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2009 Lincoln MKX Quality Review

May 4, 2009

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

provides less cargo space than most other luxury crossovers, and there is no third-row option
Edmunds

the MKX has an exceptional center storage console
Cars.com

among the quietest of any crossovers
ConsumerGuide

The 2009 Lincoln MKX generally lives up to its luxury moniker when it comes to comfort and quality, although few reviewers are impressed with the materials and surfaces.

The Lincoln MKX is a crossover with room for five to sit comfortably. Autoblog finds that "the seats are a particular treat" and make "a suitable throne from which to pilot" the Lincoln MKX. ConsumerGuide adores the Lincoln MKX 2009's "ample legroom" and "exceptionally comfortable" seats up front, while also noting "plenty of room for most any individual" in the back. Headroom is decent, but ConsumerGuide feels that "taller occupants may want more head clearance beneath the housing for the panoramic roof."

In the back, "the 60/40-split second-row seat provides impressive roominess in all dimensions." However, Edmunds notes that the 2009 Lincoln MKX "provides less cargo space than most other luxury crossovers, and there is no third-row option." Cargo space is good up front in the 2009 Lincoln MKX, where Kelley Blue Book says you will find a "large, deep console box" with the ability to "accommodate CDs, purses or laptop computers."

ConsumerGuide observes that the Lincoln MKX 2009 "makes wise use of padded surfaces and genuine wood trim," and Kelley Blue Book claims that "this may be the quietest Lincoln ever built." But the 2009 Lincoln MKX loses some points when it comes to build materials. Although Autoblog deems "the real wood" on the interior "both attractive and friendly to the fingers," Car and Driver simply cannot find any way to appreciate the "acres of silver plastic."

Conclusion

The 2009 Lincoln MKX has disappointing materials inside, but it’s comfortable.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:provides less cargo space than most other luxury crossovers, and there is no third-row optionEdmundsthe MKX has an exceptional center storage consoleCars.comamong the quietest of any crossoversConsumerGuide The 2009 Lincoln MKX generally lives up to its luxury moniker when it comes to comfort and quality, although few reviewers are impressed with the materials and surfaces. The Lincoln MKX is a crossover with room for five to sit comfortably. Autoblog finds that "the seats are a particular treat" and make "a suitable throne from which to pilot" the Lincoln MKX. ConsumerGuide adores the Lincoln MKX 2009's "ample legroom" and "exceptionally comfortable" seats up front, while also noting "plenty of room for most any individual" in the back. Headroom is decent, but ConsumerGuide feels that "taller occupants may want more head clearance beneath the housing for the panoramic roof." In the back, "the 60/40-split second-row seat provides impressive roominess in all dimensions." However, Edmunds notes that the 2009 Lincoln MKX "provides less cargo space than most other luxury crossovers, and there is no third-row option." Cargo space is good up front in the 2009 Lincoln MKX, where Kelley Blue Book says you will find a "large, deep console box" with the ability to "accommodate CDs, purses or laptop computers." ConsumerGuide observes that the Lincoln MKX 2009 "makes wise use of padded surfaces and genuine wood trim," and Kelley Blue Book claims that "this may be the quietest Lincoln ever built." But the 2009 Lincoln MKX loses some points when it comes to build materials. Although Autoblog deems "the real wood" on the interior "both attractive and friendly to the fingers," Car and Driver simply cannot find any way to appreciate the "acres of silver plastic." ConclusionThe 2009 Lincoln MKX has disappointing materials inside, but it’s comfortable. 2009 LINCOLN MKX STYLING | [8 out of 10] Car and Driver: "interior isn't even in the same league, much less ballpark, as its luxury competition" Cars.com: "chrome cheese-grater grille is distinctive" Kelley Blue Book: "noticeably devoid of gratuitous chrome" The 2009 Lincoln MKX ...

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Other Choices:

The Lexus RX 350 is the bogie for Lincoln, but the RX isn’t that engaging to drive and can be tough to find in crowded mall parking lots. The 2009 Lincoln MKX is more engaging to drive, but it can't match the level of refinement achieved by the RX 350. Dynamically, the Acura MDX is a better-handling vehicle than the 2009 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  r4i software #1, Posted: 11/12/2009

    The 2009 Lincoln MKS is a star when it comes to in-cabin entertainment and information sources, especially at its price. But you will have to be content with a comfortable, rather than sporty, ride.

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