Michael Hanson

2014 Lincoln MKX

••3.5

Posted On: April 30, 2024

2nd to none 2014 Lincoln AWD MKXThis 2014 Lincoln

Pros
Love the comfortable ride, heated and A/C seats. The spacious interior. The paneramic roof is great. The exterior design is second to none. This suv just screems luxury., 3.7 V6 with 305 hp6-speed auRead more

Cons
The gas millage could be better for a six cylinder., 3.7 V6 with 305 hp6-speed automatic transmision

This 2014 Lincoln AWD MKX has the exterior look thet stands out from the rest. With the 3.7l V-6 engine it has plenty of power. The fuel millage is only est 16 mpg but the power and AWD makes up for it. the interior is leather with heated and A/C seats. has the nav system with saftey back up camera w/alarm, also has object detection system in both aoutside mirrors warning of object beside you. ... Read more

2014 Lincoln MKX Review

Pros

Powerful V6 engine
Quiet ride
Spacious interior
Comparatively quick acceleration

Cons

Decent handling
Lower maximum cargo capacity

There have been no major changes to the 2014 Lincoln MKX, and it still carries the same V6 engine from the previous year.

Overview

There have been no major changes to the 2014 Lincoln MKX, and it still carries the same V6 engine from the previous year. The engine is powerful, which provides great overall performance with quick acceleration and decent fuel economy in this segment. The interior is spacious and provides great comfort to all the passengers. The exterior design is attractive and gets good optional features.

Pricing and Features
9.0/10

The 2014 Lincoln MKX is available in a single trim option. The Base trim is available for $38,575 and gets many decent features as standard. But it doesn't stop here, as there are multiple optional packages available that add to the feature list. Here are a few of the key features that are available with the 2014 Lincoln MKX as standard.

Trims	Base
MSRP	$38,575
Key Features	18-inch alloy wheels
	Keyless ignition/entry
	Rear parking sensors
	Power liftgate
	Dual-zone automatic climate control
	Leather upholstery
	Heated and ventilated power front seats
	8-inch touchscreen
	10-speaker audio system

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There is only one trim to choose from for the 2014 Lincoln MKX. The standard trim is itself packed with features that provide a complete SUV. But the optional Premium Equipment Group and the Elite Equipment Group adds in multiple features that enhance the interior as well as the exterior features of the SUV.

Engine and Performance
7.0/10

The 2014 Lincoln MKX is available in a single engine option. The 3.7-liter V6 engine provides a maximum power output of 305 hp along with 280 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission and delivers the power to the front wheels as standard.

There is an option to opt for the all-wheel-drive as well. This engine setup accelerates the vehicle from 0-60 mph in 7 seconds, while the quarter-mile is covered in 14.7 seconds.

Model	Lincoln MKX	Dodge Durango	Buick Enclave
MSRP	$38,575	$29,995	$38,890
Engine	3.7-liter V6	3.6-liter V6	3.6-liter V6
Drivetrain	Front-wheel drive	Rear-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Power	305 hp @ 6500 rpm	290 hp @ 6400 rpm	288 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque	280 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm	260 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm	270 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm
0-60 mph (sec)	7	7.3	7.8
Quarter-mile (sec)	14.7	15.9	16.1
Top Speed (mph)	140	136	134

While the Lincoln MKX is the most powerful in this comparison, it is followed by the Dodge Durango with a power output of 290 hp, while the Buick Enclave sits at the bottom of this comparison with a power output of 288 hp. The Enclave is also the slowest in acceleration, with 0-60 mph covered in 7.8 seconds, while the Durango takes 7.3 seconds for the same.

Fuel Economy
6.0/10

The V6 engine in the 2014 Lincoln MKX provides decent fuel economy for a vehicle of this size. It provides us with a mileage of 18 mpg in the city, which improves to 26 mpg on the highway. Thus we get a combined mileage of 21 mpg from the MKX. Along with that, it has a fuel tank capacity of 18 mpg, which provides a maximum range of 615 miles.

Model	Lincoln MKX	Dodge Durango	Buick Enclave
MPG (City)	18	18	17
MPG (Highway)	26	25	24
MPG (Combined)	21	20	19
Fuel Capacity (gal)	18	24.6	22
Range (City / Highway / Combined) (miles)	324/468/378	442.8/615/492	374/528/418

The Dodge Durango follows the Lincoln with a combined mileage of 20 mpg, while the Buick Enclave is the least efficient with a combined mileage of 19 mpg. The Durango had the largest fuel tank capacity of 24.6 gallons, which provided a maximum range of 615 miles, while the 22 gallons of fuel tank capacity of the Enclave results in a maximum range of 528 miles.

Interior
7.6/10

The interior of the 2014 Lincoln MKX is well designed and gets wood accents and soft-touch materials. The huge center control sits in between the front row to have an accessible reach to the passenger as well as the driver.

The seats are comfortable and provide enough cushion for a comfortable ride. The interior is spacious and provides great headroom and legroom at both the front and the rear. The MKX can accommodate upto 5 passengers and provides a great cargo capacity of 32.3 cu.ft behind the rear seats. With the rear seats folded, the cargo capacity increases up to 68.6 cu.ft.

Model	Lincoln MKX	Dodge Durango	Buick Enclave
Seating Capacity	5	7	7
Front Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in)	40/58.9/40.7	39.9/58.5/40.3	40.4/61.6/41.3
Rear Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in)	39.3/58.7/39.6	39.8/58.3/38.6	39.4/61.3/36.8
Third Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in)	NA	37.8/50.4/31.5	37.8/57.4/33.2
Cargo Capacity (cu-ft)	32.3 cu.ft.	17.2 cu.ft.	23.3 cu.ft.
Maximum Cargo Capacity (cu-ft)	68.6 cu.ft.	84.5 cu.ft.	115.2 cu.ft.

Both the Dodge Durango and Buick Enclave can accommodate up to 7 passengers in total. The Enclave has a slightly better headroom and shoulder room at the front as compared to the Durango. The third-row seating for both the vehicles in comparison is considerable enough. The Buick Enclave has the best maximum cargo volume of 115.2 cu.ft, while the Durango has a maximum cargo capacity of 84.5 cu.ft. Here is a list of interior features that are available with the 2014 Lincoln MKX:

Dual-zone automatic climate control
Leather upholstery
Heated and ventilated power front seats
Driver memory functions
Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
Manually reclining second-row

How is the 2014 Lincoln MKX’s infotainment system?

The infotainment system included in the 2014 Lincoln MKX gets great standard features. Some of those include Bluetooth connectivity, voice commands, 8-inch touchscreen display, CD player, satellite radio, iPod interface, and 10-speaker audio system.

There is an option to opt for the 14-speaker surround sound system along with the navigation system. Here is a list of interior features that are available with the 2014 Lincoln MKX:

Bluetooth connectivity
Voice commands
8-inch touchscreen display
CD player
Satellite radio
iPod interface
10-speaker audio system
Navigation system
14-speaker surround sound system (optional)

Exterior
8.0/10

The exterior design of the 2014 Lincoln MKX is very attractive due to the unique styling elements. The front huge split-wing grille is an easy identification mark for the MKX, which flawlessly integrates with the front headlamps. The 18-inch alloy wheels go well with the overall design of the vehicles. The MKX is the lightest in this comparison with a curb weight of 4,251 pounds. It is also shorter in length at 187 inches along with a wheelbase of 111.2 inches. The MKX has a much higher ground clearance of 8 inches, which improves off-road capabilities.

Model	Lincoln MKX	Dodge Durango	Buick Enclave
Curb Weight (lbs)	4251 lbs.	4756 lbs.	4724 lbs.
Length (in)	187 in.	201 in.	202 in.
Width (in)	76 in.	76 in.	79 in.
Height (in)	67 in.	71 in.	72 in.
Ground Clearance (in)	8	8	8
Wheelbase (in)	111.2 in.	119.8 in.	119 in.

The 2014 Dodge Durango is the heaviest in comparison with a curb weight of 4,756 pounds, while the Enclave is just behind it with a curb weight of 4,724 pounds. The Buick is slightly longer and wider than the Durango but has a similar overall footprint. Both the vehicles in comparison have a similar ground clearance of 8 inches as that of the MKX. Here is a list of exterior features that are available with the 2014 Lincoln MKX:

18-inch alloy wheels
Keyless ignition/entry
Rear parking sensors
Power liftgate
Auto-dimming mirrors (driver-side and interior)
Adaptive xenon headlights (optional)
Panoramic sunroof (optional)

Safety
8.9/10

The NHTSA has given the 2014 Lincoln MKX a 4-star safety rating out of 5. The IIHS has also given it a safety rating of ‘Good’ in most of the test segments. Thus the Lincoln MKX is capable of safeguarding the passengers in case of an accident. Along with that, the MKX is equipped with few safety features that improve the overall safety factor of the vehicle. Here is a list of safety features that are available with the 2014 Lincoln MKX:

Antilock disc brakes
Stability control
Traction control
Front side airbags
Side curtain airbags
Rear parking sensors

Final Verdict

The 2014 Lincoln MKX is one of the most powerful vehicles in this comparison. The V6 engine provides great overall performance and is the quickest among its rivals. Along with that, the Lincoln MKX also provides great fuel economy in this segment. The interior is spacious and provides adequate comfort to all the passengers. The MKX also has a decent cargo spacing. Thus if you are looking for a powerful SUV, you should definitely take a look at the 2014 Lincoln MKX.

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2nd to none 2014 Lincoln AWD MKXThis 2014 Lincoln

ProsLove the comfortable ride, heated and A/C seats. The spacious interior. The paneramic roof is great. The exterior design is second to none. This suv just screems luxury., 3.7 V6 with 305 hp6-speed auRead more

Cons The gas millage could be better for a six cylinder., 3.7 V6 with 305 hp6-speed automatic transmision

2014 Lincoln MKX Review

Pros

Cons

Overview

Pricing and Features9.0/10

Engine and Performance7.0/10

Fuel Economy6.0/10

Interior7.6/10

How is the 2014 Lincoln MKX’s infotainment system?

Exterior8.0/10

Safety8.9/10

Final Verdict

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Pros
Love the comfortable ride, heated and A/C seats. The spacious interior. The paneramic roof is great. The exterior design is second to none. This suv just screems luxury., 3.7 V6 with 305 hp6-speed auRead more

Cons
The gas millage could be better for a six cylinder., 3.7 V6 with 305 hp6-speed automatic transmision

Pricing and Features
9.0/10

Engine and Performance
7.0/10

Fuel Economy
6.0/10

Interior
7.6/10

Exterior
8.0/10

Safety
8.9/10