blitz118 Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 (edited) 2016 Lincoln MKX Introduced All-new Lincoln MKX delivers an engaging and personalized drive experience. Available advanced 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost® V6, upgrades to body structure, chassis components help make this the most powerful, best-handling, quietest Lincoln MKX ever Dramatic, sculptured form defines all-new Lincoln MKX; redesigned interior combines stunning execution with luxurious materials Exclusive Revel® audio system – an automotive first – leads suite of new available features and technologies designed to enhance and personalize the luxury experience Exterior Factsheet Interior Factsheet Revel QLS Factsheet Revel Speaker Factsheet click here for the image gallery The all-new Lincoln MKX, debuting today at the 2015 North American International Auto Show, is designed to attract a wide range of customers in the United States and beyond by offering more technology, engine choices and personalization options. Lincoln MKX offers the first high-end Revel® audio system in a vehicle, an available advanced 2.7-liter EcoBoost® engine and two all-new available Lincoln Black Label limited-edition designer themes. “We are focused on delivering engaging and refined luxury vehicles with innovative and thoughtful technologies,” said Kumar Galhotra, president of Lincoln. “The all-new Lincoln MKX reflects that focus.” The all-new Lincoln MKX goes on sale first in the United States this fall, followed by other markets including China, Canada, the Middle East, Mexico and South Korea. The Lincoln MKX further strengthens Lincoln’s position in the global midsize premium utility segment, which represents 11 percent of the global automotive luxury market and is expected to grow to 12 percent by 2018.* It is the one of the largest luxury segments in the United States, representing about one-quarter of the retail luxury automotive market. More power, greater agility Leading the engine choices for the new Lincoln MKX is the available advanced 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged Ti-VCT EcoBoost V6. It is projected to deliver more than 330 horsepower and more than 370 lb.-ft. of torque, based on preliminary test data. The standard engine is a 3.7-liter V6, projected to deliver 300 horsepower and 280 lb.-ft. of torque, based on preliminary test data. Both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with push-button shift and SelectShift®. Front-wheel drive is standard, with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive optional. The addition of the integral link rear suspension, upgrades to the body structure and chassis components, make the new model the best-handling, best-riding and quietest Lincoln MKX ever. Available Lincoln Drive Control, a suite of ride-enhancing technologies, optimizes performance and offers three distinct modes: Normal, Sport and Comfort. The Lincoln MKX has standard electric power-assisted steering and is the first Lincoln to offer adaptive steering. “The new 2.7-liter EcoBoost adds a new level of performance to the all-new Lincoln MKX,” said Chief Program Engineer Elaine Bannon. “The focus is on delivering a total personalized luxury experience for our client: performance, quiet ride, power and technologies that make life easier, all in an environment wrapped in rich materials.” A host of helpful driver aids and technologies are available, including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping system, blind spot information system, cross-traffic alert and a height-adjustable hands-free power liftgate. 360-degree camera, enhanced park assist Several available technologies, starting with the 360-degree camera, a first for Lincoln in the MKX, help make all kinds of low-speed parking situations easier. The available front camera deploys from behind the Lincoln Star badging between the two front grilles. The camera system also offers a 180-degree split view, which can be helpful in looking out in cross-traffic situations. The 360-degree view shows up to 7 feet all around the vehicle. Lincoln MKX has an ultrasonic sensing system with 12 sensors enabling the full range of available parking-assist features: front rear side sensing, perpendicular and parallel parking assist and park out assist. Key driver assist and safety innovations added The all-new Lincoln MKX adds pre-collision assist, which may help avoid or lessen the severity some frontal crashes with another vehicle or pedestrian in certain situations and conditions. If the system detects another vehicle or pedestrian, the system will first provide a collision warning and then the system will automatically apply braking if the driver has not taken any corrective action. Also new is the Auto Hold feature, which relieves the driver from having to press the brake pedal continuously to keep the vehicle stationary in traffic. Auto Hold releases the brakes when the accelerator pedal is pressed. First for Lincoln, to enhance driver visibility, available LED headlamps include a feature that adapts when accelerating from 0 to 35 mph by adding width to the low-beam pattern through the use of additional LED reflector elements. Elegance in motion The exterior design is dramatic, with a modern, contemporary silhouette and well-balanced proportions. Available adaptable full-LED front headlamps are subtly executed as blades, rather than projectors, aligned with the horizontal orientation of the split-wing grille. The interior design language creates an open yet cocoon-like environment that is as quiet as it is beautiful. The push-button gear shift creates a dramatic open suspension bridge that flows from the instrument panel to the center console, providing two tiers of open space. Elevated personalized luxury experiences New available 22-way adjustable front seats with active motion help reduce muscle fatigue in the upper legs and lower back through six adjustable air bladders in the cushion and five adjustable air bladders in the lower seat back. Further adjustments can be made through the four-way power head restraint and the power thigh extender. The thigh bolster deflates to make exit easier and reinflates after entry to the previous setting. Always-on, built-in connectivity is provided through an available embedded modem. Via a smartphone app that communicates with the vehicle, the available MyLincoln Mobile™ app gives owners the ability to start, lock, unlock and locate their vehicle, as well as schedule a remote start.** Exclusive Revel sound system Uncompromising acoustics and award-winning home theater audio quality comes to the Lincoln MKX through the available Revel audio system. The Revel Ultima system is standard on Lincoln Black Label editions and available on Reserve models. It features 19 speakers with point source architecture, positioning the tweeter and midrange speakers close together for superior audio quality. Further performance and refinement is provided by QuantumLogic® Surround Sound technology, which offers three listening modes – stereo, audience and on stage; patented Clari-Fi™ technology offering advanced, real-time music reconstruction for all compressed audio sources; and a 20-channel high-voltage hybrid amplifier for class-leading dynamics and optimized transparency. A 13-speaker Revel system designed for the ultimate audio quality experience is available on the all-new Lincoln MKX Select and Reserve. Two new Black Label themes Lincoln Black Label will be available at launch with four designer themes – two of which are all-new. One is inspired by the fashion, lifestyle and art scene of 1920s Paris, while the excitement, passion and pageantry of high-stakes thoroughbred horse racing create the vision for the second new theme. Modern Heritage and Indulgence also will be available on the new Lincoln MKX. Upgraded Lincoln Experiences When the driver with key fob is within approximately 9 feet, the lower LED daytime running lights gently brighten, while “welcome mat” is projected on the ground from the folded mirrors. Door handles are illuminated, too, tuned to the exterior color. Interior sequential lighting begins at the footwell, then illuminates the cupholders, pass-through, instrument panel, front door handles, front map pockets and rear doors. The lighting goes off in reverse order. *In the United States, the midsize premium utility segment represents 14 percent of luxury automotive market and is positioned to be stable at this rate through 2018 (growth will come from the small premium utility segment). In China the midsize premium segment represents 17 percent of the luxury vehicle market and expected to remain stable through 2018. Source of data: HIS. **MyLincoln Mobile App is available through a free download. The embedded modem is included and available on Reserve Equipment Group. Services included for four years. Text and data rates apply to usage. ***Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Only use SYNC/MyLincoln Touch/other devices, even with voice commands, when it is safe to do so. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones Edited January 16, 2015 by blitz118 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Are they going retro??? Hopefully just a placeholder or an upcoming Navigator, not an MKX. Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitz118 Posted January 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 (edited) Are they going retro??? Hopefully just a placeholder or an upcoming Navigator, not an MKX. Interesting. Did you not see the spy photo thread? Do you think it is going to look like a Navigator? Edited January 11, 2015 by blitz118 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Good grief fellas. THIS is the 2016 MKX save for the mirrors and door handles and a few minor tweaks. http://www.lincoln.com/2016-mkx-concept/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitz118 Posted January 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Good grief fellas. THIS is the 2016 MKX save for the mirrors and door handles and a few minor tweaks. http://www.lincoln.com/2016-mkx-concept/ I updated my post with what I think is the production model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Ahhh, much much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitz118 Posted January 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 (edited) Here are the production pictures. http://dev.fordvehicles.lincolncanada.com/2016-mkx/ Edited January 10, 2015 by blitz118 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limited59 Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Like what I see so far... Wish there was more wood on the interior, and the half wood steering wheel out of the new Explorer Platinum. Otherwise, bring it on!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Hate to say I told you so but......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xK317Hx Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 I thought for sure I was going to get the new edge, but now I'm not so sure. Really liking the MKX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitz118 Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 The 2.7L EB comes with more than 330hp and more than 370lb torque. https://media.lincoln.com/content/lincolnmedia/lna/us/en/news/2015/01/13/all-new-lincoln-mkx-delivers-personal-luxury.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 And no more whining from the Edge Sport crowd about not getting a 3.7L V6. The 2.7LEB blows it away. I'm still hearing a rumor of a 3.0L EB for the MKX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Should have gone with the 3.5TT in the MKX. Give it a powerplant worthy of the Lincoln brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitz118 Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Black Label model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitz118 Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Should have gone with the 3.5TT in the MKX. Give it a powerplant worthy of the Lincoln brand. The 2.7L Ecoboost is good enough, and the 3.5TT does not have start-stop option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I'm sure the 2.7EB is a fine engine But it would be nice to see something better than a "practical" Lincoln, if Lincoln is still considered a "luxury" brand. Why be coy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I expect either a 3.0L EB or 3.5 EB option at some point. That is a damn nice interior! Black label is going to do wonders for MKC, MKZ and MKX sales this next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I'm sure the 2.7EB is a fine engine But it would be nice to see something better than a "practical" Lincoln, if Lincoln is still considered a "luxury" brand. Why be coy? since when is 380 lb/ft "practical"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xK317Hx Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 MORE BLACK LABEL PICS PLEASE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Libra1224 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Sweet......I like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitz118 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Interview with Scott Tobin- Director, Lincoln Product Development on the 2016 Lincoln MKX. Scott says the 2.7LEB has 335hp and over 380Lb of torque. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwPg_701fto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEHIO Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Looks sweet, only one thing concerns me. On the top left side of the console is a green light. Is that the start/stop button for the engine? If it is, in my opinion, a poor placement, as you could accidentally hit the button and shut the engine off while driving, if using radio/HVAC controls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 It's the green lit button next to the radio buttons. But you can't shut off the engine while it's moving without holding the button down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEHIO Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Thanks for the reply, akirby. I understand that some people with MKC's have accidentally shut off the engine when driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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