LINCOLN MKX
DELIVERS MORE LUXURY, INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND
STANDARD FEATURES FOR 2008
Industry-exclusive Innovation.
Lincoln Sync™ offers new levels of connection,
control, simplicity and personalization for
electronic devices such as cell phones and MP3
players.
Standard Comfort and Convenience.
Lincoln MKX now comes with standard heated and
cooled front seats, Reverse Sensing System,
memory seats and mirrors, and driver and
passenger power lumbar.
Exciting Sight and Sound. Standard
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio, available
first-in-class THX® II-Certified audio system
and voice-activated navigation enhance the
driving experience.
New Limited Edition Package. Includes
20-inch chrome-clad wheels, chrome door handles,
fineline Ebony wood accents and premium leather
seats in Charcoal Black with Medium Light Stone
inserts and piping.
Monochrome Limited Edition Package.
Available only in black, this exclusive package
includes the Limited Edition Package plus a
monochromatic body color grille.
Lincoln MKX has defined the brand’s presence in
the fast-growing premium crossover segment with
elegant exterior design, an award-winning interior,
and third party recognition for safety, quality, and
technology. Lincoln MKX has consistently sold at a
pace faster than its key competitors and brought new
customers in the Lincoln dealer showroom at an
impressive rate. The brand’s first crossover is one
part of a product strategy to round out the Lincoln
showroom and continues to deliver with new features
and equipment for the 2008 model year.
The award-winning Lincoln MKX combines modern
Lincoln design with a sporty stance, powerful engine
and quiet interior. It also boasts such
technological advances as adaptive headlamps that
move with the steering wheel, a panoramic glass
Vista Roof™, heated and cooled front seats, heated
rear seats, 14-speaker THX® II-Certified audio
system, and a voice-activated navigation system. The
five-passenger luxury CUV is powered by a
fuel-efficient 3.5-liter engine and class-leading
6-speed transmission with fully independent
suspension. A suite of standard safety features
including AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability
Control) and solid unibody construction have helped
the Lincoln MKX earn a Top Safety Pick from the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The 2008 Lincoln MKX gives customers even more of
what they expect from a luxury crossover with more
industry-first innovations, a new Monochromatic
Limited Edition and a host of new standard features:
Lincoln Sync™ – An industry-exclusive
voice-activated, hands-free, in-car
communications and entertainment system. The
system, developed in collaboration with
Microsoft, fully integrates mobile phones and
media players into the vehicle using Bluetooth
technology and USB connectivity.
2008 Limited Edition – Available in
White Chocolate Clearcoat Metallic, Vapor Sliver
Clearcoat Metallic or Vivid Red Clearcoat
Metallic, the Limited Edition includes: Charcoal
Black interior with fineline Ebony wood accents;
Ebony carpeting and floor mats with Lincoln Star
logo; premium leather seating in Charcoal Black
with Medium Light Stone inserts and piping;
chrome exterior door handles; unique badging;
Lincoln Star logos stitched on the first row
headrests and all-new 20-inch chrome-clad
wheels.
Monochrome Limited Edition –
Available exclusively in Black, the Monochrome
Limited Edition includes all the great features
of the Limited Edition plus a monochromatic body
color grille.
More standard features. The 2008 MKX
adds Lincoln Sync™ and SIRIUS® Satellite Radio
to a long list of standard features that include
heated and cooled front seats, power lumbar
driver and front passenger seats, easy entry
driver’s seat, memory driver’s seat and side
mirrors, auto-dimming driver’s side mirror and
Reverse Sensing System.
For 2008, Lincoln MKX’s interior features even more
luxurious color and material combinations with new
bright nickel accents, while the available
navigation system now features voice-recognition
technology.
Additionally, customers can opt for new available
20-inch chrome wheels and choose from three new
exterior colors – Vapor Silver Clearcoat Metallic,
Dark Ink Blue Clearcoat Metallic and Light Ice Blue
Clearcoat Metallic.
Lincoln MKX is manufactured at Ford’s Oakville
Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada.
Modern Lincoln Design
Lincoln MKX’s confident exterior and luxurious,
quiet interior signal a new direction in Lincoln’s
modern design.
The high beltline is defined by a stroke of
chromed trim that caps broad shoulders, pronounced
wheel lips and short overhangs that give Lincoln MKX
its wide, athletic stance. A chromed cap on each
side-view mirror adds a dramatic finishing touch.
Black rocker panels plant the vehicle to the
ground, accentuating the standard 18-inch wheels and
tires. For 2008, customers can now choose all-new
20-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels for an added
touch of upscale flair.
Side marker lights cut into the simple, clean
fascia and bend around to the side of the vehicle.
Chrome-ringed fog lamps integrated into the lower
fascia echo the chrome-tipped dual exhausts.
Lincoln Lighting
Distinctive lighting is a hallmark of modern Lincoln
design, offering the perfect balance of art and
functionality.
An available adaptive front lighting system
consists of motor-driven halogen low beams based on
steering-wheel input that swivel around curves. When
cornering, the headlamps can illuminate a stretch of
road up to 36 feet longer than conventional
headlights.
Functional elegance is also the theme for Lincoln
MKX’s liftgate lighting. The system uses 16
light-emitting diodes (LEDs), eight outboard and
eight inboard, flanking the Lincoln star. The result
is an edge-to-edge band of illumination across the
width of the liftgate.
Quiet, Comfortable Interior
Lincoln’s modern identity is evident in Lincoln
MKX’s comfortable, elegant interior that adds new
color and material combinations with bright nickel
accents and upgraded floor mats for 2008.
Lincoln MKX boasts the quietest Lincoln interior
yet. In addition to conventional sound-absorbing
techniques such as a thicker dash pad, laminated
windshield and thicker side glass, Lincoln MKX
blends unique materials for further reduction in
road noise. A constrained-layer barrier is fused to
the rear wheelhouses, and sound-deadening material
is welded behind exterior trim panels.
The interior design is defined by a sweeping
instrument panel flowing into a clean,
well-organized center stack. Wood and bright nickel
accents are carried to the door panels. Interior
controls are bathed in Lincoln’s cool-white light
for a pleasing nighttime cabin experience.
Removable dividers in the center console let
customers adapt storage space for anything from
laptop computers to handbags and CDs. The center
console also features a concealed power point – for
a total of four throughout the interior – and an MP3
audio jack. Phone and MP3 player cords can be neatly
organized, and a slot molded into the console
provides power-point access.
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The interior is surprisingly spacious, defying
its sleek exterior shape. Front seats have ten-way
power adjustment including power lumbar for both
driver and passenger, along with standard heated and
cooled features. The second row is sure to make all
occupants comfortable with available heated seats,
as well as ample headroom and legroom.
In addition, the 60/40-split second row features
impressive reclining angles of up to 15 degrees. It
also folds in one fluid movement, either by the
seat-mounted lever or a unique EasyFold™ remote
switch accessible from the liftgate. Lincoln MKX
offers 68.7 cubic feet of cargo volume with the rear
seats folded.
Vista Roof™ Lets in Mother Nature
As drivers face more congested roads, Lincoln MKX’s
available all-glass Vista Roof™ brings stress relief
through its unique outward view and open-air
freedom.
The Vista Roof™ features a large 27.3-inch by
29.4-inch forward sunroof with a one-touch-open
switch for vent and tilt-and-slide operations. Dual
power sunshades operate concurrently when the driver
wants to block out glare. Meanwhile, the fixed
15.75-inch by 31.3-inch rear moon roof gives
rear-seat viewers an outside view, too.
Award Winning Entertainment
The 2008 Lincoln MKX offers the industry’s first
THX® II-Certified audio system designed by THX, a
California company renowned for its movie theater
systems.
Named the ‘Best Audio System’ by CNET.com in the
2006 Car Tech Awards and PC Magazine in their 2007
Digital Drive Awards, the THX II system uses the
latest in THX technologies to bring the home theater
surround sound experience to the open road. The
system uses a 12-channel amplifier to deliver 600
watts of power to a total of 14 speakers, including
two subwoofers, strategically placed in the cabin.
The system’s processor takes into consideration
bandwidth, peak audio levels and coverage uniformity
to deliver a smooth spectral balance and wide
dynamic range. Multi-channel equalization and
digital signal processing match the speaker
placement to the cabin acoustics to assure this
level of performance.
With the push of a button, the system can be
configured for three specific listening modes -
Driver, Front Seats and All Seats - ensuring that
all passengers are enjoying optimal sound.
The system also features a fast-loading six-disc
changer that reads CDs in normal audio, MP3
compressed or text formats. The AM/FM tuner is
compatible with the Radio Data Broadcasting System
(RDBS) and displays participating radio station call
letters, formats and song titles.
Lincoln MKX also features an integrated MP3-audio
input jack and power point conveniently concealed in
the center console. Rear passengers can enjoy the
available DVD entertainment system with a drop-down
8-inch screen.
Tuned for Refinement and Comfort
Powered by a 3.5-liter DOHC V-6 engine and 6-speed
automatic transmission, Lincoln MKX is Lincoln’s
best example yet of effortless driving performance
thanks to its wide stance, four-wheel independent
suspension and the brand’s well-honed driving DNA.
Lincoln MKX’s unibody construction provides a
strong foundation for the four-wheel independent
suspension. The MacPherson-strut front suspension is
mounted to an isolated subframe that uses
hydro-bushings to reduce unwanted steering wheel
vibration.
A four-link, independent rear suspension uses
stamped steel control blades and monotube shocks for
precise suspension tuning. The rear shocks are
mounted outboard and behind the wheel center to
enhance ride and handling. Lincoln MKX comes
standard with four-wheel disc brakes and an
anti-lock braking system (ABS).
The available intelligent all-wheel-drive (AWD)
system is tuned with an emphasis on luxury
performance and confident all-weather driving. The
system actively and seamlessly delivers torque to
all four wheels, even before wheel slippage occurs.
An active on-demand coupler delivers the precise
amount of torque needed to the rear wheels. Paired
with available traction control, intelligent AWD can
transfer torque front-to-rear and side-to-side.
The advanced 6-speed automatic transmission uses
a wide 6.04:1 gear ratio, along with multiple
clutches for smoother, refined shifts.
Safety Customers Expect
The Lincoln MKX offers a long list of standard
safety features designed to help protect occupants
in the event of a crash. The body structure has been
optimized through the strategic use of high-strength
steel, side intrusion beams in the doors, and
specially designed energy-absorbing interior door
trim.
Other safety advancements include:
AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability
Control). This system can predict a
vehicle’s path, using a sensor to measure
oversteer and yaw by monitoring the vehicle’s
speed, throttle position and steering wheel
angle. When the system senses wheel slip or the
loss of traction, it applies braking where
needed to keep the vehicle safely on its
intended path.
Ford’s Personal Safety System®. This
suite of safety features includes dual-stage
driver and front passenger air bags, thorax side
air bags for front seat occupants, safety belt
pre-tensioners, seat weight sensing system for
the passenger seat, and crash severity sensing.
Ford’s exclusive Safety Canopy™ side
curtain air bags. Designed for both rows,
this feature utilizes roll-fold technology to
efficiently deploy the air bag when an
occupant’s head is resting against the side
glass. In the event of a crash, the roll-fold
bag will deploy between the occupant’s head and
the side of the vehicle.
Ford’s BeltMinder™ safety belt reminder
for driver and front passenger. Lincoln MKX
also comes equipped with such standard features
as child safety locks on the rear doors and
LATCH child safety restraint system.
Ford’s Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
This system alerts drivers when tire pressure is
low.
Major Features and Options Standard features include: Lincoln Sync™
communications and entertainment system; Heated and
cooled front seats; Four-wheel disc brakes with
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS); Power locks;
Auto-dimming rearview mirror; 4-power points; Remote
keyless entry; Power windows with driver and
passenger one-touch up/down; Two-speed rear wiper;
Privacy glass; Heated, dual power mirrors with
memory; 18-inch machined aluminum wheels; Air
conditioning; Premium AM/FM stereo/clock/CDx6/MP3
with 6 speakers and SIRIUS® Satellite Radio with
6-month pre-paid subscription; Auxiliary audio input
jack; Floor mats; Overhead console; Manual tilt and
telescoping steering wheel; Leather wrapped steering
with genuine wood accents, speed control and
redundant audio controls; AdvanceTrac® with RSC®;
Belt-Minder®; Child safety locks; Height adjustable
safety belts; LATCH; Personal Safety System®;
Reverse Sensing System; SecuriLock® passive
anti-theft system; Perimeter anti-theft alarm; Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
Optional features include: 20-inch
chrome-clad wheels; Panoramic Vista Roof™; Roof rack
side rails; Heated rear seats; Rear seat DVD
entertainment system; THX II-Certified audio system
with 14 speakers; Voice-activated, DVD-based
navigation system.
Limited Edition includes: Chrome exterior
handles; ‘Limited Edition’ vehicle badge; Charcoal
Black interior with fineline Ebony wood; Ebony floor
carpet and floor mats with logo; Premium leather
seating in Charcoal Black with Medium Light Stone
inserts and piping; Stitched Lincoln Star on the
first-row headrests; all-new 20-inch chrome-clad
wheels.
Monochrome Limited Edition includes: All
features of the Limited Edition plus a monochromatic
body color grille.
Class II Trailer Tow/Pre Package includes:
Class II receiver hitch; Engine oil cooler; Larger
radiator; Upgraded cooling fan; Upgraded battery;
Wiring harness with 4-Pin connector.
Milestones
2006
Lincoln MKX introduced as a 2007 model
2007
Lincoln MKX earns IIHS “Top Safety Pick”
Lincoln MKX places second in the Midsize
Premium MAV (Multi-Activity Vehicle) segment
in J.D. Power and Associates’ 2007 Initial
Quality Study; Lincoln MKX places third in
IQS for all new-model vehicle launches
Lincoln MKX receives a Vehicle
Satisfaction Award from AutoPacific, Inc.,
as the top performing ‘Truck’ overall and
leader in the ‘Luxury Crossover SUV segment.
