25 Comments - “MotorWeek Road Test, 2009 Lincoln MKS”
BklynJayL
wrote on February 8, 2010 at 9:25 pm
I saw the MKS and, the latest version of the TownCar, side by side…and, the MKS is actually bigger than, the TownCar! It’s also looks larger than, the BMW 7-Series and, Lexus LS, also.
flatblackstrat
wrote on February 8, 2010 at 9:25 pm
No I would have to say more along the lines of the c class A4 and CTS. This car does not compete in the in those classes. It does not offer anywhere near the amount of options that come on the new euro cars. Check out the new E class and you will see what im talking about.
fffffaaaaaaaarrttttt
wrote on February 8, 2010 at 9:25 pm
that guy hasnt changed in the 19 years they have been on.
KrunchyTaterChips
wrote on February 8, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Man, ive been watching MW videos from the 90s… man its changed
lfagius
wrote on February 8, 2010 at 9:25 pm
yes
lfagius
wrote on February 8, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Ecoboost is available ONLY in the all wheel drive version. Check your facts.
lfagius
wrote on February 8, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Competitive MPG, competitive car.
oceanburank
wrote on February 8, 2010 at 9:25 pm
good car ,bad MPG ,
dnur567
wrote on February 8, 2010 at 9:25 pm
key car for lincoln against the E class, 5series, A6, XF, GS and others
biscuitninja
wrote on February 8, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Slop that Twin Turbo in a FWD only car. I’m tired of Ford et al making their fun cars so heavy and bloaty. Let the tuners get ahold of the TT and it will be awsome!
lfagius
wrote on February 8, 2010 at 9:25 pm
350 to 355 HP with premium, only a 5 HP reduction with regular. Direct injection actually cools the charge as the piston hits Top Dead Center, and boosts HP; twin turbos, great performance.
Wait until 2010 or 2012 when Ford brings out a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder Ecoboost with the same HP as a normally aspirated 3.5 liter V-6 for the regular Taurus and a 1.6 liter Ecoboost replacing the 3.0 V-6 in the Fusion. Ford is going to meet the 2016 CAFE standards with only a small amount of downsizing.
GTRnev8820
wrote on February 8, 2010 at 9:25 pm
in 2010 EcoBoost TT is gona be realy some thing
lfagius
wrote on February 8, 2010 at 9:25 pm
hahaha – your CX7 is no luxury car. Besides, the 2010 MKS with Ecoboost will blow your doors off any way!
fedecx7
wrote on February 8, 2010 at 9:25 pm
haha my mazda cx7 do the same from 0 to 60 with 4 cil..
SpiaggiaVita
wrote on February 8, 2010 at 9:25 pm
I think that Lincoln is the best luxury brand on the market right now. With this amazing vehicle and the new MKZ and MKT, there aren’t other cars out there that look nearly as good, offer the features and compare in price. I’ll take one with the sport pack this summer.
4MATICbenz
wrote on February 8, 2010 at 9:25 pm
this car only works well in black. That red/orange color is just awful. Also, i know most Lincoln buyers couldnt give 2 shits about performance, but this car performs rather horribly! Sorry, but ill take an ES350, CTS, or RL over this
kenosisthunder
wrote on February 8, 2010 at 9:25 pm
is the 2010 mks going to have collision warning, blind spot monitoring and cross traffic alert available like the new mkt has available?
lfagius
wrote on February 8, 2010 at 9:25 pm
won’t be disappointed – man, it would sure help if I could TYPE…lol
arawatbituin
wrote on February 8, 2010 at 9:25 pm
oh really, june or july? i thought it would be a full year from now. yes i can definitely wait… and i agree with occckid123, the extra grunt is definitely something that i think the car is missing as well…although it does have grunt already. thanks for the tip, i’ll definitely keep a watch out for the ecoboost models.
lfagius
wrote on February 8, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Ecoboost equipped models should be around the dealers for a test drive around June or July. hang on – from what some of my Ford engineer neighbors have told me, you want be disappointed.
occckid123
wrote on February 8, 2010 at 9:25 pm
oh yea i heard about ecoboost. Thats going to be wicked! That’s da only thing i think this car lacks is da grunt.
arawatbituin
wrote on February 8, 2010 at 9:25 pm
im actually going to be on the market for a new car in about 6 months or so and was thinking about getting this car. however, ive heard that lincoln is going to release a twin turbo 2010 mks with ecoboost thats apparently only supposed to add about $700 more to the msrp (based on another review i saw on youtube)…if thats the case i might have to wait until next year. not sure though..
lfagius
wrote on February 8, 2010 at 9:25 pm
If you test drive it, it doesn’t feel slow – it may be the weight from the AWD – this is one heavy car. 3.5 liter Ecoboost V-6 is on tap this summer, rated at 355 bhp and 350 lb-ft torque, all while getting 16 mpg city and 25 mpg highway, with AWD. Those who get the EcoBoost V-6 will also get a bunch of other options including 19-inch wheels, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, all-wheel-drive, push-button start, ambient lighting, HID headlights, and rain-sensing wipers.
occckid123
wrote on February 8, 2010 at 9:25 pm
i like everything about the da car. Its slow though for the amount of power. Maybe its da all wheel drive. 3.7 litre for what. to still be slow. Maxima is trapping 99 in da 1/4. this only 91. altima hybrid is faster to 60 and does the same in the 1/4. too much money to have problems with 4cyl altimas.
lfagius
wrote on February 8, 2010 at 9:25 pm
I’ve test driven one twice – it’s a sweet ride. AWD works flawlessly. THX II is the best sound system I’ve ever heard. Comfortable seats, lots of room, handles well. Great ride.
I saw the MKS and, the latest version of the TownCar, side by side…and, the MKS is actually bigger than, the TownCar! It’s also looks larger than, the BMW 7-Series and, Lexus LS, also.
No I would have to say more along the lines of the c class A4 and CTS. This car does not compete in the in those classes. It does not offer anywhere near the amount of options that come on the new euro cars. Check out the new E class and you will see what im talking about.
that guy hasnt changed in the 19 years they have been on.
Man, ive been watching MW videos from the 90s… man its changed
yes
Ecoboost is available ONLY in the all wheel drive version. Check your facts.
Competitive MPG, competitive car.
good car ,bad MPG ,
key car for lincoln against the E class, 5series, A6, XF, GS and others
Slop that Twin Turbo in a FWD only car. I’m tired of Ford et al making their fun cars so heavy and bloaty. Let the tuners get ahold of the TT and it will be awsome!
350 to 355 HP with premium, only a 5 HP reduction with regular. Direct injection actually cools the charge as the piston hits Top Dead Center, and boosts HP; twin turbos, great performance.
Wait until 2010 or 2012 when Ford brings out a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder Ecoboost with the same HP as a normally aspirated 3.5 liter V-6 for the regular Taurus and a 1.6 liter Ecoboost replacing the 3.0 V-6 in the Fusion. Ford is going to meet the 2016 CAFE standards with only a small amount of downsizing.
in 2010 EcoBoost TT is gona be realy some thing
hahaha – your CX7 is no luxury car. Besides, the 2010 MKS with Ecoboost will blow your doors off any way!
haha my mazda cx7 do the same from 0 to 60 with 4 cil..
I think that Lincoln is the best luxury brand on the market right now. With this amazing vehicle and the new MKZ and MKT, there aren’t other cars out there that look nearly as good, offer the features and compare in price. I’ll take one with the sport pack this summer.
this car only works well in black. That red/orange color is just awful. Also, i know most Lincoln buyers couldnt give 2 shits about performance, but this car performs rather horribly! Sorry, but ill take an ES350, CTS, or RL over this
is the 2010 mks going to have collision warning, blind spot monitoring and cross traffic alert available like the new mkt has available?
won’t be disappointed – man, it would sure help if I could TYPE…lol
oh really, june or july? i thought it would be a full year from now. yes i can definitely wait… and i agree with occckid123, the extra grunt is definitely something that i think the car is missing as well…although it does have grunt already. thanks for the tip, i’ll definitely keep a watch out for the ecoboost models.
Ecoboost equipped models should be around the dealers for a test drive around June or July. hang on – from what some of my Ford engineer neighbors have told me, you want be disappointed.
oh yea i heard about ecoboost. Thats going to be wicked! That’s da only thing i think this car lacks is da grunt.
im actually going to be on the market for a new car in about 6 months or so and was thinking about getting this car. however, ive heard that lincoln is going to release a twin turbo 2010 mks with ecoboost thats apparently only supposed to add about $700 more to the msrp (based on another review i saw on youtube)…if thats the case i might have to wait until next year. not sure though..
If you test drive it, it doesn’t feel slow – it may be the weight from the AWD – this is one heavy car. 3.5 liter Ecoboost V-6 is on tap this summer, rated at 355 bhp and 350 lb-ft torque, all while getting 16 mpg city and 25 mpg highway, with AWD. Those who get the EcoBoost V-6 will also get a bunch of other options including 19-inch wheels, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, all-wheel-drive, push-button start, ambient lighting, HID headlights, and rain-sensing wipers.
i like everything about the da car. Its slow though for the amount of power. Maybe its da all wheel drive. 3.7 litre for what. to still be slow. Maxima is trapping 99 in da 1/4. this only 91. altima hybrid is faster to 60 and does the same in the 1/4. too much money to have problems with 4cyl altimas.
I’ve test driven one twice – it’s a sweet ride. AWD works flawlessly. THX II is the best sound system I’ve ever heard. Comfortable seats, lots of room, handles well. Great ride.