Redesigned Lincoln MKX

The flagship Lincoln MKX has not seen any major changes for the past few years, all of this is about to change with the introduction of the 2016 model year. This year the MKX has undergone a complete and thorough re-design that includes a far more powerful EcoBoost engine under the hood and a number of changes to the interior. All of these changes have been made with the sole intention of not only making the Lincoln MKX more competitive, but also with making it one of the hottest crossovers on the market today.

Under the Hood and Chassis

Power is always one of the first things crossover buyers tend to look at and in order to be even more competitive the 2016 Lincoln MKX has been given an upgrade under the hood. This comes in the form of an optional upgrade to a twin turbocharged 2.7 liter V6 engine that is rated at 330 horsepower and able to produce 370 ft-lbs. of torque. This new engine represents a huge jump in power from the original 3.7 liter naturally aspirated V6 that is still available. This standard engine is rated at 300 horsepower and pumps out 280 ft-lbs. of torque.

NO matter which of these power plants you choose for your 2016 MKX, both models come mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. You do however get to choose between front and all-wheel drive to suit your personal tastes and the driving conditions you are likely to encounter. The chassis has also undergone significant upgrades, including replacing the rear suspension with one that now uses an integral link setup. The MKX represents the first vehicle from Lincoln to receive adaptive power steering for better control.

An Interior Makeover

Although the MKX has always had a luxurious interior, the 2016 MKX been given a complete makeover. For example you will find that both front seats now offer 22 different adjustments. These seats also feature four-way adjustable headrests, and offer adjustable thigh bolsters providing you with the most comfortable ride possible.

To make getting in and out of your new MKX easier the interior features a new form of lighting. This new form of interior lighting has been designed to turn on in phases rather than all at once. Those lights in the footwells come on first, and then in sequence the cupholders light up, the center pass through, and finally the instrument panel. This unique interior lighting sequence adds an extra touch of pizzazz to an already extremely luxurious and comfortable interior.
You can further custom tailor the interior of your MKX by going with the Lincoln “Black Label” program. When ordering your Black Label 2016 Lincoln MKX, there are two different themes from which to choose, one is a 1920s Paris theme which adds more luxury and also a touch of romance, or one that adds the excitement of horse racing. Finally the MKS will be the first model in the Lincoln lineup to offer Harmon Kardon’s “Revel” sound system. This is their top of the line entertainment system that is sure to satisfy even the most dedicated audiophile.

A Fresh New Look

The 2016 Lincoln MKX is the third Lincoln model to undergo a complete makeover in the past three years. The first was the MKX which was completely overhauled for the 2013 model year, closely followed by the MKX the following year. Those discerning crossover buyers who would like to see the all-new 2016 Lincoln MKX for themselves are invited to come out to Ford Lincoln of Franklin and take one for a test drive. We are conveniently located at 1129 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin, TN 37064 or call 615-800-6500 to schedule your test drive today!

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