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January 7, 2013
 2013 Lincoln MKS. Click image to enlarge |
Once you do have everything set to your specifications however, the interior of the Lincoln MKS is a fabulous place to spend time. It’s serenely quiet, very comfortable for four, and the optional $2,200 panoramic sunroof means that all seats get a sense of airiness when desired. My test car was also outfitted with the $6,000 premium package, which includes things like a blind-spot information system, cross-traffic alert, power rear sunshade, navigation system, heated steering wheel, a THX-certified 16-speaker audio system that’s quite simply phenomenal sounding (the standard system is a very good 10-speaker AM/FM/Satellite/CD/MP3 system) and much more. Put it all together and there are few cars that can touch the Lincoln MKS when it comes to long-haul road-trip comfort.
With suggested prices starting at $47,800 (including destination fees) for the 3.7L model and $52,300 for the Ecoboost model, the MKS makes an interesting proposition. It’s a full-size luxury car that’s price-competitive with mid-size import rivals such as the Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series, and much less expensive than their full-size siblings. At the same time, it’s battling less expensive full-size competitors from the middle range of the market such as the Ford Taurus, which can itself be ordered with a surprising range of luxury equipment. What the Lincoln does offer is a certain distinctive prestige and a lot of luxury for the price. With its updated looks and improved performance for 2013, that should help it win its share of luxury car buyers.
  2013 Lincoln MKS. Click image to enlarge |
Pricing: 2013 Lincoln MKS Ecoboost
Base price (Ecoboost trim): $50,700
Options: Equipment Group 201A $6,000; Panoramic Sunroof $2,200
Freight: $1,600
A/C tax: $100
Price as tested: $60,600
Competitors
Cadillac XTS
Lexus GS
Infiniti M37
Hyundai Genesis
Toyota Avalon
Crash test results
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
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