2019 Lincoln MKT Review
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Edmunds' Expert Review
byMark Takahashi
Correspondent
Mark Takahashi has worked in the automotive industry since 2001. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career.Pros
- Generous number of standard features
- Turbocharged V6 provides strong acceleration
Cons
- Tight rear headroom and luggage space
- Dated interior design and controls
- Many safety features are optional
What's new
- Turbocharged engine now standard
- More standard features this year
- A few previously available features no longer available
- Previous base V6 engine is discontinued
- Part of the first MKT generation introduced for 2010
The 2019 Lincoln MKT is an interesting alternative to large SUVs and minivans. It benefits from wagonlike styling, a generous features list and a powerful turbocharged V6 engine. Sadly, after nine years in its current form, it's outdated compared to most any other competing vehicle.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2019 Lincoln MKT Reserve 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.00 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$282/mo
MKT Reserve
vs
$229/mo
Avg. Large Car
Nine years is a long time for any car to remain in production without a full redesign. Like the related Ford Flex on which it is based upon, the MKT has a dated-looking interior that does little to impress. It's also missing some of the latest technology or convenience features you can find on the latest SUVs. Furthermore, the tapered styling of the Lincoln cuts into cargo space and passenger headroom in relation to the Flex.
For these and more reasons, we suggest checking out more contemporary alternatives whether they're luxury-branded or otherwise.
Edmunds' Expert Rating
The 2019 Lincoln MKT is an interesting alternative to large SUVs and minivans. It benefits from wagonlike styling, a generous features list and a powerful turbocharged V6 engine. Sadly, after nine years in its current form, it's outdated compared to most any other competing vehicle.
Driving
The turbocharged V6 has plenty of grunt for passing, and the adaptive suspension improves this big wagon's agility without degrading ride quality.
Comfort
The MKT earns high marks for its comfortable ride quality and supportive front seats. Opt for the heated and cooled second-row captain's chairs, and the rear-seat occupants will have it just as good. The third-row seats are another matter entirely, however, and lack sufficient head- and legroom.
Interior
The MKT's interior design does little to inspire or impress. The materials quality is fine, but the all-black dash and dated, commonplace look of the center control layout are far from luxurious.
Utility
The MKT has just 17.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity behind the third-row seats. Fold the second- and third-row seats down, and you end up with a more useful 75.9 cubic feet of storage. Either way, the MKT's sloped rear hatch makes it tough to load bulkier items.
Technology
We like the Sync 3 infotainment system that features a large touchscreen and an easy-to-use interface. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto allow you to incorporate many apps on your smartphone right into the in-dash display screen.
Which MKT does Edmunds recommend?
Now that the turbocharged V6 with all-wheel drive is standard for all 2019 Lincoln MKT models, the difference between trims has narrowed. That said, we still recommend stepping up to the Reserve trim because it comes with several advanced safety features.
2019 Lincoln MKT models
The 2019 Lincoln MKT is a large luxury crossover wagon with three rows of seats. It's offered in two trim levels: base and Reserve. Seven-passenger seating is standard, and second-row captain's chairs are optional (reduces capacity to six). A turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 (365 hp, 350 lb-ft of torque) is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels.