> 2016 LINCOLN MKX AWD
PRICE: $45,890-$53,940; as tested: $65,790 ADD-ONS: Destination charge: $1,800 TYPE: Five-door mid-size crossover PROPULSION: Front engine, allwheel drive CARGO: 1,055L behind rear seats ENGINE: 3.7L V6; opt. 2.7L turbocharged V6 TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic POWER/TORQUE: 303 hp (226 kW) at 6,500 r.p.m./376 Nm at 4,000 r.p.m.; 335 hp (250 kW) at 5,500 r.p.m./514 Nm at 3,000 r.p.m. FUEL CONSUMPTION: City 14.4 l/100 km; highway 10.3 l/100 km (3.7L); city 14.1l/100 km; highway 9.7l/100 km (2.7L) BRAKES: Four-wheels discs; fourchannel ABS; brake assist TIRES: Front 265/40 R 21; rear 265/40 R 21; Pirelli Scorpion Verde all season STANDARD FEATURES: 3.7L V6; hill start assist; active damping; torque vectoring; 18-inch wheels; HID headlights; hands-free power liftgate; power folding mirrors; one-touch power windows; power heated 10-way seats; AM/FM audio system with CD player, USB ports and AUX jack, 10 speakers with subwoofer; satellite radio; SYNC with MyLincoln Touch; ambient lighting; dual-zone climate control; rear-view camera; pushbutton start; push-button shift; intermittent speed-sensitive wipers; steering wheel-mounted cruise and audio controls; power tilt/ telescoping steering wheel with memory; active noise control; cargo net ACCESSIBILITY: Very easy access front and rear; doors swing surprisingly wide COMPETITION: Acura MDX; Audi Q7; BMW X5; Cadillac SRX; Lexus RX; Mercedes-Benz GLE; Volvo XC90 WHAT’S BEST: Luxuriously refined ride quality WHAT’S WORST: You can buy a Ford Focus SE for the cost of the options alone MOST INTERESTING: Front 180degree camera retracts out of sight behind Lincoln insignia in grille LOOKS: Smoother overall lines than outgoing model, distinctive fascia clearly identifies its maker INTERIOR: Cozy wraparound cockpit is inviting; serene cabin PERFORMANCE: 2.7-litre EcoBoost engine has more that satisfying power, with fluid power deliver and very quiet operation. TECHNOLOGY: Electronic everything, with enough driver aids to almost drive itself RATING: It’s a great choice for someone pondering a luxury crossover, offering the luxury and refinement of its German competitors, but in an American design built in Oakville, Ontario. WEBSITE: lincolncanada.com SCORE: 7/10