The Lincoln MKS is a full-size luxury car with plenty of style and extra layers of comfort.
Staff photo by Mark KennedyFAST FACTS* Model: Lincoln MKS* Exterior color: Platinum Dune Tri-coat* Interior color: Light Dune, premium leather* Engine: 3.7 liter V-6* Horsepower: 300* Transmission: six-speed automatic* Fuel economy: 28 mpg highway, 19 mpg city* Dealer: Mountain View Ford Lincoln* Price (as tested): $50,455
Whipping down Ochs Highway in the Lincoln MKS – in a driving rainstorm, no less – reminded me how mass inspires confidence.
A big American sedan like the MKS cuts through the elements like a scythe, its wind-tunnel tested sheet metal effortlessly shedding sheets of rain.
In the luxury class, preference is largely a matter of taste, and for those aspiring to American-made products the MKS is a tasty choice.
Last week, during one of our gully-washers, we tested a Platinum Dune model — a new color for 2014, according to Mountain View Ford Lincoln sales consultant Ron Elliott. The MKS got a major update for the 2013 model year and carries on largely unchanged for 2014.