
Is the 2015 Lincoln MKC a top-tier luxury model? We don’t see why not; it’s a new class for Lincoln, but the MKC as a product is as good as nearly anything else in this class.
The Cadillac SRX is a half-size larger, but we’d put it in the same category because of pricing and features; in that stage, the MKC also stands out for offering more for the money.
The Lincoln is also better in fuel economy than the Cadillac, which only offers a V-6.
The Infiniti QX50 is, like the MKC, very compromised in rear-seat space; the MKC rides better than the QX50, although the Infiniti’s rear-wheel-drive platform might satisfy die-hard sport-sedan enthusiasts a bit more.
Safety purists will want to head over to the Volvo XC60, with its stronger set of available safety equipment and better crash ratings; while the Audi Q5 sits as a sort of target for the MKC.
It might be as good as the Audi, in many ways, but the Lincoln is indeed lacking that model’s cachet -- so far.
At a more modest level, the MKC competes with the Buick Encore, a surprisingly well-equipped, quiet, and comfortable crossover that offers luxury without much pretense.
The Encore is a significantly smaller vehicle on the outside, although its seating space isn't that much tighter.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2015 MKC doesn’t go far in redefining Lincoln as a brand, but badging aside, it presents as exactly the luxury product shoppers want—a lively and lavish, yet super-refined compact crossover. |
The 2015 Audi Q5 remains one of the most elegant, truly car-like crossovers on the market. |
The 2015 Buick Encore could use a little power, but it's otherwise a mostly solid entry into a very small segment. |
The 2015 Cadillac SRX offers class-leading technology and excellent interior appointments in a uniquely American luxury crossover. |
The 2015 Infiniti QX50 isn't as useful as many of its competitors, but it's more fun to drive–and comes with a handsome, well-appointed interior. |
The 2015 Volvo XC60 crossover stays stylish--and now it gets much better gas mileage from a new four-cylinder engine. |
MSRP From | |||||
$33,100 | $39,300 | $24,065 | $37,605 | $35,000 | $35,750 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
19 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged I4 | Gas V6 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small SUV 4WD | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | N/A | Small Station Wagons | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD |
Style Name | |||||
FWD 4-Door | quattro 4-Door 2.0T Premium | FWD 4-Door | FWD 4-Door Base | RWD 4-Door | FWD 4-Door T5 Drive-E |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sport Utility | quattro Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2015 Lincoln MKC vs. 2015 Audi Q5 | 2015 Lincoln MKC vs. 2015 Buick Encore | 2015 Lincoln MKC vs. 2015 Cadillac SRX | 2015 Lincoln MKC vs. 2015 INFINITI QX50 | 2015 Lincoln MKC vs. 2015 Volvo XC60 |