2006 Lincoln LS Road Test Ratings

Designed to take on the Euro sedans, the Lincoln LS falls short of the goal in both performance and comfort.

Yes, it offers a V8, but a small one that doesn't produce. Steering and handling are good, but not up to the level of the European competition.

Comfortable and quiet, the LS will satisfy most comfort-oriented customers. However, this comfort bias may have limited the LS's ability to take on the European competition at which it was aimed.

While the stalks and primary controls are OK, the center stack contains far too many look-alike buttons for every single function but volume.

The proportions of the LS are just right, but some of the detailing is too conservative. The interior, however, looks both bland and busy at the same time.