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- Orange Park, FL
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- autoshopper.com
- sedan gasoline silver automatic
2009 lincoln mks review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. As such, the mks is a lavishly equipped full-size luxury sedan, both grand and, in its way, grandiose. It combines an elegant new look for lincoln, combining elements of the marque's long, impressive history with technology that, by lincoln's lights, points the way to the luxury-car future. from the first glance, this mks is nothing if not a serious entry. It has dignity and clout that is likely to win over lincoln's traditional older clientele. Its muscular, long body is trimmed plenteously with gleaming chrome highlights, giving it the flash of a thoroughbred american sedan. the mks interior seconds the motion; this is a sedan with class-leading roominess in the rear compartment. The styling and materials throughout, typified by elegant standard-equipment leather upholstery, confirm that this is an automobile for those accustomed to fine surroundings. but it is in technology, more specifically, in comprehensive connectivity, that the mks will make its bid. Lincoln marketing executives said time is the ultimate luxury and therefore the electronics systems in the mks were designed to save the owner time. Following on ford's successful sync voice-activated audio systems, the mks goes one long step further. We followed the progress of a violent storm on an in-dash doppler radar monitor, a new kind of automotive thrill. Pressing a couple of buttons displayed the five-day forecast. Its voice command system indicates this technology has moved beyond the gimmick stage. but the mks is more than an electronics base; it must meet the standards of the contemporary automobile, somewhat as its superb forebear, the lincoln ls, did so successfully. As a dynamic platform for freeway motoring, the mks is first-rate, stable, steady, confidence-inspiring. It would be entirely at home driving coast to coast, and delivering an impressive 24-mpg epa highway rating, this seems an enticing mission. the mks comes standard with front-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive is available for improved capability in foul-weather. A 3. 7-liter dohc 24-valve v6 engine powers the mks, delivering 273 horsepower. It works with a six-speed automatic transmission to post an epa-rated city/highway 17/24 mpg. we found it cruises very nicely, smooth and quiet. It isn't a sport sedan along the lines of a bmw, however, and doesn't respond well to hard driving. lineupthe lincoln mks 38,465) is available in only one model. All-wheel drive 1890) is optional. The technology package 1115) upgrades with adaptive headlamps with auto high beam, rain-sensing wipers, forward sensing parking-aid system, rear-window power sunshade, intelligent access with push-button start. The ultimate package 5715) includes the technology package, navigation package, dual-panel moonroof, 19-inch premium painted wheels, ultimate seating trim with seat color-keyed suede strip in the center of the seatbacks and an embroidered lincoln star logo on the front headrests. The aluminum applique package 195) features aluminum instrument panel applique, leather shift knob, leather-wrapped steering wheel. safety features include dual-stage front airbags plus seat-mounted side airbags for head and torso protection, as well as safety-belt pretensioners and load-limiting retractors. The occupant classification system's sensor automatically determines by weight whether the front passenger seat is empty, occupied by a child seat or by a small, medium or large occupant and deploys the airbag accordingly. Active safety features include anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control, standard. Optional safety features include all-wheel drive and a rearview camera that can help the driver spot a child behind the car when backing up. walkaroundthe lincoln mks is built on a reengineered and improved version of the chassis used in the discontinued ford taurus. However, the mks's styling and presence are pure lincoln, bold, sturdy, impressive. This luxury marque has been busily searching its past design dna for usable yesteryear styling symbols that will play well in the present. The aggressive boat prow-like grille of the mks recalls the classic pre-war lincoln continental; yet in the same gesture, this stands as a symbol of the new lincoln's aggressive thrust into the 21st century. while appearing rock steady in profile, the mks has a dynamic stance that seems ready to pounce. And viewed from the rear on the interstate, this car has the self-confident presence, in scaled-down form, of an ultra-luxury sedan. as befits a full-size american luxury sedan, the mks makes generous use of chrome highlighting, supported by understated side sculpting in profile view. In addition to the usual variety of paint colors, the mks is available in a new paint finish called tuxedo black metallic. This black is similar to a metallic finish, except that in place of metallic flecks in the paint, it features brilliant, tiny flecks of glass. To others, however, tuxedo black will look like an extraordinarily coarse metallic blend more suited to bass boats, especially when illuminated under bright spotlights. the mks, with its overall length of 204. 1 inches and dignified height of 61. 6 inches, is a fully found luxury sedan that will surely earn its place in valet parking. However, as with many luxury sedans that aspire to sleekness (jaguar sedans come to mind) its handsomely rounded forms leave it the impression of being smaller than it really is. on the plus side of this undersizing, the air passing over the mks at 70 mph flows smoothly and silently, yielding both a peaceful commute and startlingly efficient epa highway mileage of 24 mpg, impressive for this full-size entry. When it's time to refuel, the mks features a refueling receptacle that eliminates the messiness of a gas cap. interiorclimbing into the cockpit of the mks, its wide expanse of dashboard receding toward the windshield creates a sensation of lavish roominess. It was. the instruments were laid out handsomely, with softly cushioned surfaces and hand-stitched leather seams everywhere on the dashboard, as befits a luxury car. The steering wheel was wrapped in leather, with wood highlights, and its girth and grip felt perfect. big buttons on the center stack made operating the hvac (heating/air conditioning) and audio systems easy. What felt less perfect was the switchgear, which lacked the tactile elegance and reassuring sturdiness one might have hoped for in this car. Instead, the buttons and switches and a/c ducting adjusters felt generic, as if they might be found on any ford product, high or low. Otherwise, the appearance and materials in the mks cabin were fittingly swank. the mks profits from the sporting feeling of fine leather seating. The front seat cushion and particularly the backrest provide steadying lateral support. Long-range driving comfort is good and the fit and quality of the leather is excellent. Visibility is similarly excellent from the driving position. The proximity of the headrest to the back of the head was a minor annoyance for some of us; it's placed there for improved safety and cannot be adjusted. the stepped gearshift controlling the six-speed automatic is simple and straightforward, though we were rarely moved to use it. Just ahead of the shifter is a panel on the center console with word lincoln written bold. In many another deluxe entry, this panel would've popped open to offer handy storage. In the mks, no such luck. the hvac system provided generous torrents of cooling air. the navigation system features a bright, eight-inch screen. The industry-leading lincoln connectivity allowed us to monitor the local weather in real time, locate gas stations and otherwise stay in touch with the outside world. Returning to the traffic-challenged environment of washington, d. Touching the screen on a traffic jam revealed the cause. The navigation system operated in both three-dimensional mode and map view. The three-dimensional view. Anti-lock Brakes✔ Air Conditioning✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Navigation System
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