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A Good Alternative to German and Japanese Models
Craig, 04/04/2017
2017 Lincoln MKC Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
56 of 60 people found this review helpful
Coming out of an Audi Q5, the MKC is a pleasant surprise. Professional reviews of it have been mixed. While some of the criticisms are valid, most are not. On the plus side, the interior materials are every bit as good as the Germans and Japanese. MKC's leather is superior to the Q5's base leather. If anything is lacking inside, it's not the materials, it's the aesthetic design. Lincoln needs to get a bit more creative in that regard to match the Europeans. I'm not crazy about the center stack design, though it's better in person that in pics. The exterior design is best in class except arguably the Macan in my opinion. Many reviews claim the MKC is slow compared to competitors, but it certainly doesn't feel it. My 2.0 MKC feels just as fast as my Q5 2.0 did. Ultimately, the MKC is let down by its downmarket 6 speed transmission, which results in acceleration and mileage disadvantages compared to the 7, 8, and 9 speeds common in the class (RSX & NX still make due with 6 speeds as well). A transmission with 2 more gears would even up the score. The AWD model will pull .83g on a skidpad. That's right there with the Benz's .83g & Audi's .85g, so handling is competitive. If you want a small SUV that drives like a sports car, the BMX X3 or Porsche Macan are for you. Most people don't need that though. The features for the money is incredible. On the minus side, the backseat is uninhabitable by anyone with legs if you're sitting behind a 6 footer like me. Lincoln has to do a better job on the packaging. Also the driver left footrest is oddly shaped and not big enough for someone with larger feet. The view out the back is also not so great, but that's common in these newer designs with higher beltlines. Lastly, the optional 2.3 engine didn't feel any quicker than the 2.0, making it not worth its $1k cost in my opinion. Other than the tight rear seat, these are minor quibbles. Try to option up a X5, Q5 or GLC similarly to a Reserve MKC and you'll spend about $6k more - same goes for the Black Label. One could argue these German vehicles are better - but certainly none are $6k better. And some of them don't offer all the tech the MKC has at any price. The RSX is blah and soulless, the Macan and Evoque are horribly overpriced, and the NX is just plain ugly with underwhelming equipment options. That all adds up to Lincoln having a credible competitor in this class. Final thought for all those complaining about poor mileage. New cars typically have poor mileage during the engine break in period - especially turbo engines. It'll get better after the first few hundred miles.
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I LOVE it
Bonnie, 08/28/2016
updated 09/20/2024
2017 Lincoln MKC Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
51 of 55 people found this review helpful
We purchased a 2017 MKC in July and we LOVE it. We have the 2.0 engine, which provides great acceleration and good fuel economy (21.1 mpg). The interior is totally quiet and interior touches like the real wood trim, leather seats, and the stitching on the steering wheel and dash add to the elegant feel. The touch screen is convenient and very easy to use without having to refer to the owner's manual all the time. I can even choose the type of ride - sport, normal, or comfort (my favorite). The doors have a nice solid feel when you close them and the vehicle just looks and rides very classy. I've had this vehicle for slightly over one year now and I still LOVE it. I've had absolutely no problems with it at all. It's a good looking vehicle that is great to drive. After owning this vehicle for more than two years I still LOVE it and would rate it 5 stars in all the categories above. I've had absolutely NO problems of any kind with it. I love driving it and would purchase another Lincoln MKC without hesitation. We've owned this vehicle for 3 years now and have 30,822 miles on it. We've had absolutely NO problems/repairs needed. I LOVE my Lincoln MKC. I'd buy another Lincoln again without hesitation. Still love our MKC after more than 37,000 miles. It's been the perfect vehicle - absolutely NO problems or repairs needed. We'd buy another without hesitation. Still loving our MKC after 42,600 miles. It still looks great and has not given us any problems. The only maintenance has been to change oil. Our next vehicle with be a Lincoln again. We've had this vehicle a few years now and we are still loving it. We've had absolutely NO problems with it. It's been super reliable. Ran into problems with the transmission and electrical system in 2022. The transmission was still covered under warranty although it was in the shop for 13 weeks because of inavailability of parts and mechanics. In 2023 we encountered problems with the electrical system. MKC was now out of warranty so we took it to a local mechanic. It cost us $2400 out of pocket so as soon as it was fixed we traded it in on a new vehicle.
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I Love My MKC.
Kelly, 10/11/2016
2017 Lincoln MKC Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
41 of 44 people found this review helpful
I have the 2017 MKC Reserve. I have never been more pleased with a vehicle. As far as safety, it is incomparable. The blind spot alerts and lane drifting alarm (steering wheel vibration) is great. The interior with the wood trim is very well done, you certainly get your money's worth. The ride is smooth and quiet and it handles fantastic. I can open the tailgate by waiving my foot underneath it lol, so that works great when your hands are full. I love this car.
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Awesome car!
timvf101@yahoo.com, 09/28/2016
2017 Lincoln MKC Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
33 of 36 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2017 MKC about a month ago and have been very happy with my purchase. Car rides beautifully and is extremely quiet on the inside. Gas millage so far is around 20, for an AWD that's not bad considering the weight of the car. All of the controls are easy to use and figure out. Car does shift a little odd at times but did read that's a problem with Ford products. All in all no complaints so far, driving does not seem to be an effort anymore!
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Definitely not my Grandpa's Lincoln!
MKC Convert, 10/14/2016
2017 Lincoln MKC Reserve 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
29 of 33 people found this review helpful
This gem of an SUV caught my eye at the March car show. I owned an Acura RDX and was in the market for a new SUV. I was actually planning to buy another RDX, but the MKC on display in the Ford/Lincoln section begged a closer look. Lincoln offered a $75.00 gift card to schedule a test drive at a later date, so that's exactly what I did. I was sold on the Lincoln once I drove the model with the continuous dampening control drive system. I'll admit it took a little while to get past the "old fogey" label associated with Lincoln. Once I did, however, it became a matter of finding the right color combination in a Reserve trim level WITH the drive control system. Three months later, I bought my new MKC. It rides like a dream and is absolutely gorgeous, both inside and out. The only true annoyance is the lack of a real tire pressure monitoring system (you know, the one that tells you the tire pressure in each tire). The indicator light recently flashed a low tire pressure warning, but unlike my RDX (and recent Hyundai rental), that was all the information I got. No fun trying to locate my tire pressure gauge and figure out which tire had the problem IN THE DARK. Hopefully Ford will consider adding a true TPMS to its vehicles in the future.
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