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2017 Lincoln MKX

SUV · 2015–2018

Trims and features

201620172018

Engines: 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp; 3.7L 6-cyl, 303 hp · Drive: AWD, FWD

2017 MKX trims

PremierSelectReserveBlk Label
Base price (MSRP)$38,260$41,550$45,560$53,475
Seats5555
Rows of seats2222
Wheels18 in18 in20 in20 in
Adaptive cruise control——OptionalOptional
Automatic emergency braking——OptionalOptional
Pedestrian emergency braking——OptionalOptional
Forward collision warning——OptionalOptional
Blind-spot warning—OptionalStandardStandard
Lane departure warning——OptionalOptional
Lane keeping assist——OptionalOptional
Backup cameraStandardStandardStandardStandard
Parking assist——OptionalOptional
Automatic high beams—StandardStandardStandard
Adaptive driving beam headlights——StandardStandard
Push-button startStandardStandardStandardStandard

From NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Lincoln reports it: base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment by trim. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Lincoln aren't in our data yet. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsCollision warningCarPlay
2018 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp
3.7L 6-cyl, 303 hp
AWD, FWD19–20 mpg 5 of 5 5 31 OptionalYes
2017 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp
3.7L 6-cyl, 303 hp
AWD, FWD19–20 mpg 5 of 5 5 52 OptionalYes
2016 2.7L 6-cyl turbo
3.7L 6-cyl, 305 hp
AWD, FWD19–20 mpg 5 of 5 7 156 OptionalNo
2015 3.7L 6-cyl, 305 hpAWD, FWD19–20 mpg 4 of 5 0 19 OptionalNo

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Apple lists CarPlay for: MKX 2017–2018 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2018 Lincoln MKX SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 531
2018 Lincoln MKX SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 531
2017 Lincoln MKX SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 552
2017 Lincoln MKX SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 552
2016 Lincoln MKX SUV FWD5 OptionalNo 7156
2016 Lincoln MKX SUV AWD5 OptionalNo 7156
2015 Lincoln MKX SUV AWD4 OptionalNo 019
2015 Lincoln MKX SUV FWD4 OptionalNo 019

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2018MKX AWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L
19
2018MKX FWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L
20
2017MKX AWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L
19
2017MKX FWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo
20
2016MKX AWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L
19
2016MKX FWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo
20
2015MKX AWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L 19
2015MKX FWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L 20

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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