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With an unending array of appealing features and enticing looks, the 2010 Lincoln MKX is a real treat to test as well as to watch.  This luxury SUV has such an exterior that seems to grab your attention wherever you look. Another nice thing about the MKX is that it is available with all those impressive which are often given as an option in a luxury crossover. It includes power front seat, a power tailgate, impressive memory functions for drivers, rear parking sensors, leather upholstery as well as Ford’s well known electronic interface system. Many other attracting appearance packages are also there that have been included in 2010 Midnight limited Edition. The high-tech navigation system is also quite impressive as you would find it a lot better than other available units and its credit goes to none other than its Sirius Travel Link that allows drivers to get real time information about weather, traffic, movie times and sports scores.

When it comes to its pictures and on paper, none is as impressive as the MKX. However, many may find ownership and actual driving quite a nagging experience. The MKX seems like a mechanical twin of the Ford Edge that is, indeed, an impressive crossover SUV with some great improvements. But you can’t reckon the Edge as a class leader in the presence of Toyota and Nissan. Considering this similarity factor, it’s not hard to understand why the MKX is not as impressive as some available cars like Lexus or Infiniti. Without beating about the bush, the simple thing is that you will find the MKX somewhat less refined and slower with subpar construction and interior materials.

Volvo XC60, GLK350, Mercedes Benz, BMW X3 and the Audi Q5 are some other luxury crossovers that are somewhat smaller than the MKX, but most of them are better than the MKX and available in the same or lesser price tags.  The size of the Lexus RX 350 is almost the same as of the MKF, but it looks a lot better than the MKX.

When it comes to body styles and options, this five-passenger crossover SUV has one trim level that is available with rear-parking sensors, a power liftage, leather seating, cooled and heated power seats and auto-dimming interiors as some standard equipment.   In its Ultimate Package, there are adaptive headlights, 18” polished alloy wheels, a second row bench seat and interior mood lighting. In the Elite Package, it includes panoramic sunroof, a hard-drive navigation system that includes 10 GB storage for digital music etc. In the Limited Edition, there are loads of trim features and many unique colors are available.

There is a 3.5liter V6 has been housed to power the 2010 Lincoln MKX that can generate 265hp and 250lbs/ft of torque. It has six-speed automatic transmission and there are options for all-wheel or front drive. In performance test, it seemed to go from 0 to 60mph in just 8.4 seconds.  It’s almost the same as on the Ford Edge, but quite slower than the other vehicles available in the market with the same price tags.

For standard safety equipment, the MKX has traction and stability controls, antilock disc brakes, side curtain and side airbags as standard safety equipment.

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