this ballpark and after a crossover that's uniquely styled and uniquely high-tech, be sure to put the MKX on your 'To Test Drive' list.
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