MKS flagship sedan is not the only Lincoln's redesigned model on display at the LA Motor Show 2011. The MKT crossover also received a makeover to bring it in line with the rest of the offers of the brand.
Like the MKS, MKT has a new division of the grid ahead with placing higher density vertical sheets and bumper redesigned.
Max Wolff, director of design for Lincoln, said: "The effort behind the new was to change the proportion of the MKT in the front view. We helped them feel larger and slightly smaller, less vertical. The execution of the shell The MKT is an elegant more refined. "
Inside, the Lincoln argued that the changes were made to the three interior line, which is still available in six seven seat configurations, to give a feeling most luxurious and technologically.
Significant enhancements include new tools speedometer central panel flanked by two customizable 4.2-inch, LCD screens, which are controlled by steering wheel buttons.
8-inch LCD touch screen in the center console allows the driver and front passenger to view and control, air conditioning and upgraded infotainment system MyLincoln touch. The latter, in addition to the ordinary functions can be combined with either a standard 210-watt audio system is optional THX II-certified, 700-watts with a SiriusXM satellite radio.
At the front drive train of the base 3.7-liter V6 has been boosted 32 hp for a total of 300 hp, while the 3.5-liter 355hp EcoBoost V6 has changed.
The most significant change with regard to the mechanical components are concerned MKT has been added to regular monitoring of damping of the EcoBoost model.
The system receives data from 46 sources, and not 500 calculations per second and adjusts the suspension settings, only 11 milliseconds.
The MKT, which goes on sale in the States in the spring of 2012, also available with lever system that offers three driving modes: Normal, Comfort and Sport. In the comfortable, the suspension of the MKT is compatible with over 15% of normal (default), while selecting Sport mode stiffens the dampers of 25-30% for better handling.
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