MM Full-Review: 2015 Lincoln MKC
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#64
back to the mkc... anyone disappointed it only has turbo 4 engines?
#66
Nope, not every vehicle in every segment needs a V6. If we truly wanted smooth, I'd say we all need Inline 6's.
The tuning of 4 cylinders has been quite good in the overall market for some time now.
This new compact luxury utility segment isn't targeted for the utmost in refinement. How else could they entice you to move up to the more premium midsize and then full size utilities?
They've achieved enough in terms of content and improvement over the mainstream models. You get what you pay for.
The tuning of 4 cylinders has been quite good in the overall market for some time now.
This new compact luxury utility segment isn't targeted for the utmost in refinement. How else could they entice you to move up to the more premium midsize and then full size utilities?
They've achieved enough in terms of content and improvement over the mainstream models. You get what you pay for.
#67
They do but he Escape/Kuga/MKC were never designed with a v6 in mind. They would essentially have to hot rod it. However if they introduced a diesel, all would be forgiven.
#68
The 2.7L probably wouldn't need the turbo. If HP/torque is the object, they already have that with the 2.3L turbo (more than 300 ft-lbs.). With the V6, refinement is the issue....something that is usually best done N/A.
#69
If that's the case their probably better off with one of their 3.5L V6's. The 2.7L NA probably makes what the current IS250 2.5 makes. But it is EcoBoosted in the F-150
#70
Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
But it is EcoBoosted in the F-150
#71
It might not be, but the point is they didn't get rid of the 5.0 and say tough luck, you get v6. You can choose between the 2.7 ecoboost, the 3.5 ecoboost, the 3.5 NA, and the 5.0.
The 2.7 will be great for the huge segment of half-ton buyers that buy a truck to putt around in. That 2.7 makes more HP and TQ than the 5.8 in my dad's F350, and that truck does its job just fine.
I still think they should offer a supercharged 6.2 or at least supercharge the 5.0 for fun.
#72
Currently you are referring to the 3.5L V6 EcoBoost. To my knowledge the 2.7L V6 EcoBoost has not been aired yet. Regardless the EcoBoosts combined are supposed to combine for some 56%* of F-150 sales (Official 2015 F-150 Thread). With over 300hp and 300lbft in both mills it should be plenty. Those that need a V8 will get the V8.
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#74
It might not be, but the point is they didn't get rid of the 5.0 and say tough luck, you get v6. You can choose between the 2.7 ecoboost, the 3.5 ecoboost, the 3.5 NA, and the 5.0.
The 2.7 will be great for the huge segment of half-ton buyers that buy a truck to putt around in. That 2.7 makes more HP and TQ than the 5.8 in my dad's F350, and that truck does its job just fine.
I still think they should offer a supercharged 6.2 or at least supercharge the 5.0 for fun.
The 2.7 will be great for the huge segment of half-ton buyers that buy a truck to putt around in. That 2.7 makes more HP and TQ than the 5.8 in my dad's F350, and that truck does its job just fine.
I still think they should offer a supercharged 6.2 or at least supercharge the 5.0 for fun.
#75
The latest Silverado TV ads are specifically targeting the Ecoboost F-150s, claiming that Chevy gets better mileage with their V8s. I'm staying out of that one...the endless war between Ford and Chevy pick-ups has been going on for decades, and probably will still be when I'm dead and gone.
What the Chevy ads don't say is that the Ecoboost V-6 makes more power and torque than their V-8 and has a higher towing capacity. It all depends on how you slant data.
You're right about the CAFE standards driving most of the modern engine technology. Unfortunately, the driving factor is test numbers, not real world mileage. "Your mileage may vary"
Steve