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Here's to the hoped-for return of proper names!
MKZ - Cosmopolitan
MKX - Aviator, like it was....
MKS - Continental
Mark LT - Navigator LT
Navigator - Navigator, damn it! But that grille......
The Navi grille is growing on me, but I wish Lincoln had the same grille across all models, either waterfall or eggcrate. Something to unify the brand.
BTW, let's not rename that "ok" conservatively-styled (and a bit pudgy looking) Acura/Lexus/Infiniti-imitating MKS the "Continental." The name deserves better. Capri is fine. How about Mark LTD?
I agree - and that's what they used to do with the big waterfall grille, it was distinctive, and immediately identifiable as a Lincoln. Now, it's gonna be the Shick look I guess, and the Aviator (excuse me, MKX) has it, the Navigator (MKN), but not the LS, may it rest in peace, and the MKZ needs an update, you are right. I am not warming up too it, though it's reminiscent of the 61 Continental - it's just too damn much and too big on the Navigator for me.
Looking back on Lincolns and comparing them to Cadillacs, it seems that Lincolns have always gone the route of classic, understated good looks. Cadillac always had the bling. Cadillac still has the bling with the Escalade. I guess the Navi is trying to grab some of that, too.
Who is going to the Detroit show? besides the foul weather, I hear that the crowds damage and vandalize the cars. Still, they insist on making most of the major introductions at that show. I wonder how many MKS design ideas / improvements will show up on the new Five Hundred and Montego?
Rocky
As for rebadging - I don't see how you can say that here. Unique sheetmetal (100% according to Lincoln), drivetrains, interior, wheels, suspension......etc. Definitely not a rebadge and even less platform sharing than other vehicles.
I must say I agree with you.
Rocky
MAybe he's jewish
The powertrain is unexpectedly sporty too. It’s a twin-turbo version of Ford’s recently introduced 3.5-liter V-6 with direct-injection. Ford claims the MKR’s motor makes 415 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque and runs on E85 ethanol. A production version of this motor, called the TwinForce, will make it to production
The MKS is going to get a Twin-Turbo V6 that can match the outputs of all the other big luxury sedans, or even exceed them. Sweet! It's about time Lincoln! If the production engine can come relatively close to the output of the MKR concept, then this car will be able to really fly! My opinion of Lincoln keeps elevating with every new product they release. They're definitely moving in the right direction... except for that damn 07 Navigator grille! :sick:
The MKS, could very well be my next car.
Rocky
If the MKS still comes around in 2008, it will have to take a seat behind the MKR. The 3.7 will still have plenty of horses (300+?) even without the turbos.
The MKR is ugly dude. You might like it as much as I do the MKS. The MKS, at least has a conservative grill while the MKR, has some serious grill design issues. I hope it does work out for Lincoln if they do bring it out.
If the MKS gets passed over on the Twin Turbo engine treatment I will definetly buy something other than a Lincoln. :sick:
Rocky
Mind you, the real Mark-R gets a less audacious grill, but it'll still be prominent. The focus now is giving a face that will certainly set it apart, yet cures that corolate it to other Lincoln SEDANS.
Is the "R" in addition to the "S" or a replacement for it?
Plus, it's disheartening to see the constant negativism of some people, drive away other participants who innocently are looking for more information, yet their legend lore of past haunts from decades past have diluted the optimism and progression of anything positive that Ford could ever/will ever accomplish.
So a break was in order.
The "R" is another vehicle. There's really 4 totally new vehicles, the "R" and "S" are part of those. The 4th is still questionable.
Too bad about the MKS though. It got caught in middle of the transition. Still, if they can pull a rabbit like the MKR out of nowhere, it's entirely possible they might jazz up the MKS by then too.
Cool looking car, really lame name.
That says it all. Great link though, thanks scooter.
It's a cross between Acura's new sedan concept and the MKZ :surprise:
Rocky
P.S. gregg, I'm glad you like it so much. I hope many people do for fords sake.
As a new Mercury Montego?
If they have both the MKS and MKR, Lincolns might actually appeal to a wider range of people. Then with the addition of another car (not truck), plus an upgrade of the MKZ to make it look like a Lincoln (likely in the plans), Lincoln could be back in business again. And if Lincoln survives long enough, you will see more RWD models. Takes time to undo the previous neglect and incompetent decision-making.
Unfortunately, Mercury will continue to be neglected, as long as they think that "different fabrics and colors" can distinguish Mercurys from Fords. Wouldn't it be nice if Mercurys were at least given their own rooflines again, like the models based on Fords used to have?