It was presented in public at the Detroit International Auto Show in 2008. Since then it has earned a place on the map called crossovers m...
Truly the American manufacturer has managed to produce a product differentiator that allows you to earn a place of importance in a hard and difficult segment. In your block neighbors are luxury as the Audi Q7, Acura MDX and Mercedes M class carrying a much wider path, but this is no excuse for the 2013 Lincoln MKT sit by, however, the brand offers a very balanced car, especially versatile inside and exquisite driving dynamics.
Inside you can enjoy a quiet cabin surrounded by an array of technology that impresses with its futuristic presentation with a "display" that resembles a digital MP3 player in your audio controls with buttons that are touch sensitive to change of station or up the volume without having to push hard. The climate controls are similar and maybe a little intimidating for those not keeping apace of developments in the technology world.
The comfort of their chairs is a delight to which we are accustomed and Lincoln, the MKT invited to take a road trip without long-term fatigue is a major concern, at least for a few hours on the road, thanks in large part to a smooth ride and elegant, full of dynamism, supplemented by a good power for times when it is most needed. Its versatility is largely on the ease with which the second and third row seats are hidden to free interior space and increase by about 40 cubic feet available for cargo space, this is achieved by activating an electronic command which respond hiding chairs automatically.
The 2013 Lincoln MKT comes with four-wheel traction even in normal driving conditions the transmission "manumatic" six-speed sends power to the front wheels only, but, when it detects an abrupt change in the sensor can switch shooting the distribution of power in only milliseconds to ensure safe and reliable operation.
Speaking of reliability, the driver can enjoy the ability of automatic parking offered as an option on the MKT. With only activate a digital command moves the car only to find the desired location to park, all you have to do is drop the wheel and let the car do its job. This advanced technology combines beautifully with adaptive cruise control that handles carefully follow the vehicle in front. If this slows so does the MKT, if you stop, the MKT also stops. It's an incredible system, at this rate soon and will not need the driver for anything? Well, maybe to address activate a command vehicle and take you to the desired location while checking email on the phone or tablet.
This crossover is powered by a 3.7-liter V6 engine that produces 300 horsepower (10 percent more than its previous version delivering 268 hp) and has a consumption of 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (an improvement of 1 mpg in relation to its predecessor). In this way offers more horsepower and better efficiency than most vehicles in its class.
But the most popular choice among buyers of the MKT is the 3.5-liter powerplant offering EcoBoost V6 V8 performance but with the use of a smaller engine. The direct injection engine has an output of 355 HP and can go 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway. Both drivers have cupped transmission SelectShift six-speed automatic that allows the driver to control the changes manually if desired, the 3.7 uses the 6F-50 and the Heavy-duty EcoBoost 6F-55. In addition, and as standard on the 3.5-liter engine, integral transmission is included.
The 2013 MKT has three different driving modes depending on user needs: Sport, Normal and Comfort. By adjusting the suspension, steering, transmission and engine, the system offers the most favorable conditions for each instance.
As for aesthetics, the automaker emphasized renew the front to which he designed a front face and a brand new grill. Thus held his line back but renewed the front resized and making wider and less high. When compared with other competing products as the Acura MDX or Audi Q7, Lincoln MKT perhaps not the prettiest, but for the likes no dislikes, its all about who is buying, but versatility and functionality has to spare.
The Lincoln MKT can be obtained by a base price of $ 47.280. The unit we tested costs $ 58.045.
