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Lincoln
Country of Origin:
USA
Canada
Models:
MKX
MKZ
Navigator
Town Car
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Key:
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Top speed electronically limited |
| 2.5SC |
2.5-litre supercharged engine |
| 2.5TC |
2.5-litre turbocharged engine |
| 2.5D |
2.5-litre diesel engine |
| 2.5TD |
2.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine |
| I4 |
4-cylinder engine in inline configuration |
| V6 |
6-cylinder engine in V-shaped configuration |
| FWD |
Front-wheel-drive platform |
| RWD |
Rear-wheel-drive platform |
| 4WD |
Four-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive platform |
| 5M |
5-speed manual |
| 5A |
5-speed automatic |
| 5AM |
5-speed automanual |
| CVT |
Continuously variable auto transmission |
| l/100km |
Litres of fuel consumed every 100 kms |
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Lincoln MKX
The Canadian-built MKX is the Lincoln-badged version of the Ford Edge, an all-new soft-roader that debuted for the 2007 model year. The Edge features a car-derived platform, a raked windshield, a fast-sloping back window, a high-mounted rear spoiler, a high beltline and standard 18-inch alloy wheels. The interior features seating for five and cargo space can be maximized when the rear seats are folded. The Edge is powered by a new 3.5-liter V6 mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Available with an intelligent all-wheel-drive system in the GCC, the MKX is not equipped with low-range gearing. The interior features a center console that can fit a laptop computer and a number of standard features including leather upholstery, a panoramic Vista Roof, rear DVD screen, an MP3 audio jack and six-way power-adjustable front seats. Standard safety features include Advance Trac with Roll Stability Control, seat-mounted side airbags and Safety Canopy air curtain system with rollover detection and side-curtain airbags.
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Luxury Midsize 4WD
Road Tests & Articles:
none
Competitors:
BMW X5
Infiniti FX35
Lexus RX 350
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Price Range |
Dhs 155000 -
160000 (US$ 42200 - 43600) |
Body Styles |
5-door wagon |
Weight (kg) |
1949 |
Version |
Performance |
Engine |
Gearbox |
Power (hp) |
Torque (Nm) |
Fuel Econ (l/100km) |
0-100 kph (sec) |
Top Speed (kph) |
| 3.5 V6 4WD |
6A |
265 |
339 |
12.7 |
8.4 |
200* |
Good |
Flexible interior, quiet ride,
safety features |
Bad |
Off-road
ability, acceleration could be better |
Lincoln MKZ
The Lincoln MKZ is a midsize entry-level luxury sedan. While the name is confusing, the MKZ is supposed to bring in younger buyers to traditionally old-fashioned Lincoln. While the car is somewhat based on the older Ford Mondeo platform, classic Lincoln design elements include a "waterfall" grille and chromed 17-inch alloy wheels, while the interior features leather and real wood or aluminium trim. The standard engine is the Ford 3.5-litre V6, with a 6-speed automatic. Interestingly, all-wheel-drive is standard for the GCC market, which sets it apart from its usual competitors. Compared to the Ford Mondeo, all aspects of the Lincoln chassis, including spring rates, shocks, and bushings have been tuned for a comfortable ride, while retaining responsive handling. A number of standard features include premium leather seats, tyre-pressure-monitoring system, reverse sensing system, THX II-certified audio system, HID headlights and the usual power features. Safety features include multiple airbags and ABS brakes, but stability control is not offered.
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Luxury Midsize Sedan
Road Tests & Articles:
2008 Lincoln MKZ road test
Competitors:
Cadillac BLS
Infiniti G35
Lexus ES 350
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Price Range |
Dhs 130000 -
135000 (US$ 35400 - 36800) |
Body Styles |
5-door sedan |
Weight (kg) |
1669 |
Version |
Performance |
Engine |
Gearbox |
Power (hp) |
Torque (Nm) |
Fuel Econ (l/100km) |
0-100 kph (sec) |
Top Speed (kph) |
| 3.5 V6 4WD |
6A |
263 |
337 |
10.7 |
7.5 |
200* |
Good |
Quiet, comfortable ride,
engine, handling |
Bad |
No rear a/c, no stability control, no gadgets |
Lincoln Navigator
The Navigator is the Lincoln-badged luxury version of the Ford Expedition, a full-size 4WD known to be smooth, stable and refined for the most part. Heavily facelifted and revised for 2007, its four-wheel-independent suspension is sophisticated, providing better on-road ride and handling, while low-range gearing is available for off-roading. The standard engine is a 5.4-litre V8 engine mated to an automatic gearbox. The Navigator is loaded with safety features, and offers an available Roll Stability Control system, which is designed to sense an approaching rollover situation then take action to help prevent it. What the Navigator does best is move large quantities of people and gear, with its perfectly flat cargo area and available PowerFold third-row seat that folds perfectly flat with the press of a button, with the ability to carry up to eight passengers. Other features include HID headlights, 18-inch wheels, power-folding running boards, leather seats and wood trim. Options include 20-inch wheels, a rear-seat DVD system and more power features. Also new to the range is the Navigator L, an extended version which has a longer wheelbase and additional cargo space.
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Luxury Large 4WD
Road Tests & Articles:
none
Competitors:
Cadillac Escalade
Land Rover Range Rover
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
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Price Range |
Dhs 216500 - 238500 (US$
59900 - 65000) |
Body Styles |
5-door wagon, 5-door long wagon |
Weight (kg) |
2655 - 2828 |
Version |
Performance |
Engine |
Gearbox |
Power (hp) |
Torque (Nm) |
Fuel Econ (l/100km) |
0-100 kph (sec) |
Top Speed (kph) |
| 5.4 V8 4WD |
6A |
300 |
495 |
16.8-17.0 |
9.6-9.8 |
160* |
Good |
Large interior, luggage space, offroad gear |
Bad |
Fuel economy, weird front-end, big for the streets |
Lincoln Town Car
The long-running Town Car is Lincoln's full-size luxury sedan based on the Ford Crown Victoria rear-wheel-drive platform. Numerous trim series are available, including the Signature, the Signature Limited, and the long-wheelbase Signature L. Power comes from a 4.6-litre V8 mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Town Car puts power to the ground through its rear wheels via a 3.27:1 rear-axle ratio, with traction control and ABS brakes as standard. Standard features include power windows, electric mirrors, 17-inch wheels, rear parking assist, keyless entry, CD stereo, leather seats, auto-dimming rearview mirror, front and side airbags, automatic climate control, power-adjustable pedals and power-adjustable front seats. Options in higher trims include HID headlights, CD changer, sunroof, two-tone paint and power-operated luggage trunk lid. The car is pretty dated now, but a mild redesign in 2003 involved upgrades both inside and out.
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Luxury Large Sedan
Road Tests & Articles:
none
Competitors:
Cadillac DTS
Peugeot 607
Volvo S80
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Price Range |
Dhs 135000 - 179000 (US$ 36700 - 48700) |
Body Styles |
4-door sedan, 4-door long sedan |
Weight (kg) |
1981 - 2046 |
Version |
Performance |
Engine |
Gearbox |
Power (hp) |
Torque (Nm) |
Fuel Econ (l/100km) |
0-100 kph (sec) |
Top Speed (kph) |
| 4.6 V8 RWD |
4A |
239 |
389 |
11.2 |
9.2 |
208* |
Good |
Tons of space, comfortable ride, luggage space |
Bad |
Titanic size, soft handling, not fast for a V8 |
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