2015 Lincoln MKC SUV:

The 2015 Lincoln MKC SUV is a new entry level luxury crossover in the market. Apart from the brand name, all that one must know is that this car is exclusively a genuine competitive luxury compact crossover. Inside the vehicle has good genetics. It has been based on Ford Escape.  Notice should be that it is Ford based and not exactly following it. It does not look much like Ford Escape. It would be very right to say that if there is any vehicle that 2015 Lincoln MKC SUV copies is the Audi Q5. Lincoln has been inspired by the Audi Q5; it integrates highlights and distinctive lift gates and indeed profile of both the vehicles have similar profile. At the same time it must be worth noting that grille that is winged is purely from Lincoln moreover the overall effect of the vehicle is pretty much attractive for the eyes. The cabin of the 2015 Lincoln MKC SUV is sleek, with tasteful wooden accents and high technological dashboard.

The 2015 Lincoln MKC SUV has optional turbocharged engine that is more powerful as compared to the Escape and is offered as standard equipment in the vehicle. This 2.0-liter four cylinder engine offers reasonable power i.e. 240 horsepower and 270 pound feet of torque. Also one can get the upgraded turbocharged engine with 2.3-liter four cylinder that is good enough to offer 285 horsepower and 305 lb feet of torque. This feature is well complemented by the optional adaptive suspension that gives an excellent high quality ride on the highway.

Rivals of the 2015 Lincoln MKC SUV:

Apart from the 2015 Lincoln MKC SUV, there are several other models in the segment that give tough competition to the vehicle. The list includes the 2015 Acura RDX, the sporty 2015 BMW X3, the stylish Audi Q5, the classy Mercedes Benz GLK Class and the family friendly 2015 Volvo XC60. No doubt all these vehicles are strong enough to stand in the segment but at the same time 2015 Lincoln MKC SUV holds its own position and serve as an attractive alternative to all the above mentioned vehicles. In other words it will be very right to say that with right price, the 2015 Lincoln MKC SUV compels the car shoppers to invest in it.

Powertrains and Performance of 2015 Lincoln MKC SUV:

The 2015 Lincoln MKC SUV has been adorned with a base engine i.e. 2.0-liter four cylinder turbocharged engine producing 270 lb feet of torque and 240 horsepower. It has six-speed automatic transmission. This engine offers front wheel drive is standard while all-wheel drive is offered as an optional feature. Fuel economy is rated to be as 23 miles per gallon combined i.e. 20 miles per gallon and 29 miles per gallon with FWD and when it’s with AWD then these estimated values are 22 miles per gallon combined i.e. 19 miles per gallon within the city and 26 miles per gallon on the highway.

During performance test, the 2015 Lincoln MKC SUV; the 2.0-liter engine went from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 8.0 seconds. This is slow for this segment of vehicles.

With optional turbocharged four cylinders, it offers 285 hp and 305 lb ft of torque. Fuel economy offered by this engine is 21 miles per gallon combined i.e. 18 miles per gallon within the city and 26 miles per gallon on the highway. In performance test, the vehicle with this engine accelerated from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 7.2 seconds. Even this value is slower as compared to the vehicles of this segment.

Safety features offered by the 2015 Lincoln MKC SUV:

Salient safety features offered by the 2015 Lincoln MKC SUV are as follows:

·         stability control

·         antilock disc brakes

·         a rearview camera

·         front-seat side airbags

·         a driver knee airbag

·         full-length side curtain airbags

·         MyKey electronic parameters

·         Blind spot monitoring

·         Rear cross traffic alert

·         Frontal collision warning

·         Emergency brake priming

In government crash tests, the 2015 Lincoln MKC got four out of five stars overall, with five stars for side crash protection and frontal crash protection. A 2015 Lincoln MKC SUV with all-wheel drive and 2.3-liter engine came to stop in a respectable 121 feet.

Driving Impressions of 2015 Lincoln MKC SUV:

The 2015 MKC’s engine has base 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine packing ample amount of power for several situations. But though it has several attractive features, the 2.3-liter engine does not seem to be quicker than any other vehicle in the segment.

In case you want a comfortable and quiet cabin, then getting an optional and adaptive suspension then 2015 Lincoln MKC SUV is the best option. On highways, the vehicle offers a smooth drive. In short, the vehicle has everything that is expected to of this brand name.