Honda Accord Or Nissan Altima: Which One Does V-6 Better?
A decade ago, both the Honda Accord and Nissan Altima were offered in base four-cylinder versions... Read More
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feels tauter, responds more authoritatively to steering direction, and emits a meaner sound
brisk acceleration, though the transmission can sometimes be reluctant to downshift unless you nearly floor it
is composed in turns and had more than enough juice underhood
[Steering] feedback is sorely lacking, but the effort and on-center response are excellent
competent but not particularly fun
PERFORMANCE | 8 out of 10
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feels tauter, responds more authoritatively to steering direction, and emits a meaner sound
Motor Trend
brisk acceleration, though the transmission can sometimes be reluctant to downshift unless you nearly floor it
Edmunds
is composed in turns and had more than enough juice underhood
AutoWeek
[Steering] feedback is sorely lacking, but the effort and on-center response are excellent
Automobile Magazine
competent but not particularly fun
Car and Driver
There's also electronic power steering, which shows Ford's progress on the learning curve of delivering decent feel and feedback without the natural pressure of a hydraulic pump. The MKX steers fairly well, and doesn't wander much at all on decent-to-awful turnpike pavement textures. It also grabs its share of country roads with gusto—up to the point any 4000-pound crossover feels unhappy about exactly what you're doing back there. The front- or all-wheel-drive MKX understeers all day long when you try to provoke it, but on the obverse, it also has a touch better ride than before, even with big, blingy 20-inch wheels strapped to its axles.
Conclusion
The 2011 Lincoln MKX isn't that quick, even with a new, more powerful engine, but whether you frequent country roads or Interstates you'll probably be pleased with the handling.
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