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2016 Lincoln MKS review

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Lincoln MKS highlights

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Pros

  • Strong turbocharged engine
  • Tons of standard features
  • Comfortable

Cons

  • Frustrating infotainment system 
  • Small back seat
  • Lackluster handling

Mileage (EPA estimate)

16 city, 24 highway, 19 combined

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Luxury and power

Whether you’re zipping off to the office, the golf course, or preschool pickup, you won’t be disappointed in the 2016 Lincoln MKS. The sedan offers two strong V6 engine options, including a twin-turbo V6 that provides plenty of power and acceleration. Inside, comfort comes standard. Leather upholstery, along with heated and ventilated front seats are found on every 2016 Lincoln MKS. Adaptive cruise control and an automatic parallel parking system give the 2016 Lincoln MKS a modern feel while providing a bit of peace of mind on longer drives, while a spacious trunk adds to the MKS’s practicality.

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5 reasons to buy the 2016 Lincoln MKS

1. Comfortable interior 

Whether you’re driving to the beach or commuting to work, you’ll always be comfortable in the 2016 Lincoln MKS. Leather upholstery and heated and ventilated front seats with lumbar support come standard on the 2016 MKS. Available massage seats can make your drive even more comfortable, while available features like a dual-panel sunroof add to the cabin’s luxury feel.  

2. Turbocharged engine 

If you appreciate power and acceleration, choose a 2016 Lincoln MKS with the available 3.5L twin-turbocharged V6 engine. That engine produces 335 hp and can accelerate from zero to 60 in 5.8 seconds. That’s enough to add a bit of excitement to your daily driving routine.  

3. Driver assist features 

When you spend lots of time in the car, the peace of mind from driver assist features becomes important. The 2016 Lincoln MKS’s Technology package adds adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and an automatic parallel parking system. The Elite package offers blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.  

4. Winter ready 

Ski trips and winter commutes are no trouble in the 2016 Lincoln MKS. Standard remote start and heated front seats mean you won’t have to get into a cold car again, while available AWD makes traveling slick roads a breeze. The available Cold Weather package adds a heated steering wheel and heated rear seats. 

5. Great audio systems 

Keep your music flowing with Bluetooth® connectivity, standard on the 2016 Lincoln MKS. Your tunes will sound great on the standard 10-speaker surround-sound system. For even better acoustics, choose a 2016 MKS with the 16-speaker surround-sound system, available as part of the Elite package.   

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Ratings & reliability

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RepairPal gave the Lincoln MKS an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Lincoln MKS 2nd out of 20 among Luxury Fullsize SUVs.

RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Lincoln MKS is $596, compared to an average of $779 for Luxury Fullsize SUVs and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

According to RepairPal, Lincoln MKS owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.9 times per year, compared to an average of 1.8 times for Luxury Fullsize SUVs and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 13% for the Lincoln MKS, compared to an average of 17% for Luxury Fullsize SUVs and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

Lincoln MKS features and specs

Base 2WD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • A/C Seat(s)
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Remote Start
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Sync System
  • Traction Control
  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automated Parking
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Navigation System
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Rear Sunshade
  • THX Certified Audio

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

3.7L

Horsepower

305

Torque (ft-lbs)

280

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

19

Wheelbase

112.9"

Overall length

205.6"

Width

75.9"

Height

61.6"

Leg room

F 41.9"/R 38.6"

Head room

F 39.7"/R 38.5"

Front tires

P255/45VR19

Rear tires

P255/45VR19

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

100/1000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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