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Seems like they need to move the Nautilus and MKC up. The competition is fierce and they need to shorten the time lines for these vehicles. Some of the new technology, like the the new 8/9-speed transmissions, are need now.

Has anyone heard an update to the new 9-speed transmissions that Ford is developing with GM? There has been news on the new 10-speed for rear wheel dives, like the F150 and the Mustang, but nothing on the 9-sppeds for front wheel drive. The old 6-speeds are getting a little long in the tooth.

Has anyone heard about changes to the 2017 MKC? A lot of changes are going to the MKZ and the Ford Escape and you would think some of them might make it into the MKC. The one I would really like to see is the future 9 speed transmission, but I think that is a little ways out. What have you heard?

I can't believe they are NOT putting in Sync 3 in the 2016 Lincoln MKX! It will cost them 20% of their sales. The 2016 EDGE has it, but not the 2016 MKX??? If they want Lincoln to reestablish itself as a premier brand they need to at least have the newest technology at the same time as Ford if not before. Lets see what they do on the roll out of the new 9 and 10 speed transmissions.

I checked in with the Lincoln Concierge on what changes are being made to the 2016 MKC and was told that in additon to new colors they are changing out the current 2.0 liter with the new 2.0 Liter engine. It will is a total new design with a little more horsepower. They are also going to up the horsepower in the 2.3 liter enigne. I didn't ask what impact these changes will have to the gas milage. Sync3 will also be added. I keep hoping for the new 9 speed transmission that is being co-developed with GM, but its not there yet. I wonder when it will hit the market?

Thanks for the info.... When will they come to market?

I was wondering if it will have the new 9 speed transmission that has been under co-development with GM?

Check out what a Lincoln Dealership looks like in China: Lincoln Facility - Experience Lincoln | Lincoln China Building these in the U.S. would go a long way in improving Lincoln's image and improving service.

I like it overall, but where is the new 9-speed transmission and Sync 3? Not including these new offerings is disappointing.

I wish they would build the kind of Dealerships in the US that they have planned in China. The are really first class and put any of the ones I have seen in the US to shame.

I test drove the MKC yesterday and was very impressed. It was the 2 liter with FWD. I was impressed on how quite it was and the lack of torque steer. I have driven many of it competitors and it campairs very we'll. I plan to take the wife to see it this weekend....

And gives us so color other than black! Which is really defined as the lack of color.

My local dealer is saying that their deliveries are being held up two weeks so that Lincoln can redo the mileage estimates on the windows stickers.

I have been reading all the reviews, many with obvious slants, but good over all. I wish they would show up at the dealers so I could test drive one and judge for myself. Lincoln said on their web site that the MKC would be available in the spring and here it is summer.

http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/9F6C8893AFF4BDFCCA257CDE00219906 Interest article, check it out.