The Lincoln MKX straddles a wide competitive set that spans from well-equipped versions of some mainstream-brand crossovers to those with a genuine luxury badge.
And while it still can’t compete for most buyers on prestige alone, it looks like it will offer a more competitive package than ever before.
The Lexus RX has been redesigned for 2016; it still rules the segment, but wild new styling might turn some buyers off, and its Remote Touch system is bad enough to drive away buyers that that can't get a hybrid like this anywhere else.
Volvo's very comfortable XC60 offers a cozy, well-designed cabin, plus reasonably good fuel economy and tech features.
The Audi Q5 is still a great draw in this niche, with its multiple powertrain choices and its clean lines.
The Infiniti QX70 has enough visual spice to overcome a rough ride and a lack of prestige badgery.
Not that it'll make Lincoln happy, but the Nissan Murano matches up well against the MKX, for its very comfortable interior, flamboyant exterior design, and docile, relaxed driving experience.
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The 2016 Lincoln MKX makes good progress in its battle for luxury credibility, with sharp acceleration and style to accompany its gulp-worthy price tag. |
The 2018 Infiniti Q70 stands alone as a warm take on luxury that others have left behind. It’s not as luxurious as the others—but it’s not as expensive as those, either. |
The 2016 Audi Q5 offers one of the greatest range of powertrain choices in its class, ensuring that almost anyone can find a version of this handsome small crossover to fit their tastes. |
Smooth, quiet and comfortable, the 2016 Nissan Murano is a stylish choice for empty-nesters who aren't concerned with sportiness or off-road capability. |
The 2016 Volvo XC60 remains a luxury-SUV contender, though a plethora of powertrains and options can take the $36,000 base price well over $50,000. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $38,260 | $50,300 | $40,900 | $29,740 | $36,600 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 16 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Regular Unleaded V-6 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| EPA Class | ||||
| Small SUV 2WD | Midsize Cars | Small SUV 4WD | Midsize Station Wagons | Small SUV 2WD |
| Style Name | ||||
| FWD 4-Door Premiere | 3.7 LUXE RWD | quattro 4-Door 2.0T Premium | FWD 4-Door S | FWD 4-Door T5 Drive-E |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Sport Utility | Sedan | quattro Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2016 Lincoln MKX vs. 2018 INFINITI Q70 | 2016 Lincoln MKX vs. 2016 Audi Q5 | 2016 Lincoln MKX vs. 2016 Nissan Murano | 2016 Lincoln MKX vs. 2016 Volvo XC60 | |
