2016 Lincoln MKX - News & Observer
Waiting in the wings is the revitalized mid-size MKX, which is essentially an up-level offshoot of Ford’s Edge. For the past few years that marque has been getting its styling and performance act together, one model at a time, as it attempts to become a stronger alternative to German, British and Asian luxury marques. For its third iteration, the MKX receives a mildly altered body with more curves and creases and a restyled taillight bar that runs the full width of the liftgate. But by far the most noticeable change is displayed in Lincoln’s signature winged grille — similar to the MKC’s — that swaps out its fang-like vertical bars for a set of more elegant horizontal blades. If the adaptive-headlight option is specified, the grille is flanked by a set of jewel-like LED headlights that pivot as the MKX changes direction. The sheetmetal is attached to the same-sized platform as before, although Lincoln has stiffened the chassis, upgraded the suspension and added more sound insulation (including an acoustic windshield and front side glass), in an effort to provide... Likewise, the control panel is a much classier-looking unit, although the increase in switchgear — where other luxury models are cutting back — seems incongruous. Source: www.newsobserver.com
