wescoent Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 http://www.leftlanenews.com/lincoln-mkz-future.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 One thing is (IMO) confirmed - the 09/10 MKZ will NOT have unique look - it will continue to share the profile with Fusion and Milan. That is not the best situation, but I think it is acceptable for now. Igor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wescoent Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 I wasn't really expecting anything too dramatic in terms of changing the greenhouse. A new exterior skin to match the rest of the Lincoln family, the 3.7L V6, some further chassis refinement, and a nice new interior is all this car really needs. Once more new Lincoln products hit showrooms, MKZ sales will begin picking up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 One thing is (IMO) confirmed - the 09/10 MKZ will NOT have unique look - it will continue to share the profile with Fusion and Milan. That is not the best situation, but I think it is acceptable for now. Igor I don't think it's too critical that it look ENTIRELY different from the Fusion/Milan in profile. I think the more important thing here is that Lincoln is making short work of giving its entire lineup a SINGLE design identity. With a single styling theme, it will more quickly be described as "that's a Lincoln" instead of "that's a rebadged Fusion". I wonder how long we'll have to wait to see this face on the MKX or Navigator? I sure hope they fix the Navi SOON. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calypsocoral Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I wasn't really expecting anything too dramatic in terms of changing the greenhouse. A new exterior skin to match the rest of the Lincoln family, the 3.7L V6, some further chassis refinement, and a nice new interior is all this car really needs. Once more new Lincoln products hit showrooms, MKZ sales will begin picking up. I'm not entirely sure what, but the MKZ needs SOMETHING to make it feel less like a dressed-up Fusion. CD3 is a good chassis, I just wish they could tighten up the front overhang, make it look a little more athletic. But, I know there is only so much you can do with a front-driver... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCK Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 (edited) One thing is (IMO) confirmed - the 09/10 MKZ will NOT have unique look - it will continue to share the profile with Fusion and Milan. That is not the best situation, but I think it is acceptable for now. Igor There was no question it would sport the same profile, The MKZ and the MKX won't differentiate from their ford counterparts like the MKS does until they are completely redone. Edited January 28, 2008 by DCK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 PS: I talked about rear headrests before - note - in these mules - not only do they have adjustable rear headrests, but they have THREE of them - quite a sight unseen on models that are not sold in Europe (see: Malibu, Accord, Camry, Altima(not even adjutable) etc). Igor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 They're not mules. They're prototypes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I'd be satisifed with a MKS style grille, new LED taillights, a MKS style interior with at least some of the MKS goodies (keyless go, integrated hidden keypad, adaptive HIDs, SelectShift, AdvanceTrac, etc.) plus the 3.7L engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critic Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 They're not mules. They're prototypes. Correct mules are drug transportation device's. Also the sub-title of this thread hit the nail on the head with calling the grill Baleen. That's exactly what it looks like. A Cheap way to try to call it a Lincoln. If anything they could have spent whatever it would cost to get away from just a cheap plastic look to the grill. Anyone can throw plastic on the front of some sheet-metal. Some Mark's had distinctive headlights, grills and taillights. At least the MKX has that for the front and rear til '011. Then it will look like a Whales mouth also. But this new Baleen look is wearing thin, before the model's are even out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Correct mules are drug transportation device's. Also the sub-title of this thread hit the nail on the head with calling the grill Baleen. That's exactly what it looks like. A Cheap way to try to call it a Lincoln. If anything they could have spent whatever it would cost to get away from just a cheap plastic look to the grill. Anyone can throw plastic on the front of some sheet-metal. Some Mark's had distinctive headlights, grills and taillights. At least the MKX has that for the front and rear til '011. Then it will look like a Whales mouth also. But this new Baleen look is wearing thin, before the model's are even out. Baleen grill... that krills me every time..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Baleen grill... that krills me every time..... AAAAGGH NO PUNS!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 A Cheap way to try to call it a Lincoln. If anything they could have spent whatever it would cost to get away from just a cheap plastic look to the grill. Oh c'mon ALL grilles look cheap and plastic these days. Even the Benz ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 (edited) Oh c'mon ALL grilles look cheap and plastic these days. Even the Benz ones. true story...saw a new C class at the gas pump the other day...actually a pretty car...but grills be grills, and at least Lincons "new" styling take is distinctive and head and shouldrs above previous waterfall iterations....most grills are pretty generic... Edited January 28, 2008 by Deanh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Baleen grill... that krills me every time..... It's a strong visual statement that doesn't flounder in a sea filled with stylistic minnows. Eventually, you'll be able to buy a turbot-charged version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 AAAAGGH NO PUNS!!!!!!!! Alright. We'll clam it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 No more rhyming, and I mean it!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critic Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Baleen grill... that krills me every time..... It's a strong visual statement that doesn't flounder in a sea filled with stylistic minnows. Eventually, you'll be able to buy a turbot-charged version. Where do they get these wonderful words? :stats: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Where do they get these wonderful words? :stats: Where does he get these wonderful toys??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Can you see all of Jack Nicholson's teeth in that pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Can you see all of Jack Nicholson's teeth in that pic? He was trying to immitate the new Lincoln grille. He truly is a visionary!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danup Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I like the new Lincoln grille--as an Oldsmobile fan I should, heh--but I'll miss the MKX's grille, which I like more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 What is it with Ford? Only this company can make an ugly car uglier. Oops. My bad. I forgot about the Monte Carlo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 No more rhyming, and I mean it!!!! Anybody want a peanut? :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Good luck storming the castle!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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