Is this the New Lincoln Compact Sedan?
Here is the clearest image taken from the video yet.
Lincoln released a new youtube video to highlight the new approach lights of the new 2015 MKC.
But what was hidden in plain sight is the real interesting part of the video. Previously Lincoln, like other automakers, will show a glimpse of a new model in the marketing of a current vehicle. The MKZ front end was initially introduced the same way in a auto show video for the MKS/MKX refresh.
Now what we see in the latest 2015 MKC video is the back end of what looks like a Mustang based or Focus based sedan. Being Mustang based, it would also be RWD. And a new Lincoln convertible would be in the cards also.
Why do we think it could be a RWD Mustang based Lincoln sedan or coupe?
Here is a quote from mustang6g.com where during the Mustang's Sydney launch last night, Ford's Vice President of Product Development for Asia Pacific and Africa, Trevor Worthington, said that the Mustang platform was all-new and the unique vehicle architecture could "presumably" spawn new models.
"I mean if you've got something ... designed to do what this car is designed to do or use it for something else, if you wanted to [you could],"
"If we chose to make a Lincoln version of the Mustang -- I can't imagine ever doing that -- but if somebody smarter than me decided to do that, then yeah you could use that architecture,"
Some may think it's the current MKZ. But it's lower than the MKZ, and has a lower smooth trunk lid, missing the center trunk hump with integrated spoiler of the MKZ. Along with having a chrome bar across the full length of the light bar that's not on the MKZ. Asside from the fact that the MKZ is already launched and Lincoln is spending millions to get the public to look at it, so it makes no sense for Lincoln to hide it in a video.
But could it really be the new C-Segment Sedan?
Some may think it's c-segment Lincoln based on the Focus platform, but it seems to have a too wide a stance for that. We also know it has duel integrated exhausts, which may not be an option on a sub $30k sedan.
But then again, Lincoln stated they are targeting the highest volume/growth segments with new vehicles, and the luxury c-segment is a big growth segment right now, with the sub $30k Mercedes-Benz CLA and Audi (Jetta based)A3 sedans recently launching. Along with the fact that this new sedan is in a video with the new c-segment 2015 MKC.
Fordinsidenews started this conversation back in Sept 2013 when BMW announced they are launching a new FWD c-segment sedan. But it seems Lincoln was already hard at work. And with the reported delay in the launch of the 2016 MKX, that opens a nice launch window, where it's a good chance we may see this new sedan at the Chicago Auto Show with the already exposed, refreshed 2015 Navigator.
You be the judge. Watch the video....
Below is the rear of the current MKZ for comparison.
Here is the clearest image taken from the video yet.
Lincoln released a new youtube video to highlight the new approach lights of the new 2015 MKC.
But what was hidden in plain sight is the real interesting part of the video. Previously Lincoln, like other automakers, will show a glimpse of a new model in the marketing of a current vehicle. The MKZ front end was initially introduced the same way in a auto show video for the MKS/MKX refresh.
Now what we see in the latest 2015 MKC video is the back end of what looks like a Mustang based or Focus based sedan. Being Mustang based, it would also be RWD. And a new Lincoln convertible would be in the cards also.
Why do we think it could be a RWD Mustang based Lincoln sedan or coupe?
Here is a quote from mustang6g.com where during the Mustang's Sydney launch last night, Ford's Vice President of Product Development for Asia Pacific and Africa, Trevor Worthington, said that the Mustang platform was all-new and the unique vehicle architecture could "presumably" spawn new models.
"I mean if you've got something ... designed to do what this car is designed to do or use it for something else, if you wanted to [you could],"
"If we chose to make a Lincoln version of the Mustang -- I can't imagine ever doing that -- but if somebody smarter than me decided to do that, then yeah you could use that architecture,"
Some may think it's the current MKZ. But it's lower than the MKZ, and has a lower smooth trunk lid, missing the center trunk hump with integrated spoiler of the MKZ. Along with having a chrome bar across the full length of the light bar that's not on the MKZ. Asside from the fact that the MKZ is already launched and Lincoln is spending millions to get the public to look at it, so it makes no sense for Lincoln to hide it in a video.
But could it really be the new C-Segment Sedan?
Some may think it's c-segment Lincoln based on the Focus platform, but it seems to have a too wide a stance for that. We also know it has duel integrated exhausts, which may not be an option on a sub $30k sedan.
But then again, Lincoln stated they are targeting the highest volume/growth segments with new vehicles, and the luxury c-segment is a big growth segment right now, with the sub $30k Mercedes-Benz CLA and Audi (Jetta based)A3 sedans recently launching. Along with the fact that this new sedan is in a video with the new c-segment 2015 MKC.
Fordinsidenews started this conversation back in Sept 2013 when BMW announced they are launching a new FWD c-segment sedan. But it seems Lincoln was already hard at work. And with the reported delay in the launch of the 2016 MKX, that opens a nice launch window, where it's a good chance we may see this new sedan at the Chicago Auto Show with the already exposed, refreshed 2015 Navigator.
You be the judge. Watch the video....
Below is the rear of the current MKZ for comparison.