The Lincoln MKX and Ford Edge crossovers aren’t even on the market yet, and already Ford is admitting they represent a somewhat obsolete way of thinking. While both vehicles will surely be successful, Ford reckons it can do even better going forward.
Design chief Peter Horbury says in the future, Lincolns and Fords will not look alike. “There’s no hiding the fact that the MKX is closely related to the Ford Edge and the MKZ is closely related to the (Ford) Fusion and the (Mercury) Milan,” Horbury told Automotive News. “But the way ahead will be a lot more individual.”
Horbury admitted he was a bit surprised the Lincoln Zephyr (now called MKZ) has been accepted as a Lincoln and not a Ford Fusion “with a different grille.” The MKX has a similar relationship to the Edge, sharing about 50 percent exterior sheetmetal. Horbury says some component sharing will need to remain in the future, but the forthcoming Lincoln MKS (pictured) is a better example of where things are headed.
11/13, 11:40 AM
posted by:
A4
i do have to give ford credit, the zephyr was definately not a fusion with a different grille, and im a little dumbfounded why they would think that. their badge engineering with lincoln is better for those two models than most others. Im also confused why they didnt mention the Navigator/Expedition… thats badge engineering they need to work on.
11/13, 11:42 AM
posted by:
Brendino
MKZ looks…heck, it IS very different than the Fusion, while the MKX is much more similar to the Edge. The Navigator could have taken a cue from the Highlander/RX and rounded out the D-pillar a bit.
11/13, 12:58 PM
posted by:
lanapat7
I don’t think the Zephyr is a Fusion with different grille and head/taillamps.
But I think the Zephyr is a MILAN with different grille and head/taillamps.
By the way, I hate Lincoln’s new names. What will be the Navigator’s new name- the MKB? (for big/bling)
11/13, 1:44 PM
posted by:
A4
i think itll be MKP for poser
11/13, 3:05 PM
posted by:
Andre Neves
YES, you heard right people, Future lincolns won’t look like Fords. They are going to put much effort in to redesigning the Badge & emblems. Bold Move.
11/13, 3:09 PM
posted by:
Brendino
poser? the navigator came before the ’slade…before any lux SUV.
11/13, 5:04 PM
posted by:
A4
yeah but not the new one
theyre just trying to keep up at this point.
11/13, 5:06 PM
posted by:
A4
actually the navigator and the Denali both came out in 1998.
11/13, 7:30 PM
posted by:
1c3d0g
Alright, *this* is what I wanted to hear. Go Ford Go!
11/13, 9:29 PM
posted by:
LamborghiniZ
Past lincolns shouldnt have either, this is something that should be done w/o any thought, lincolns should never look like fords, this shouldnt be a breakthrough, its common sense
11/13, 11:10 PM
posted by:
MyGodBeatsYourGod
Does it have a base V-6, optional powerful V-8, driving the rear wheels with an optional all-wheel package for the North, designed with class, great proportions, understated “jewelry”, Lexus/Infinity-quality interior, 6-speed manual or 6-speed Twin-Clutch Auto?
Does it have it’s own platform so it IS NOT ANOTHER CAR/CUV/SUV BASED ON THE MAZDA6???
Otherwise, its just a gussied-up Ford, again.
11/13, 11:17 PM
posted by:
MyGodBeatsYourGod
In other words… Chrysler is going to freshen the exterior and sorry slab-like interior of the 300 soon enough (supplier rumours on other boards suggest more MB- and Lexus-like interior upgrades)
This puts GM (Buick, Pontiac, and even Cadillac) and Ford (Lincoln & what’s left of Mercury) another generation behind.
They blew it on catching Chrysler on fwd minivans and can’t now they seem unable to get a strong-styled rwd near-luxury sedan to market. Aussie imports for both solutions?
11/13, 11:30 PM
posted by:
MC
Yep I see the Bold Moves ford are trying to make. But what exactly are they trying to do.
11/14, 9:20 AM
posted by:
Aussie#1
I think they all the same and should stop sharing cars all together THIS IS A BOLD MOVE