New '17 MKX Reserve (replacing Touareg)

[Zumkopf]

Just bought a new-to-me 2017 MKX Reserve to replace my trusty-but-aging 2006 VW Touareg.  The Lincoln seems equal in acceleration and superior in almost every other aspect, including ride comfort, cabin quality, noise suppression, sound system quality, and safety/tech features.   And significantly better on fuel.

 

The one thing I will miss is the towing capacity (the Touareg could tow anything; the MKX will be limited to the occasional U-Haul or boat trailer).  The Touareg's instruments were also simpler and slightly more readable.  However, the MKX is easily as good as any other comparable SUV available now.  It was a close call between the MKX and the contemporary Cadillac SRX; the greater cargo capacity, the much better rear-seat space, and the features like the 360 camera tilted the field to the Lincoln.

 

Overall, very pleased with the choice.  The only Ford products I previously owned were a Maverick in my youth and a pair of minivans (Windstar/Freestar) in my early Dad years.  This is a definite improvement.

Edited May 16, 2021 by Zumkopf

[Cosmos36]

Congrats on your '17 MKX purchase. Yes, the 2000 lb towing specs are somewhat miniscule if you have serious towing objectives. Initially, i ordered my '16 MKX with the towing option but cancelled it later since it was really irrelevant to me. What engine...2.7L or 3.7L? There's an immense difference in so many ways.

 

Back in the day, I owned both Cadillac and Maverick vehicles, both serving entirely different objectives, of course. My fondest memory associated with the latter is the 93,000 I got out of the Michelin tires...amazing! They were European-sourced & Ford factory installed during the '70s tire shortage due to tire manufacturer strikes in the US.

 

I can't comment on your other post re: 17" tires.

[Zumkopf]

2.7 liter.  380 lb-ft of torque.  At GM the engineers had a quip, “Horsepower sells cars.  Torque moves cars.”  So true.