2018 Lincoln MKT

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Rating7.1

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Midsize Wagon
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$43,530 - $49,025
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Loaded with standard features

Outdated cabin design compared to rival

Premiere and Reserve replace the previously base MKT and EcoBoost trims respectively

Strong and responsive turbocharged powertrain

Disappointing gas mileage

No other major changes for 2018

Spacious and silent cabin with comfy seats

Weird and controversial exterior design

Specs & Features

$43,530

price

303 hp @ 6500 rpm

horsepower

278 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.7L 6cyl FWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 Lincoln MKT Wagon is a midsize wagon offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $43,530. For that price, it mainly competes with the Ford Flex Wagon. However, if you don't need the third-row seating, you can consider other prominent competitors like the Buick Regal TourX Wagon and the Volvo V90 Wagon. Between 2 trims, the MKT offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 3.7L V6 capable of making 303 horsepower and 278 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 365 horsepower-making 3.5L turbocharged V6 engine. Both engines are mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The MKT reaches 60 mph from zero in 7.0 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 6.5 seconds with the turbocharged V6. Depending on the powertrain, the MKT can manage a combined fuel economy between 17 and 19 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 8 striking colors the MKT comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The 2018 Lincoln MKT Wagon is a spacious and comfy wagon. There are two trims available and we recommend going for the top-end Reserve trim that comes with the stronger engine under the hood. It also adds adaptive suspension dampers and an all-wheel drivetrain over the base trim. 

Trims

    Premiere
    $43,530 onwards
    • 3 - 1st row LCD monitor
    • 50-50 split-bench 3rd row seats
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    • Reverse Sensing System Parking assist
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    Reserve
    $49,025 onwards
    • Navigation system

Compare to similar cars

Price

$43,530- $49,025

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.09

Horsepower

365 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque

350 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

Capacity

7

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2018 Lincoln MKT vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Source
    7 sec15.6 sec

    2018 Lincoln MKT vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      Source
      16 mpg24 mpg19 mpg18.6 gal.297.6/446.4 mi.

      2018 Lincoln MKT vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        207.6 in.76 in.67.4 in.5.9 in.117.9 in.

        2018 Audi A4 Allroad

        Ranked #2

        186.1 in.72.5 in.56.2 in.6.5 in.111 in.

        2018 Lincoln MKT vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          Source
          17.9 cu.ft.142.3 cu.ft.97.1 cu.ft.

          2018 Lincoln MKT vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Source
            97.1 cu.ft.17.9 cu.ft.97.1 cu.ft.

            2018 Lincoln MKT vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              Source
              4500 lbs.1648 lbs.4702 lbs.

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