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2008 Lincoln MKX Quality Review

July 28, 2008

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

The MKX has an exceptional center storage console
Cars.com

The seats are a particular treat
Autoblog

Among the quietest of any crossovers
ConsumerGuide

The 2008 Lincoln MKX is a true luxury car from a luxury brand, and accordingly, it places an emphasis on occupant comfort and build quality.

The Lincoln MKX is a crossover with room for five to sit comfortably. ConsumerGuide loves the Lincoln MKX 2008's "ample legroom" and "exceptionally comfortable" seats up front, while also noting that there is "plenty of room for most any individual" in the back. Autoblog, like most reviews read by TheCarConnection.com, agrees, finding that "the seats are a particular treat" and make "a suitable throne from which to pilot" the Lincoln MKX. Headroom is decent, but ConsumerGuide feels that "taller occupants may want more head clearance beneath the housing for the panoramic roof."

Cargo space can be found throughout the 2008 Lincoln MKX, but especially up front, where Kelley Blue Book says you will find a "large, deep console box" with the ability to "accommodate CDs, purses or laptop computers." In the back, "the 60/40-split second-row seat provides impressive roominess in all dimensions." However, Edmunds notes that the Lincoln MKX 2008 "provides less cargo space than most other luxury crossovers, and there is no third-row option."

The 2008 Lincoln MKX loses some points when it comes to build materials. Although Autoblog finds that "the real wood" on the interior is "both attractive and friendly to the fingers," Car and Driver simply cannot find any way to love the "acres of silver plastic." On the positive side, ConsumerGuide feels that Lincoln MKX 2008 "makes wise use of padded surfaces and genuine wood trim," and Kelley Blue Book claims that "this may be the quietest Lincoln ever built."

Conclusion

The 2008 Lincoln MKX is extraordinarily comfortable, but occupants probably won't enjoy some of the lower-quality interior materials.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:The MKX has an exceptional center storage consoleCars.comThe seats are a particular treatAutoblogAmong the quietest of any crossoversConsumerGuide The 2008 Lincoln MKX is a true luxury car from a luxury brand, and accordingly, it places an emphasis on occupant comfort and build quality. The Lincoln MKX is a crossover with room for five to sit comfortably. ConsumerGuide loves the Lincoln MKX 2008's "ample legroom" and "exceptionally comfortable" seats up front, while also noting that there is "plenty of room for most any individual" in the back. Autoblog, like most reviews read by TheCarConnection.com, agrees, finding that "the seats are a particular treat" and make "a suitable throne from which to pilot" the Lincoln MKX. Headroom is decent, but ConsumerGuide feels that "taller occupants may want more head clearance beneath the housing for the panoramic roof." Cargo space can be found throughout the 2008 Lincoln MKX, but especially up front, where Kelley Blue Book says you will find a "large, deep console box" with the ability to "accommodate CDs, purses or laptop computers." In the back, "the 60/40-split second-row seat provides impressive roominess in all dimensions." However, Edmunds notes that the Lincoln MKX 2008 "provides less cargo space than most other luxury crossovers, and there is no third-row option." The 2008 Lincoln MKX loses some points when it comes to build materials. Although Autoblog finds that "the real wood" on the interior is "both attractive and friendly to the fingers," Car and Driver simply cannot find any way to love the "acres of silver plastic." On the positive side, ConsumerGuide feels that Lincoln MKX 2008 "makes wise use of padded surfaces and genuine wood trim," and Kelley Blue Book claims that "this may be the quietest Lincoln ever built." ConclusionThe 2008 Lincoln MKX is extraordinarily comfortable, but occupants probably won't enjoy some of the lower-quality interior materials.  2008 LINCOLN MKX STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars.com: "chrome cheese-grater grille is distinctive" Autoblog: "A very muscular stance, kind of like a British bulldog" Kelley Blue Book: "Noticeably devoid of gratuitous chrome" The 2008 Lincoln MKX is Lincoln's entry into the quickly ...

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Other Choices:

Dynamically, the Acura MDX is a better-handling vehicle than the 2008 Lincoln MKX, as is the rear-wheel-drive Cadillac SRX. If you put a high value on performance, the SRX and BMW X5 offer optional V-8 engines.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By Bill #1, Posted: 8/28/2008

    Best on the market!

    I had been shopping for a new Luxury crossover for months. I looked and drove all of the usual suspects and consider myself a car nut. I almost didn't even consider the Lincoln MKX. I am glad I did. I read all of the reviews and opinions out there and figured it was worth a look. My wife loves the look of it. I was very impressed with the interior both in sytle and room. We take a lot of trips with the kids (they are nearly grown) and they have a ton of room the back seat. The rear seats recline really far compared to most in the class. The Sync system is awsome. I can see Sync as one of those can't live without it features. The MKX does everything well, and somethings great. I could not find anything that seemed just okay. I can't wait to pick it up on friday.

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