2017 Lincoln MKC

2017 Lincoln MKC SUV boasts a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. It produces 240 hp of power and 270 lb.-ft. of torque. The ride relies on a 6-speed automatic transmission mode for gear-shifting.

Like the Lincoln MKZ, 2017 Lincoln MKC SUV is available in a total of 4 trims. These are namely Premier, Reserve, Select, and Black Label. Each trim comes with a forward-wheel-drive system as standard.

Trim	Premier	Reserve	Select	Black Label
MSRP   (FWD)	$32,720	$39,485	$35,720	$45,475
MSRP   (AWD)	$35,130	$41,895	$38,125	$47,880
Key   Features	Standard Features-	Features on the Premier trim plus-	Features on the Premier trim plus-	Features on the Premier trim plus-
	18-inch wheels	Auto-dimming and power-folding mirrors	19 and 20-inch wheels are also available	19-inch wheels
	Heated power front seats (eight-way driver, four-way passenger)	An eight-way power passenger seat	Ventilated front seats and an onboard modem that allows for remote functions	Multimode adaptive suspension (known as CCD, optional on Select and Reserve)
	Keyless ignition and entry	Power-adjustable steering wheel	Hands-free power liftgate	Upgraded leather upholstery
	Cruise control	Ambient interior light		Extended leather interior trim
	Dual-zone automatic climate control	Cargo cover and upgraded leather on the seats and steering wheel		Simulated suede headliner
	60/40-split reclining and a folding backseat			Unique exterior and interior trim
	Driver memory functions			Special color choices
	Automatic xenon headlights
	Sync 3 touchscreen electronics interface
	Two USB ports and a nine-speaker sound system with satellite radio
	Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
	Leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel

Nonetheless, option for upgrading to the all-wheel-drive system is available for an additional expense of $2410 or $2405. Premier is the base trim and Black Label is the high-end trim. Pricing options start from $32,720 and $45,475 for the base and high-end trim, respectively.

We Recommend 

Out of all the trims, we would recommend the Select trim. It will add ample technology, entertainment, and comfort upgrades and at the same time, keep the price low. 

The 2017 MKC's base 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine packs a suitable amount of punch. The engine and transmission are responsive, and this helps make the MKC feel quicker than its bottom-of-the-pack acceleration numbers would indicate -Edmunds

Engine and Transmission

The 2017 iteration of the Lincoln MKC comes with a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. It is capable of generating 240 hp of power and 270 lb.-ft. of torque. For gear-shifting, the ride relies on a 6-speed automatic transmission mode. Buick Envision delivers the least horsepower and torque of 197 hp and 192 lb.-ft., respectively.

Models	Lincoln MKC	Buick Envision	Audi Q5 Premium	Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription
MSRP	$32,720	$37,720	$40,900	$40,950
Engine	2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder	2.0L TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder	2.0L TFSI Inline 4-Cylinder	2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder
Transmission	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic	8-Speed Automatic	8-Speed Automatic
Power	240 hp	197 hp	220 hp	240 hp
Torque	270 lb-ft	192 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	258 lb-ft

Audi Q5 Premium flaunts a 2.0L TFSI 4-cylinder engine, capable of producing 220 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque. Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription offers 240 hp of power but lesser 258 lb.-ft. of torque.

Acceleration

2017 Lincoln MKC has a sluggish, unimpressive acceleration. The ride necessitates 7 seconds for accelerating to 60 MPH. This is comparable to the Buick Envision. Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription is even slower with a requirement of 7.3 seconds. Audi Q5 Premium offers the best 0-60 MPH acceleration. The ride accelerates to 60 MPH in 5.9 seconds only.

Models	Lincoln MKC	Buick Envision	Audi Q5 Premium	Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription
0-60 MPH	7.0sec	7.0 sec	5.9 sec	7.3 sec
Quarter mile	15.5 sec	15.4 sec	13.5 sec	15.5 sec
Engine	2.0L	2.0L	2.0L	2.0L
Emission (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)	7.3	7.6	8.0	6.8

Lincoln MKC flaunts a CO2 emission value of 7.3. This is better than the 7.6 and 8.0 flaunted by the Buick Envision and Audi Q5 Premium, respectively. Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription, however, boasts the least CO2 emission value of 6.8.

Ride and Handling

The 2.0L 4-cylinder engine is capable of providing a formidable performance. In addition to the engine, the transmission is responsive. However, the ride lacks a fine-tuning of gas and brake pedals. Braking power is not impressive. Disregard of the speed you pull the brakes, a jumpy feeling is inevitable.

Nonetheless, 2017 Lincoln MKC SUV is a luxury crossover with a comfortable ride. Thanks to a standard active noise-cancellation system, the cabin is completely soundproof. Long journeys are enjoyable with the MKC SUV. The experience can be further enhanced via the optional CCD adaptive suspension dampers. All in all, MKC SUV prioritizes comfort over performance.

Braking

The 2017 Lincoln MKC SUV flaunts biggest brakes in the competition. MKC's front and rear brake measure 13.2 and 12.4 inches, respectively. However, bigger isn't always better. That's true for MKC's pathetic braking power.

Model	Lincoln MKC	Buick Envision	Audi Q5 Premium	Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription
Brake Front(in)	13.2	12.6	12.6	12.9
Brake Rear(in)	12.4	12.4	11.8	11.9
Curb Weight(lbs)	3823	3755	4200	3959
60-0 MPH (ft.)	123	127	117	130

Lincoln MKC is capable of stopping at a distance of 123 feet when decelerated from 60 MPH. This is better than the 127 and 130 feet of stopping distance flaunted by the Envision and XC60 T5 Inscription, respectively. Audi Q5 Premium is better of them all with a stopping distance of 117 feet.

The 2017 Lincoln MKC SUV has a discreditable combined fuel economy of 23 mpg. While in cities, the ride delivers 21 mpg and on highways, it gives out 28 mpg. However, the numbers are correct only for the FWD trim. For the AWD trim, the combined fuel economy even falls to 21 mpg overall.

Model	Lincoln MKC	Buick Envision	Audi Q5 Premium	Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription
MPG (city)	23	22	20	23
MPG (highway)	28	29	27	31
MPG (combined)	21	25	22	26

Audi Q5 Premium offers even lesser 22 mpg. Buick Envision offers somewhat better combined fuel economy of 25 mpg. Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription, however, offers the best combined fuel economy of 26 mpg.

As the first vehicle from the new Lincoln Design Studio, the 2017 MKC’s well-finished cabin has a definite “class-above” character. -kbb

Seating and Comfort

2017 Lincoln MKC SUV offers headroom and legroom of 39.6 and 42.8 inches, respectively, in the front. The legroom is maximum in the segment. Headroom, however, is second only to Buick Envision's 40 inches. The ride has the least legroom of 40.9 inches in the competition. The ride that offers the least front headroom is Volvo XC60 with 38 inches of the same.

Model	Linclon MKC	Buick Envision	Audi Q5 Premium	Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription
Passenger capacity	5	5	5	5
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg)   (In.)	39.6/56.0/42.8	40.0/57.0/40.9	39.4/57.7/41.0	38/56.2/41.2
Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg)   (In.)	38.7/55.3/36.8	38.5/55.8/37.5	39.0/56.4/37.4	38.1/55.2/38.1

Like the front seat, there is ample headroom in the back of the MKC SUV. However, the legroom is tight. In fact, its 36.8 inches of rear legroom is least in the league. The headroom of 38.7 inches, nonetheless, is second only to 39 inches offered by the Audi Q5 Premium.

Infotainment System

The 2017 avatar of the Lincoln MKC SUV comes with the intuitive SYNC3 infotainment system. It is backed by an 8-inch touch display and a 14-speaker stereo sound system. USB ports are available in addition to a CD player and support for satellite radio. A rearview camera along with Bluetooth support is also available.

The 8-inch touch display is responsive and flaunts crisp graphics. Though there are ample on-screen buttons and menus available, you really don't need to depend on the screen for everything. Physical buttons for controlling audio and climate settings are built on top of the dashboard. Moreover, SYNC3 provides support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Interior Features

There aren't much great about the interiors of the 2017 Lincoln MKC. Nonetheless, the interiors flaunt to have:

• Comfortable seating
• Excellently placed physical buttons on the dashboard
• Impressive seating upgrade options
• Spacious front seats

Cargo Capacity

2017 Lincoln MKC SUV has 25.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the 2^nd row. Upon folding, space can accommodate as much as 53.1 cubic feet of cargo. All class rivals of MKC offer better cargo capacity.

Model	Linclon MKC	Buick Envision	Audi Q5 Premium	Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription
Volume behind 2nd row (cube ft.)	25.2	26.9	29.1	30.8
2nd row folded (cube ft.)	53.1	57.3	57.3	67.4

Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription leads the cargo capacity with 30.8 cubic feet of behind 2^nd-row space. When folded, space expands to 67.4 cubic feet.

Although aimed at younger and younger-thinking buyers, the MKC’s retains the old face of Lincoln, that being the split-wing grille framed by high-efficiency HID headlights. Full-width LED taillights grace a sophisticated wraparound rear hatch. The 2017 Lincoln MKC’s sleek profile is further enhanced by a flowing roofline, bold shoulder creases and smartly sculpted body panels. -kbb

Dimension and Weight

2017 Lincoln MKC SUV flaunts a length, width, and height of 179.2, 73.4, and 65.2 inches, respectively. Both length and height are minima amongst the competition. Buick Envision flaunts the smallest width of 72.4 inches.

Model	Lincoln MKC	Buick Envision	Audi Q5 Premium	Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription
Curb weight(lbs)	3823	3755	4200	3959
Length(in)	179.2	183.7	182.6	182.8
Width(in)	73.4	72.4	74.7	74.4
Height(in)	65.2	66.8	65.2	67.4
Ground clearance(in)	NA	NA	7.9	9.1
Wheelbase(in)	105.9	108.3	110.5	109.2
Track width(in) F/R	62.5/62.4	62.0/62.0	63.7/63.5	64.3/62.4

MKC's wheelbase of 105.9 inches is the least in the league. Audi Q5 Premium, on the other hand, has the most wheelbase of 110.5 inches. Wheelbase for Buick Envision and Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription has a wheelbase of 108.3 and 109.2 inches, respectively.

Exterior Features
The exterior of the 2017 Lincoln MKC SUV is defined by something called "Graceful athleticism". The MKC boasts a unique sheet metal and includes -

• HID headlamps
• LED accent lights
• Lincoln split-wing grille
• Lower roofline
• Panoramic roof
• Unique clamshell-style tailgate

Both NHTSA and IIHS ratings are available for the 2017 Lincoln MKC SUV. Though the NHTSA scorecard is impressive, IIHS scorecard isn't great at all. The ride flaunts a "Basic" front crash prevention and a "Poor" ratings for headlights. In NHTSA, MKC is awarded a "4-star" overall rating and a "5-star" rating for most parameters.

2017 Lincoln MKC SUV comes with a number of safety and reliability features. The ride comes with MyKey technology that assists responsible driving for teenagers. Additionally, the ride comes with a SecuriCode invisible keypad and SecuriLock Passive Anti-theft system.

Safety Features

• AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control) and Curve Control
• Belt-Minder front safety belt reminder
• Child-safety rear door locks
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children) for 2nd-row outboard seating positions; 1 in 3rd row
• MyKey technology to help parents encourage responsible driving s Perimeter alarm
• Power door locks with autolock
• Rear view camera
• SecuriCode invisible keypad
• SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System
• Side-intrusion door beams
• SOS Post-Crash Alert System
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System

NHTSA Rating

Overall Rating	4 Star
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating	4 star
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver	5 star
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger	4 star
Overall Side Crash Rating	5 star
Overall Side Barrier Rating	5 star
Side Barrier Rating Driver	5 star
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat	5 star
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat	5 star
Combined Side Rating Front Seat	5 star
Rollover Rating	4 star

IIHS Rating

 

Crashworthiness
Small overlap front Driver side	NA
Small overlap front Passenger side	NA
Moderate overlap front Driver side	Good
Side	Good
Roof Strength	NA
Head Restraints & Seats	NA

 

Crash Avoidance and Mitigation
Front Crash Prevention	Basic
Headlights	Poor
Child Seat Anchor (LATCH) Ease Of Use	Marginal

Lincoln MKC vs Audi Q5 Premium

Like the Lincoln MKC, Audi Q5 Premium flaunts a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine. The engine generates 220 hp of power and 258 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine is coupled with an 8-speed automatic transmission mode. Pricing options for the Audi Q5 Premium start from $40,900. The ride offers an unimpressive combined fuel economy of 22 mpg.

Audi Q5 Premium leads the pack with a 0-60 MPH acceleration time of 5.9 seconds. However, it has the most CO2 emission value of 8.0. It is the bulkiest ride in the competition with a total curb weight of 4200 lbs. Nonetheless, it offers the best halting distance of 117 feet during emergencies.

Lincoln MKC vs Buick Envision

Another major competitor to the 2017 Lincoln MKC is the Buick Envision. The ride boasts a 2.0L TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder engine complemented by a 6-speed automatic transmission mode. The 2.0L engine produces 197 hp of power and 192 lb.-ft. of torque. Both are least amongst the competition.

Envision ties with Lincoln MKC for the 0-60 MPH acceleration time but covers a quarter-mile 0.1 seconds faster. The ride offers a combined fuel economy of 25 mpg. Moreover, the ride has the most length of 183.7 inches in the competition. Buick Envision comes with an opening bid of $37,720.

Lincoln MKC vs Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription

With a starting price of $40,950, Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription is the most expensive ride in the class. Along with a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, XC60 T5 flaunts an 8-speed automatic transmission mode. The ride has 240 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque to spare.

Volvo XC60 T5 Inscription has the leisureliest 0-60 MPH acceleration. It takes 7.3 seconds in doing so. Nonetheless, the ride has the least CO2 emission value of 6.8 in the segment. Despite flaunting the most underprivileged braking power in the fraternity, the ride offers the best-in-league mileage of 26 mpg.

Thanks to the effectual driver-adjustable suspension, you can tune the MKC feel as per the situation calls for it. Perhaps the most enticing fact about MKC is its lengthy feature list. Further, the ride has one of the most silent cabins in the segment.

There are a few sections where the MKC is less tempting, including fuel economy, trunk volume, and back seats. However, there are plenty of options to pick from and the price-tag is fairly pocket-friendly.