-Looking to build off of the smaller MKC’s success, Lincoln redesigned its MKX crossover for 2016 and is hoping to hit a bullseye in the mid-size luxury SUV space. We’ve said that if the Ford Edge–based MKX turns out as well as the MKC, Lincoln has some hope in this world, and while we have yet to drive an MKX, Lincoln has at least furnished the crossover’s pricing for us to mull over. Uncommonly, the MKX’s base price actually drops this year, starting at $39,025 versus the $39,795 Lincoln charged for the previous-generation model.
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That’s the good news. The less-good news—or still good news, if you’re a Lincoln product planner looking to take the fight to Japanese and German luxury competitors such as the Lexus RX350, Acura MDX, and BMW X5—is that the MKX’s pricing now stretches upward into previously uncharted territory. Whereas the 2015 MKX was available in but a single trim level, the 2016 model can be had in $39,025 Premiere, $42,315 Select, $46,080 Reserve, and $54,240 Black Label specification. (Add $2495 to each of those prices for all-wheel drive.)
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Entry-level MKX Premiere models come standard with 18-inch wheels, faux-leather seats, power heated front seats with memory, proximity entry key, aluminum trim, a 3.7-liter V-6 engine, a backup camera, and an 8-inch MyLincoln Touch infotainment display. The Select adds leather seating surfaces, a power tailgate, power-folding door mirrors, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering column, wood trim, and a HomeLink garage-door opener. The Reserve piles on 20-inch wheels, a panoramic sunroof, a 10-speaker audio system, navigation, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. Finally, the loaded Black Label—as Lincoln intended—comes with a 19-speaker Revel II audio system, a faux-suede headliner, and inflatable rear seatbelt airbags, as well as several unique “theme” packages. Will this be enough to take on the luxury five-seat SUV competition? Time will tell, but if Lincoln can bottle some of the MKC’s magic, it might just be on to something, and with pricing that’s generally lower than the competition, it’s off to a good start.
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