2017 Lincoln MKX

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Rating7.4

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Midsize SUV
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$38,260 - $55,970
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Cavernous cabin with low NVH levels

Limited rear visibility due to small smaller rear windshield

Adaptive steering is now a part of the Driver Assistance option package

Superb suspension settings to aid with daily driveability

The V6 isn't the most frugal one out there

Robust turbocharged V6 engine

Specs & Features

$38,260

price

303 hp @ 6500 rpm

horsepower

278 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.7L 6cyl FWD 6A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize SUV segment, the 2017 Lincoln MKX goes up against other praiseworthy cars in the class, like the Buick Enclave, the Infiniti QX60, and the Audi Q5. Spread across 4 trims, the Lincoln MKX starts off at a base price of MSRP $38,260 and goes all the way up to $53,475. Not all trims are built equal, however, as there are two powertrains on offer.

The base engine on offer is a 3.7L V6 engine, paired to a 6-Speed Automatic transmission. Making 303 horsepower and 278 lb-ft of torque, this engine makes the MKX capable of accelerating from a standstill to 60 MPH in just 6.3 seconds. One can also opt for a bigger 2.7L twin-turbocharged V6 engine that is paired to the standard 6-Speed Automatic transmission. With 335 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque, this engine gets you a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds.

Buying Advice

The mid-level Select trim makes the most sense to us in terms of price-to-features ratio as you can have nearly all the luxury features that you’ll ever want for an additional $3,000. The features that make it stand out from the base trim are LED daytime running lights, power-folding side mirrors, adaptive suspension dampers (all-wheel-drive models only), a hands-free power liftgate, leather upholstery, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, and a lot more.

Trims

    Premiere
    $38,260 onwards
    • 18-inch painted aluminum Wheels
    • 3 - 1st row LCD monitor
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Leatherette seats
    • Parking assist
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    Select
    $41,550 onwards
    • Engine: 3.7L 6cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 303 hp @ 6500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 278 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.3 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg
    Reserve
    $45,560 onwards
    • 20-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • Navigation system
    Black Label
    $53,475 onwards
    • Engine: 3.7L 6cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 303 hp @ 6500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 278 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.3 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$38,260- $55,970

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.42

Horsepower

335 hp @ 4750 rpm

Torque

380 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm

Capacity

5

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$44,050- $58,500

Gasoline

7.7

290 hp @ 6200 rpm

267 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm

7

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$35,670- $43,820

Gasoline

7.22

279 hp @ 6200 rpm

252 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm

5

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$31,800- $41,300

Gasoline

7.12

200 hp @ 5100 rpm

207 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

5

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$40,900- $53,200

Gasoline

7.24

220 hp @ 4450 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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$49,000- $65,000

Gasoline

8.12

252 hp @ 5000 rpm

273 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

7

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$53,300- $60,800

Gasoline

8.59

354 hp @ 6000 rpm

346 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$40,050- $48,950

Gasoline

6.75

240 hp @ 5000 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

5

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$45,550- $58,100

Gasoline

7.66

240 hp @ 5000 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

5

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$56,600- $73,650

Gasoline

7.47

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

5

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2017 Lincoln MKX vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.3 sec14.9 sec-
    4.55 sec12.5 sec155 mph
    2017 Audi SQ5

    Ranked #2

    5.1 sec14.0 sec155 mph
    2017 BMW X6

    Ranked #3

    5.2 sec14.1 sec130 mph
    5.4 sec13.8 sec155 mph
    5.7 sec14.1 sec126 mph

    2017 Lincoln MKX vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      18 mpg25 mpg20 mpg18 gal.306/450 mi.
      33 mpg30 mpg31 mpg14.8 gal.488.4/444 mi.
      31 mpg28 mpg30 mpg17.2 gal.533.2/481.6 mi.
      24 mpg33 mpg27 mpg13.2 gal.316.8/435.6 mi.
      24 mpg33 mpg27 mpg13.2 gal.316.8/435.6 mi.
      25 mpg27 mpg26 mpg19.5 gal.487.5/526.5 mi.

      2017 Lincoln MKX vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        190 in.76.1 in.66.2 in.7.8 in.112.2 in.
        2017 Audi Q7

        Ranked #1

        199.6 in.77.5 in.68.5 in.8 in.117.9 in.
        198.3 in.78.9 in.70 in.7.8 in.112.8 in.
        196.4 in.77.2 in.68.8 in.6.5 in.114.2 in.
        196.4 in.77.2 in.68.6 in.6.5 in.114.2 in.
        196.2 in.77.8 in.67.4 in.5.6 in.111 in.

        2017 Lincoln MKX vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          37.2 cu.ft.108.3 cu.ft.27.1 cu.ft.
          38.2 cu.ft.-80.3 cu.ft.
          24.8 cu.ft.102.5 cu.ft.62 cu.ft.
          41.8 cu.ft.103.8 cu.ft.85.7 cu.ft.
          13.8 cu.ft.144.9 cu.ft.83.7 cu.ft.
          21 cu.ft.151.7 cu.ft.81.7 cu.ft.

          2017 Lincoln MKX vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            27.1 cu.ft.37.2 cu.ft.27.1 cu.ft.60 ft.
            76.5 cu.ft.15.8 cu.ft.76.5 cu.ft.-
            54.6 cu.ft.17.7 cu.ft.54.6 cu.ft.-
            83.7 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.83.7 cu.ft.-
            12.2 cu.ft.11.6 cu.ft.64.7 cu.ft.-
            2017 BMW X3

            Ranked #6

            15.5 cu.ft.27.6 cu.ft.15.5 cu.ft.-

            2017 Lincoln MKX vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2000 lbs.900 lbs.4168 lbs.
              8201 lbs.1757 lbs.4835 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1707 lbs.4488 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1956 lbs.4727 lbs.
              7200 lbs.-3457 lbs.
              7000 lbs.1334 lbs.5724 lbs.

              2017 Lincoln MKX SUV Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              5

              Recalls

              1

              Investigations

              37

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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