BORG Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) And here she is! http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/17/2013-lincoln-mks-evolves-new-nose-bigger-brakes/ On the tech front, the MKS comes equipped with the recently reworked MyLincoln Touch system, with standard Operator Assist, WiFi hotspot functionality and a tweaked UI to match the updated interior. Also included for 2013 is the new Lane Keeping System and Lane Keeping Aid, which alerts the driver if he or she is drifiting out of a lane and applies a small amount of torque to the wheel to bring things back in line. Edited November 17, 2011 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Autoblog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss444 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) That is awful. The last nose was far prettier. This is just awkward. Sad we wasted a week of watching the Lincoln Facebook site for this. LincolnThe next step for Lincoln...forward-looking and more elegantly crafted. Now it gets interesting. Uh-huh. Edited November 17, 2011 by Boss444 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) Okay, I think I like this one...but I need to see real-world photos. They avoided the saggy grille impulse and works pretty well. Edited November 17, 2011 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I think the undersized and too high Lincoln star throws the whole thing off. The hood's cut line should've been at the bottom of the upper grille, following that same horizontal line there, not in the middle of it like it is. The star could've then been centered between the grille and slightly upsized as it should've been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) Yeah, I like it, quite a bit...I'd buy this! Still no XTS by a longshot, but it works for me as long as they price it well below the Caddy. Edited November 17, 2011 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) The MKS makes the newly refined look work. The MKT? Not so much. Here's my take: Ford has officially unveiled the updated 2013 Lincoln MKS sedan and MKT crossover at the LA Auto Show, but the freshened vehicles are only part of the story. The Lincon brand is at the beginning of a major upgrade, which will ultimately overhaul the marketing, customer touchpoints, dealer experience, and most importantly, product. Dealerships have been consolidated, closed, and renovated, new Lincoln-specific customer touchpoints have been created, and now the product renaissance begins. Far from the totally-new MKZ and "compact sports crossover" coming next near; the freshened MKS and MKT come closer into the realm of what Lincoln wants to be. Continued at LINK - The Alternator Blog Edited November 17, 2011 by PREMiERdrum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_fairmont_wagon Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Have they lost their freaking minds?!?! The first Gen MkS was just starting to grow on me, and then they go and foist this abomination upon the buying public! Can I have the tech and drivetrain upgrades on the Gen 1 skin please? The grill seems to sit higher and looks, and I can't even believe I'm saying this, too small for the schnoz that this thing has. The tail is fundamentally clean, but looks so much like the Neon's rear end to me (mainly around the lights) that I can't really like it. It doesn't fall to MkT ugly standards, but this definitely looks worse than the previous gen did. I do think that the MkS ecoboost is one heck of an interesting ride though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 That looks absolutely terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss444 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) They should have left the styling alone and just added the content. All the content in the world cannot make that front-end palatable. I'm extremely disappointed. The media is going to have a field day (as they should). Ford's been firing on all 8 cylinders lately...but they just threw a rod. Edited November 17, 2011 by Boss444 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) Ha, if you hate this...you're not going to like the MKZ. I don't quite get the hate on this one...the MKT sure. Edited November 17, 2011 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 The front of the hood is too far forward and distracting. Not working for me. All the improvements and content do work. I don't think this will work, just my gut reaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpatrick90 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I actually don't mind this redesign too much and I particularly like what they did with the rear end. I think the color isn't particularly flattering for this car, and will reserve final assessment till I see some live photo shots of the car in other colors tomorrow. As of what I see right now I wouldn't have too much of an issue replacing my current MKS with this refreshed model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 Actually, when I saw the photo of the MKS as a thumbnail (100 meter test), I thought it was a Pontiac...uh oh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Bye-bye Baleen. IMHO, very, very nice, look forward to seeing it. The grille and new headlights quieten and soften the car, visually, plus exhibit a finer, subtle detailing. This starts to make Mercedes look gauche. That will do just fine until the new sled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extreme4x4 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Are some of you seeing the same car I am?? The current MKS is a nice looking car. This one is much better. It is all in the details. The detailing on the front is much finer and more elegant. At the same time, it manages to look more aggressive. Frankly, I am surprised that I like it so much. I fully expect the car to look much better in the flesh, as press photos always suck. So, it should be a very good looking car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I'm just speechless, I really didn't think they would be taking a step back. Last nose was fine, this one seems higher and a tad small, pug nosed. The rear I agree, looks like a Neon\,very forgetable and featureless. A few streaks and lines were thrown in there for decoration but it's not altogether flattering. I'm just over it, I truely am...I'll wait for the MKZ and see how that will evolve but this is truely a disappointment to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Time to kill Lincoln and just concentrate on the Ford brand. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosetang Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I'm really reserved on this for two reason. One, I HATED the Taurus MCE when I saw it in pictures but in person I fell in love. So there's a real possibility this looks a whole lot better (or possibly even worse) in person. Two, this is a nose (and butt) job on a product on the back side of its product cycle, with the New Look is coming on the MKZ there's not a whole lotta reason to get worked up about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StangBang Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 It's a Pontiac!... No it's an Oldsmobile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) I think this design works and I guarantee you that this will impress favorably in person. This one shot here does a much better job communicating the design (no inhuman angles or lens distortion). http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-lincoln-mks-0/full/#photo-4616097 And what's being overlooked is the amazing chassis and camera technology that accompanies the new vehicle. Edited November 17, 2011 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Hmm. I need to see the live photos of this one. Not entirely convinced by the promotional photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Actually, when I saw the photo of the MKS as a thumbnail (100 meter test), I thought it was a Pontiac...uh oh! Pontiac, or 90s Mitsubishi. It looks like MCE by JC Whitney. Lincoln's in trouble if the MkZ isn't a homerun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twmalonehunter Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Pontiac, or 90s Mitsubishi. It looks like MCE by JC Whitney. Lincoln's in trouble if the MkZ isn't a homerun. I think it looks pretty good, definitely an improvement. Not really sure what some of you expect, this was an mce, not redesign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mettech Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I think this design works and I guarantee you that this will impress favorably in person. This one shot here does a much better job communicating the design (no inhuman angles or lens distortion). http://www.autoblog..../#photo-4616097 And what's being overlooked is the amazing chassis and camera technology that accompanies the new vehicle. The more I look at the MKS at it from this site... the more I like it... or maybe it is the less that I dislike it. Funny observation.... Ford is removing many of the buttons from the Center Console, but adding them to the steering wheel. The steering wheel is starting to look like a Instrument Panel from a aircraft. How many buttons and switches are to many? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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