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2012 Lincoln MKT vs. Its Competition

 
2012 Lincoln MKT
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Jan 13, 2012

A showboat in many ways, the 2012 Lincoln MKT has some other striking competitors, and some more sedate.

The Acura MDX is among the snooziest of the kind, but its big eight-passenger interior and anonymous looks have glints of personality, though we don't care for the beavertooth grille or its overly light, quick steering.

The Audi Q7 is all about being tasteful, but it's quite expensive the way you'd really want to own it (as a diesel).

Buick's Enclave has polite, pretty curves, but it's missing some of the tech features and the turbocharger from the big Lincoln.

Lastly, there's the Ford Flex, the MKT's mechanical twin and its polar opposite.

All square corners and MINI and Range Rover references, the Flex is fabulous in its own way, though only a bit less controversial than the MKT.

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9
EcoBoost thrust and limo-like space may attract you more to the 2012 Lincoln MKT than its polarizing shape, but we're among its fans.
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The 2012 Acura MDX is not just comfortable and family-friendly; it's one of the most enjoyable three-row crossovers to drive.
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The 2012 Audi Q7 has what upscale suburban families want: a lavish interior, a cabin full of premium features, and performance and ride that are very carlike--plus serious towing ability if and when you need it.
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One of the most user-friendly, luxurious, and distinctive crossovers available, the 2012 Buick Enclave is some of GM's best styling work.
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One of our top-rated vehicles, the 2012 Ford Flex has real distinction, along with top-shelf turbo power, great seats and great features.
MSRP From    
$44,300$43,030$46,250$36,500$29,465
Gas Mileage    
16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy16 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy16 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy
Engine    
Gas V6Gas V6Supercharged Gas V6Gas V6Gas V6
EPA Class    
Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WDSport Utility Vehicle4WD Sport Utility Vehicle2WD Sport Utility Vehicle2WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Style Name    
4dr Wagon 3.7L FWDAWD 4drquattro 4dr 3.0T PremiumFWD 4dr Base4dr SE FWD
Drivetrain    
Front Wheel DriveAll Wheel DriveAll Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity    
77777
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N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style    
Sport Utility Vehicle4 DoorSport Utility VehicleSport Utility VehicleWagon
Transmission    
Automatic w/manual shiftAutomaticAutomatic w/Manual ShiftAutomaticAutomatic

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