Compared: 1. 2010 Lincoln MKT Vs. 2. Acura MDX
08-25-09, 12:32 PM
#16
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Yes indeed, been there (Europe).
Yes and look at the fuel prices in those markets, tax incentives, no surprise at all.
But what does that have to do with the Lincoln M-whatever SUV in the US market, weighing in at 5000 pounds and Ford wisely selecting something other than a 2.0L 4 banger for it's intended American market, not much.
Yes and look at the fuel prices in those markets, tax incentives, no surprise at all.
But what does that have to do with the Lincoln M-whatever SUV in the US market, weighing in at 5000 pounds and Ford wisely selecting something other than a 2.0L 4 banger for it's intended American market, not much.
08-25-09, 04:01 PM
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I disagree. One, 4 cylinder engines are lighter, obviously, thus reducing weight. Secondly, this idea that "there is no replacement for displacement" is becoming less and less valid. I guess we will see with the 2.0L Explorer.
08-25-09, 04:10 PM
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But if we change the topic to the new unreleased 2011 Ford Explorer, then the 2.0L 4 cylinder motor should be a much better match I agree. The 2011 Ford Explorer is estimated to weigh about 4400 pounds.
Again, it sounds like Ford's making a couple good decisions for the US market.
08-25-09, 04:19 PM
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The turbo AWD model weighs 5000 lbs. The 3.7L, FWD model weighs in at 4,499 lbs. A 4 cylinder model would be lighter.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/lincoln-...specifications
http://www.leftlanenews.com/lincoln-...specifications
08-25-09, 04:22 PM
#23
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The turbo AWD model weighs 5000 lbs. The 3.7L, FWD model weighs in at 4,499 lbs. A 4 cylinder model would be lighter.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/lincoln-...specifications
http://www.leftlanenews.com/lincoln-...specifications
08-25-09, 07:17 PM
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The turbo AWD model weighs 5000 lbs. The 3.7L, FWD model weighs in at 4,499 lbs. A 4 cylinder model would be lighter.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/lincoln-...specifications
http://www.leftlanenews.com/lincoln-...specifications
08-25-09, 10:05 PM
#26
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I would be hesitant to take the advice of a car mag/website that seems to think that the Q7 is a competitor to the other vehicles listed however.
08-26-09, 09:27 AM
#28
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I think he dozed off trying to sift through the 2.0L 4 banger discussion in a huge Lincoln SUV that hopes to have some sales traction in the US market.
But there were a few factors that made the discussion academic at best:
. Lincoln is one sad division amongst premium vehicle brands
. Average gas prices in the US contributes to the point that buyers in this class of vehicle and price range don't car as much about mpg. Fuel costs are only a small part of the premium vehicle buyers' budget.
. Adding a 4 banger to a Lincoln this huge and heavy will do little to improve market acceptance or profitability of this model.
Should stimulants and fresh air be applied he might finish reading.....................zzzzzzzzzzzzzz....................
But there were a few factors that made the discussion academic at best:
. Lincoln is one sad division amongst premium vehicle brands
. Average gas prices in the US contributes to the point that buyers in this class of vehicle and price range don't car as much about mpg. Fuel costs are only a small part of the premium vehicle buyers' budget.
. Adding a 4 banger to a Lincoln this huge and heavy will do little to improve market acceptance or profitability of this model.
Should stimulants and fresh air be applied he might finish reading.....................zzzzzzzzzzzzzz....................
08-26-09, 09:31 AM
#29
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Most people will never remember or even care about the lame MKT (another meaningless alphabet soup name from Lincoln), what were these dopes in Marketing thinking............................................