2015 Lincoln MKC First Drive Review in TFL 4K: Is Lincoln Back?

[@Tzepeda21]

I'm 26 years old and I want this car. My grandparents would never drive this. This is a car for millennials and for generation x!

[@HCFX2011]

Tzepeda21 I bought one for my girlfriend and I'm in my early 20's. It fits our lifestyle perfectly. We drove the Q5, GLK, X3, XC60 and NX, and the MKC was a perfect fit, the others didn't even compare. Most of them were old, dated and uninspiring. I got it in Tuxedo black with the 2.3 and the 20" wheels. I think it looks modern, sharp and youthful. Plus, fully loaded, it undercut the competition by at least $5,000. Couldn't ask for a better luxury compact crossover to bomb around in. Lots of power, a very quiet and smooth ride, plenty of space and after 13,000 miles it hasn't given us a single problem. The foot activated tailgate is handy and the soft leather seats feel very nice. We absolutely adore our MKC. Wouldn't trade it for any boring, uninspiring german box.

[@jeffreygilland7531]

If this helps anyone on this old of a video, I went from a 16 Escape to a 17 MKC Reserve with the 2.3L and I love everything about it! Not sure if the ones tested had adaptive suspension, but can go from the old Lincoln’s of the past to handling like a sports car. Best car purchase I have ever made!

[@TheJaimetexas]

Lincoln should bring back the town car

[@MrChevypower]

With a 460

[@JustinPrater]

I'm probably the only one in the comments thats gonna say this but..i really like this vehicle its looks classy and expensive and i love the exterior! I dont understand why they feel the need to style it after european cars though. The interior looks nice too, plus that THX sound system is probably amazing! But they should definitely make more room in the backseat, hope its nothing like the shitty ford escape

[@JustinPrater]

Charley Hawkins Really? Thats so disappointing, I know someone who has a THX sound system for their computer and it sounds amazing so I assumed it would sound good in this car too.

[@s.leochapman417]

I am a bit surprised at so many people lamenting how it looks. Regardless of their dynamics and other characteristics, for me, the latest/next generation of Lincoln and Cadillac models benefit from styling that is a lot more resolved and elegant than the more brash and ungainly designs that Mercedes, BMW and Audi are continuing to churn out lately.

[@colderbeer]

How come these car reviewers NEVER ask Lexus engineers why is a Lexus ES300 better than a Toyota Camry? This Lincoln appears to be a very sweet small luxury cross-over, and because it shares a chassis with a Ford the reviewer is acting like the earth just cracked in half.

[@briansiggers5648]

I just bought it two weeks ago and I love it.

[@madant7777]

Exterior design wise, this might be the best looking US crossover...

[@trefod]

I actually think this is the mature design Licoln has come up with in recent times. there is a harmony here that has been missing in the early days of the winged grille. the character lines down he side are SEAT reminicent and the rear end looks integrated as opposed to non-descript.

[@kc5077]

I like the styling of the new MKZ and MKC. They just have to come out and say we want to beat Lexus and Audi, and design to beat the next targets.

[@ethanmoore3774]

Love the LED taillight design

[@elitistsnob1793]

So here's a question -> this or the Mazda CX-5? Also, this or a used Audio Q5 or BMW x3? Thoughts?

[@goombakiwi]

I own a '97 MK VIII. That was the last "Hot Rod Lincoln" they ever built. Friends have driven my car and commented on it's ability to grunt, how incredibly quiet it is on the inside and it's just a darn good looking car. I agree and actually would have liked to see the next evolution of this take on some more hard edges. I want Lincoln to succeed. I saw some of the new concepts for the Ford GT and was even more excited to see a Lincoln variant on those concepts. DO IT!! Do not make the same mistakes as the Catera. Make Lincoln the technology/engineering leading platform for your other makes. That's what it used to do (just like Cadillac). When you made the LS, you were targeting the 540i. I think you succeeded. You made a great car. Now make an even greater one.Your targets should be S500, the 5 series , the A8 etc. That coyote engine is the bomb. Don't be afraid to make a Lincoln go faster than a Mustang. Mustang buyers aren't dropping the money on a sport luxury. This is the start of getting your name on peoples minds. After you do that. Your new target is: AMG, Alpina, S8, etc. Next: Pagani, Koenigsegg, Buggati.... Maybach??? As said in the video: you have great potential, but you have baggage. Guess what? Grandpa relaxes in his S600 while his son is stomping around in the CLK. Mercedes recently had a commercial; little kids were talking about going to the prom in mom and dads new Mercedes. "Owning it some day." That was a brilliant bit of marketing. I understand you are try to focus on younger buyers. You focus is for the established professionals that are mid 30's and up. I think you need to get into the minds of 20 years olds that are looking to drop $50k+ in 10-15 years. You want teenagers tearing your images out of magazines and daydreaming about owning "YOU!", on day. You have the ability. Be brave. You will not cannibalize your Mustang sales if you make it faster. You can do it.

[@chonaV]

Are all drivers sports car enthusiasts? Why do they always consider sportiness even on SUV's? Do they know why the Lexus RX is the #1 crossover? Because it focuses more on comfort more than anything else. If I want a sporty drive, I would get a coupé, not an SUV. Yes, I do want my SUV to look sporty and edgy. But I want it to have a comfortable and quiet ride.

[@Lucky8s]

+Alex According to USNews ranking, the RX is number 6. Porsche Macan, BMW X5, Volvo XC90 and even the Lexus NX beats it. And when it comes to compact crossovers, Honda CR-V tops the list. I have no idea where you got your information. Lexus is hardly top when it comes to overall balance.

[@chonaV]

+WuWei Xu +WuWei Xu i got my information from several sources. One of them being JD Powers ranking the Lexus RX as the bestselling crossover vehicle in 2014. The Honda crv is not in the same category as the Lexus RX. So I don't know why you are bringing that one up, unless you are saying that they have comparable prices, LOL.

[@Lucky8s]

Alex I never said that the Honda CR-V was in the same category as the Lexus RX, hence why I said "when it comes to compact crossovers". The only reason I mentioned it is to make sure you weren't looking at some sort of ranking website where SUVs/CUVs of all sizes are compared together, such as CarandDriver. If only you could read, such a shame.

[@chonaV]

+WuWei Xu I have said nothing that assumed that the CRV is in the same category as the RX, and neither have I said anything that implied such. So it's asinine of you to think that. Nice attempt to make me look like the dumb one though. Another random ignorant person on KZbin :-)

[@717dash_cam]

+Alex I wouldn't say they are trying to make it "sporty", I would agree they threw in a few sporty aspects, but lincoln drive control give a nice variant of ride quality, and steering feel, while sport mode on the transmission just ensures being in the power band when you want/need it, not 3-4 seconds later. I have had the pleasure of being put in a 16 MKX twice as a loaner, and I've played with the settings. I wouldn't hesitate to think that people confuse sporty and fun to drive, as they are very close... Most people in the target age range here want something that is engaging, and fun to drive, while still being refined and comfortable. I'm 25, and would enjoy an suv that is designed as such. I agree that I don't want an SUV that drives like a Corvette or Mustang (had a mustang convertible for a loaner as well), but still want something that knows how to get out of its own way when needed. As for sporty styling, you can make a car look "sporty", but in reality all it means is that they are trying to make it look like it is moving when it isn't, creating an aerodynamic body style for fuel efficiency, and NVH reduction. It is nice to see them stepping away from just replacing the bumpers, grilles, and badges to separate themselves from their parent brand.

[@onlyweknow2]

You're right imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, guess that's why the Land Rover Evoque is based on the Ford Escape and I have to wounder if you said ESCAPE even once during that review. The MKC unlike the Evoque has the 2.3 Mustang motor and the wheels have a wider stance to go with it as well as the best styling and the nicest interior in the segment. As for back seat room, the front seat can be moved forward half way and a driver who's 6'4" won't feel imposed upon and still give the rear seat passengers the room you feel they been denied. Lincoln knows just who they want to attract, guys like me who thought the Escape Titanium was a better deal than the Evoke and is going to move up to the MKC in 36 months and as far as the BMW Audi Acura owners it won't hurt to look at the Lincoln. Oh and one more thing that money the you say GM's pouring into Cadillac that was govermment money Ford is using their own.

[@123Rosko]

I think it looks fantastic.

[@mohamedwattad4325]

im 22 and i think that the looks of lincoln are by far its best feature aimed at a younger audience or not, its absolutely stunning

[@dyarom4575]

Why they don't make the handle door chrome also?Maybe in 2016-2017 for sure.Anyway,I love the design.

[@AlexKolipinski]

What happens when you are transporting something in the back and have to have the tailgate open? No brake lights?

[@68BMuscl]

I usually like TFL's reviews but, this one starts off biased already. Hopefully the full review will be better.

[@HughJashole69]

I was looking at this for myself. A fully loaded reserve model was driven 5k miles a year (assuming a granny driver) for less than 20k. Sounds sweet until I went in to test drive it. One thing I’ve seen out of the dozens of reviews is the lack of driver leg room. I’m 6’1” and with the seats all the way back I still had a roughly 50 degree leg bend. That of course makes it impossible for anyone with legs to sit behind me. Didn’t even take it for a test drive. My accord lets me stretch my leg out while still having enough space for someone to sit comfortably behind me. Odd.

[@charliehill8193]

In the early 2000s my uncle had a Lincoln LS God I miss those days.

[@MrMlbfan6]

They should bring back the continental with suicide doors im 16 and thats my favorite lincoln cars

[@ddrum121]

drive is nice, you can change steering stiffness, and that awd 2.3 ecoboost is almost quick but nothing more. I fucking love the interior though, the white and black leather

[@fallenxangel105]

Would you choose a Cadillac SRX over this?

[@DreamandWish1]

I like it, but I don't think they are using the new "twin scroll" 2.0 ecoboost engine that is already in the 2015 Ford Edge. The new 2.0 is stronger, better oiling system, and more efficient turbo system for eliminating turbo lag. The new 2.0 also has 245hp instead of 240. Maybe the 2016 MKC has the newer version 2.0?

[@chpman2013]

large, full-size RWD platform, naturally aspirated V8 power (preferably a direct-injected 5.0L Coyote V8), and interior details and functions that are useful and pleasing yet not overly complex, and given a reasonable price....only then would Lincoln be back

[@ThomasFG]

TFL Car, you guys really need to come & test drive our legendary Ford Falcon G6E (Naturally Aspirated & with the optional 4.0L Turbo 6) They would easily put a smile on americans !

[@richardjones6126]

Why does the reviewer keep referring to the Ford Escape as a comparison to the MKC? The Ford Edge is the vehicle that shares almost everything with the the MKC, with the exception to some design differences and interior trim. The buying pupblic wants to know how Ford justifies the price premium of the MKC over the Ford Edge, not the Ford Escape.

[@TheCruzmanns]

Actually, you're wrong. The Ford Edge shares it's platform with the MKX, not the MKC.

[@680ecks]

I don't know how much a escape tops out at ,or what additional features you would get for the diff. Buying the cheepest of any Luxo brand gets you no prestige so you might be better with the ford. They still want a premium for the badge.

[@ljefferies2012]

So basically Ford takes the Range Rover Evoque and waters it down to make the Escape, then Lincoln takes the Escape and tries to spice it back up into a luxury CUV. Looks better than the Escape but isn't worth the extra money.

[@WendyMiami]

I did the test drive in Midtown Miami. The camera should've been.on the back. Because people in tbis video cant see the panel and controls

[@socialghost4400]

Lincolns have never made anything that appeals to me. To me Lincolns are just grandfather clocks.

[@gustavojoseperezlopez2928]

I think that it is too small CUV for the purpose; make Lincoln suceed in sales. But looks great.

[@TerribleTimes]

rear seats don't slide back...?

[@tritchie6272]

I actually don't mind the looks. I like that color white though. If I was in the market I would prefer a bit more room and slightly bigger motor. It wouldn't have to be a V8 although a small V8 with a turbo might be interesting.I guess it depends alot on what nich they want to occupy.

[@derrekb4501]

I don't understand why Roman or Nathan always try to show how small back seats are, have you looked at yourself? You guys are big big humans, most normal sized people are not like you. If you want size please only review Yukons, NOT compact Crossover. Please watch TOP GEAR from England more, a show where sophistication, interesting insights, funny moments, and solid car reviews are often copied but never duplicated.

[@GODs_Son777]

Honest review, but I still like it, a lot.

[@wsc31]

Until Lincoln can decide what it should be and actively works toward that goal their products will not be competitive with manufacturers who know who they are and what they want to build. Lease it, but only if you can get a real sweet deal.

[@blacsteel2]

I think the Lincoln Motor Company needs an official spokesperson (in other words, they need a PR person). I don't think the engineer knew how to answer any questions. That is not a sign that the company believes in what it is doing.

[@StubbyCub]

Isn't the MKC based off the Ford Edge, not the Escape?

[@TheLanard]

No, it's based on the Escape, for sure. I sat in it and it is almost a carbon copy of the Escape. The Edge is much roomier.

[@paulwicklund1052]

That engineer was a dope. Chrysler engineers have better personalities.I would rather buy a Jeep Grand Cherokee than this Lincoln anyday.

[@kcirreb94]

50k! you know what other options are out there for 50k!

[@RyanFiore211]

Funny cuz it starts at 33k

[@kcirreb94]

Funny because the one tested in this video fully loaded is 50k

[@dnez3791]

RayzaBlayz Yeah and so will all those others you named once fully option out they will cost that much...it all about those options...they get you everytime.

[@GODs_Son777]

Nowadays, not much. lol.!

[@GODs_Son777]

And, I say the Lincoln MKC is better than all 3, but questionable against the Benz..

[@STARDRIVE]

Do people really prefer this $35000,- tuna can over a $5000,- used town car? No offense, but I'd feel ashamed prying my friends into this backseat...

[@HoneyCombCottageBeeOfficial]

Is it an SUV?

[@PianoandCarcrack94]

Looks great.

[@armymatt83]

lincoln needs a town car replacement with either the ecoboost v6 and awd from the mks or the 5.0 v8 and rwd but styled abit like the 1960's continental with suicide doors. then it also need a medium v8 rwd sedan to replace the ls but with a n/a 5.0 v8 and a s/c 5.0 v8. it also needs a mkVIII replacement with the same v8's as the ls replacement. it can keep the mkz as a "baby lincoln"

[@thomasbklyn]

this guy just learned a new word(ubiquitous) and using it every 5 seconds !

[@lifeisgood12341]

They just need to make it a foot longer and fix that whole back seat issue

[@weskergao307]

Lincoln is back

[@Gazooo29]

Did I miss the Lamborghini Video? what happened guys....

[@alexchavez6203]

50k for a 4 cylinder compact crossover not happening. Even at 33k for a base is still a bit expensive

[@theGbak47]

just here for the 4k...

[@mrr2041Rags]

Gas tank too small 15 gal should de 18 too many stops on long trips

[@allradio2]

From watching this video the layout and general look of the dash doesn,t impress me. Also, nothing was said about how the vehicles suspension handles the road.

[@jrocxzs]

Emus Huntley?

[@JakeG001]

Enus* Huntley S. This or possibly the Bowler EXR or Bentley EXP. Did some research: goo.gl/X1bKSm goo.gl/foMuqW goo.gl/spJp0y goo.gl/1EA8hB

[@ExotiKZBoy17]

The back looks like the Audi Q5

[@geot4647]

"Sometimes you gotta go back...." (Rust Cohle, sort of)

[@KDub-it8px]

Great job Lincoln I love my MKC 2.3 and people can say it looks like a Ford Escape but its no Ford Escape and it don`t drive and ride like one not sayin Escape is

[@chrisvicencio161]

Seriously, why every car company and every guy who review a car is trying so hard to show and drive every single one as sport car??, if I'm shopping for a sedan what I'm expecting? , a soft very quiet ride, if I want a sport feeling I would buy a sport car.Please change you lines.The same thing for leg room on back seats ,come on is a luxury car .... they paid a whole bunch of people to design the interior and they cannot come with something better for comfort on the back seats, why you need a lot of cargo room ??if 85% of the time is empty.Wake up Lincoln or you are going to the same place that a lot of american car companies went!!!! to the hole.

[@rueben44]

Old men that keep gunning engines and trying to hear an exhaust note for every type of car even when not appropriate. Just get over it you are not young anymore and fixating on driving fast will not change that. Finally every car does not need to stir the soul it just needs to do what it's focus is and be dependable when doing it. Again this is the age thing coming to play!

[@0dq0]

From certain angles looks like Tiguan

[@Soccerdog2009]

Linclon should make their own version of the fiesta! Or take the mustang platform and make a performance sedan to go up against bmw Audi and Mercedes!!!

[@TheMurkGaming]

This car has a somewhat aesthetically pleasing exterior, but the interior is that of a Dodge Journey or Jeep cherokee. If they are trying to aim for BMW,Audi and Mercedes they need to set themselves apart and build quality cars. BMW iDrive, Audi Connect, Mercedes Command, and even Chryslers Uconnect are years ahead of Fords MySync. Lincoln still isn't giving people a reason to buy the car over another company, lying about gas mileage numbers and weak EcoBoost engines can only take you so far Ford.

[@680ecks]

Mkz in New England has a ten thousand dollar total discount . Would hate to be someone that paid full boat or trying to trade it in after a couple of years . You are going to take a serious hit in trade or sale value. People remember that sort of thing and it is what kills brands off. The bean counters get the msrp out of whack and it can ruin a car giving it a poor perceived value at the end of ownership. People aren't going to make the same mistake twice and that is where Lincoln is at now,floundering.

[@NoxNoctisUmbra]

My second Gen ford escape has more leg room in the back!!! The car got smaller for new generation?

[@lffit]

Styling has been a strong point with Ford for a long time now; the front of this vehicle is horrendous, like shark gills.

[@mannyboy669]

That back seat is tight

[@racegay8764]

Either you are winded, jaded, with cars, or just not impressed with this vehicle especially when you mention other cars in its class. I love the CUV... You sir DO NOT!

[@BradleyBushCraftStephenGBradle]

Romain is thinking " People won't race this or take it to the Race Track......but I sure will when its in Colorado hehe"

[@USA____]

Isn't it based on the edge not escape

[@717dash_cam]

+Nick Henry No, the MKX is based on the Edge, and have driven both... and would take the MKX over the Edge in a heartbeat. Have yet to drive the MKX, but have hopes for it, as I didn't care for the Escape...

[@mike4food]

@Fordguy1997 might kill me for saying this but it's true. Save the money and buy a ford. All Lincoln really is is same wine different bottle with a 10-15 grand mark up. I just bought a fully loaded fusion and looked at a mkz and was like wtf over the 15 grand difference for 3 extra features. PS that push button trans is as stupid as that dial they put in the dodge ram

[@RyanFiore211]

Yup

[@Zlacher12]

I sell Ford's and Lincoln's (letting you know upfront). I think the MKz does offer a higher quality than the Fusion as far as ride, quietness, and materials. But I don't think it is a big enough difference to fully justify going with the Lincoln, of course that depends on which Fusion you are looking at, sometimes it can make sense. That being said, driving this MKc is an entirely different animal than the Escape, the track is wider, the center of gravity is lower, you get active noise control, lincoln drive control, bridge of weir leather (OMFG is it soft), as well as the small details like the Zebrano Wood (you can feel the grain, no Lacquer here), accent stitching even on the doors. The MKz may not have been different enough, but trust me the MKc is. Actually, don't trust me, I am a salesman, just go drive one!

[@GeneralCondom]

man i have a 2005 lincoln aviator and i love the retro desing in it , this card doesnt look luxurious to me at all

[@Wajang1]

Looks very nice, i would like 1. if i could affort it.

[@weirdshibainu]

For Lincoln to be taken seriously, they need a big rwd v8 platform with cutting edge styling and a luxurious interior

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

Lincoln's cars have become more "generic" than Hyundai's. Hyundai's cars feel like quality products all around. They need to fire those old fuckers at that company and bring in younger blood.

[@clydewilliams6574]

I always wondered, where all the Hyundai's are from the late 80's and early 90's are?

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

The new Hyundai product is nothing like the junk pre-2006. Wish I could say the same about Lincoln.

[@clydewilliams6574]

bigtruckseriesreview . The stuff now is still junk, people buy them, and within a year trade them in. Not realizing what a poor trade in value they have. Just look up the price of a 40k Genesis, the next year it retails for 25 K.

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

Bullshit. I own an Azera (loaded). No problems whatsoever.

[@r3medy5]

bigtruckseriesreview it's not about the Hyundai having problems, it's more their resale value, the salesman threw me out the door, as soon as I said "leasing options" they can never sell them like the Honda's and Toyota's. Just applied for the lease on this guy, I'm excited was looking at the Cadillac srx compared to this, in features and quality lincoln outbeat the competition, they beat the monthly rates too. They really raised the bar with their quality, it's a definite contender be the Germans. Anyone looking at the Audi Q5 or the BMW X3 give these guys a look.

[@CustomMade88]

they need to bring back the old school Lincoln's like the kissing door stop tying to do what all the other car makers are doing... dare to be different

[@maxmavrick7]

It's soooo beautiful.

[@somthingjonas]

It looks stubby I wish it got bigger wheels (even though 19s are big) and wheel arches that extend out from the body more, it would look more muscular

[@mjuellarsen]

Oh yikes. That engineer's answer about "What is Lincoln?" They really don't have it figured out at all, do they?

[@WSOJ3]

Ahhh those fugly headlights!!! It's like those Max Wolff's old baggy eyes staring into your soul!!! Now my day is ruined!!! All thanks to you Lincoln!

[@askaribr1]

this is very cute car. i would of buy it. the guy is biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig and not everyone is as big as he is :) i love the interior and especially the tale lights ...man it is beautiful .... good job lincoln ;)

[@GODs_Son777]

I Love to have 1.

[@StrykerWolf92]

Exterior design needs to be scraped and redesigned. Just nothing that makes you want it. Explorer, Edge and most other Fords look way better.

[@RhinoXpress]

and that's where ford made a huge mistake is getting rid of the town car and crown vic they were great sellers. I understand they are trying to get younger but why get rid of something that sold soo well for you over the years. the ford interceptor concept could have been great for fords next gen crown vic and town car, but instead they ditched it, which imo was a bad idea.

[@RhinoXpress]

***** yeah and because of that ford was making a killing off them. sales are sales no matter what they were aimed at. they could have boosted it's domestic sales again after a redesign based on the interceptor concept car, for both. large body rear wheel drive cars are still highly popular in the u.s. so there wasn't a reason to kill it. yet they keep the expedition and navigator around instead in which the sales of those things are almost non existent even for a large body and luxury suv segment.

[@ckm-mkc]

Why would you get this over a Jeep Grand Cherokee?

[@freezor80]

Lincoln needs a sports car group like Cadillac.

[@future62]

+freezor80 So they can fail like Cadillac?

[@freezor80]

Did the CTS-V and ATS-V fail?

[@future62]

freezor80 Those are not sports cars, they are sports sedans. And given that the ATS + CTS are selling in lower numbers than the old CTS for prices way below MSRP, yea, Cadillac is failing Bench racing wise, Cadillac is awesome. Businesswise, selling cars wise, making money and employing factory workers and dealers wise, Lincoln is superior. If it wasn't for the Escalade Cadillac probably would have died with Pontiac.

[@freezor80]

+future62 Well that makes sense.

[@TerribleTimes]

whats the Headline? the new MKC nearly as good as a SantaFe.....

[@deapozol]

Trapped sitting in that rear seat? Oh nooooo I won't be buying it and go anywhere near that thing. Lincoln better give us a little more room back there, the Toyota Rav4 has more legroom hello!

[@picard120]

this Lincoln burns more fuel than my Sorento 2014 AWD EX. It has same features as the Sorento but cost 50K!. This is too much money.

[@merrelljohnson]

Not the best review. When asked what's different, the engineer should have been on it. I suspect the reason why he wasn't, is because there is much difference. A wider track that is so small, it really doesn't matter. A new engine that isn't all that impressive And tech that can be added to any new car. While no different then Audi or Lexus (which reporters rarely comment on platform sharing), Lincoln really should work on there branding.

[@matty007007]

Jesus, you Americans have really lost your thing for spacious cars.

[@odc2006]

I'd rather buy 2014 dodge journey rt with almost the same features and it is only over 30k. The pentastar v6 is excellent.

[@Fordguy1997]

The Dodge Journey is really outdated and cheap looking... Suit yourself.

[@deapozol]

It is waaay too tight for the rear passengers....I will not consider it if my passengers can't get a decent amount of rear legroom. I will turn around and walk away.

[@ThePsychodo]

Meh. They still have a very long way to go. I'm glad they're trying to improve the brand but they need to pick a direction.

[@adam03753]

The back looks like the new lambos

[@MrChevypower]

I would take the Jeep Grand Cherokee with the EcoDiesel

[@no40]

There's no way this will sell well at that price point......i feel bad for the Lincoln brand. smh.

[@marc1093280]

I think Lincoln should scrap their entire lineup and start all over again. Lincoln should be the relatively affordable Bentley/Rolls-Royce and have two big sedans, a coupe, and a convertible, all of which should either be RWD or AWD. It doesn't look like that's going to happen, but it's wishful thinking. For sure the bean counter wants to keep Lincoln the way it is now.

[@colderbeer]

I agree for the most part....and I think Lincoln needs to go RWD with their vehicles if they ever wanna be taken super seriously again. What brought Caddy back? That's right....they went back to RWD and it's paid off for them.

[@1quickster]

GM, that's include your Cadillac has more recalls than any car maker. The new Cadillac (ATS, CTS, Escalade) looks good but way overpriced. Give Lincoln a complete makeover of its lineup and see what happens. What sells in the past no longer works. Automakers have to adapt to market changes or be like GM who got bail out by the taxpayers. The sad part they still couldn't make a quality vehicle. GM should be rename General Recall.

[@Zlacher12]

A large portion of the Luxury Market nowadays, at least the younger emerging market, puts a high value on fuel economy. The world my generation has grown up in has led us to see energy efficiency as a big plus. I think having one RWD Luxury Sport Sedan or even a Coupe would be an awesome edition. But first Lincoln has to finish redesigning all the other vehicles in there lineup.

[@hesayad1055]

1quickster you do realize the GM recalls weren't their fault? they didn't make the parts that failed. an outside manufacturer did.

[@stevenvincent6639]

Why would I go to an American car maker to get a European car?

[@colderbeer]

Because Ford Motor Co. is an INTERNATIONAL company with factories all over the world.

[@Lucky8s]

+Steven Vincent Because European cars aren't sold in America, besides luxury ones of course.

[@bighands69]

+Steven Vincent Because somebody may want a compact SUV where there are only children in the back.