All Entries in the "Lincoln" Category

2011 Lincoln MKT – Extremely Comfortable and Technologically Advanced

Good Long list of high tech options and standard features; fuel efficient and potent turbocharged V6 engine; quiet cabin; nicely balanced handling and ride. Bad Questionable exterior styling; near-useless third row headroom; high price of twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 model. Introduction 2011 Lincoln MKT is a large luxury crossover that features sculpted exterior, three-row seating, refined interior and sophisticated technology. With its EcoBoost twin turbocharged V6 engine, top notch crash scores, high tech options and upscale interior, the MKT has plenty of strengths, though its relatively steep price tag, awkward styling and compromised seating are potential deal breakers. For 2011 model year, it gets optional voice activated navigation system with complementary three-year subscription to  [...]

2011 Lincoln Town Car – A True Long-Established American Luxury Sedan

Good Large trunk; extended wheelbase Signature L model’s abundance of rear seat legroom. Bad Lack of convenience and technological features; sluggish handling; second-rate fuel economy; leisurely acceleration. Introduction 2011 Lincoln Town Car is appealing for its trunk and spacious seating that offers cavernous storage for golf clubs and luggage. It provides comfortable seating capacity for up to six passengers in a cabin trimmed with satin nickel accents, premium leather and burl walnut appliqué. The V8 engine of Lincoln generates 287 pound feet of torque and 239 horsepower for power on demand and smooth acceleration. It can also be fueled with cleaner burning E85, which is 85% ethanol and 15% regular gasoline. Front frame rails are hydroformed, making them stronger as compared to  [...]

2012 Lincoln MKT – A Considerable Crossover SUV

Introduction: Lincoln’s long, low-catapulted vehicles were hugely admired fifty years back. As a matter of fact it was like an achievement for the middle class Americans. Back then Lincoln was considered as an embodiment of automotive superiority, but sadly that time is gone. After half a century, and after years of management slip-ups, Lincolns offering like models 2012 Lincoln MKT enters the market with the hopes of furbishing the legacy of brands for a completely new era and a new customer. Underneath the "idiosyncratic" sheet metal of 2012 Lincoln MKT there are the running gear and body structure of Ford Flex crossover. Now, considering the fact that the deprived badge engineering of Lincoln is one of the major reasons why the company is in his state, it was nice to see that the MKT  [...]

2012 Lincoln MKZ – Unchanged MKZ

First Look: No matter how much you hated Math in school, it sometimes becomes necessary to do a little bit of addition and subtraction, especially when it comes to evolution of cars. So, we also did a bit of calculation with the 2012 Lincoln MKZ, and will sadly we have to say that things didn’t add up as much as we wanted. But the good thing here is that the new MKZ midsize sedan boasts of a plethora of good qualities such as straight handling, a comfortable and eye-catching interiors and an extended list of obtainable high technology doohickeys. But the problem here is that the littlest Lincoln still doesn’t match the standards that some of the modern entry-level sedans has set. In order to balance the equation, it’s better to understand the fact that the Lincoln MKZ actually  [...]

2011 Lincoln MKX – Well-Equipped Luxury Crossover

Good : Plenty of standard features; Quiet and comfortable ride quality; innovative technology; ample passenger space. Bad : Occasionally stubborn transmission; No dynamic advantage or change over related Ford Edge. Introduction : 2011 Lincoln MKX is a well equipped luxury crossover that gets substantially redesign with more luxurious interior, more power, new features and freshened styling. Previous Lincoln models had attractive styling, but it couldn’t hide the subpar interior materials, lackluster driving dynamics and weak brakes. But the 2011 MKX gets substantial improvements in overall quality, performance and features making it one of the luxurious midsize crossovers in its class. It comes with new winged grille, new taillamps and curvaceous front fenders. The cabin inside is equipped  [...]

2011 Lincoln Navigator – A Luxurious Ride

The 2011 Lincoln Navigator is a vehicle that will lure everyone who’s feeling a tad nostalgic for those days before recession of economic consumption. The new 2011 Navigator flaunts an attention-getting style and has everything to deliver a luxurious ride, but the underwhelming V8 engine of the car could be a deal breaker for some; especially if you are considering the car to carry some heavy loads. But a lot has changed here from its third generation Navigator and the 2011 model comes with roomy wood- and leather-lined passenger cabin and delivers luxurious ride. For the model year 2011 the luxurious full-size SUV, the 2011 Lincoln Navigator is available either as a regular Navigator or the Navigator L (with extended-wheelbase). The standard seating here is a 3-row, 7-passenger seating,  [...]

2002 Lincoln LS – Affordable Premium Midsize Sedan

Everyone crave for luxury cars, but actually not many of them are capable of buying them. This is where the need of an entry level luxury car arises. Seeing the urge among the consumers for luxury cars from Europe’s luxury car makers, and their problem of not being capable of owning one, made Lincoln develop premium midsize sedans for the local consumers. This is what gave birth to first Lincoln LS, and we must mention that it entered the market with just the perfect specifications and power that is required to compete with the cars from European luxury brands. By seeing at the 2002 Lincoln LS and by driving the car all that we can say is that buying a LS would get you the luxury, comfort and drive feel of a BMW 5 series, but will only cost you the price of a 3 series. The 2002 Lincoln LS  [...]