XTS vs MKS vs the LuxWorld - CR via AutoNews

[nruggiero]

I thought Lincoln was showing something at LA this year? There was an article a few months ago (which I don't remember where) saying Lincoln would have a showing yet the LA Auto show site doesn't mention anything..... The LA Auto Show site Press Conference schedule (as of 2p today 11/27/12) only has Ford scheduled but no Lincoln time slot.

Nope. We have to wait until Detroit to see the new CUV.

[2b2]

from the A-pillar forward, the Mercury Sable was unique, including sheetmetal

from the 'Taurus'

imho
just being different doesn't mean "distinct" or "distinctive" enough

...If they release the MKC as a slightly changed Escape then its over IMO, shut her down.

that's how I've been feeling lately too

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re: the last Thunderbird, forgot to say (again) that
imho the Tbird shoulda been a Lincoln


&
the LS (sorry, Andrew) shoulda been the Mercury XR6 & XR8

[TurboS40]

from the A-pillar forward, the Mercury Sable was unique, including sheetmetal

from the 'Taurus'

imho
just being different doesn't mean "distinct" or "distinctive" enough


that's how I've been feeling lately too

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re: the last Thunderbird, forgot to say (again) that
imho the Tbird shoulda been a Lincoln


&
the LS (sorry, Andrew) shoulda been the Mercury XR6 & XR8

This styling is what Lincoln should be using. The split wing grille would ruin this design. But to be honest here, My Lincoln Wish List (like the tv commercial says) is for this vehicle shown above to be built (along with the Continental Concept and Mk9 Concept) with no changes. Period. The grille texture and unique headlamps give the Lincoln much need character. The design is clean and doesn't look "Ford-ish". It looks like what a Lincoln should be. Now if we could make another version with 4-doors using a longer wheelbase with the same folding roof design to fit the longer body. Another change would be to have the whole front hood/fender section where the line runs midway to the door flip forward instead of the regular lift up to show the engine compartment.

[falcon lover]

This styling is what Lincoln should be using. The split wing grille would ruin this design. But to be honest here, My Lincoln Wish List (like the tv commercial says) is for this vehicle shown above to be built (along with the Continental Concept and Mk9 Concept) with no changes. Period. The grille texture and unique headlamps give the Lincoln much need character. The design is clean and doesn't look "Ford-ish". It looks like what a Lincoln should be. Now if we could make another version with 4-doors using a longer wheelbase with the same folding roof design to fit the longer body. Another change would be to have the whole front hood/fender section where the line runs midway to the door flip forward instead of the regular lift up to show the engine compartment.

The correct grilles for Lincoln are two: the eggcrate from the Continental in the 50, 60s , and the Rolls Royce vertical slats in the Mark series since 70s. The twin wing grille are not working

continental.jpg

[2b2]

...imho
rather than try to come up with a 'perfect' design theme
Lincoln should change/update their styling EVERY year**...
...until their customers tell them to Stop!

** graphics/details = every year (possibly as special pkgs)
+ sheetmetal tweaks = every other
+ whole new tophat every 3rd
unless NAIAS *amazes* me; I have NO faith left in the Approvers to greenlight the "right stuff"

The correct grilles for Lincoln are two: the eggcrate from the Continental in the 50, 60s , and the Rolls Royce vertical slats in the Mark series since 70s. The twin wing grille are not working

AGREE, F.L.
Tho along the with my 'experimental' proposal ^above^
& in addition to the 'grid' and 'slat' heritage themes,
I've ranted that Lincoln should have a 3rd grille style: chrome mesh;
with all 3 available as SignatureStylePkgs**
The reason being
imho
Lincoln would do well to DE-EMPHASIZE the whole grille debate
and aim for sheetmetal that says Lincoln Luxury...
(imho, the Greatest Luxury is CHOICE)
...guess another expression of that design philosophy is my rant for hidden headlites

that may not be popular in "anime addicted" Japan
ex: Mazda smilie-face frontends or
the Lexus spider-face that says to me "well every Good design was taken!"
(not sure if China has a similar perversion)


** then there's my vertical/horizontal "reconciliation" theory

if Lincoln just HAD TO "stake their style" on the grille...
...would still *By Design* be able to morph/develop quickly

[T'Cal]

I really liked the Sable and Taurus from 2008 & 2009. In all black with chrome wheels, the EB3.5L, and AWD, the Sable could've been the basis for a next gen Marauder - a big, fast, luxurious sports sedan.

[germeezy1]

Why is anyone not in the market for a kitchen appliance even reading CR in any fashion?