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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.