Lincolns For New Luxury Consumers

Luxury Crossover delivers presence, comfort, effortless performance

First Lincoln crossover: Carlike ride, flexibility and impressive fuel economy for a new generation of luxury customers
Luxury comfort and convenience: Ultra-quiet and spacious interior packed with luxury – adaptive front lighting, panoramic Vista Roof™, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, 14-speaker THX Certified audio system and DVD navigation
Power and performance: Luxury-tuned four-wheel independent suspension; powerful, efficient 3.5-liter V-6 mated to smooth-shifting 6-speed transmission
The new Lincoln MKX is loaded with comfort and convenience as a modern new choice in the luxury crossover utility vehicle (CUV) market.
Lincoln MKX's elegant design is

"We want people to know Lincoln is giving buyers fresh luxury choices."
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

The available THX II-Certified® surround-sound audio system has 14 speakers, including two subwoofers with 600 watts of power and a sophisticated processor that inputs bandwidth, peak audio levels and coverage uniformity. Lincoln MKX also features an optional integrated MP3-audio input jack and power point conveniently concealed in the center console. Lincoln also offers optional factory-installed SIRIUS satellite radio.
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