Spy Shot
2010 Lincoln MKT Exclusive Video and Spy Photos
2010 Lincoln MKT Goes From Concept to Reality
It's no secret that the 2010 Lincoln MKT is well on its way to showrooms, but this is the first spy video of the upcoming luxury utility vehicle in action. Caught hot-weather testing in Death Valley, California, the MKT is a new seven-passenger Lincoln crossover that rides on the same platform as the Ford Flex.
Given the positive reaction to the concept shown in Detroit, it's not surprising to see that the Lincoln MKT hasn't changed much. Unlike the boxy Flex, the MKT gets a more elegant Lincoln grille, a laid-back windshield and a lower overall roof line. The result is a more athletic- — and more upscale- — looking vehicle that gives up little in terms of size to the Flex.
Big rear doors should make for easy entrance into the second-row captain's chairs. There will be a third row of seats as well, although the lower roof line of the MKT might compromise headroom slightly. The wheels have a similar look to those used on the concept, but are slightly smaller at 19 inches. A set of 235/55R19 Pirelli Scorpion tires suggests that Lincoln is aiming for a fairly sporty ride.
Ford has already confirmed that the MKT will get the company's new turbocharged 3.5-liter Ecoboost V6. Expected to produce around 340 horsepower and 340 pound-feet of torque, the Ecoboost engine should return decent mileage for such a big vehicle. A six-speed automatic transmission will be standard and all-wheel drive is expected to be an option.
Look for the official debut of the 2010 Lincoln MKT early next year, with sales beginning by the fall of 2009.
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Given the positive reaction to the concept shown in Detroit, it's not surprising to see that the Lincoln MKT hasn't changed much. Unlike the boxy Flex, the MKT gets a more elegant Lincoln grille, a laid-back windshield and a lower overall roof line. The result is a more athletic- — and more upscale- — looking vehicle that gives up little in terms of size to the Flex.
Big rear doors should make for easy entrance into the second-row captain's chairs. There will be a third row of seats as well, although the lower roof line of the MKT might compromise headroom slightly. The wheels have a similar look to those used on the concept, but are slightly smaller at 19 inches. A set of 235/55R19 Pirelli Scorpion tires suggests that Lincoln is aiming for a fairly sporty ride.
Ford has already confirmed that the MKT will get the company's new turbocharged 3.5-liter Ecoboost V6. Expected to produce around 340 horsepower and 340 pound-feet of torque, the Ecoboost engine should return decent mileage for such a big vehicle. A six-speed automatic transmission will be standard and all-wheel drive is expected to be an option.
Look for the official debut of the 2010 Lincoln MKT early next year, with sales beginning by the fall of 2009.
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