The Lincoln MKX Offers Great Fuel Economy For Its Class
Seton Jones | May 21, 2011The MKZ by Lincoln is a crossover luxury SUV that offers a large number of state of the art amenities and excellent gas mileage. The Ford Edge is based on a similar chassis and platform. Of course all of those deluxe touches come at a cost; the MKX is priced around ten thousand dollars more.
What makes the MKX stand apart from the crowd is its modern looks and eye catching front grille. Its lines are sleek and contemporary and its good looks are accentuated with chrome exhaust tips. If you want an edgier and more noticeable look you can opt for twenty inch wheels. Dave Sinclar St Peters Used Cars St Louis dealer offers great deals in MO.
There’s plenty of muscle under the hood; the MKX packs 305 of pure hp for your driving pleasure. Gas mileage stands at 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the freeway. Since the MKX is all about luxury, driving it feels smooth and flawless. However, it doesn’t offer the handling and excitement which appeals to automotive enthusiasts. A 6 speed automatic transmission is in place and can also be utilized in manual mode.
The 2011 MKX is fully equipped with the MyLincolnTouch system. This touch screen system allows you to control vehicle functions such as the temperature, navigation system and music player all by touch. Cargo space stands at 32.3 feet and if you fold down the second row seat you get 68.6 cubic feet. Genuine wood trim accents can also be added for a warm and inviting ambiance. Another cool feature is Remote Start; this allows you to start the car from up to 300 feet away.
It’s easy to enjoy a cool breeze or the beautiful weather thanks to a beautiful sunroof. It’s super quiet inside the cabin thanks to clever engineering and insulation. Ambient lighting is in place with a number of colors to choose from. Standard features include temperature controlled and can be heated or cooled according to your preference. Lincoln MKS Ballwin has a large selection of new 2010 and 2011 autos for sale.
Radars are in place which can sense vehicles in your blind spot. This system will prompt a LED light to show up on your sideview mirror if another car is in a blind spot. The 2010 model was named a top safety pick by IIHS. Pricing starts around the mid $39k range.
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