2018 Lincoln MKX | Consumer Guide Auto

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][mk_image_slideshow images=”18708,18707,18706″ image_width=”800″ image_height=”400″ pause_on_hover=”true”][vc_column_text el_class=”review-slideshow-caption”]2018 Lincoln MKX[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space”][vc_column_text]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; some testers find the push-button gear selector awkward; fully optioned models are a questionable value[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][vc_column_text]CG Says: The 2018 Lincoln MKX is essentially unchanged. MKX is a premium midsize crossover SUV that shares its basic platform with Ford Edge. MKX was redesigned for the 2016 model year. 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. Available features include 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. The current 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 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.[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][mk_content_box heading=”The Facts”][mk_table el_class=”new-review-specs”]

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	Premier: $39,960 AWD Premier: $42,455 Select: $43,475 AWD Select: $45,970 Reserve: $47,485 AWD Reserve: $49,980 Black Label: $55,155 AWD Black Label: $57,650

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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

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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

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(5 is the highest rating)

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