walkabout Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Thought the MKX was a Haldex-like system that is FWD most of the time and used an electric clutch to engage the rear drive when needed. What you were describing was more of a Subru type of drive. I don't think the video was arguing in an inconsistent way. I think the idea is that the programming is so aggressive that it is functionally like an Audi type of system. RE: The XT5 - I had high hopes for it, but it didn't do well in the Consumer Reports evaluation (which was posted on their website yesterday). The MKX, in contrast, had a higher road test score than any SUV outside the Q7. Unthinking zombie that I am, I tend to do exactly what Consumer Reports tells me to do! But, I do like the XT5 and see it as a viable alternative to the MKX. It certainly has a nicer interior and it also gets better MPG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rst08tierney Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 I don't think the video was arguing in an inconsistent way. I think the idea is that the programming is so aggressive that it is functionally like an Audi type of system. RE: The XT5 - I had high hopes for it, but it didn't do well in the Consumer Reports evaluation (which was posted on their website yesterday). The MKX, in contrast, had a higher road test score than any SUV outside the Q7. Unthinking zombie that I am, I tend to do exactly what Consumer Reports tells me to do! But, I do like the XT5 and see it as a viable alternative to the MKX. It certainly has a nicer interior and it also gets better MPG. Have you driven or sat in the xt5 yet? It's not comfortable and to get it where it doesn't feel like a mini van you need to drop 64k but the seats are still bad for platinum edition. You better off getting a slightly used escalade for that price tag. IMO the mkx reserve loaded with out the 22 way adjustable seats is worlds better then platinum xt5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkabout Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 The XT5 is really nice in terms of interior materials, way nicer than my MKC. Seating is a personal issue but I liked the seats quite a bit I had only a brief test drive It's not as smooth as the lincoln but handled ok. CUE is not nearly as nice as Sync 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rst08tierney Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 I see it all the time... here is shot, but not moving Updated.... Here is a moving shot with acceleration. Without acceleration, you will see mostly the fwd pulling. I noticed the comfort setting. Is that how you like your X? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punch-card Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 I like it because smoother ride, but I have less of a tenancy to accelerate with greater force thereby give a 'little bit' better gas mileage. With sport model I seem to find myself in a habit of taking off from a stop with more pedal. I noticed the comfort setting. Is that how you like your X? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Thank you for spelling pedal correctly. Folks who type "break peddle" kill me..... Cosmos36 and VisionPilot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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