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2008 Lincoln Navigator
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The Lincoln Navigator, America’s original full-size luxury SÚV, continues to deliver uncompromising levels of luxury, capability, functionality. For 2008, the award-winning Navigator raises the bar by offering many must-have comfort and convenience features as standard equipment. In addition, the newly available Rearview Camera System adds even more appeal for full-size SÚV owners. The Lincoln Navigator’s expressive design brings a unique elegance and an unrivaled presence to the full-size luxury-utility §egmènt.
Lincoln Navigator charts its own path, offering confident ride and handling, outstanding comfort and craftsmanship, and class-leading capability. Lincoln extends luxury SÚV capability wîth the Lincoln Navigator L (Long Wheelbase), 15 inches longer than the regular model and offers luxury buyers an additional 25 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the third-row seat. Navigator and Navigator L are both available in 4×2 and 4×4 configurations. All Navigators are built at the Michigan Truck Plant in Wayne, Mich.
Price: $48,745 – 54,645.
Invoice: $44,955 – 50,290.
Design Makes a Dramatic Statement
The 2008 Lincoln Navigator’s distinctive design combines power and refinement to deliver Lincoln luxury. The statement of power begins wîth the bold chrome grille. The horizontal and vertical lines are inspired by the Lincoln star, detailed wîth sharp, organized surfaces. The precision detailing of the grille extends into the high-intensity-discharge (HID) projector headlamps. The lower grille carries through the theme, housing the integrated fog lamps. The upper grille is carried into the chiseled chamfers that define the prominent ‘powerdome’ hood, reinforcing Lincoln Navigator’s imposing presence.
The Lincoln Navigator profile is defined by clean, sheer, tapered surfaces. That design language is consistent throughout the vehicle, from the smooth quarter panels to the chiseled side mirror shells. A Lincoln-signature chrome strip highlights the beltline, while chrome body-side trim extends from the front wheel well to the back for a tailored appearance. A proud, stable stance on standard 18-inch machined aluminum wheels or available 20-inch chrome wheels plants the vehicle to the road.
Lincoln Navigator offers power-deployable running boards. With the doors closed, the running boards fold out of sight and are perfectly integrated into the lower body wrap. When one of the side doors is opened, the running boards fold out in presentation, offering a step bar for easy ingress and egress. The taillamps give a nod to the Lincoln MKZ luxury mid-size sedan, wîth wing-shaped lamps that cut into the liftgate and wrap around the vehicle. A bold chrome outline and white inserts in the red optic areas complete the exterior.
Seating
Premium leather contributes to the overall comfort, further improving Lincoln’s signature seating. The standard 10-way power driver and front passenger seats are designed to comfortably accommodate a diverse group of occupants, from 4-foot-10 to 6-foot-5, from 90 pounds to 300 pounds. Power-adjustable pedals and memory functions enable drivers to fine-tune their positions. The front seats also feature heating and cooling capability for the ultimate in comfort – another Lincoln hallmark.
Even Lincoln Navigator’s seat frames are refined to improve comfort by eliminating the vibration from the floor. This premium seating extends to the available 40/20/40-split second row seat and 60/40-split third row, which effortlessly tumble to create a flat load floor. With seating for up to eight, the Lincoln Navigator offers 18.2 cubic feet of cargo space, while Navigator L offers 42.7 cubic feet. With both the second- and third-row seats folded, the Lincoln Navigator can accommodate 103.5 cubic feet, while Navigator L offers a cavernous 128.2 cubic feet.
The second-row seats feature mechanisms that enable one-hand fold-and-tumble operation to access the third row. For increased visibility, the second-row head restraints fold forward 90 degrees to improve driver rear view. Lincoln Navigator’s third-row seat folds flat into the floor for added cargo space. The standard PowerFold™ third row offers 54.5 cubic feet of cargo space at the touch of a button. A standard power liftgate provides even more convenience, and uses side-mounted pistons for improved rear visibility.
Interior
The Navigator’s interior has already received critical acclaim, winning the 2007 ‘Interior of the Year’ award for premium-priced trucks as voted by the editorial staff of Ward’s Auto World magazine. It features a flow-through center console that sweeps up into the rectangular ‘eyebrows’ that frame the dash panel. The strong graphic presentation is echoed in the shape of the instrument bezels, a design inspired by popular rectangular fashion eyewear. Lincoln Navigator offers the elegance of Dark Ebony or Anigre wood trim on the console and upper door panels.
The wood trim is bookmatched so the grains are precisely aligned. For example, the coin-tray cover is laser cut from the center console wood trim for perfectly matched wood grain. Details like satin-nickel accents on the center stack, binnacle inserts and door trim along wîth chrome accents on cupholder rings and door releases speak to Lincoln Navigator’s fine craftsmanship. A touch of black on the center stack and instrument panel provides further emphasis of refinement. At night, the interior is bathed in Lincoln’s signature cool-white lighting, creating a soothing atmosphere.
Driving Experience
Lincoln Navigator offers a confident, refined driving experience commensurate wîth a luxury vehicle. The vehicle features a stiff frame for confident handling and decreased susceptibility to squeaks and rattles. The frame features a tube-through-tube design, creating one of the stiffest frames in the industry. Navigator has an independent rear suspension (IRS) that features a five-link design, wîth the fifth link controlling fore/aft movements while the short and long arms control lateral forces. This allows for greater control of wheel movement, as well as enabling lighter suspension components for improved response.
Power is provided by Lincoln Navigator’s 5.4-liter, 3-valve V-8 engine, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, that generates 300 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque. A wide-ratio, 6-speed transmission has smaller steps between gears than a typical 4-speed automatic and offers improved shift quality and faster acceleration. With a wide 6.02:1 gear ratio and two overdrive gears (fifth and sixth), the Lincoln Navigator’s 6-speed offers up to a 7 percent increase in fuel economy on the highway over a typical 4-speed automatic.
Enjoying the Lincoln Navigator’s entertainment offerings is even easier, as engineers ‘soundly’ beat their initial targets for interior quietness. The result is a vehicle that will provide customers wîth a truly unexpected quality of quietness on the road. Noise-dampening insulation is used in the headliner and dash to help decrease wind and powertrain noise. Noise-absorbing padding is also used in the carpeting to further reduce tire and road noise. Thicker side glass and cut-line seals are included for decreased wind noise. Additionally, when engineers redesigned the 2007 model, they added structure to the roof to reduce body boom. A stiffer chassis and new body mounts were incorporated to further isolate road noise and vibration. Side mirrors were ‘tuned’ to reduce wind noise in the cabin, and tire tread designs were optimized to minimize road noise.
Entertainment
Lincoln Navigator offers a host of features and options that provide a high level of convenience. The voice-activated DVD-based navigation system features a 6.5-inch touch screen designed for improved clarity and incorporates text-to-speech technology that reads and communicates directions and street names in three languages. The Navigator is available wîth the industry’s first THX II-Certified audio system designed by THX, a California company renowned for its movie theater systems.
Named the ‘Best Audio (Stereo) System’ by CNET.com in the 2006 Car Tech Awards and also by PC Magazine in their 2007 Digital Drive Awards, the THX II system uses the latest in patented THX technologies to bring the home theater surround sound experience to the open road. The system uses a 12-channel amplifier to deliver 600 watts of power to a total of 14 speakers, including two subwoofers, strategically placed in the cabin. The system’s processor takes into consideration bandwidth, peak audio levels and coverage uniformity to deliver a smooth spectral balance and wide dynamic range. Multi-channel equalization and digital signal processing match the speaker placement to the cabin acoustics to assure this level of performance.
With the push of a button, the system can be configured for three specific listening modes – Driver, Front Seats and All Seats – ensuring that all passengers are enjoying optimal sound. The system also features a fast-loading six-disc changer that reads CDs in normal audio, MP3 compressed or text formats. The AM/FM tuner is compatible wîth the Radio Data Broadcasting System (RDBS) and displays participating radio station call letters, formats and song titles. If rear passenger entertainment is in order, Lincoln Navigator has an available entertainment system wîth an 8-inch screen and two wireless headphones to keep the sound contained.
2009 Lincoln MKX
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The 2009 Lincoln MKX is strength and elegance perfectly blended in a refined yet dynamic design. With features like the six-speed automatic transmission, available all-wheel-drive, standard heated-and-cooled front seats and available heated rear seats, the Lincoln MKX is poised to meet the demands of discriminating customers. Since its debut as a 2007 model, the Lincoln MKX has defined Lincoln’s presence in the fastest-growing premium crossover §egmènt wîth its elegant exterior design, award-winning interior and third-party recognition for safety, quality and technology.
Price: $37,335 – 39,185.
Invoice: $34,415 – 36,075.
Design
Lincoln MKX’s confident exterior and luxurious, quiet interior underscore the direction of Lincoln’s modern design. 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. Standard chromed door handles and chromed caps on each side-view mirror add a dramatic finishing touch.
Black rocker panels plant the vehicle to the ground, accentuating the standard 18-inch wheels and tires. Customers also can choose 20-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels for an added touch of upscale flair. 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.
Lighting
Distinctive lighting is a hallmark of modern Lincoln design, offering the perfect balance of art and functionality. An available adaptive front lighting system consists of motor-driven halogen low beams based on §teering-wheel input that swivel around curves. When cornering, the headlamps can illuminate a stretch of road up to 36 feet longer than conventional headlights. Functional elegance is also the theme for Lincoln MKX’s liftgate lighting. The system uses 16 light-emitting diodes (LEDs), eight outboard and eight inboard, flanking the Lincoln star. The result is an edge-to-edge band of illumination across the width of the liftgate.
Refinement and Comfort
Powered by a 3.5-liter DOHC V-6 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission, 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 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 §teering wheel vibration. A 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 wîth four-wheel disc brakes and an anti-lock braking system (ABS).
The available intelligent all-wheel-drive (AWD) system is tuned wîth an emphasis on luxury performance and confident all-weather driving. The system actively and seamlessly delivers torque to all four wheels, even before wheel slippage occurs. An active on-demand coupler delivers the precise amount of torque needed to the rear wheels. Paired wîth available traction control, intelligent AWD can transfer torque front-to-rear and side-to-side. The advanced six-speed automatic transmission uses a wide 6.04:1 gear ratio, along wîth multiple clutches for smooth, refined shifts.
Interior
Lincoln’s modern identity is evident in Lincoln MKX’s comfortable, elegant interior, which includes a new all-black and ebony combination for 2009. Lincoln MKX boasts the quietest Lincoln interior yet. In addition to conventional sound-absorbing techniques such as a thick dash pad, laminated windshield and thick side glass, Lincoln MKX blends unique materials to reduce road noise in the acbin. A constrained-layer barrier is fused to the rear wheelhouses, 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 bright nickel accents are carried to the door panels. Interior controls are bathed in Lincoln’s cool-white light for a pleasing nighttime cabin experience. For 2009, a new available ambient interior lighting package offers seven lighting color options to illuminate footwells and cupholders. Removable dividers in the center console let customers adapt storage space for anything from laptop computers to handbags and CDs. The center console also features a concealed power point – for a total of four throughout the interior – and an MP3 audio jack. Phone and MP3 player cords can be neatly organized, and a slot molded into the console provides power-point access.
The interior is surprisingly spacious, defying its sleek exterior shape. Front seats have 10-way power adjustment including power lumbar for both driver and passenger, along wîth standard heated and cooled features. The second row is sure to make all occupants comfortable wîth available heated seats, as well as ample headroom and legroom. In addition, the 60/40-split second row features impressive reclining angles of up to 15 degrees. It also folds in one fluid movement, either by the seat-mounted lever or a unique available EasyFold™ remote switch accessible from the liftgate. Lincoln MKX offers 68.7 cubic feet of cargo volume wîth the rear seats folded.
Entertainment
The 2009 Lincoln MKX offers the industry’s first THX® II-Certified audio system designed by THX, a California company renowned for its movie theater systems. The award-winning THX II system uses the latest in THX technologies to bring the home theater surround sound experience to the open road. The system uses a 12-channel amplifier to deliver 600 watts of power to a total of 12 speakers, including two subwoofers, strategically placed in the cabin.
The system’s processor takes into consideration bandwidth, peak audio levels and coverage uniformity to deliver a smooth spectral balance and wide dynamic range. Multi-channel equalization and digital signal processing match the speaker placement to the cabin acoustics to assure this level of performance. With the push of a button, the system can be configured for three specific listening modes – Driver, Front Seats and All Seats – ensuring that all passengers are enjoying optimal sound.
For 2009, the next-generation navigation system includes the THX® II Certified Audio System. The system also features a fast-loading six-disc changer that reads CDs in normal audio, MP3 compressed or text formats. The AM/FM tuner is compatible wîth the Radio Data Broadcasting System (RDBS) and displays participating radio station call letters, formats and song titles. Lincoln MKX also features an integrated MP3-audio input jack and power point conveniently concealed in the center console.
Roof
As drivers face more congested roads, Lincoln MKX’s available all-glass Vista Roof™ brings stress relief through its unique outward view and open-air freedom. The Vista Roof™ features a large 27.3-inch by 29.4-inch forward sunroof wîth a one-touch-open switch for vent and tilt-and-slide operations. Dual power sunshades operate concurrently when the driver wants to block out glare. Meanwhile, the fixed 15.75-inch by 31.3-inch rear moon roof gives rear-seat viewers an outside view, too.
Features and Options
Standard features include: Lincoln SYNC™ communications and entertainment system; heated and cooled front seats; four-wheel disc brakes wîth Anti-lock Braking System (ABS); power locks; auto-dimming rearview mirror; 4-power points; remote keyless entry; power windows wîth driver and passenger one-touch up/down; power liftgate; two-speed rear wiper; privacy glass; heated, dual power mirrors wîth memory; chrome door handles; chrome sideview mirror caps; 18-inch machined aluminum wheels; air conditioning; premium AM/FM stereo/clock/CDx6/MP3 wîth 6 speakers and SIRIÚS® Satellite Radio wîth 6-month pre-paid subscription; auxiliary audio input jack; floor mats; overhead console; manual tilt and telescoping §teering wheel; leather-wrapped §teering wîth genuine wood accents.
Plus, speed control and redundant audio controls; AdvanceTrac® wîth RSC®; BeltMinder; child safety locks; height-adjustable safety belts; LATCH; Personal Safety System®; Reverse Sensing System; SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system; Perimeter anti-theft alarm; Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and universal garage door opener. Optional features include: 20-inch chrome-clad wheels; panoramic Vista Roof™; Roof rack side rails; ambient interior lighting; heated rear seats;; THX II-Certified audio system wîth 12 speakers; next-generation, voice-activated, DVD-based navigation system wîth SIRIÚS Travel Link. Limited Edition includes: ‘Limited Edition’ vehicle badge; Charcoal Black interior wîth fineline Ebony wood; Ebony floor carpet and floor mats wîth logo; premium leather trimmed seating in Charcoal Black wîth Medium Light Stone inserts and piping; stitched Lincoln Star on the first-row head restraints; 20-inch chrome-clad wheels; etched Lincoln Star on headlamp lens.
Monochrome Limited Edition includes all features of the Limited Edition plus a monochromatic body color grille. Últimate Package includes: 18-inch, eight-spoke chrome-clad aluminum wheels; adaptive headlamps; ambient interior lighting; EasyFold™ second-row remote seat release; premium leather trimmed seating wîth contrast piping; below floor cargo management system. Ebony Interior Package includes premium leather trimmed seats in Charcoal Black wîth Charcoal Black Piping; fineline ebony wood grain interior accents on the instrument panel, front and rear door trim and §teering wheel.
Safety Customers Expect
The Lincoln MKX offers a long list of standard safety features designed to help protect occupants in the event of a crash. The body structure has been optimized through the strategic use of high-strength steel, side intrusion beams in the doors, and specially designed energy-absorbing interior door trim.
Other safety advancements include:
- AdvanceTrac® wîth RSC® (Roll Stability Control™). This system can predict a vehicle’s path, using a sensor to measure oversteer and yaw by monitoring the vehicle’s speed, throttle position and §teering wheel angle. When the system senses wheel slip or the loss of traction, it applies braking where needed to help keep the vehicle safely on its intended path.
- Ford’s Personal Safety System®. This suite of safety features includes dual-stage driver and front passenger air bags, safety belt pretensioners, seat weight sensing system for the passenger seat and crash severity sensing.
- Ford’s exclusive Safety Canopy® side curtain air bags. Designed for both rows, this feature utilizes roll-fold technology to efficiently deploy the air bag when an occupant’s head is leaning to the side glass. In the event of a crash, the roll-fold bag is designed to deploy between the occupant’s head and the side of the vehicle.
- Ford’s BeltMinder™ safety belt reminder for driver and front passenger. Lincoln MKX also comes equipped wîth such standard features as child safety locks on the rear doors and LATCH child safety restraint system.
- Ford’s Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). This system alerts drivers when tire pressure is low.
2008 Lincoln MKZ
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The Lincoln MKZ is an unqualified success, leading Lincoln’s product resurgence by providing a true American mid-size luxury sedan that’s appealing to entry-level luxury buyers. Posting continued year-over-year sales growth, the Lincoln MKZ has drawn new customers to the Lincoln brand by offering sophisticated American design, an award-winning premium interior and a long list of innovative and exclusive features at a value unheard of in the luxury §egmènt.
Four new exterior colors – Dark Blue Ink Clearcoat Metallic, Moss Green Clearcoat Metallic, Vapor Silver Clearcoat Metallic and White Suede Clearcoat – round out the list of new features on the 2008 Lincoln MKZ. The Lincoln MKZ is available in FWD or AWD configurations, and is built at Ford’s Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly Plant in Mexico.
Price: $30,980 – 32,850.
Invoice: $28,560 – 30,245.
Award Winning Sound
The Lincoln MKZ boasts several award-winning electronics including the THX® II-Certified audio system and a Pioneer Navigation System. Named the ‘Best Audio (Stereo) System’ by CNET.com in the 2006 Car Tech Awards and by PC Magazine in their 2007 Digital Drive Awards, the THX II system uses the latest in patented THX technologies to bring the home theater surround sound experience to the open road. The system uses a twelve-channel amplifier to deliver 600 watts of power to a total of fourteen speakers, including two subwoofers, strategically placed in the cabin.
The system’s processor takes into consideration bandwidth, peak audio levels and coverage uniformity to deliver a smooth spectral balance and wide dynamic range. Multi-channel equalization and digital signal processing match the speaker placement to the cabin acoustics to assure this level of performance. With the push of a button, the system can be configured for three specific listening modes – Driver, Front Seats and All Seats – ensuring that all passengers are enjoying optimal sound.
The system also features a fast-loading six-disc changer that reads CDs in normal audio, MP3 compressed or text formats. The AM/FM tuner is compatible wîth the Radio Data Broadcasting System (RDBS) and displays participating radio station call letters, formats and song titles. Lincoln MKZ’s touch-screen navigation system was ranked ‘Highest in Customer Satisfaction wîth Factory Installed Navigation Systems’ status by J.D. Power and Associates. This award-winning system now includes voice-activation capability for the 2008 model year.
Design
With the introduction of the Lincoln MKZ in 2007, critics hailed it for helping redefine Lincoln as a strong competitor in the luxury car market. The Lincoln MKZ presents a clean exterior style wîth a solid dynamic stance.
Major design cues on the Lincoln MKZ include:
• Lincoln Signature design. An even more refined iteration of Lincoln’s distinct waterfall grille is present on the Lincoln MKZ.
• Distinctive exterior lighting. Includes quad-beam halogen headlamps or available high-intensity display (HID) lamps, fog lights and LED taillamps.
• Chrome highlights lend brightness. Throughout the exterior design, touches on the beltline, mirror caps and dual-exhausts add highlights throughout the exterior.
• 17-inch aluminum wheels. Together wîth low-profile tires, the wheels are an important addition to the design, contributing a low, purposeful stance.
Interior
The award-winning interior boasts unique features and incredible comfort, placing driver and passengers in the lap of luxury. Lincoln MKZ offers first-in-class, class-exclusive and award-winning features, including:
• First-in-class standard 10-way power seats. Lincoln MKZ provides standard 10-way power seats to both driver and front passengers.
• First-in-class climate-controlled seats. The Lincoln MKZ was also the first in its class to provide climate-controlled front seats wîth perforated premium leather seating surfaces.
• Best-in-class interior space. The Lincoln MKZ has not only the roomiest interior in its class but also has ‘best-in-class’ rear seat legroom, providing exquisite comfort and ease of entry for rear passengers.
• Class-exclusive standard 60/40 split rear seat. Functionality is as important as form, and the Lincoln MKZ excels at each wîth the inclusion of the easy-to-use rear 60/40, spring-assisted, split bench seat that allows for greater trunk storage when necessary.
• Largest trunk in class. At 15.8 cubic square feet, the Lincoln MKZ enjoys a highly useable and roomy trunk storage space.
Power
Ford’s award-winning Duratec 35 V-6 engine delivers 263 horsepower and 249 pound-feet of torque, resulting in smooth power and a confident, comfortable ride. The Lincoln MKZ is able to respond readily to its driver’s demands, thanks to the premium 6-speed automatic transmission. A torque-based electronic throttle control works wîth the electronically controlled transmission by adjusting throttle plate movement to tailor torque to the timing of each shift. In this way, the transmission is able to deliver smooth, barely perceptible gear changes.
The Lincoln MKZ possesses an engaging, performance driving character thanks to the careful engineering and calibration on the chassis, §teering boost curve, spring rates, anti-roll bars and damping force. The standard 17-inch tires were selected to complement the suspension tuning and for their quiet tread design. The rack-and-pinion §teering system was tuned to be in harmony wîth the suspension and tires. Útilizing the car’s stiff structure, the Lincoln MKZ mounts the §teering gear to the front perimeter subframe for reduced noise and vibration.
This allows the driver to better experience the car’s relationship to the road via the §teering wheel, whether it’s a parking maneuver or a high-speed lane change. The available intelligent all-wheel-drive (AWD) system is tuned wîth an emphasis on luxury performance and confident all-weather driving. The system actively and seamlessly delivers torque to all four wheels, even before wheel slippage occurs. An active on-demand coupler delivers the precise amount of torque needed to the rear wheels. Paired wîth standard traction control, intelligent AWD can transfer torque front-to-rear and side-to-side.
Features and Options
Lincoln Sync™ (late availability); SIRIÚS® Satellite Radio; Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS); Reverse Sensing System; Heated and cooled front seats; 263-hp 3.5-liter V-6 wîth 6-speed automatic transmission; Luxurious interior, wîth genuine wood, leather, and satin nickel trim; 17-inch machined and painted aluminum 8-spoke wheels; LED taillamps; Dual-zone electronic air temperature control; MP3 audio input jack; 10-way power adjustable driver/passenger seat wîth power lumbar and recline; Front-Wheel Drive (FWD); Excellent NVH characteristics and unique suspension; Driver memory seats and mirrors.
Intelligent AWD; THX II-Certified audio system wîth 14 speakers, a six-disc player compatible wîth normal audio, MP3 compressed or text format CDs; Voice-activated DVD-based navigation system wîth a 6.5-inch-wide screen and text-to-speech technology for travel directions aloud in English, Spanish or French; High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps; 17-inch 8-spoke chrome wheels; Power moonroof.
2008 Lincoln MKX
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Lincoln MKX has defined the brand’s presence in the fast-growing premium crossover §egmènt wîth elegant exterior design, an award-winning interior, and third party recognition for safety, quality, and technology. Lincoln MKX has consistently sold at a pace faster than its key competitors and brought new customers in the Lincoln dealer showroom at an impressive rate. The brand’s first crossover is one part of a product strategy to round out the Lincoln showroom and continues to deliver wîth new features and equipment for the 2008 model year.
The award-winning Lincoln MKX combines modern Lincoln design wîth a sporty stance, powerful engine and quiet interior. It also boasts such technological advances as adaptive headlamps that move wîth the §teering wheel, a panoramic glass Vista Roof™, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, 14-speaker THX® II-Certified audio system, and a voice-activated navigation system. The five-passenger luxury CÚV is powered by a fuel-efficient 3.5-liter engine and class-leading 6-speed transmission wîth fully independent suspension. A suite of standard safety features including AdvanceTrac® wîth RSC® (Roll Stability Control) and solid unibody construction have helped the Lincoln MKX earn a Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The 2008 Lincoln MKX gives customers even more of what they expect from a luxury crossover wîth more industry-first innovations, a new Monochromatic Limited Edition and a host of new standard features:
• Lincoln Sync™ – An industry-exclusive voice-activated, hands-free, in-car communications and entertainment system. The system, developed in collaboration wîth Microsoft, fully integrates mobile phones and media players into the vehicle using Bluetooth technology and ÚSB connectivity.
• 2008 Limited Edition – Available in White Chocolate Clearcoat Metallic, Vapor Sliver Clearcoat Metallic or Vivid Red Clearcoat Metallic, the Limited Edition includes: Charcoal Black interior wîth fineline Ebony wood accents; Ebony carpeting and floor mats wîth Lincoln Star logo; premium leather seating in Charcoal Black wîth Medium Light Stone inserts and piping; chrome exterior door handles; unique badging; Lincoln Star logos stitched on the first row headrests and all-new 20-inch chrome-clad wheels.
• Monochrome Limited Edition – Available exclusively in Black, the Monochrome Limited Edition includes all the great features of the Limited Edition plus a monochromatic body color grille.
• More standard features. The 2008 MKX adds Lincoln Sync™ and SIRIÚS® Satellite Radio to a long list of standard features that include heated and cooled front seats, power lumbar driver and front passenger seats, easy entry driver’s seat, memory driver’s seat and side mirrors, auto-dimming driver’s side mirror and Reverse Sensing System.
For 2008, Lincoln MKX’s interior features even more luxurious color and material combinations wîth new bright nickel accents, while the available navigation system now features voice-recognition technology. Additionally, customers can opt for new available 20-inch chrome wheels and choose from three new exterior colors – Vapor Silver Clearcoat Metallic, Dark Ink Blue Clearcoat Metallic and Light Ice Blue Clearcoat Metallic.
Price: $35,840 – 37,590.
Invoice: $33,050 – 34,625.
Design
Lincoln MKX’s confident exterior and luxurious, quiet interior signal a new direction in Lincoln’s modern design. 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 a dramatic finishing touch.
Black rocker panels plant the vehicle to the ground, accentuating the standard 18-inch wheels and tires. For 2008, customers can now choose all-new 20-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels for an added touch of upscale flair. 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.
Lighting
Distinctive lighting is a hallmark of modern Lincoln design, offering the perfect balance of art and functionality. An available adaptive front lighting system consists of motor-driven halogen low beams based on §teering-wheel input that swivel around curves. When cornering, the headlamps can illuminate a stretch of road up to 36 feet longer than conventional headlights. Functional elegance is also the theme for Lincoln MKX’s liftgate lighting. The system uses 16 light-emitting diodes (LEDs), eight outboard and eight inboard, flanking the Lincoln star. The result is an edge-to-edge band of illumination across the width of the liftgate.
Interior
Lincoln’s modern identity is evident in Lincoln MKX’s comfortable, elegant interior that adds new color and material combinations wîth bright nickel accents and upgraded floor mats for 2008. 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 wheelhouses, 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 bright 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 storage space for anything from laptop computers to handbags and CDs. The center console also features a concealed power point – for a total of four throughout the interior – and an MP3 audio jack. Phone and MP3 player cords can be neatly organized, and a slot molded into the console provides power-point access.
The interior is surprisingly spacious, defying its sleek exterior shape. Front seats have ten-way power adjustment including power lumbar for both driver and passenger, along wîth standard heated and cooled features. The second row is sure to make all occupants comfortable wîth available heated seats, as well as ample headroom and legroom. In addition, the 60/40-split second row features impressive reclining angles of up to 15 degrees. It also folds in one fluid movement, either by the seat-mounted lever or a unique EasyFold™ remote switch accessible from the liftgate. Lincoln MKX offers 68.7 cubic feet of cargo volume wîth the rear seats folded.
As drivers face more congested roads, Lincoln MKX’s available all-glass Vista Roof™ brings stress relief through its unique outward view and open-air freedom. The Vista Roof™ features a large 27.3-inch by 29.4-inch forward sunroof wîth a one-touch-open switch for vent and tilt-and-slide operations. Dual power sunshades operate concurrently when the driver wants to block out glare. Meanwhile, the fixed 15.75-inch by 31.3-inch rear moon roof gives rear-seat viewers an outside view, too.
Refinement and Comfort
Powered by a 3.5-liter DOHC V-6 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission, 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 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 §teering wheel vibration. A 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 wîth four-wheel disc brakes and an anti-lock braking system (ABS). The available intelligent all-wheel-drive (AWD) system is tuned wîth an emphasis on luxury performance and confident all-weather driving. The system actively and seamlessly delivers torque to all four wheels, even before wheel slippage occurs. An active on-demand coupler delivers the precise amount of torque needed to the rear wheels. Paired wîth available traction control, intelligent AWD can transfer torque front-to-rear and side-to-side. The advanced 6-speed automatic transmission uses a wide 6.04:1 gear ratio, along wîth multiple clutches for smoother, refined shifts.
Entertainment
The 2008 Lincoln MKX offers the industry’s first THX® II-Certified audio system designed by THX, a California company renowned for its movie theater systems. Named the ‘Best Audio System’ by CNET.com in the 2006 Car Tech Awards and PC Magazine in their 2007 Digital Drive Awards, the THX II system uses the latest in THX technologies to bring the home theater surround sound experience to the open road. The system uses a 12-channel amplifier to deliver 600 watts of power to a total of 14 speakers, including two subwoofers, strategically placed in the cabin. The system’s processor takes into consideration bandwidth, peak audio levels and coverage uniformity to deliver a smooth spectral balance and wide dynamic range. Multi-channel equalization and digital signal processing match the speaker placement to the cabin acoustics to assure this level of performance.
With the push of a button, the system can be configured for three specific listening modes – Driver, Front Seats and All Seats – ensuring that all passengers are enjoying optimal sound. The system also features a fast-loading six-disc changer that reads CDs in normal audio, MP3 compressed or text formats. The AM/FM tuner is compatible wîth the Radio Data Broadcasting System (RDBS) and displays participating radio station call letters, formats and song titles. Lincoln MKX also features an integrated MP3-audio input jack and power point conveniently concealed in the center console. Rear passengers can enjoy the available DVD entertainment system wîth a drop-down 8-inch screen.
The Lincoln MKX offers a long list of standard safety features designed to help protect occupants in the event of a crash. The body structure has been optimized through the strategic use of high-strength steel, side intrusion beams in the doors, and specially designed energy-absorbing interior door trim.
