Lincoln MKT
Lincoln MKT (2009-2011)
The Lincoln MKT is a car model of the American car manufacturer Lincoln. As a crossover SUV of the upper class of the MKT properties of a station wagon connects ( load capacity ) and a van ( variability) with those of a sport utility vehicle. The produced since 2009 in Oakville (Ontario) carriage is positioned above the MKX and technically based on the Ford Flex. Since the Lincoln MKT is better than the Flex feature, it is classified in America as Luxury Large Crossover and competes with models such as the Audi Q7, the Mercedes -Benz R-Class or the Buick Enclave.
With adjustment of the Lincoln Town Car in August 2011, the MKT MKT Town Car replaced as this as an exclusive rental car and fleet vehicle.
Design
2008 Lincoln introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit an eponymous concept car. In contrast to the typical for the brand sedans it involves a 5.30 -meter-long crossover model that, according to Ford to combine the comfort of a luxury sedan with the spaciousness of an MPV and the performance of a sports car. Visually striking are the large, two-tier front grille with vertical slats and LED headlights at the front. A characteristic feature of the side view are chromed 21- inch wheels, a light edge below the window line and the rising in the rear third sidelines. At the rear, a broad line of LEDs and two chrome-plated tailpipes dominate.
Most design elements of the study are reflected in the production model again. The biggest change concerns the tail, which now rises steeply.
Equipment
The standard features of the Lincoln MKT is dependent on the choice of the engine; also are some options available only in conjunction with the EcoBoost engine. For outdoor equipment basically includes 19 - inch alloy wheels, adaptive xenon headlights with cornering lights, rain sensor and an electrically operated tailgate. Features include the Easy Fuel refueling system that automatically closes without a separate fuel tank cap after refueling and the Vista Roof - Panoramic glass roof for the first and second row seats with electric sunblind, which can be optionally open electrically. There are also tinted rear windows and sound -proof glass in the front doors. The standard parking aid with rear view camera can be added for an additional charge by an active parking assist stent.
Inside, the MKT has seven leather seats in three rows and a boot volume 507-2149 liters. The front seats and foldable triple bench seat in the second row, come standard with a heater, in addition to let the driver and passenger seat air-conditioned and electrically adjusted. On request there for the second row two folding single seats with climate control, electric lumbar support and full-length center console with a cooling system. Another extra is the electric Umklapp and Verstaufunktion the third row of seats, including tailgating position. For the comfort features on top of that include sun blinds, an electrically adjustable steering column and pedals, a three -zone climate control and footrests for the rear passengers. The entertainment system includes a CD/MP3-Radio with hard drive, ten speakers and SIRIUS Satellite technology and a USB port. About the multifunction wood leather steering wheel with cruise control system is also possible to control, which is Bluetooth handsfree and voice control for audio devices at the sync system. In the cockpit, an onboard computer, a garage door opener and a touchscreen display for operating the audio and climate system and to display the rear view camera and a compass is also available. Optionally, a THX 5.1 surround sound system with 600 watts and 14 speakers, a voice-activated HDD Navigation System DVD or a DVD system with two screens in the front headrests are offered.
The safety equipment includes in addition to a car alarm, eight airbags, EBD and a tire pressure monitoring display also a electrochromic dimming driver exterior and interior mirror. In addition, the AdvanceTrac system combines the ABS and ESP functions and extends it by an Active Yaw and Roll Stability Control. The so-called SOS Post Crash Alert System activated on top of that after an accident in which the airbags or belt pretensioners are deployed, the hazard lights and the horn. Furthermore, there is a special vehicle access system that consists of several components: the SecuriCode sensor keypad in the B-pillar opens the vehicle after entering the access code or in conjunction with Intelligent Access opens only the driver's door when the key is carried and touched the keypad is. A new feature is the MyKey is, a programmable vehicle key with immobilizer, with a restricted driving mode can be generated. In this the top speed to 80 mph ( about 130 km / h) and the performance of the audio system is limited to 44%. In addition beeps when crossing from 45, 55 or 65 mph ( 72, 89 or 105 km / h) and the always- Gurtanlegewarnung the radio mutes if an occupant is unangeschnallt. The extra charge, adaptive cruise control has a collision warning system with brake intervention, warn the driver of an impending collision by head-up display and any necessary brake pressure builds up. Also optionally available BLIS with cross- traffic alert. The latter registered with the possible exceptions to parallel parking spaces, passing vehicles and warns with a tone.
Facelift in 2012
For model year 2013, the MKT gets a facelift. This includes a revised grille and a different front bumper. In the interior there is a new instrument cluster with central tachometer and two flanking, configurable LCD displays as well as a new steering wheel. In addition, the performance of the 3.7 -liter V-6 engine was increased to 220 kW.
In conjunction with the EcoBoost engine, an adaptive suspension with Normal, Sport and Comfort mode is available. This obtains data for optimum adjustment of the running gear from 46 different sources and can perform 500 calculations per second. Thus, the suspension settings can be adjusted within eleven milliseconds.
Was presented the revised model at the LA Auto Show in November 2011. It is available since spring 2012.
Technology
Based on Ford's D3 platform, making use, for example, the Ford Taurus or the Lincoln MKS, a prolonged and adapted version called D4 was developed, which is only used in the Ford Flex ( D471 ) and the Lincoln MKT ( D472 ). As engines two V6 petrol engines are offered in combination with a six-speed automatic with shift paddles. The 3.7-liter Duratec engine with front - or all-wheel drive delivers 200 kW ( 272 hp ) and is used eg in the Mazda CX -9 or the American version of the Mazda6 used. The 3.5 -liter engine introduced in 2009 EcoBoost series has standard all-wheel drive and comes from the Lincoln MKS. It delivers double turbocharging and direct fuel injection by 265 kW (360 hp). The EcoBoost engines to combine the power of a V8 engine with the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions thanks to a six-cylinder bi-turbo and downsizing.