2016 Lincoln MKS

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The 2016 Lincoln MKS is a luxury sedan (full-size), by Lincoln. The Lincoln MKS FMD was first presented as a model in 2009, the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2007. The Lincoln began production in May 2008 to begin selling a month later. The 2016 Lincoln MKS come in three trim levels: Front (Front Wheel Drive), AWD (all-wheel drive) and EcoBoost.

2016 Lincoln MKS (Packages) Features

The 2016 Lincoln MKS FWD models with all-wheel drive and standard 19-inch wheels alloy, automatic headlights, rear parking sensors, adaptive xenon headlights, adaptive suspension dampers, fog lights, remote start, keyless auto-dimming ignition / entry, external input keyboard and driver’s side’s heated outside mirrors.

Inside 2016 Lincoln MKS, you will find leather upholstery find heated and ventilated power front seats eight channels, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel power, dual-zone automatic control temperature, reversing camera, voice control Sync Lincoln , the electronic touch screen interface MyLincoln touch, mobile hotspot WiFi, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, and a 10-speaker system with CD player, satellite radio and USB / iPod interface. The 2016 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost is similarly equipped, but comes with a more powerful V6 turbo, all-wheel drive standard and 20 inches.

There are some optional packages. The 2016 Lincoln MKS Elite package includes blind-spot systems and rear cross traffic alert, front multicontour seats with massage function, power adjustable pedals, a power rear sunshade, a premium surround sound system 16-speaker audio, a navigation system, Sirius Services / XM travel links and a focus pack of premium wood. Equipped with the Elite Package, you can then add the cold package and Packet Technology, the adaptive cruise control, a warning of a frontal collision, Lane has -Keeping Assist and automatic parallel parking system. The only major independent options are 20-inch wheels and a two-panel sunroof.

2016 Lincoln MKS Interior

It is a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere in the Lincoln MKS 2015 by a plurality of generally high quality materials and a simple and sober style, no matter the eye with lines, shapes excessive overloading leads, knobs and switches. Desk front edge of the passenger is a sleek soft expanded cut padded material with a single strip of wood and metal cut, adjusting a quiet, minimalist in the cabin.

All that do not necessarily contribute to improved driving experience minimalism, however. The main reason for the center console of the dashboard is to move on the touch screen and tactile controls “field effect”, the cursor MyLincoln Touch typical buttons and switches for so pleasantly uncluttered interface is entertainment control systems and the climate. The new age controls could reduce the number key, but as in other Ford and Lincoln vehicles that use variations of this configuration, the touchscreen-based control systems can be slow to respond, it may be difficult graphics to see everything and move the whole system can frustrating to learn and eventually to enjoy. Touch controls to craft field effect certainly rank clock, but they are difficult to accurately use and do little to improve the overall functionality.

Otherwise the strength of the cab 2015 Lincoln MKS is the abundance of space and legs. But even with a generous volume for passenger sedan nearly 106 cubic feet of the occupants of the front seats can clamped a strange feeling, the thickness of the roof pillars, wide center console and the high level to obtain glass conspire to make the room appear smaller than it is.

2016 Lincoln MKS Sedan

2016 Lincoln MKS Sedan

There are no such questions in the back seat, where the comfortable raised seat gives a more natural seating position, but still leaves a lot of space. The large rear doors make it easy to get in and out of the backseat. The 2016 Lincoln MKS trunk is massive, its maximum cargo space of 19.2 cubic feet capable of multiple full-sized suitcases or golf club for four swallow.

2016 Lincoln MKS Engine

The 2016 Lincoln MKS FWD and 2016 Lincoln MKS AWD models come with 3.7-liter V6, a six-speed automatic engine. This engine produces 305 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. The fuel consumption of the EPA estimated 22 mpg combined (19 city / 28 highway). The 2016 Lincoln MKS AWD drops to 21 mpg combined (18 city / 26 highway).

The 2016 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost model is also four wheel drive, but supplied by another, more powerful V6: a 3.5-liter twin-turbo that develops 365 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. In testing, a Lincoln MKS EcoBoost ran from zero to 60 mph in just 5.8 seconds. Fuel consumption at 20 mpg combined (17 city / 25 highway) rated.

2016 Lincoln MKS Safety

The 2016 Lincoln MKS comes standard with stability and traction control, antilock brakes and parking sensors, rear in front seat mounted side airbags, side curtain airbags. Also standard is a MyKey feature, the owners to adjust certain operating parameters for young drivers. Sync also offers a notification service for emergencies accident to automatically dial 911 in the event of airbag deployment. Options include adaptive with a frontal collision warning with brake support associated with cruise control and blind-spot systems Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Lane Keeping Assist.

In government tests, the MKS deserves maximum five stars for overall performance, with five out of five stars for overall frontal crash protection and five stars for protection against side impact. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety testing, the MKS won a top rating of “good” for his safety, side crash tests and the strength of moderate offset frontal roof covering, but 2016 Lincoln MKS “poor” rating in IIHS Frontal Crash Test slight overlap.