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  • Engine/Motor: 3.5 liter V6
  • Horsepower: 250@6250
  • Torque: 4500
  • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic

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  • Horsepower: 250@6250
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  • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
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Lincoln MKX is a five-passenger CUV powered by a fuel-efficient 3.5-liter engine with a class-leading 6-speed transmission and fully independent suspension. On sale in late 2006, the new Lincoln MKX builds on the success of the Lincoln Zephyr in appealing to a new generation of luxury buyers and defining a modern vision for Lincoln.

Modern Lincoln Design

Lincoln MKX's confident exterior and luxurious, quiet interior signal Lincoln's modern design vision.

The high beltline is defined by a stroke of chromed trim that caps broad shoulders, pronounced wheel lips and short overhangs that give Lincoln MKX its wide, athletic stance. A chromed cap on each side-view mirror adds the finishing touch.

Black rocker panels plant the vehicle to the ground, accentuating the standard 18-inch wheels and tires. Side marker lights cut into the simple, clean fascia and bend around to the side of the vehicle. Chrome-ringed fog lamps integrated into the lower fascia echo the chrome-tipped dual exhausts.

New Lincolns for New Luxury Customers

Today's luxury CUV buyers want the same style, refinement, fuel economy and carlike ride and handling that they experienced in luxury sedans. While they like the style of the CUV, they don't need all of the extra space and towing capability of traditional SUVs.

"Luxury CUVs are popular because they combine the style and efficiency of luxury sedans with most of the capability and flexibility of larger utility vehicles," says Al Giombetti, vice president, Sales. "Lincoln MKX addresses the luxury car buyer's demands with style, spirit, comfort and efficiency."

Lincoln MKX will advance Lincoln's lineup, joining Zephyr in moving into new markets and reaching out to a new generation of Lincoln customers. Lincoln MKX further demonstrates how Lincoln will differentiate itself with design.

"Lincoln is the luxury of the future," says Horbury. "People's attitudes about luxury are shifting, and Lincoln is leading the charge. This is an opportunity for Lincoln to reclaim its rightful place in the American luxury market."

Quiet, Comfortable Interior

Lincoln's modern identity is evident in Lincoln MKX's comfortable, elegant interior.

Lincoln MKX boasts the quietest Lincoln interior yet. In addition to conventional sound-absorbing techniques such as a thicker dash pad, laminated windshield and thicker side glass, Lincoln MKX blends unique materials for further reduction in road noise. A constrained-layer barrier is fused to the rear wheel houses, and sound-deadening material is welded behind exterior trim panels.

The interior design is defined by a sweeping instrument panel flowing into a clean, well-organized center stack. Wood and satin nickel accents are carried to the door panels. Interior controls are bathed in Lincoln's cool-white light for a pleasing nighttime cabin experience.

Removable dividers in the center console let customers adapt their storage space for anything from laptop computers to handbags and CDs. The center console also features an available concealed power point – for four in total throughout the interior – and an MP3 audio jack. Phone and MP3 player cords can be neatly organized, as a slot molded into the console provides power-point access.

The interior is surprisingly spaciousness, defying the sleek exterior shape. Front seats have eight-way power adjustment, power lumbar for both driver and passenger, and available heated and cooled features. The second row is sure to make all occupants comfortable with available heated seats, impressive headroom and best-in-class legroom.

In addition, the 60/40-split second row features impressive reclining angles of up to 15 degrees. It also folds and pivots in one fluid movement, either by the seat-mounted lever or a unique Easy Fold™ remote switch accessible from the liftgate. Lincoln MKX offers 68.7 cubic feet of cargo volume with the rear seats folded.

Powerful, Refined and Efficient

The all-new 3.5-liter DOHC V-6 and 6-speed automatic transmission debut on Lincoln MKX, specifically tuned for effortless performance as needed on long drives or city driving. The powerpack was designed as a cohesive unit for refined performance, enhanced noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) characteristics and good fuel economy.

A strong, lightweight, die-cast aluminum block and lightweight four-valve direct-acting, mechanical-bucket valvetrain provide smooth, refined operation at high engine speeds. The intake was designed as a system all the way from the throttle body to the intake valves. This incorporates a dual-plenum intake manifold and intake variable cam timing to ensure a smooth idle and broad torque curve for improved power. A 10.3:1 compression ratio and improved close-coupled catalysts reduce emissions.

The advanced 6-speed automatic transmission uses a wide 6.04:1 gear ratio, helping deliver 7 percent better fuel economy on the highway than a four-speed automatic. Multiple clutches are used for smoother, refined shifts.

Tuned for Corners and Comfort

Lincoln MKX is Lincoln's best example yet of effortless driving performance thanks to its wide stance, four-wheel independent suspension and the brand's well-honed driving dynamics DNA.

Lincoln MKX's unibody construction provides a strong foundation for the four-wheel independent suspension. The MacPherson-strut front suspension is mounted to an isolated subframe that uses hydro-bushings to reduce unwanted steering wheel vibration.

An four-link independent rear suspension uses stamped steel control blades and monotube shocks for precise suspension tuning. The rear shocks are mounted outboard and behind the wheel center to enhance ride and handling. Lincoln MKX comes standard with four-wheel disc brakes and an anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Accident Avoidance and Protection

The Lincoln MKX offers exclusive AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control (RSC®) active safety system. The system provides better control as the crossover is driven in a spirited manor. Decoupling RSC from traditional yaw control allows each system to work most efficiently, providing improved side-slip control and enhanced roll stability control.

Lincoln MKX has six standard air bags, including front, side-impact front and side-curtain air bags. The steering wheel, knee bolster and glove box are all energy-absorbing components. The driver seat uses a seat position sensor while the passenger seat uses an occupant classification sensor – both are equipped with load-limiting safety belts and pretensioners.

Multiple layers of protection for occupants in side impacts include solid unibody construction with crossmember ladder frames, a reinforced greenhouse, energy-absorbing side door trim, seat-mounted side air bags and Safety Canopy™ system with rollover detection and extended-duration side curtain air bags.

Lincoln MKX goes on sale in late 2006. It will be manufactured at Ford's Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada.