rmc523 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 http://www.autoblog.com/2014/04/17/lincoln-mkx-concept-teaser-beijing-video/ Lincoln is launching in China this fall, with the brand rollout starting at the upcoming Beijing Motor Show. A new video hints that we might even get to see the concept for the next-generation MKX.The video below doesn't give many hints on what model is being worked on, but it clearly looks like a crossover. The description merely says: "Get a glimpse of the next-generation Lincoln Concept." Scroll down to check it out and read about the future of the brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBirdStangSkyliner Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 The quick pan along the side of the car shows some promise, but hard to see too much. I think they may be in danger of over using the horizontal slated, split grill. It looks a little longer than the edge in the back. That could just be for China as they like extended wheelbases. I'd actually like to see them do it for the USA to increase differentiation from the Edge. It would increase spaciousness and maybe luggage capacity with little mileage penalty. Heck, I'm not sure they should give up on a three row. The MKT didn't necessarily fail because of the extra seating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Well after playing with the image a bit, I like it even if its a concept. I just wish the character line on the side flowed though -- it gets lost on the MKC as well, being such a hard line front and back it softens too much in the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankenford Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 They only showed a drawing of the front end, but from what I could tell, they've taken the split wing grill and hardened some of the corners at the bottom and put them on an angle as the grill meets the split. They did the same with the Navigator refresh, but in this case it looks a little pulled back - as though it's a combination of the MKC and the Navigator. I liked the shot showing the yellow LED lights. The corner's of the leds at the bottom of the headlights mimc the angle at the centre bottom of the grill. it's a nice cohesive touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 And why is it China enjoys the long wheelbases? I'm 6'02"...why aren't we demanding longer wheelbases here?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 And why is it China enjoys the long wheelbases? I'm 6'02"...why aren't we demanding longer wheelbases here?! Ha. Because they're chauffeured around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I think they may be in danger of over using the horizontal slated, split grill. Just like the kidney bean grille is getting over used at BMW? I'm glad they all have a family resemblence. I'm sure it will change at some point, but different variations on the current design is perfectly fine with me. The brand could use some common DNA for once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I recently read a suggestion that the styling in the MKX preview could be applied apply to the next MKT. Maybe a few scallops and ridges is enough to get things going for Lincoln... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 (edited) Better pic Edited April 18, 2014 by Intrepidatious 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92LX302 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Posted on their Facebook page this morning: 'Our newest symbol of individuality is about to go global.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinx8402 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 That looks more like a sedan backside, no? MKS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92merc Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Look at the license plate too. The last letter is cut off. To me, that looks like the end of an S more than an X. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 It looks more like a CUV to me (I think I can see a wind deflector thingee at the top of the rear window). If it is the MKX, too bad they didn't go the with clamshell hatch like they did with the MKC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 Look at the license plate too. The last letter is cut off. To me, that looks like the end of an S more than an X. Look above where it says Lincoln too. That's an odd shape/surface direction for that area of a hatch. Though I also kinda see the spoiler at the top too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 It looks more like a CUV to me (I think I can see a wind deflector thingee at the top of the rear window). If it is the MKX, too bad they didn't go the with clamshell hatch like they did with the MKC. Yeah, agreed - interesting about the lack of a clamshell.... Look at the license plate too. The last letter is cut off. To me, that looks like the end of an S more than an X. That's how Lincoln has done the X - with that swoopy lower left to upper right element. The S would twist upward more than what's seen on that plate. Plus, jasonj80 posted a shot from the video above that clearly shows its a crossover/the MKX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 It's the MKX Concept getting it's global reveal at the Beijing Auto Show. Press day is April 20, which is later today US time. The production Escort is to be revealed as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 It's the MKX Concept getting it's global reveal at the Beijing Auto Show. Press day is April 20, which is later today US time. The production Escort is to be revealed as well. Taurus could be making an appearance too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92LX302 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 New world... That's us, uh? Ready for the new world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 http://www.lincoln.com/crossovers/2016-mkx-concept/ Sites not yet fully functional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 It's up now. meh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Eh seems ok so far, looks very close to production just needs door handles and real side mirrors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 http://www.autoblog.com/2014/04/20/lincoln-mkx-concept-beijing-china-official/ Just debuted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 http://www.autoblog.com/2014/04/20/lincoln-mkx-concept-beijing-china-official/ Just debuted I like it, especially in side profile - I think it actually looks very nicely proportioned. I wonder if it's on the same wheelbase as the Edge concept we saw. I really have no idea what the author of that autoblog article is talking about when he compares the two saying they look almost the same - they (the Edge and MKX concepts) look nothing alike at all from what I see. I do find it odd that there's no interior pics to be found anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBirdStangSkyliner Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 It just appears that they fertilized an MKC and left it under a grow light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerLS Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Automotive News has a story on it, but it looks like you need a subscription to view it. Oh, well. It's not a bad looking vehicle, and a marked improvement over the current model (not that it would take much). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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