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Marty Padgett
It's days away from a world premiere at the 2009 Detroit auto show, but the 2010 Lincoln MKT is already running around naked on the streets of Detroit--in winter cold, at that.
We just caught prototypes for Lincoln's MKT devoid of its heavy camouflage, revealing the concept-inspired styling that was hiding beneath. Seeing the MKT's design in the real world, with nothing but paltry graphic tape to trick the eye, was telling. The waistline kicks-up helps at the C-pillar just as it does on the MKT concept, leading to an interesting shelf on the rear hatch, which helps to provide some separation from the usual crossover/SUV shape. The enormous Lincoln split grille isn't the least bit subtle, and it ain't exactly pretty, but it does a fine job of attracting the eye, as it easily caught ours amid white-out conditions in heavy traffic.
We also managed to get a clean interior shot, and the MKT displays a clean, handsome, upscale dash design. One of the prototypes was completely badged-out, with both the MKT and Ecoboost logos on full display. We also caught the MKT parked next to the outgoing MKX, to see the design (r)evolution taking place in the Lincoln brand. It may not be quite as groundbreaking as Cadillac's Art & Science design trend was when it began to remake the Wreath-and-Crest brand, but the MKT's arrival will make for the strongest Lincoln lineup in years.
Stay tuned for TheCarConnection.com's reporting from the 2009 Detroit auto show, and see all the photos from this session over at our 2010 Lincoln MKT page.--KGP Photography
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2010 Lincoln MKTEnlarge Photo It's days away from a world premiere at the 2009 Detroit auto show, but the 2010 Lincoln MKT is already running around naked on the streets of Detroit--in winter cold, at that. We just caught prototypes for Lincoln's MKT devoid of its heavy camouflage, revealing the concept-inspired styling that was hiding beneath. Seeing the MKT's design in the real world, with nothing but paltry graphic tape to trick the eye, was telling. The waistline kicks-up helps at the C-pillar just as it does on the MKT concept, leading to an interesting shelf on the rear hatch, which helps to provide some separation from the usual crossover/SUV shape. The enormous Lincoln split grille isn't the least bit subtle, and it ain't exactly pretty, but it does a fine job of attracting the eye, as it easily caught ours amid white-out conditions in heavy traffic. We also managed to get a clean interior shot, and the MKT displays a clean, handsome, upscale dash design. One of the prototypes was completely badged-out, with both the MKT and Ecoboost logos on full display. We also caught the MKT parked next to the outgoing MKX, to see the design (r)evolution taking place in the Lincoln brand. It may not be quite as groundbreaking as Cadillac's Art & Science design trend was when it began to remake the Wreath-and-Crest brand, but the MKT's arrival will make for the strongest Lincoln lineup in years. Stay tuned for TheCarConnection.com's reporting from the 2009 Detroit auto show, and see all the photos from this session over at our 2010 Lincoln MKT page.--KGP Photography --- Make sure you check out our partner sites dedicated to focused news, reviews and more for Ford, Chevrolet, Toyota, Honda, and the Toyota Prius. 2010 Lincoln MKTEnlarge Photo
Responses (10 total)
By Mark #1, Posted: 12/23/2008
Looks nice, but, kinda plain. Maybe its the white against the snow.
By Steve #2, Posted: 12/23/2008
The grille is AWFUL. What do you mean by Outgoing MKX; Is the Edge based crossover being disco'd in favor of this beast?
Looking at the interior it seems that the in dash key location is very low.
By J-F Houle #3, Posted: 12/24/2008
Finally the Lincoln brand his on the right track to success.
By kamm #4, Posted: 12/24/2008
Offer a hybrid or just effin' die already.
By Ed #5, Posted: 12/24/2008
Yes, the grill is LUDICROUS. NO, Lincoln is not even NEAR to any success. It is a living CORPSE.
Dropping the Well known names (town Car, Continental etc) in favor of the MEANINGLESS Alphanumerics was an extremely STUPID move too.
By Bill Burke #6, Posted: 12/25/2008
I like it alot and it gives me hope for the American industry. I own a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica and I think its just great in so many ways and was severly critiqued by the press which curtailed its market penertration. There are a ton of these Pacificas on Long Island NY, and it's a shame they were not given a new generation by Chrysler. It's rumored the next generation G-Cherokee will incorporate a number of Pacifica attributes. I hope it's true, I absolutely love my Pacifica, as do everyone I ask who has one. I wish Lincoln luck with this vehicle and I hope it forbodes well for the US industry. YES WE CAN!
By K-Slice #7, Posted: 12/27/2008
Lincoln has some really good looking cars. They're a step down from Cadillac beaceas they're sticking with V6's and front drive platforms, but they're right on with their competitors. The one thing that could put lincoln above Lexus and the like is it's history. I agree the MK names need to go!
MKS => Continental
MKZ => LS
MKX => Aviator
And never make another Lincoln pickup. That's just dumb...
By Wayne #8, Posted: 12/28/2008
I like the looks of the MKT, and I think it's nice to see that Ford didn't just put a Lincoln grill on the Flex.
By Ed #10, Posted: 1/1/2009
The Pacifica failed just as miserably as its upscale sibling, the ugly-looking Meercedes R class.
There is NO Justification for a tall station wagon (which is just what these two are) to weigh as much as 4,800 lbs!
Thesewere NOT the vehicles for $2 gaS, let alone for the $4.25 gas we experienced not so long ago, which could come bac k again whenever the econ recovers.
No wonder both were cANNED by their makers.
By Michael Bauer #11, Posted: 1/1/2009
Electrical Contractor
From what I have seen and read in Automotive magazines and research on the internet, the 2010 LINCOLN MKT, appears to be the best looking Lincoln ever built1 This reads and looks like a true competitor and leader for both American and Foreign built Luxury Cars!
The 2010 LINCOLN MKT, is the finest expression yet from Lincoln Engineers and Designers, with State of The Art Technology, Elegance, Style, and Comfort! The MKT, should be very appealing to both Luxury Car buyers and to Luxury SUV buyers! This is an Ultra-Luxury Utility Vehicle where Luxury and State of The Art Technology combine to make this car the very top of the Lincoln Division, even surpassing the MKS and the Navigator!
The 2010 LINCOLN MKT is the most advanced Lincoln in history, using upcycled plastic materials for body panels, LED head lights LED tail lights, Blind Spot Monitoring System, Cross Traffic Alert System, a Twin Turbo 3.5 liter V6 Direct Injection engine with 340 HP and 340 LB-FT of torque, also an optional Auto-Park Parallel Parking Feature!
The 2010 LINCOLN MKT has a very luxurious interior with woven banana silk carpet made from banana tree leaves and bark! There is plenty of and convience for both Driver and Passengers!
I believe the 2010 LINCOLN MKT, is an excellent and beautiful combination of Elegance, Style, Comfort, and Technology with the potential of being the finest LINCOLN EVER BUILT!
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