2011 Lincoln MKS Reviews

The Lincoln MKS retains its large interior and generous list of standard equipment for the new model year. Car insurance crash test scores are not yet available for the 2011 Lincoln MKS, but the 2010 model performed impeccably on all car safety tests. Standard safety equipment on the MKS includes antilock brakes, stability control, brake assist, a post-crash alert system, and traction control. The specs for the 2011 MKS are as follows:
Fuel economy: 17 mpg city/24 mpg highway
Engine: 3.7-liter, 273-horsepower V6; 3.5-liter, 355-horsepower V6

In photos, you’ll see that the 2010 and 2011 Lincoln MKS are virtually indistinguishable. However, the 2011 MKS offers four new paint colors for the new model year. Car reviews praise the design of the MKS as attractive but not dramatic.

At the top of the lineup is the 2011 Lincoln MKS Ecoboost, which offers a 3.5-liter, 355-hp V6 that offers superior performance to the base model while also offering all-wheel drive and better fuel economy.
For a comfortable, luxurious cruiser with solid gas mileage, however, the 2011 Lincoln MKS is a wise choice.

The MKS sedan was new for 2009, and it’s a bit of a sleeper. Priced against the likes of the Acura RL, Lexus GS, and Infiniti M37, the Lincoln MKS has some substantial charms of its own that outweigh those competitors. Where does the MKS excel? For gadget collectors, there’s all-wheel drive like the Acura RL has, as well as first-rate audio and telematics systems—not to mention Ford’s SYNC entertainment and phone controller.

It’s probably the Lincoln badges, but with well-executed cars like the MKS, that’s apt to change.
The front- or all-wheel drive Lincoln MKS is in a class that features mostly rear-wheel drive cars. While the MKS does feel agile compared to the Lincoln Town Cars of yore, much of the competition has improved handling when compared to the compliant ride of the MKS. At $41,500, the base Lincoln MKS undercuts much of the competition when it comes to price. At a little over $47,000 the M37 can’t meet the base Lincoln MKS in terms of price, but if you’re on the fence between a Lincoln MKS Ecoboost and a base Infiniti M37, the playing field levels – especially when you consider that an MKS Ecoboost starts at a little over $48,000.

The Lincoln MKS comes in two trim levels: base and Ecoboost. The base MKS comes with front-wheel drive, although shoppers can add an all-wheel drive option for about $2,000. Upgrading to the MKS Ecoboost adds improved power and standard all-wheel drive, although Ecoboost models start at about $7,000 more. SYNC – Ford’s voice controlled infotainment system – comes standard on all " Lincoln MKS "models, as do heated and cooled front seats and heated rear seats.
For the 2011 model year, the Lincoln MKS remains largely unchanged.