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2009 Lincoln MKS |
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Price Range $38,490 to $40,380 |
suitable for:
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16 to 17 |
23 to 24 |
5 Seats |
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Safety
The folks at Lincoln didn’t skimp on safety with the MKS. It comes standard with front side-impact airbags as well as side curtain airbags for both the front and back rows. The side curtain airbags even have a sensor that can tell them to stay inflated longer should a rollover accident occur. Antilock brakes and stability and traction control are also standard.
The car that I drove was all-wheel drive, something a Colorado girl like me can truly appreciate, although you can get the MKS with front-wheel drive only (for about $2,000 less). The headlights are also worth mentioning: The adaptive headlights with auto high beam, which were included in the Ultimate Package, swivel as you turn the steering wheel so you can see the dark corners and curves in the road. I’m not a huge fan of night driving, but honestly, this made it almost fun.
The backup camera, part of the Ultimate Package, is fabulous; the screen’s image is crystal clear and guidelines appear to let you know where you’re going, and there’s an effectively annoying beeping sound, which is standard. The front obstacle detection sensor, as mentioned earlier in the review, also comes in handy, especially in a car this size!
FAMILY LIFESTAGE
In Diapers: Not my first car choice, but it’s do-able.
In School: Sure, it would look good in the carpool lane.
Teens: Yes, if your kids want to drive around a big, safe car that’s more mature than they are.
shopping around: At cars.com
safety: Ratings
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