shllshck Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 TheCarConnection: MKT vs MDX Big seven-seat crossovers with near-luxury nameplates: who can keep track of them all? TheCarConnection.com, that's who. In the past few weeks, we've spent time in nearly all the vehicles in this niche promising lots of personal space, lots of longing stares and lots of passenger-distracting gadgets. There's the Volvo XC90, the Buick Enclave, the Audi Q7, and the latest edition of the 2010 Acura MDX--one of TheCarConnection's favorite big crossover utes, this year freshened with new features and a new grille, which we reviewed for you last week. Sidling up to all of them is the voluptuous 2010 Lincoln MKT, a sensual remix of the ultimate two-box carryall, the Ford Flex. With the Flex's strengths in passenger room and all-wheel drive intact, the new 2010 MKT ladles on glamorous, engaging sheetmetal and even more techno-geeky features along with a new turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 with 355 horsepower. At its core, the MKT is a Flex for those less attracted to the GE Monogram aesthetic. It's upgraded, for sure, but is the MKT upgraded enough to carry the Flex's top ranking to the top of the luxury crossover class? Or does the refreshed Acura MDX have the momentum to walk away from the pack again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swizco Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 "...the limousine-like 2010 Lincoln MKT ... has 55 more horsepower, uses regular unleaded gas and still it gets better gas mileage." Love it! Swizco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKII Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 another positive review http://www.canadiandriver.com/2009/08/25/f...kt-ecoboost.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 RMC and I were just discussing the MKT last night... I have very high hopes for this vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 As far as I'm concerned Acura's interior product lineup (outside of the 4 cylinder TSX) is horribly executed. The MDX is a perfect example of that. Slow, lags in terms of fuel economy, ugly and it brings nothing new to the table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 They've got the horsepower rating wrong for the MKT's base V6 - they have 255, while it's 270 or thereabout. Also, I didn't realize they gave the MDX the beak this year - way to make it even uglier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8-X Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Also, I didn't realize they gave the MDX the beak this year - way to make it even uglier. Then again, you can't get much uglier than the exterior of that MKT. I have loved all the recent Lincoln designs, but this one got hit with the ugly stick a couple too many times. I don't know which is worse, the MDX or MKT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydro Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 (edited) I like how one response on TCC doesn't have a clue. He's saying it's a rebadged Flex, somebody was paid off. Are people really that stupid? Edited August 25, 2009 by Hydro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Then again, you can't get much uglier than the exterior of that MKT. I have loved all the recent Lincoln designs, but this one got hit with the ugly stick a couple too many times. I don't know which is worse, the MDX or MKT. Well, I'm reserving judgment until I see the MKT in person, since I've not seen the production model yet - I've seen the concept, which I liked. I've been told it looks better in person than in pictures. While admittedly, I've not seen the 2010 MDX beak machine yet, I wasn't a big fan of the most recent MDX anyway, so adding that front end just made it worse in my mind. That said, even if both were ugly, I'd choose the MKT over the MDX because of the additional features and space it offers, not to mention better fuel economy (or the same) on regular fuel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I like how one response on TCC doesn't have a clue. He's saying it's a rebadged Flex, somebody was paid off. Are people really that stupid? If the MKT is a rebadged Flex, then the MDX is a rebadged Odyssey/Pilot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 If the MKT is a rebadged Flex, then the MDX is a rebadged Odyssey/Pilot. Bubububububu....that's not the same!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LincolnV Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I've been told it looks better in person than in pictures. It just doesn't seem to photograph well (not to mention that Ford always seems to photograph their cars using odd angles). Photos make the design look bulky and disjointed. In some photos the grill looks like half of the car. I was all set to hate it. After all of the progress Ford had made, what on Earth were they thinking with this?! Then I saw one on the road. I was very impressed. Actually, I was kind of blown away at how nice it looks. The one I saw had the same grey color as the one in the press photos. It doesn't look like anything else you will see on the road including the Flex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 It just doesn't seem to photograph well (not to mention that Ford always seems to photograph their cars using odd angles). Photos make the design look bulky and disjointed. In some photos the grill looks like half of the car. I was all set to hate it. After all of the progress Ford had made, what on Earth were they thinking with this?! Then I saw one on the road. I was very impressed. Actually, I was kind of blown away at how nice it looks. The one I saw had the same grey color as the one in the press photos. It doesn't look like anything else you will see on the road including the Flex. Yeah, I can't wait to see one in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LincolnV Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Yeah, I can't wait to see one in person. Now that I think about it, it doesn't seem to photograph well because the vantage point is almost always that of a small child. I'm over 6' tall. It looks much sleaker from my vantage point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefstang Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 That's the first time I've ever read a review that said SYNC was over complicated. I've used it, and I'm no tech guy. I had an 85 year old lady (who wanted nothing to do with it at first, BTW) giggling and calling her grandson within 5 minutes. She loved it. If this guy has problems with SYNC, he must be full retard. Unfortunately, however, I have seen the MKT in person, and it didn't lose the "Howdy-Doody" buck toothed look in person... But that's my opinion. Sorry if I offended any buck toothed, retarded folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 That's the first time I've ever read a review that said SYNC was over complicated. I've used it, and I'm no tech guy. I had an 85 year old lady (who wanted nothing to do with it at first, BTW) giggling and calling her grandson within 5 minutes. She loved it. If this guy has problems with SYNC, he must be full retard. Unfortunately, however, I have seen the MKT in person, and it didn't lose the "Howdy-Doody" buck toothed look in person... But that's my opinion. Sorry if I offended any buck toothed, retarded folks. I noticed that too, good point. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mettech Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 That's the first time I've ever read a review that said SYNC was over complicated. I've used it, and I'm no tech guy. I had an 85 year old lady (who wanted nothing to do with it at first, BTW) giggling and calling her grandson within 5 minutes. She loved it. If this guy has problems with SYNC, he must be full retard. Unfortunately, however, I have seen the MKT in person, and it didn't lose the "Howdy-Doody" buck toothed look in person... But that's my opinion. Sorry if I offended any buck toothed, retarded folks. I Don't think you did. Most of them stay in the restricted form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Sorry if I offended any buck toothed, retarded folks. Although Matt is long gone, he may still be offended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Finally, we're not SYNC converts--it's hit or miss in detecting artist names and song titles, and a string of three voice commands to perform a one-button action doesn't strike us as more effective. How are you going to find a specific song with a one-button action? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extreme4x4 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Well, you can do it with one button................... you just have to hit it a bunch of times. :D That said, I thought the Flex looked a bit awkward in photos. However, we have suddenly had a plethora of them running around the giant metropolis of Payson (14K population). The look really good up close and personal. My first real life impression, was when we took small son to Disneyland, in April. There were Flex's everywhere in S. Cal. I thought they looked alot better then, but was never right next to one on the road, till the other day. New dealer tags on, what looked like a loaded SEL. It was very sharp. A 30-something Mom type person was driving. I have seen some real life pics of the MKT, and it looks great. Thus, I think it is just the Ford photos that look odd. They need to stop getting midget photographers to take their press photos. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydro Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I'm not at all impressed by the looks either. Then again I've only seen internet photos. I felt this way about the Flex also. After having seen a few Flex Limiteds on the road, I actually like them. I do wish the front end did look a little better though. So, hopefully the MKT will grow on me also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY93SHO Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Although Matt is long gone, he may still be offended. We can only hope. :happy feet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 How are you going to find a specific song with a one-button action? Well, there's plenty 'o buttons on the Acura....... ......one of 'em's gotta do something like that - at least that's their reasoning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausrutherford Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Remember when Acuras were actuaally good looking? Not any more with the Squid Beak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Well, there's plenty 'o buttons on the Acura....... ......one of 'em's gotta do something like that - at least that's their reasoning. ARRRGH How many colors and textures can fit in one picture? Geez that's bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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