A Look At The 2011 Lincoln MKX
As far as exterior looks on the new 2011 Lincoln MKX, there isn’t much of a departure from remodeled angles of 2010. Inside, however, Lincoln has gone (almost) completely buttonless. Yup, even more futuristic than The Jetsons one-button tech – MKX is sporting a “no-buttons-needed” atmosphere inside. Voice-activation, just like on board the Starship Enterprise? Not exactly, but Apple would probably like to get their hands on Ford’s tech.
MyLicoln Touch – based off the similarly named MyFord system, ties in vehicle commands with a touch-screen surface available at the tips of MKX’s driver/passenger fingers. “The twin LCD screens in the gauge cluster provide a myriad of data, each controlled by the five-way switches on either side of the steering wheel. The infotainment screen is large and easy to read and a highly integrated part of the control scheme, not just tacked on for the sake of it. For Lincoln buyers who have on-the-go “multimedia needs,” there’s an SD card reader which will play pictures or video when parked.”
Not one button you say? Yes, well…almost. There are a couple of mechanical switches along with that classy looking Push-button touch ignition; but pretty much everything else is capacitive touch, meaning you touch a raised but fixed surface, an audio prompt confirms commands and it’s carried out. Think of you iPod, and now enlarge that idea to the size of a vehicle dashboard.
One of the more exciting applications is the slider bars below the audio stack, which control HVAC fan speed and audio output: run a finger over it an LEDs light up, following the action.
Under Lincoln MKX’s hood is a 3.7-liter Ti-VCT V6, meaning the car will have considerable power, but guarantee more attention will be drawn to the inside of this crossover when it comes to dealership lots near you.
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