Car Tech - 2015 Lincoln MKC

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The 2015 Lincoln MKC has some stiff competition with the Cadillac SRX and Audi Q5 as its benchmarks. Brian Cooley tells if it measures up.

[@izakmail]

I am an owner of a 2015 mkc and love it. Coming from a toyota venza this to me is sport, quiet and comfy I am 46yrs old the older I get the more I want a a comfy car and so far this is it affordable luxury got mine brand new for 27g's!!

[@BeesonsCars]

Ike 27k? That's amazing. I would way rather have an MKC for 27 than a Escape Titanium.

[@SphericalPretzel]

loved the dancing guy when showing the back-up cam

[@fantomtuba]

YAAY COOLEYs BACK

[@indevibe]

Seriously - Lincoln has been around for awhile - I have seen a 2013 Infiniti M fan belt drop off in middle of the I95, I saw a 2014 Lexus ES on a tow truck at a food joint I frequent ( engine failure ) go figure - Now I admit American cars have been shit in the past - but today - they have stepped up their game quite a bit - I for one will buy american if I like the car - becaue they do measure up ( that's my opinion and I am sticking to it ) I have owned cars in this order 1986 Toyota MR2, 1989 Toyota Cressida, 1993 Mazda 626 Turbo, 1997 Nissan Maxima, 1997 Toyota Supra, 1999 Infiniti Q45, 2003 Nissan Maxima, 2005 Chrysler Pacifica, 2008 Ford Five Hundread, 2010 Ford Taurus. I liked them all - they equally had issues, they equally were the best. Can t compplain about that 1997 SUPRA - BEAST....... We all must see the imporvement and give automakers a chance to do better instead of BASHING and BULLYING them to the ground....

[@Mr21scott]

There is no such thing as "buying American" anymore, and anyone that thinks so is misinformed. Further, in today's global economy, it makes even less sense to say so.

[@Mr21scott]

Just check the parts content in your "American" car, and see how "American" it is.

[@markwilliams6378]

They are trying and I do hope they succeed. It's in no ones best interest if the American car companies go under.

[@indevibe]

mark williams Mark well said - you are a scholar......

[@huyryo]

"This is a company that learn" of course Ford is the US best automaker

[@kingpin22s]

Agreed.

[@rythtguy]

Cant wait for mine, just dealer ordered!

[@derekoliver7656]

you are still waiting ?

[@kingpin22s]

How do you like it?

[@18gonma]

I love this car.

[@emantabrizi]

I've never been an American car fan, but if I were in the market for a luxury CUV, I would seriously consider this. Gorgeous inside and out with almost 300 hp from a 4-cylinder...way to go, Lincoln! (I still couldn't identify any of their other models.)

[@unsensibleshoes6673]

It is ironic that Lincoln, which has been around since 1917, now finds itself having to carve out a new market niche. I guess it was either that or go extinct. I am glad they're fighting to stay relevant.

[@rcorser1]

Another awesome vid Brian!!!

[@jimmacmurdo355]

Drove one of these recently; liked the ride and handling. Very quiet too. But somehow, they've messed up the gearing. At highway speeds, it feels (and sounds) like it needs one more upper gear. At 60 mph, it's turning just shy of 2000 rpm, which feels & sounds too high. The Ford Escapes I've driven with the 2.0T operating about 1650 rpm at 60 and stay under 2000 at 70. The MKC is screaming along at a little over 2200 rpm at 70. To this end, the trip computer showed 23 mpg at 60 mph, and 20.8 at 70. Ford needs to either go to an 8-speed with a higher final gear, or raise (numerically lower) the final drive ratio.

[@jeremypoolet]

had one of these for a loaner when my mkx was in the shop. broke down in 20 minutes lol. liked it up to that point tho.

[@shoe_geek_official]

Good to see the american car companies stepping thing up as far as quality and design goes. Hopefully even better things are to come.

[@chonaV]

What interests me with this car is its said quiet and comfortable ride. I prefer luxurious handling over sportiness.

[@KyleKenlon]

Car tech is only good with Cooley

[@vincentsuraty1341]

can you do the Lincoln mkz with awd. pleeeaaassseee

[@applesappleapple]

Not my favorite small lux crossover, but it's definitely a very competitive car and equally important for Lincoln. I hope it's a success for the brand, they need it.

[@gabrielcapati]

Would love to see the Lexus NX soon 😀

[@TheGuyFromUme]

I still miss the Town Car.

[@Elemino]

I see the shift lag is still a problem. My 2003 LS has a problem shifting when I want it. It annoys me soooo much!

[@zacha2925]

That rolex Submariner he's got on 😍

[@mikemulhearn3220]

The back looks kinda like the Porsche macan

[@CoolGuy-ux5wx]

Mike Mulhearn you’re right it sure does.

[@randomrazr]

no shifter knob?

[@Trades46]

More convincing than the SRX. I'm not sure it is as good as the GLK or NX though...

[@ConstantXplorer]

I'm actually a Lincoln and Cadillac fan. I've driven one and they are the epitome of American Luxury. However I don't think a car needs to be a full on media center on wheels...so I agree with all the connectivity setting and server nick-nacks. That stuff should be hidden for a smoother transition between media platforms.

[@Ricardom1020]

Tail lights are from the Durango

[@lilpeppa117G]

Fusion

[@markmarshall39]

i was thinking audi q7 or q5

[@stevennunez6013]

The Durango really why don't you go take a look at the last generation Lincoln mark viii those tail lights might look a little familiar.

[@TimJoseph08031990]

The tail lights have an Aston Martin look.

[@GODs_Son777]

Way better than the X3, and Q5.

[@jaydenthompson1747]

Whoa the Infiniti Q50 is better than this it is aMonster on any kind of road it is actually real luxury it does look like crap like this lingo it is just an must body on a 2011 for escape

[@Lucky8s]

Jayden Thompson If you haven't noticed, he's talking about the Audi Q5, not the Infiniti Q50 which you probably own, as evident from your response.

[@jaydenthompson1747]

Oh thank you the x5 is just a normal suv an the q5 is just a VW Tiguan

[@Lucky8s]

Jayden Thompson​ Again, no one is talking about the X5... And I hardly think it's a "normal SUV' as you put it. Besides the Q50 is just two uncomfortable sofas on wheels.

[@jaydenthompson1747]

No it's not

[@TimJoseph08031990]

MKC competes with Q5, RDX, NX, XC60, and SRX. They all have FWD and AWD in common. So far I think it will sell well. Just like the Escape, people will end up leasing this vehicle, because owning this will be expensive as owning a Land Rover and Jaguar, which Ford still shares parts with.

[@worldcars1961]

i love this car

[@GODs_Son777]

Very funny video! Love that new Lincoln though!

[@akachukwujonathan4055]

Lincoln 2015 cranks but won't start, fuses and relays okay,fuel pump okay,ignition coil is okay, fuel pressure is okay but the nozzles are not opening,

[@alberta6408]

2:42 this is why we love cooley!!!!

[@Wombats-1]

lmao god when cooley retires from making these videos i don't know what i am going to do. he is boss at everything he does. he is hilarious

[@Veyronp87]

amazed lincoln is still alive. i guess this car looks good but i just cant see anyone choosing it over the competition

[@e1r2i3k415]

Its only alive till ford can't afford to lose anymore $ on it.

[@varadarcop]

Watch the youtube video where they drive the MKC against the Audi Q5 on Las Vegas speedway at over 100mph... and how sloppy and slow the Audi was in comparison.

[@casey4145]

Just me or does the back look like a Porsche macan ?

[@cargogh]

With the slower shifting transmission, the lack of aggression even in sport suspension mode, the comfortable seats, and "pains to look a cut above" the question of who Lincoln is marketing this to has been answered. That would include the cross shoppers mentioned looking for a comfortable, high-tech, stylish CUV with an emphasis on luxury and smoothness. Or buyers wishing to replace their Navigator without the need any longer for the size. Or mid-size luxury car owners desiring a taller vehicle.

[@cargogh]

"...buried like a body out in the desert outside Vegas" killed me.

[@s50201]

Looks like they want to go for the tech-savvy younger professional demographic, but the only ppl who even look @ Lincolns are old rural folks.

[@ThinkAboutMyComment]

Lost the Lincoln luxuries elegance feel with the new look in my opinion. I really liked the design of the 2015 mkz I think it should’ve continued on with that corporate boss looking front end

[@AtlanticPicture]

Why most of the middle aged guy reviewers are SMASHING the TOUCH screens w full force as if there would be a real button there??

[@focused313]

51k? Geesh. I can get 3 cars I rather drive for that much and install some of the tech.

[@williamkennedy8768]

Wish I could afford one when carvana price was 274 then jacked up to 314 what are used cars so dam expensive

[@in4chandru]

Part of the tail light looks like Jag XF!

[@bmwman67]

Technically the x3 is American. It's built in sc.(but obviously it's still a German car)

[@le2opoldo]

0:14: just like a lightsaber...

[@coffeeblak86]

Ugly is included at no extra cost!! lmao

[@KYDude101]

Part of Lincolns problem appears in a lot of the comments here. Why should you be surprised by a $40k base price for a Lincoln? They have lost their luxury credibility.

[@MegaGuitarpicker]

I have never been so happy to get rid of a car as I was this one. Too many dependability problems. Stay away from this one if buying used!

[@DO-yh7kh]

I was actually considering getting one. It has about 100k Miles on it. It looks very attractive, but my concern is reliability. Could you please tell me about your experiences?

[@Chitownsfinesthoops]

50K is too steep, very nice truck but that price point is just too high

[@gary_beniford]

it doesn't look bad for Lincoln it may be a 4 cylinder but it's turbo charged and has as much horse power as a v-8 did 10 years ago they could have done better with the torque though but most people who own expensive cars like that won't be towing with it anyway.

[@PhuckHue2]

load up some fatties in there it would be the same as towing a car. 4 fatties is 2,000 lbs

[@gary_beniford]

maybe sumo wrestlers but most rich people don't weight 500 pounds

[@PhuckHue2]

but a lot of fatties in America weigh that much. go to Walmart and see. load up some fatties with bags and bags of Lil Debbie cakes and Mountain Dew equals blown head gasket

[@Lucky8s]

PhuckHue2 Very few people weigh 225 kg, even in America.

[@PhuckHue2]

you've never been to Houston! fat city!

[@billwilmington8284]

A 4 cylinder is still a 4 cylinder no matter what.

[@loganknupp9034]

Bill Wilmington really? didn’t know 😐

[@CapmanMedia]

An expensive grandma grocery getter.

[@ponygt6629]

All haters SHUT UP! I admit that I love Fords but I detested Lincoln and wanted it to die off, but a recent test drive proved me wrong Sure in 2.3 EB form its expensive but the 2.0 turbo with all options will come around 42000 $ and with that price its way way way way better than the shitty new lexus NX, the CCD dampers are real treat as well, in comfort mode its super soft and glides over bad roads like over a mattress and normal is best of both worlds, sport mode is kind of use less and even Acura RDX which feels like a boat and infotainment system is a mess inside, 2 many screens and buttons and Infinity is good but not compact as I expected This is a new and a better Lincoln that one can own, sure its no way better than German rivals Q3,Q5,X3,GL etc but sure equal to or better than Japanese rivals

[@MrBrent751]

I'd rather get a Jeep Grand Cherokee than the Lincoln MKC

[@Peizxcv]

Not really much features for $51,000 and a compact, not mid-size, SUV.

[@pjlife1343]

You forgot the Porsche Macan!

[@Lucky8s]

Touareg man Hardly in the same class. The Macan S is already more expensive than this loaded up MKC.

[@EvanderSmart]

They can't sell 2k in a month since launch, so it's pretty much already a flop.

[@Webcrawler45]

well over 2000 now so not a flop....

[@EvanderSmart]

Not talking about one month. Averaging under 2k since it launched. And now that the Lexus NX is out, the sales will level off and even drop further

[@icemanroyal]

i felt like this vehicle was outdated by the end of the review

[@ConnorLindfors]

The front end... I just.... Touareg

[@jon368100]

good lord does the brown/beige interior look cheap. the other two colors are alright, but very simple.

[@davidgiles9751]

About $10 Grand more than it should be priced.

[@powd46]

She is SIRI!! D:

[@johnnyr25]

Sigh. The sooner that Ford can leverage the new mustang platform the better off this brand will be.

[@gary_beniford]

why buy an SUV if it can't tow?

[@imtoobased]

They can make a lincoln time travel and i still wouldn't buy one ** Correction id only buy one if it time traveled

[@sunilvarmadatla]

i will buy Ford Edge over this. its surprise the brand still exist.

[@woodrat2296]

Enough with the gadgets already. When driving, primary focus of the driver must and should be on the friggin road at ALL times.

[@loganknupp9034]

woodrat2296 shut up

[@ThinkOutsideTheCube]

I'd take a Lexus RX everyday of the week over this thing.

[@varadarcop]

yeah, go ahead and give all your money to overseas companies. When you finally wake up and ask, "Hey, where are all the jobs in America?" I'll just give you a dumb look.

[@yorkaveeno378]

+varadarcop don't worry never happen, bossy

[@36djf]

They are Toyotas

[@Elemino]

Can't believe he likes the look of these hideous monstrositties.

[@East17A]

@ 1:06 the dumb ass engine service soon light is on Oh my god !!! is this is for real or just something else ?! that SUV or crossover suppose to be a brand new am I right ?

[@East17A]

true at the first few seconds but after that following few seconds later you will see it still on !! :-)

[@WilkerLMHS]

As we can see from the tach, the engine is not running. The light is on because accessories are, but engine isn't running.

[@loganknupp9034]

idiot moment 😐

[@BoRerunn]

Too much tech not enough style. The front looks crazy like a cluttered desk ( jajaja)

[@joedogg9836]

lincoln q5

[@Narrowcros]

This whole car should be barried in a desert outside of Vegas

[@1776alltheway]

how does this video have 21 million views if there are only 7 million on earth

[@georgeabuhl8648]

Is it just me or is every single car entertainment\information screen have an absolutely flat, hideous un-captivating, super boring ugly UI. Where's the artsy fartsy? If im gonna have a large tablet in my car atleast make the UI look good if not at least slightly understandable. Car companies just suck at this.

[@darrenthorsen593]

Is it just me or are cars getting ridiculously gimmicky nowadays?

[@Mr21scott]

I think this car has been recalled 3 times since I started typing this message.

[@foxxmufasa]

51000 for a ford escape? no...

[@10293]

foxxmufasa shows how little you think.

[@AdityaPatelProductions]

7th view

[@nyak63RUS]

Lincoln and Cadillac, still cars for old men and out-of-touch douchebags.

[@JesusSerranoFireandIce]

That's assuming a lot about a person shopping those brands isn't it?

[@nyak63RUS]

Jesus Serrano Yes.

[@Lucky8s]

Jesus Serrano It's the truth though, same goes for Buick.

[@MrJuly1990ish]

+nyak63RUS And what makes you think you're not an "out-of-touch douchebag?" Just STFU already dude.

[@MrJuly1990ish]

+WuWei Xu No, it's not the truth, that's just your warp perception.

[@Elemino]

Lincoln is no longer a luxury company.. Smh I own two Lincolns right now, and I've owned one other. I think I'm done with this company.

[@loganknupp9034]

Elemino Musgrove idiot

[@e1r2i3k415]

Way too expensive, for an escape/ford platform.

[@Chepecafeteria]

there it is... the ugliest front end in any car... ever

[@mileszqc]

Why Lincoln becomes so ugly?

[@SUV7777777]

Lincoln is too techy for me now. I'm not into all the huge screens in my face.