2010 Lincoln MKX
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Based on analysis of 51 MKX reviews and test drives.
Lincoln MKX - What the Auto Press Says
The 2010 Lincoln MKX ranks 20 out of 31 Affordable Midsize SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of 51 published reviews and test drives of the Lincoln MKX, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
The Lincoln MKX's major strength is a spacious interior filled with luxury features. However, test drivers say the driving experience of Lincoln's first crossover SUV just doesn't measure up to its luxury-minded competitors.
"Indeed, an appealing mix of ingredients doesn't necessarily mean that they come together tastily," writes Edmunds. "The same goes for the 2010 Lincoln MKX. This luxury crossover SUV looks enticing and boasts lots of appealing features, but the end result comes together in an unsatisfying way." Despite the well-equipped cabin, reviewers are conflicted over whether the MKX is worth the premium cost it carries as compared with similar SUVs. It costs about $5,000 more than the Ford Edge, which is nearly identical.
For 2010, the MKX gets updated options packages, including a new Midnight Limited Edition appearance package. The 2010 MKX is available in front-wheel and all-wheel drive versions. Optional for both is the Ultimate Package, the Elite Package and the Class II Trailer Tow Prep Package.
- "It's as not posh or refined as some premium crossovers, but MKX is competitive in power, size, and equipment levels. The question is whether the Lincoln brand has enough cache to draw buyers over from the prestige imports, or up from the Ford Edge, which shares the MKX's basic design." -- Consumer Guide
- "Lincoln's version of the Ford Edge, the MKX, is a handsome five-passenger unibody crossover that boasts more carlike ride and handling than traditional SUVs. Propelled by a 3.5-liter V-6 engine and coupled to a six-speed automatic, the MKX returns decent fuel economy." -- Car and Driver
- "The MKX is a five-seat vehicle that, as a crossover, delivers better interior space, ride and handling, and refinement than a truck-based vehicle, but it falls short in towing capacity." -- Cars.com
- "The MKX has the roominess of a traditional SUV with a more car-like ride and handling. Lincoln's biggest challenge will be drawing buyers of premium midsize SUVs to check out this competitively priced vehicle." -- MSN
MKX Performance - 7.5 (Good)
The Lincoln MKX offers a comfortable ride and adequate power, but its performance can't compete with stronger competitors in its class. "The 2010 Lincoln MKX's 3.5-liter V6 is smooth but hardly provides the sort of performance we've come to expect from this luxury SUV class," says Edmunds. "The transmission doesn't help matters, exhibiting a stubbornness that often requires a full foot to the floor to summon a proper highway on-ramp downshift." Read More
MKX Exterior - 8.3 (Very Good)
The MKX's striking exterior, which features trademark neon taillights and Lincoln's large chrome grille, receives praise from most reviewers. The Orlando Sentinel says, "This is a great-looking vehicle, arguably the most handsome SUV on the market." Read More
MKX Interior - 8.2 (Very Good)
The 2010 Lincoln MKX's five-seat interior is its major strength, offering a spacious and comfortable blend of style and function. However, sub-par interior materials don't quite live up to its luxurious image - or to its luxury competitors. "This Lincoln makes wise use of padded surfaces and genuine wood trim," says Consumer Guide. "Many of the other interior surfaces are dull, painted plastic that look nothing like the metal they are supposed to imitate." Read More
MKX Safety - 9.3 (Excellent)
The 2010 MKX earns very good safety scores from the federal government and the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. Of the MKX's safety equipment, Forbes says, "There's nothing missing on the safety front." Read More
MKX Reliability - 8.0 (Very Good)
The 2010 Lincoln MKX reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). The MKX comes with Ford Motor Company's four-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper coverage. Read More
