2010 LINCOLN MKT PRICING
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The 2010 Lincoln MKT will start at $44,995 for a front-wheel-drive model, including destination charges. This model uses a 3.7-liter, 24-valve variation of the Duratec engine family. Delivering an expected 268 horsepower at 6,500 RPM and 267 pound-feet of torque at 4,250 rpm, this engine has been tuned to provide smooth power delivery with minimal vibration and harshness. Fuel-saving technologies include a two-speed fuel pump, Aggressive Deceleration Fuel Shut-Off (ADFSO), and optimized transmission and final drive gearing. Milage is estimated at 24 mpg, which Ford says is 4 mpg better than the MKT’s nearest rivals, the Audi Q7 and Acura MDX.
A four-wheel-drive model with the EcoBoost powertrain costs $49,995.
The standard features list is extensive: A six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, rear view camera and eight-inch touch screen monitor, 20 GB music hard drive, Intelligent Access with push-button start, HID headlamps and a Vista glass sunroof are all standard. This model uses a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 providing the power of a normally-aspirated V8 with V6 fuel economy. This motor delivers an estimated 355 horsepower at 5,700 rpm, while generating 350 pound-feet of torque at 3,500 rpm. Pressurized direct injection helps eliminate the "turbo lag" associated with earlier turbocharged engines.
Ford exec Mark Fields previously described the MKT concept as having "the comfort of a luxury sedan, the spaciousness and flexibility of a full-size utility, and the performance of a sporty roadster." Suspension development and tuning included minimizing front end lift on acceleration, offering stable steering and handling characteristics, and maintaining a luxury-oriented ride.
Features include: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), which monitors traffic and adjusts speed accordingly; Push Button Start; Electronic Power Assisted Steering (EPAS), which enables the optional self-steering Active Park Assist; the SecuriCode Keyless Entry Keypad integrated into the B-pillar; Adaptive Headlamps, which change direction based on steering angle; Automatic high beams; the EasyFuel Capless Fuel-Filler System; the MyKey driver preferences system, which allows parents or other concerned owners to restrict certain features; Blind Spot Information System; Reverse Camera System; SYNC; Cross Traffic Alert, which watches for vehicles during reversing; and the Collision Warning with Brake Support, which provides the driver with a “heads-up” display that flashes on the windshield when the system senses slower moving traffic ahead. If the driver doesn’t respond, the system will pre-charge the brakes to prepare the vehicle for a more aggressive stop.