Lincoln MKX – Blackett’s Opinion:
Lincolns aren’t what they used to be. I must admit, the styling is growing on me, I favor the clean grille over the mirrored treatment of the Ford Edge, and few complaints will arise around the comfortable seats and generous rear leg room. However, everything about the MKX says well-equipped Ford and nothing close to refined Lincoln. Though the leather is decent and the random surfaces padded, the switchgear feels cheap, the ride is loud, and the door armrests are plastic rather than leather. There was a time when American luxury meant Cadillac and Lincoln. Those days took a hiatus, but Cadillac has made a triumphant return with improved designs and quality; the MKX suggests Lincoln seeks a much less rewarding fate.

Thom Blackett