Pros: Strong acceleration from EcoBoost V6 engine; lots of standard features; classy interior with excellent passenger space in 1st and 2nd rows
Cons: Swoopy styling restricts rear-seat headroom compared to similar Ford Flex; ride quality isn’t particularly luxurious with available 20-inch wheels
CG Says: The 2016 Lincoln MKT replaces its complicated touchscreen interface with a new Sync 3 system. Lincoln’s 7-passenger crossover SUV sees no other significant changes. MKT has distinctive styling and a comfortable interior. Both it and the Ford Flex on which it is based have a form-follows-function flair, with the Lincoln sacrificing third-row room for rakish lines. The EcoBoost engine boasts strong performance for a vehicle this size. The available 20-inch wheels, though, have a rather detrimental impact on ride quality. We’re glad Lincoln has decided to make them optional, rather than standard. While MKT is a competent SUV, there’s very little about it that stands out from the pack. Ultimately, nearly all of its rivals offer more compelling combinations of performance, luxury, and value for the money.
| Class | Premium Midsize SUV |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door wagon |
| Passenger Count | 7 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Lincoln |
| Nation of Manufacture | USA |
| Base Prices | Base: $43,370 AWD EcoBoost: $45,365 |
| Base Engine 3.7-liter V6 |
| Horsepower 300 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 16 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 24 |
| Optional Engine turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 |
| Horsepower 365 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 15 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 21 |
