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2018 Lincoln MKX
SUV · 2015–2018
Trims and features
Engines: 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp; 3.7L 6-cyl, 303 hp · Drive: AWD, FWD
2018 MKX trims
| Premier | Select | Reserve | Blk Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base price (MSRP) | $39,035 | $42,550 | $46,560 | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | — |
| Rows of seats | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Wheels | 18 in | 18 in | 20 in | — |
| Automatic emergency braking | — | — | Optional | — |
| Pedestrian emergency braking | — | — | Optional | — |
| Forward collision warning | — | — | Optional | — |
| Blind-spot warning | — | Optional | Standard | — |
| Lane keeping assist | — | — | Optional | — |
| Backup camera | Standard | Standard | Standard | — |
| Automatic high beams | — | Standard | — | — |
| Adaptive driving beam headlights | — | Optional | — | — |
| Push-button start | Standard | Standard | Standard | — |
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
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp 3.7L 6-cyl, 303 hp | AWD, FWD | 19–20 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 31 | Optional | Yes |
| 2017 | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp 3.7L 6-cyl, 303 hp | AWD, FWD | 19–20 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 52 | Optional | Yes |
| 2016 | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo 3.7L 6-cyl, 305 hp | AWD, FWD | 19–20 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 156 | Optional | No |
| 2015 | 3.7L 6-cyl, 305 hp | AWD, FWD | 19–20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 0 | 19 | Optional | No |
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
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Lincoln MKX SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 31 |
| 2018 | Lincoln MKX SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 31 |
| 2017 | Lincoln MKX SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 52 |
| 2017 | Lincoln MKX SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 52 |
| 2016 | Lincoln MKX SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | No | 7 | 156 |
| 2016 | Lincoln MKX SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | No | 7 | 156 |
| 2015 | Lincoln MKX SUV AWD | 4 | Optional | No | 0 | 19 |
| 2015 | Lincoln MKX SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | No | 0 | 19 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | MKX AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
19 |
| 2018 | MKX FWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
20 |
| 2017 | MKX AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
19 |
| 2017 | MKX FWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo |
20 |
| 2016 | MKX AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
19 |
| 2016 | MKX FWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo |
20 |
| 2015 | MKX AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L | 19 |
| 2015 | MKX FWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L | 20 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.