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The MKX is the luxury edition of the Ford Edge. Is the MKX 'bling' worth the extra cha-ching over the Edge? Tune in to find out the answer as Kurt reviews the Lincoln MKX

 

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New for 2008 After debuting for the 2008 model year, the 2008 Lincoln MKX receives a number of standard features including heated and cooled front seats, power lumbar driver and front passenger seats, easy entry driver’s seat, memory driver’s seat and side mirrors, auto-dimming driver’s side mirror, a Reverse Sensing System, Sync communications and entertainment system, THX II-certified audio system and SIRIUS Satellite Radio. A new Limited Edition is available that features a variety of colors, interior accents, chrome exterior door handles, unique badging and 20-inch chrome-clad wheels. The 20-inch wheels are also optional for the regular MKX.

 

Customers Also Snap Up Hybrids, Cars, Sync

• Ford Motor Company sales totaled 182,951 in November, up 0.4 percent versus a year ago.
• All-new Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX paced Ford, Lincoln and Mercury crossovers to a sales increase of 119 percent; year-to-date crossover sales were up 63 percent.
• Ford Focus posts 18 percent sales gain and Ford Fusion sales were up 39 percent.
• SYNC-equipped units are turning fast and elevating opinions and consideration for Ford.
• Lincoln retail sales were higher for the 14th month in a row.
• Ford announces first quarter 2008 North American production.

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec 3 – Continued growth in crossover sales and increased demand for hybrids, fuel-efficient cars and Ford’s industry-exclusive SYNC in-car connectivity technology drove Ford Motor Company’s (NYSE:F) sales in November. Company sales totaled 182,951, up 0.4 percent versus a year ago. November marked the first sales increase following 12 months of declines.

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by Kurt Gensheimer

Blings:

• Attractive exterior
• Monastary silent Interior
• Car-like handling
• IIHS “Top Safety Pick”

Dings:

• Questionable value next to the Ford Edge
• Chintsy interior electronics and “satin nickel” are a Ford giveaway
• Heavy for a CUV

Ruling: Attractive, blinging luxury you’d never guess was made by Ford…until you get inside.

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Nov 14, 1:27 AM EST

Lincoln, long content to be your grandfather’s brand, is enjoying a revival thanks to new products and a new emphasis at Ford Motor Co. on rebuilding the 86-year-old nameplate.

Those efforts will be in focus Wednesday with the introduction of Lincoln’s new flagship sedan, the MKS, at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The auto show opens to the public Friday after two days of media previews.

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DETROIT — Ford Motor Co.’s Lincoln brand, trying to regain traction in the cutthroat luxury car market, today launches its new full-size flagship sedan, the MKS, at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

The first of Lincoln’s MKS sedans to hit showrooms in early 2008 will be powered by Ford’s new 270 horsepower, 265 lb.-ft. torque 3.7-liter V-6 engine, developed specifically for Lincoln.

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