2016 Lincoln MKX First Drive: Edging Further from the Ford Underneath

-Yes, lurking beneath the elegant surfaces of the redesigned 2016 Lincoln MKX there’s still a Ford Edge, the mention of which causes Lincoln emissaries to grit their teeth, smile effusively, and counter with, “just like Audis share components with Volkswagens.” We’ve heard Lincoln’s pitch before—with the MKZ sedan, and then again with the MKC compact crossover—and have yet to be entirely convinced that VW Group levels of product differentiation have been made between Lincoln and Ford products. So we nod politely, flash our own oversize grins, and tuck into the steak salad Lincoln has served up as an appetizer to driving its new five-passenger mid-size crossover. READ MORE ››

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