Before we get to the 2017 Lincoln MKT, here’s a little barstool trivia for you. Did you know the same man, Henry M. LeLand, started both Cadillac and Lincoln, America’s two premier luxury automotive brands? It’s true. Mr. Leland started Cadillac in 1902 and Lincoln fifteen years later.
First introduced in 2010, the Lincoln MKT is a full-size seven-passenger SUV offering unique style, an upscale interior, and a twin-turbo V6 making up to 365 hp. Plus, Lincoln now offers pickup and delivery of your vehicle for all service and maintenance, as well as a loaner Lincoln while your car is in the shop.
Built in Canada, the family-friendly 2017 Lincoln MKT competes against a long list of popular, high-quality SUVs including the Acura MDX, Audi Q7, BMW X5, Lexus RX, Cadillac XT5, Buick Enclave, Volvo XC90 and Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Let’s take a closer look at the 2017 Lincoln MKT.
Models and Pricing
Unlike most SUVs, the Lincoln MKT isn’t offered in a long and confusing list of trim levels. Prices start at $44,455 including $925 destination charge for the front-wheel-drive model powered by a 305-hp 3.7-liter V6 with 19-inch wheels. Standard features include power heated and cooled front seats, a sunroof, power side and rear sunshades, a three-zone climate control system with rear seat controls, leather trimmed seats and a power liftgate.
Step up to the twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6, which makes an awesome 365 hp, and you also get all-wheel drive and other desirable equipment, including navigation and a heated steering wheel. This combination drives the price up to $49,925, but makes the MKT one of the most powerful suvs in its class. It accelerates from 0-60 mph in about 6.0-seconds.
There is no hybrid version available. All models come with a smooth shifting 6-speed automatic transmission. And the only optional equipment available on the base model are inflatable second-row seat belts.
Large Family Friendly Interior
Large and lavish, the 2017 Lincoln MKT offers a roomy interior and more rear seat space than many of its competitors. It seats seven easily, and its third row can accommodate adults if they don’t play for the Warriors. Our test vehicle was equipped with second row captain’s chairs, which limit seating to six.
Rear passengers appreciated our test vehicle’s rear climate controls, window shades and heated and cooled rear seats. A refrigerated second-row console is also available to keep those juice boxes chilled.
Parents of small children will also like the Lincoln’s easy to reach LATCH connectors in the outboard seats and an easily accessed upper tether anchors on the seat backs.
The MKT has not received a crash-test rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, although it performed well when tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Still, many of its competitors enjoy higher safety ratings.