Pros: Spacious, quiet cabin; classy interior materials; cushy ride quality; fine acceleration from Ecoboost V6; good selection of available comfort and safety features
Cons: Ecoboost engine’s real-world fuel economy is disappointing; so-so rear visibility; finicky MyLincoln Touch control interface (but improved Sync 3 system is a midyear upgrade); some testers find the push-button gear selector awkward; fully optioned models are a questionable value
CG Says: After its redesign last year, the 2017 Lincoln MKX is essentially unchanged. MKX is a premium midsize crossover SUV with seating for five passengers. MKX shares its basic platform with the redesigned-for-2015 Ford Edge; this generation MKX has new styling, a more spacious interior, a newly available turbocharged 2.7-liter V6, and new technology and safety features. Notable among those features are a panoramic sunroof, hands-free liftgate, a 180-degree forward-view camera, blind-spot monitor with rear cross traffic alert, heated and ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, and a dual-screen rear-seat entertainment system. A 303-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 engine is standard and a 335-hp turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 is optional on all models. Both engines are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is available. The redesigned Lincoln MKX does a better job of distancing itself from its mainstream Ford Edge cousin than the first-generation MKX did. The available Ecoboost V6 turbo supplies smooth, ready power, and the supple ride and generous list of available luxury features make the MKX feel like a true premium-class vehicle. The MKX’s primary competitor, the redesigned Lexus RX, might outclass it in terms of interior materials and all-around refinement, but the MKX is a credible alternative—particularly if you’re turned off by the RX’s radical styling.
| Class | Premium Midsize SUV |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door wagon |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Lincoln |
| Nation of Manufacture | Canada |
| Base Prices | Premiere: $38,260 AWD Premiere: $40,755 Select: $41,550 AWD Select: $44,045 Reserve: $45,560 AWD Reserve: $48,055 Black Label: $53,475 AWD Black Label: $55,970 |
| Base Engine 3.7-liter V6 |
| Horsepower 303 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 16-17 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 23-25 |
| Optional Engine turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 |
| Horsepower 335 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 17-18 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 24-25 |
