Lincoln MKT for lease

Lincoln MKT

We will return to the engine later. For now, let's focus instead on the MKT itself. This new large luxury crossover shares the basic architecture of the Ford Flex and it is built on the same assembly line at the Oakville, Ontario. As you can see, this is not a simple mechanical makeup: whether you like it or not, is the appearance of the MKT originale.Le term "crossover" covers a broad spectrum of hybrid cars and vans, but in this range, the MKT is especially close enough to the car. Note the absence of any effect kitsch pseudo-SUV. See the posture lower, with a ground clearance recalling more like a car than a truck. If the drive system comes standard in Canada, playing bully off-road is not part of his book charge.Et if the term was not as heavy stigma irrational, it might even be tempted to call the MKT ... a family. Come on, now, I say!

Say, if it were a family, it is rather large. At nearly 5.3 meters, the MKT is longer than all his rivals (Ford cites the Acura MDX and Audi Q7 among the top). The Lincoln measure 1.71 meter tall (67.4 inches), which n is not much less than the Audi and Acura. The difference seems much larger when you're standing next to it. As the seats are relatively close to the ground, no need to climb to sit on. Once seated, it is easy to find a comfortable position, you can even opt for pedal power, in addition to the multiple adjustments of seat and power tilt and telescopic steering wheel already included. The only thing missing is the feeling of driving in height that attracts so many people to VUS.La considerable length of MKT is mainly dedicated to passengers. You can have up to six with the seat (in case 60/40) Central series, or five if you choose the optional bucket seats. With one or the other, these passengers will have more knee clearance than most competitors. And the rear seat is suitable for short trips, even for most adults. This bench is more accessible than most, especially if you have the option to power second-row seats. However, the rear of the cabin is relatively narrow. Therefore, some competitors can claim a better transport volume when the rear seats are folded.

Parking "hands free"
The gadgets are not lacking. One of the main options of the MKT is the autonomous parking system (Active Park Assist) which automatically handles the art of the niche, the driver remains responsible for playing the accelerator and brake as needed. Note also, the monitoring system of blind spots, including a cross-flow detector (Cross Traffic Alert) that tells you approach a vehicle side - handy when backing out of a place stationnement.Le powertrain MKT's base is a 3.7-liter Duratec V6 and 268 horsepower, mated to an automatic transmission with paddle shifters semi-manual. This is a good engine, solide.Mais while big Lincoln would not be expected to have a big V8? No! We did that in the last century ... Today, Ford would like to submit to its frugal new engine - a 3.5L V6 EcoBoost 355 hp with Twin Turbo and direct fuel injection.
Performance V8, V6 consumption

Frugal? Well, everything is relative. But the idea of ??an engine "economic" double turbo is not as depraved as it looks. We tend to see the turbo as a way to get more power for the same displacement, but also the means to get as much power for a smaller displacement. So do not see the EcoBoost V6 gifted as an alternative to the current 3.5-liter Duratec engine, but rather as a more frugal alternative to a powerful V8.La MKT EcoBoost combined fuel consumption of 12.6 L/100 km is (18.7 mi / gal), depending on the test loop severe U.S. EPA - equivalent to the Buick Enclave, which is not as fast. It is less than 15 to 20 percent with the use of most of its V8 competitors. And better still, some of the V8 is not even as bright as the Lincoln. The 355 hp EcoBoost V6 is already impressive, but the piece de resistance of this engine is its torque: 350 lb.-ft. at all, and from 1500 to 5250 rev / min. This couple, combined with a well chosen gear ratios, gives the MKT of electrifying times when it comes to depasser.Des disadvantages? There are a few. Although the EcoBoost engine has a sound suitable for a six-cylinder, no charisma sweet to the ear of a V8. And although there is no obvious reaction time due to turbos, it has not as straightforward primer to the acceleration a V8 in the first half second acceleration start . But, again, it's not a V8 ...

By the way, EcoBoost is not just the name of an engine but rather a strategy. Like the EcoBoost V6 replaces the V8 in larger vehicles, expect to see four-cylinder EcoBoost engines do the work of a V6 in the intermediate vehicles. By 2013, Ford plans to offer EcoBoost engines in 90% of its models. For now, the twin-turbocharged Duratec 3.5-liter is available in the Lincoln MKS, Ford Flex and Ford Taurus. Next year, it was the turn of the F-150.Notre making contact with the MKT was limited to the testing center of Ford in Romeo, Michigan. But it was not long, it made up for by its intensity. Loops at high speed around the circuit and winding hilly revealed not only a precise suspension and comfortable but also direction and braking of unexpected quality. Even assuming that most vehicles are shown on relevant circuits that were used in their development, the dynamic qualities of the largest carrier of passengers were revelatrices.Le MKT will not be launched before the end of the summer, but Lincoln has already announced its prices in Canada. Expect to begin negotiations to $ 49 950 for the base model, or $ 53 350 for one with the EcoBoost engine. Come to think, not twice of contact for the price of one, but two awards for a single meeting with a stunning new Lincoln.