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2016 2009 LINCOLN XXXXXMKX
Safe, elegant and effortless PRESS RELEASE
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he all-new Lincoln MKX, in showrooms now, introduces Quiet Luxury, a new standard that combines thoughtful and elegant design with a safe, effortless ride and a warm, tailored experience. “Personalized luxury, delivered through a suite of customer-focused enhancements, is at the heart of the all-new Lincoln MKX,” said John Polasek, Chief Program Engineer. “Power matched with refinement, helpful technology that’s easy to use and beautiful, thoughtful design elevate Lincoln MKX to a whole new level.” The all-new Lincoln MKX further strengthens Lincoln’s position in the midsize luxury utility segment, one of the largest luxury segments in the United States, representing about one-quarter of the retail
Base price: $38,100 Wheelbase: 112.2 in Length: 190 in Width: 86.1 in Height: 66.2 in Engine: 3.7L V6, 303 hp, 278 lb.-ft. torque Transmission: 6-Speed SelectShift automatic EPA Mileage: 17 city, 26 highway systems, this is a fixed steering ratio. With this new solution, the steering ratio continually changes with vehicle speed, optimizing steering response in all situations.
DRIVE CONTROL
The all-new 2016 Lincoln MKX offers a personalized, quiet, luxurious driving experience. luxury automotive market.
ENGINE
The available multicontour front seats with Active Motion can ease muscle fatigue and can be tailored for preference.
Leading the engine choices for the all-new Lincoln MKX is the available advanced 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged Ti-VCT EcoBoost V6, which is SAE-rated at 335 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 380 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,000 rpm on premium fuel. The standard 3.7-liter V6 is SAE-rated at 303 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 278 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,000
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rpm. Both engines are mated to a six-speed SelectShift automatic transmission with push-button shift. Front-wheel drive is standard, Intelligent All-Wheel Drive optional.
SAFETY
Available semi-autonomous features include the first Lincoln implementation of technology that may help avoid or lessen the severity of some frontal crashes: Pre-Collision Assist
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with Pedestrian Detection. If no corrective action is taken and the system detects a collision is imminent, the brakes are automatically applied. Further, the all-new Lincoln MKX earned a 5-Star overall rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Available adaptive steering adjusts the ratio between a driver’s steering input and the steering angle of the front wheels. In traditional steering
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Available Lincoln Drive Control, a suite of ride-enhancing technologies that customize the driving experience and optimize performance, orchestrates available continuously controlled damping, electric power-assisted steering and active noise control. Drivers can select among normal, sport and comfort modes. Active noise control enhances overall sound quality by cancelling unwanted noises, resulting in a comfortable cabin and a better environment for music listening and in-car telephone conversation.
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