Lincoln MKT
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Lincoln MKT
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=124286
BASED on the Flex, but clearly NOT a re-badged Flex
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BASED on the Flex, but clearly NOT a re-badged Flex
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Here's the link to Autoblog's article on the MKT.
http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/01...upcycled-plas/
The idea of 415-hp, 400-ft lbs tq, V6 has me wondering if I can fit one of those in my 2000 V6 Mustang. I can see some potential improvement in performance over my 3.8.
http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/01...upcycled-plas/
The idea of 415-hp, 400-ft lbs tq, V6 has me wondering if I can fit one of those in my 2000 V6 Mustang. I can see some potential improvement in performance over my 3.8.
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What is the point of this vehicle? Is it supposed to be like an Infiniti FX4 or something?
If so, then what is the point of the MKX?![Dunno](https://themustangsource.com/forums/images/smilies/dunno.gif)
Aren't TWO Lincoln luxury, premium utility vehicles just going to siphon sales away from one another?
If so, then what is the point of the MKX?
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Aren't TWO Lincoln luxury, premium utility vehicles just going to siphon sales away from one another?
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Do you interpret that statement to imply the MKX stays (as a two row CUV) in the Lincoln line-up and the MKT takes the next-larger slot as a 3-row CUV, rather than MKT replacing the MKX?
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Essentially yes. There had been speculation/whining that the MKX needed a third row, I think the MKT reduces the case for that. With the Navigator as the 7-seat SUV and the MKT as the 7-seat people mover, the next MKX need not have a third row and can stay a smaller, sportier CUV.
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That thing will definitely have 3 rows, the Flex is huge. After seeing the stretched Freestyle mule and hearing Flex platform-mate, the concept blew me away. I say F-it, go bold, I like it! Panel lines and facia arrangements look very much like a production vehicle's layout. I would imagine they would hide the interior. A few zingers like this and Ford's excellent AWD and 6F transmission could really put this Lincoln on the map. At first glace on the blogs I was like 'oh cripes what's this' and after a few minutes looking at it I'm diggin it.
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I can't help feeling it's still part of the same old "Let's build another big SUV" mentality, though.
I dunno quite how to classify/react to this thing - which may be part of my concern. I think the general public may react the same way: "WTF is this supposed to BE, exactly?"
I dunno quite how to classify/react to this thing - which may be part of my concern. I think the general public may react the same way: "WTF is this supposed to BE, exactly?"
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I can't help feeling it's still part of the same old "Let's build another big SUV" mentality, though.
I dunno quite how to classify/react to this thing - which may be part of my concern. I think the general public may react the same way: "WTF is this supposed to BE, exactly?"
I dunno quite how to classify/react to this thing - which may be part of my concern. I think the general public may react the same way: "WTF is this supposed to BE, exactly?"
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