Comments on: Spied: Ford Flex-based Lincoln CUV mule http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:10:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: jackjimturkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-350612 jackjimturkey Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:51:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-350612 mazdaman: "Ford's top tier U.S. brand deserves better treatment than to receive badge engineered Ford clones to fill up Lincoln's lineup." You're always talking sense, but this just had to be singled out. mazdaman: “Ford’s top tier U.S. brand deserves better treatment than to receive badge engineered Ford clones to fill up Lincoln’s lineup.”

You’re always talking sense, but this just had to be singled out.

]]> By: SwerveEarly http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349891 SwerveEarly Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:00:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349891 Wouldnt want one, even with the twin-turbo and awd. Wouldnt want one, even with the twin-turbo and awd.

]]> By: richt62167 http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349882 richt62167 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:26:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349882 Hate it! Hate it! Hate it! I can’t believe there going through with this Car/SUV/Crossover. I think the Flex is the ugliest thing ever, and I’ve seen my shit before and that looks nicer. And I think putting a Lincoln grill on it and calling it a Lincoln MKYUTC1234…… is not going to make it better. Lincoln please fix what you already have before you start making “NEW” (warmed over) Fords because you will be fixing this in a year and changing the name and call it “The all new” (INSERT NAME HERE) ala…..Sable/ Taurus Hate it! Hate it! Hate it! I can’t believe there going through with this Car/SUV/Crossover. I think the Flex is the ugliest thing ever, and I’ve seen my shit before and that looks nicer. And I think putting a Lincoln grill on it and calling it a Lincoln MKYUTC1234…… is not going to make it better. Lincoln please fix what you already have before you start making “NEW” (warmed over) Fords because you will be fixing this in a year and changing the name and call it “The all new” (INSERT NAME HERE) ala…..Sable/ Taurus

]]> By: zoomzoomr http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349767 zoomzoomr Sat, 05 Jan 2008 23:16:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349767 Commodore.. why does it have to be called MKF? Wouldn't F just remind people this is a rebodied Flex? MKV is too obvious, why would they want to remind us it is basically a van without any of the usefulness of a van (sliding doors, raised roof, removable seating)? I'm guessing they'll opt for something like MKC (crossover), MKL (luxury or long), MKXL or MKX L (long-wheelbase MKX) or maybe the MKT Robert suggested, though i have no idea what the T would stand for. Commodore.. why does it have to be called MKF? Wouldn’t F just remind people this is a rebodied Flex? MKV is too obvious, why would they want to remind us it is basically a van without any of the usefulness of a van (sliding doors, raised roof, removable seating)? I’m guessing they’ll opt for something like MKC (crossover), MKL (luxury or long), MKXL or MKX L (long-wheelbase MKX) or maybe the MKT Robert suggested, though i have no idea what the T would stand for.

]]> By: Robert http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349744 Robert Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:09:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349744 I hope all the idiots on this board realize that the only thing the real Lincoln MKT will retain is the front grille. The body is supposed to be quite swoopy like the Mercedes R-class when it debuts. I think we'll see it in NY. I hope all the idiots on this board realize that the only thing the real Lincoln MKT will retain is the front grille.

The body is supposed to be quite swoopy like the Mercedes R-class when it debuts. I think we’ll see it in NY.

]]> By: LP640 http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349741 LP640 Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:06:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349741 wow yet more tedious, dull crossover for shit for soccer moms to lull over, Nice (!) wow yet more tedious, dull crossover for shit for soccer moms to lull over, Nice (!)

]]> By: mazdaman http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349737 mazdaman Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:58:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349737 I agree with jayjc08: this test mule is not fully representative of the final product's styling. The camouflage is only covering the front end of the vehicle. The rest of the vehicle should hopefully look quite a bit different from this test mule. My biggest hope is that they follow the MKS practice of platform sharing and give this vehicle its own unique exterior/interior design. If Ford just slaps a Lincoln front/rear styling treatment on the Flex and tries to pass it off as a Lincoln like they did with the MKX/Edge and MKZ/Milan/Edge, then I will totally give up on Ford's long term survival. Ford's top tier U.S. brand deserves better treatment than to receive badge engineered Ford clones to fill up Lincoln's lineup. They ruined Mercury by utilizing this practice; I sincerely hope they have learned their lesson about how to properly share platforms among divisions. For Lincoln to become and remain relevant as a near luxury division (Ford has appeared to have completely given up on restoring Lincoln to a true full luxury brand), they will need to offer products that are distinct and upscale from their Ford brand platform mates. I agree with jayjc08: this test mule is not fully representative of the final product’s styling. The camouflage is only covering the front end of the vehicle. The rest of the vehicle should hopefully look quite a bit different from this test mule.

My biggest hope is that they follow the MKS practice of platform sharing and give this vehicle its own unique exterior/interior design. If Ford just slaps a Lincoln front/rear styling treatment on the Flex and tries to pass it off as a Lincoln like they did with the MKX/Edge and MKZ/Milan/Edge, then I will totally give up on Ford’s long term survival. Ford’s top tier U.S. brand deserves better treatment than to receive badge engineered Ford clones to fill up Lincoln’s lineup. They ruined Mercury by utilizing this practice; I sincerely hope they have learned their lesson about how to properly share platforms among divisions. For Lincoln to become and remain relevant as a near luxury division (Ford has appeared to have completely given up on restoring Lincoln to a true full luxury brand), they will need to offer products that are distinct and upscale from their Ford brand platform mates.

]]> By: autonut http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349726 autonut Sat, 05 Jan 2008 15:42:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349726 What about SHT ? For fitting. What about SHT ? For fitting.

]]> By: 441Zuke http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349725 441Zuke Sat, 05 Jan 2008 15:36:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349725 maybe MKC for Crap maybe MKC for Crap

]]> By: Brendino http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349723 Brendino Sat, 05 Jan 2008 14:21:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349723 Maybe MKV since it's a van alternative? MKC for crossover? Maybe MKV since it’s a van alternative?
MKC for crossover?

]]> By: Commodore http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349708 Commodore Sat, 05 Jan 2008 03:34:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349708 zoomzoom - yes, but you have to follow the genius naming-scheme; it will be MKF Needless to say, this wagon/minivan/truck/car will not beat the Lambdas zoomzoom – yes, but you have to follow the genius naming-scheme; it will be MKF

Needless to say, this wagon/minivan/truck/car will not beat the Lambdas

]]> By: zoomzoomr http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349685 zoomzoomr Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:57:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349685 Now the big controversy.. what will they call it? Considering the state of Ford's Lincoln Mercury division and the apparent infighting between the brands for exclusive product.. the only logical name would be FLUX! Now the big controversy.. what will they call it? Considering the state of Ford’s Lincoln Mercury division and the apparent infighting between the brands for exclusive product.. the only logical name would be FLUX!

]]> By: DeansterTJ http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349677 DeansterTJ Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:19:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349677 Ford's incredibly talented design team strikes again! LMFAO!!! Ford’s incredibly talented design team strikes again! LMFAO!!!

]]> By: autonut http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349671 autonut Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:12:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349671 My gosh it is a Ford! My gosh it is a Ford!

]]> By: carmaster4ever http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349664 carmaster4ever Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:40:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349664 to be honest lincoln has way to many SUVs/CUVs for a "luxury" company. they should focus on more sedans ! maybe a coupe perhaps. it looks like an extended taurus X and the american companies have a bad habit of making the same vehicle just adding luxury stuff on it. i dont see honda doing that to acura lol although the civic is re-badged as a acura in canada! to be honest lincoln has way to many SUVs/CUVs for a “luxury” company.

they should focus on more sedans !
maybe a coupe perhaps.

it looks like an extended taurus X

and the american companies have a bad habit of making the same vehicle just adding luxury stuff on it. i dont see honda doing that to acura lol

although the civic is re-badged as a acura in canada!

]]> By: Blakkarr http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349663 Blakkarr Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:38:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349663 There's just been so little to talk about that I'm just being stupid to kick up so dust to talk about. There’s just been so little to talk about that I’m just being stupid to kick up so dust to talk about.

]]> By: jayjc08 http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349661 jayjc08 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:32:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349661 "The mule is identical to the lengthened Taurus X-based mules" Does that shed some light, blakkar & Ricardohead? So far, I think it's a dumbfounded idea but they could get it right... “The mule is identical to the lengthened Taurus X-based mules”

Does that shed some light, blakkar & Ricardohead?

So far, I think it’s a dumbfounded idea but they could get it right…

]]> By: RicardoHead http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349660 RicardoHead Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:10:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349660 I agree, Blakkarr. Looks more like teh TaurusX and we all know what a big seller that is. I agree, Blakkarr. Looks more like teh TaurusX and we all know what a big seller that is.

]]> By: casualobserver http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349652 casualobserver Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:36:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349652 Say this ten times fast: "the front fascia features a sleeker and more flowing design than the one found on the Ford Flex" Say this ten times fast:
“the front fascia features a sleeker and more flowing design than the one found on the Ford Flex”

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349651 johnnycanuck Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:29:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349651 Why'd they bother with any camo at all? Why’d they bother with any camo at all?

]]> By: C6Racer http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349650 C6Racer Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:12:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349650 The front end is gonna look just like that of the new MKS except a tiny bit taller. I can already see it. The front end is gonna look just like that of the new MKS except a tiny bit taller. I can already see it.

]]> By: Blakkarr http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349648 Blakkarr Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:09:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349648 It looks like an enlarged Freestyle/Taurus X. It looks like an enlarged Freestyle/Taurus X.

]]> By: jonnycat http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349646 jonnycat Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:05:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349646 It looks like Nacho Libre It looks like Nacho Libre

]]> By: TomF http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349638 TomF Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:47:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349638 Note that this car is NOT a Mercury -- another clear sign that Merc is a dead brand. Note that this car is NOT a Mercury — another clear sign that Merc is a dead brand.

]]> By: 6ix http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349636 6ix Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:43:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/flex-based-lincoln-mule.html#comment-349636 Cool, a Lincoln minivan! Seriously, I hope they don't just do a simple reskin of the Flex for Lincoln. Hasn't everyone learned yet that badge-engineering is an inherently bad thing? Cool, a Lincoln minivan!

Seriously, I hope they don’t just do a simple reskin of the Flex for Lincoln. Hasn’t everyone learned yet that badge-engineering is an inherently bad thing?

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