2015 Lincoln MKX Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Everyone knows Lincoln offers high-end versions of more than a few of its Ford counterparts, and the 2015 Lincoln MKX is, alas, no exception. In resembling more and more its constantly evolving Ford Edge stablemate, this 5-seat midsize luxury crossover is expected to enter the upcoming model year relatively unchanged. But rumors are swirling that upgrades unveiled in China in early 2014 may adorn domestic versions midway through the 2015 model year, though the probability is we here in the U.S. will have to wait for the 2016 model year for real changes. The venerable Ford/Lincoln conglomerate has, after all, long coveted a prime corner on the Asian… make that the indisputably ripe Chinese… market. The automaker is, therefore, planning not only a huge increase in overseas sales, but the opening of a number of manufacturing facilities in this populous country, with the next-gen MKX expected to shine in this oriental overture.
Anyhow, said changes to the next MKX generation are expected to include a number of tweaks to the aging profile, including a horizontally flowing grille design and a racier roofline that, alas, drops a bit lower in the rear. Full-width taillights and standard 21-inch alloy wheels, along with the inevitable improvements to standard and optional goodies, are also on tap.
Although roomy enough, and with an almost endless array of plush adornments and nifty techno-goodies, the 2015 MKX will doubtless once again suffer the slings and arrows of those numerous reviewers who feel that its Ford Edge counterpart offers nearly identical posh at a more value-conscious price. Furthermore, that lower roofline mentioned above will almost certainly cut into the already somewhat paltry 68.6 cubic feet expected back in the 2015 iteration.
But enough doom and gloom. At the dawn of the 2015 model year look for the posh MKX to remain offered in a single trim boasting standard front-wheel drive (FWD), with intelligent all-wheel drive (AWD) once again returning as an option. Also expect this spiffy, comfortable and well-equipped mini-ute to sport standard 18-inch alloy wheels, heated power-adjustable mirrors, a power liftgate and a rear spoiler outside, with the usual leather upholstery, heated power-adjustable front seats, reclining rear seats and full power accessories gracing the inside.
Cruise control and telescoping tilt-wheel steering also should return for 2015, as should rear parking sensors, Bluetooth-integrated Sync infotainment, a remote garage-door opener, dual-zone auto climate control, an electrochromatic rear-view mirror and memory for driver's settings.
Entertainment, meantime, is expected to remain provided by a premium system incorporating a single-CD player, 10 speakers, satellite radio, a video monitor and a memory-card slot. And yes, MyLincoln Touch remains standard aboard the 2015 MKX, but this fussy touchscreen and Sync-interfaced technology is panned in reviews just as much as its MyFord Touch twin for being a bit too distracting, not to mention less than user-friendly.
Despite its fountain of standard bling, the 2015 MKX is slated to again offer the Limited Edition Package with its 20-inch polished alloy wheels, upgraded leather upholstery, distinctive interior and exterior trim, and unique badges. Of course, the Premium Equipment Package, with stuff like a hard-drive-based navigation suite, a rear-view camera, blind-spot monitoring (BLIS), heated second-row seats, a power sunroof, the THX II audio system and premium leather upholstery, also remains available. Standalone options, meantime, will doubtless continue to include rear-seat DVD equipment, 22-inch polished aluminum wheels and genuine wood cabin accents.
With no anticipated tweaks to the engine offerings upcoming in 2015, look for the 3.7-liter V6 engine of past versions to mate with a standard 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission in throwing down 305 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. Expect, as well, 18 mpg city/26 highway in the standard FWD variants and 17/23 in AWD versions, while towing remains maxed out at 3,500 pounds with the available Class II towing package installed.
Finally, standard safety equipment in the 2015 MKX iteration should once again include 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, front fog/driving lights, Sync-interfaced emergency assistance and Ford’s MyKey programmable speed- and audio-level limiting, aimed to curb the rambunctiousness of the teenage driver. A post-collision safety system and remote antitheft alarm are also expected to return, while optional safety features will doubtless again include adaptive cruise control and adaptive high-intensity-discharge (HID) headlights.
User reviews for 2015 Lincoln MKX
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by Jamie W
Jun 25, 2024
This car is AMAZING! It has everything I wanted!!! It ROCKS!Jun 25, 2024
by Josbel S
Nov 01, 2023
Harvey Rodriguez excelente vendedor muy buena persona. Compraré con ellos mi próximo auto también Nov 01, 2023
by Samuel B
Aug 21, 2023
For the price the vehicle is Great. Im still looking Aug 21, 2023
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by Jamie W
Jun 25, 2024
This car is AMAZING! It has everything I wanted!!! It ROCKS!Jun 25, 2024
by Josbel S
Nov 01, 2023
Harvey Rodriguez excelente vendedor muy buena persona. Compraré con ellos mi próximo auto también Nov 01, 2023
by Samuel B
Aug 21, 2023
For the price the vehicle is Great. Im still looking Aug 21, 2023
by Tangela P
Apr 12, 2022
Yes this is my ideal model for the summer of 2022.Apr 12, 2022
by Sam B
Mar 07, 2021
This vehicle has about all of the convenience, safety and many other items to make the chore of driving as pleasant as possible! Best of all, its a Lincoln...unmistakably!
Mar 07, 2021
by Mary M
Jul 15, 2020
I love the Lincoln MKX. I have owned Towncars in the past but since Lincoln doesnt make the Towncar I decided to try the MKX. The only thing that I think could be better is the seats. the handling, and ride are almost identical to the Towncar. so overall I love the MKS.Jul 15, 2020
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2015 Lincoln MKX Pricing
Original MSRP
$38,900 to $40,850Price range
$10,436 to $11,956Average price on CG
$10,518YoY price change
$11,956 to $10,518Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 10
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brake width: .43 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: sunglasses holder · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.16
Engine
Alternator: 175 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: SYNC · Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Programmable safety key: MyKey
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.1
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Wifi: hotspot compatible
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: aluminum with painted accents
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: dual speed · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 10
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brake width: .43 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: sunglasses holder · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.39 · Limited slip differential: center
Engine
Alternator: 175 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: SYNC · Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Programmable safety key: MyKey
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.1
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Wifi: hotspot compatible
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: aluminum with painted accents
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: dual speed · Solar-tinted glass: front