Lincoln MKX

The Lincoln MKX is powered by a 265-hp 3.5-liter V-6 that puts power to the ground via a six-speed automatic and front- or all-wheel drive. Standard safety features include four-wheel anti-lock brakes, six airbags, electronic stability control with roll control, rear parking sensors, SYNC, and tire pressure monitoring. All the usual luxury features are standard, such as dual-zone auto climate control, genuine wood trim, leather trim, heated and cooled front seats and an integrated garage door opener. For those that want even more, optional features include a large glass-paneled sunroof called VistaRoof, heated rear seats, navigation system, rear entertainment system, 20 and 22-inch wheels, and a THX II certified audio system.

The Lincoln MKX's engine, a 3.5 liter V6 with variable-valve timing, produces the same 265 horsepower and 250 lb.-feet of torque that it does in the Edge; the only transmission option is a 6-speed automatic that shifts smoothly but lacks a manumatic feature. Safety features include dual front airbags, side-impact curtain airbags for the first and second rows, and seat mounted side impact airbags for the first row. An AdvanceTrac stability system with Roll Stability Control is standard, as is an electronic traction control system.