| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 |
| Make | Lincoln |
| Model | MKX |
| Style | 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A) |
| Base MSRP | $42,075 |
| Options on test vehicle | Rapid Spec 102A ($7,500 -- Premium Package: adaptive HID headlamps, ambient interior lighting, premium leather-trimmed seats with tuxedo stripe and piping, heated 2nd row outboard seating surfaces, illuminated front scuff plates, rearview camera, rain-sensing wipers, heated steering wheel and power tilt & telescoping steering column with memory; Elite Package: BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with cross traffic alert, Panoramic Vista Roof that incorporates a front power sunroof and a fixed rear moonroof with "one touch" express open with dual power sunshades, 20-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels with P245/50R20 BSW H-rated all-season tires, THX II certified 5.1 surround audio system with AM/FM/HD radio, single DVD/CD/MP3 player, DVD audio and video capability, SD card for map and Points of Interest storage, 14 speakers with an 8-inch subwoofer, 600 watts of power and 12 amplifier channels, voice-activated hard-drive based navigation system with 8-inch display, Sirius Travel Link feature with 6-month complimentary subscription for real-time traffic, weather and fuel price updates [Sirius Travel Link 6-month complimentary subscription available only in 48 contiguous states; service is not available in AK/HI]); White Platinum Tri-Coat Paint ($595); Wood Package ($495 -- Wood applique on instrument panel, door inserts and steering wheel). |
| As-tested MSRP | $50,665 |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | All Wheel Drive |
| Engine type | Naturally aspirated, port-injected, V-6, gasoline |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 3,726/227 |
| Block/head material | aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder variable intake-valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.5:1 |
| Redline (rpm) | 7,000 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 305 @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 280 @ 4,000 rpm |
| Fuel type | Regular unleaded |
| Transmission type | 6-speed automatic with shifter-mounted button |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | I = 4.48; II = 2.87; III = 1.84; IV = 1.41; V = 1.00; VI = 0.74; R = 2.88; Final = 3.16 (FWD), 3.39 (AWD) |
| Chassis | |
|---|---|
| Suspension, front | Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent multilink, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Hydraulic-assist, rack-and-pinion power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 17.7:1 |
| Tire brand | Pirelli |
| Tire model | Scorpion STR A |
| Tire type | All-season front and rear |
| Tire size, front | P245/50R20 102H |
| Tire size, rear | P245/50R20 102H |
| Wheel size | 20-by-8 inches front -- 20-by-8 inches rear |
| Wheel material | Cast aluminum |
| Brakes, front | 12.6-in one-piece solid cast-iron discs with 2-piston sliding calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 12.9-in one-piece solid cast-iron discs with 1-piston sliding calipers |
| Track Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 2.7 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 4.7 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 7.3 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 10.7 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 15.3 @ 91.4 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 7.0 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 33 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 133 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 60.4 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.74 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 43.8 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 74.6 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 62.9 |
| Test Driver Ratings & Comments | |
|---|---|
| Acceleration comments | Not much for the driver to do. Pedal overlap does nothing to improve times dramatically. Also no advantage to turning off traction control. Engine sounds sporty, not trashy. Despite available manual shift, it still auto-upshifts. Upshifts are smooth, moderately fast. No matched-rev downshifts in manual. |
| Braking comments | After a little pedal travel, brakes jump in pretty abruptly. Pedal isn't hard or soft -- just right. Good fade resistance and consistency (especially for a 4,500-pound vehicle). Last stop had a little directional wander. |
| Handling comments | Steering weight feels appropriate and grip feels higher than numbers indicate. ESC is holding it back only slightly as it cuts throttle right before understeer begins. Interesting that jumping out of throttle allows MKX to oversteer quite a bit. Good turn-in and trustworthy initial grip/bite. ESC punishes quick steering input, so being smooth was key. Slow-in/fast-out proved best with slight ESC at exit. Good body control, good steering precision, though not much feel. |
| Testing Conditions | |
|---|---|
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 68.8 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 18.3 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 3.1 |
| Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 17 city/23 highway/19 combined |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 19.0 |
| Dimensions & Capacities | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 4,548 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 4,508 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 57.5/42.5 |
| Length (in.) | 186.7 |
| Width (in.) | 76.0 |
| Height (in.) | 67.3 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 111.2 |
| Track, front (in.) | 65.4 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 65.2 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 39.3 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 40.7 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 39.6 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 40.0 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 39.3 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 58.9 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 58.7 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 32.3 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 68.6 |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 6 years/70,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 6 years/70,000 miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 3 years/45,000 miles |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Dual front |
| Head airbags | Front and rear |
| Antilock brakes | 4-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Braking assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Traction control |
| Stability control | Stability control |
| Rollover protection | Side curtain airbag rollover sensor |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Tire-pressure monitoring |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not tested |
| IIHS offset | Not tested |
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