The 2011 LINCOLN MKX features a 3.7L V6 engine offering 305 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability. The model is offered in either front wheel drive or all wheel drive.Luxury buyers love technology, and the LINCOLN MKX is no different. Ford's SYNC voice-activated entertainment system is standard. Developed with Microsoft, SYNC offers a way for drivers to access, via voice communication, a satellite-guided navigation system, traffic information and audio/visual media stored on the device or any device plugged into its USB port.The front seats are of the heated and cooled 10-way power-adjustable variety. The rear seats split 60/40 and recline. Of course the windows and locks are power-actuated, remote keyless entry is standard, as is an auto-dimming rearview mirror and four power-points. Standard safety features for 2011 include antilock disc brakes, a full array of airbags, traction control and electronic stability control. New this year are hill-start assist, trailer-sway control, adaptive cruise control, as well as Lincoln's BLIS blind spot information system, a remarkable system that utilizes sensors to warn the driver of vehicles hiding in the LINCOLN MKX's blind spot.The LINCOLN MKX can be configured with several wheel choices including sizes up to 20". Heated second-row seats are available as are a rearview camera, rain-sensing wipers and voice-activated navigation. A THX surround sound audio system and dual-screen DVD entertainment system are offered, as is a panoramic sunroof.
The LINCOLN MKX has been completely redesigned and technologically upgraded for 2011, marking the beginning of the second generation for the model. Dubbed the first ?button-less' interior, the 2011 LINCOLN MKX features the MyLincoln Touch interface, which eliminates tactile buttons and knobs in favor of a network of touch controls spread throughout the dashboard. For example, two shiny horizontal bars feature controls for volume and fan speed that are activated by sliding a finger across the bars. The entire system can be voice-activated and operates through an 8-inch LCD touch-screen. Two 4.2-inch LCD screens are also in the instrument cluster and are accessed by five-position toggles on the steering column. The screen on the left displays basic vehicle data while the screen on the right acts as a multi-media interface. All-new sheet metal from the A-pillar forward, plus a newly designed and reshaped rear gives the 2011 LINCOLN MKX a crisp look, accented by the newly adopted classic Lincoln 'dual-port' grille. The front fenders highlight the wheel arch while the rear sports tail lamps that are split, angular LED units instead of full-width. Inside, there are seven choices for ambient-lighting colors, featuring five different levels of intensity.
- Aggressive, crisp new exterior design
- more luxurious interior, increased horsepower and torque
- more standard features and options
- the first ?button-less' interior controls in the Lincoln lineup
3.7L Ti-VCT V6 engine6-speed SelectShift automatic transmissionEngine coverParticulate air filter3.39 axle ratioAll wheel driveMaintenance-free 72-amp/hr battery w/battery saver175-amp alternator w/Smart Charge4-wheel independent suspensionPwr rack & pinion steeringPwr 4-wheel disc brakesEasyFuel capless refuelingDual exhaust system w/oval chrome tipsENTERTAINMENTAM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: (10) speakers, SIRIUS satellite radio w/6 month subscription *SIRIUS satellite radio N/A in AK & HI*Media hub -inc: (2) USB ports, RCA video input jack, SD card readerMyLincoln touch -inc: (2) driver configurable 4.2" LCD displays in instrument cluster, 8" color LCD touch screen in center stackSYNC voice-activated communications & entertainment system -inc: Bluetooth capability, steering wheel audio controls, USB port, audio input jack, 911 assist, vehicle health report, turn-by-turn navigation, real-time traffic *When paired w/voice-activated navigation system, SYNC traffic directions & info services are replaced by the vehicle's navigation system & SIRIUS Travel Link functionality* *Traffic directions & info services are subject to late availability*
Perforated leather trimmed 10-way pwr heated/cooled front bucket seats -inc: tuxedo stripe, pwr lumbar support, driver memory, easy-entry featurePerforated leather trimmed 60/40 split reclining rear bench -inc: 2-way outboard head restraints, fold-forward center armrest w/headrest, (2) cupholders in center console, (2) bottle holders in doorEasyFold second row remote seat release1st row floor console -inc: dual sliding armrest, floor shifter, (2) cupholders, trayFront & rear color-keyed carpet floor mats w/driver-side retainer hookLeather wrapped tilt/telescopic steering wheel -inc: speed control, audio controls, 5-way controlsWarning lamps -inc: system check, fuel level warnings, odometer, trip odometer, fuel economy, tachometerDelayed accessory pwr shut-offPwr windows -inc: driver/front passenger one-touch up/down, global open *Global open includes vista roof if equipped*Pwr door locksRemote startIntelligent access w/push button startRemote keyless entry w/integrated key fob, illuminated entry driver-side keypadSpeed controlUniversal garage door openerPerimeter anti-theft alarmSecuriLock Encryption Passive Anti-Theft System (EPATS)Dual zone electronic automatic temp control (DEATC)Rear window defroster(4) pwr pointsLight damped glove boxCarbon fiber/aluminum woven interior appliquesBurnished bronze metallic center stack appliqueChrome door handlesElectrochromic rearview mirrorMap pockets on all (4) door panels -inc: bottle holders doorsIlluminated visor vanity mirrors(3) assist handlesOverhead console w/sunglass holder, front dome lamp w/maplightsTheater lighting w/auto lamp delayLeather wrapped shift knobDriver & passenger front seat back map pocketsRear cargo management system below load floorRear cargo lampCargo net -inc: cargo hooksReversible cargo mat(2) coat hooks18" premium painted aluminum wheelsP245/60R18 all-season BSW tires17" spare tireBlack rear spoilerBright beltline moldingBlack lower door cladding w/chrome accent stripLincoln split-wing grilleBi-functional projector beam halogen headlamps -inc: autolamp, wiper activationFront fog lampsBi-color tail lamps w/redundant LED lampAero body color pwr heated mirrors -inc: memory, driver-side electrochromic, integrated blind spot mirrors, puddle lamps *Blind spot mirrors not included when equipped w/BLIS*1st row solar tinted glass2nd row rearward privacy glassSpeed-sensitive intermittent windshield wipers2-speed rear wiper w/washerPwr liftgateChrome door handles4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)Hill start assistAdvance Trac w/roll stability control (RSC)Dual stage driver & front passenger airbags w/occupant classification systemDriver & front passenger-side impact air bags1st & 2nd row side impact air curtainsReverse Sensing SystemSOS post crash alert systemDriver & front passenger Belt-MinderHeight-adjustable safety beltsPersonal Safety System -inc: seat belt pretensioners, load-limiting retractors, driver seat positioning system, crash severity sensing2nd row lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)MyKey system -inc: top speed limiter, audio volume limiter, early low fuel warning, programmable sound chimes, Beltminder w/audio muteRear child safety locksTire pressure monitoring systemUS NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS:
Overall Rating:

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating:

  Driver (Male):

  Passenger (Female):

Frontal Crash Test Note: Not Applicable
Note: Frontal crash test results are valid for 2011 model year vehicles manufactured before July 2, 2010.
Overall Side Crash Rating: Not Rated
Side Barrier Rating: Not Rated
  Driver: Not Rated Rear Passenger: Not Rated
Side Barrier Rating Note: Not Applicable
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat (Female):

Combined Side Barrier and Pole Ratings:
  Front Seat Rating: Not Rated Rear Seat Rating: Not Rated
US NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING:

  Dynamic Test Result: No Tip
  Risk of Rollover: 14%
Note Regarding Driver Rating:
Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs.
Rollover Note: Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle's risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is.