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Current and future Lincolns

While the Navigator and the Lincoln Town Car still hold their names, all Lincoln models since 2007 begin with "MK". The 2009 Lincoln MKS has taken over the flagship car role from the Town Car. It is a full size luxury sedan and comes with front wheel drive with an all-wheel drive option and can seat five people. The MKS is both sporty and sophisticated and combines motion, power and speed. It also comes with what is called a "Panoramic Vista Roof" which is a large moonroof and sunroof medley. The 2009 MKS features a push button ignition system, Bluetooth connectivity, a 500 watt 14 speaker audio system, and a DVD based navigation system. Ford says that the MKS "has the largest selection of technologies and comfort and convenience features in its class".

In 2007 Lincoln produced both the MKX and the MKZ. The MKX is a midsized luxury SUV and is the successor to the Lincoln Aviator, although it does not share many qualities with the Aviator. The MKX seats up to five people and is a front wheel drive vehicle which can be ordered with all wheel drive. It's debut in 2006 was as a luxury alternative for the Ford Edge. The MKX also has the option of the Panoramic Vista Roof, and comes standard with automatic headlights, auto-dimming rearview mirror, remote keyless entry with keypad, and message center with compass as well as other features. Previously optional features, such as Sirius satellite radio, heated and cooled front seats, and reverse sensing system, now come standard with the MKX and there were no changes made for the 2009 model.

The Lincoln MKZ was formerly known as the Lincoln Zephyr. It is an entry level, mid-sized luxury car. The Zephyr was intended as a replacement for the Lincoln LS. In 2007, however, the Zephyr name was no more and now the newly named MKZ would be the replacement car for the Lincoln LS. This was the first of the MK named models. The initials were adopted to keep up with competitors such as Cadillac and Lexus who were naming their cars with only letters. The MKZ has an all wheel drive system and THX II certified audio system. New standard features for 2008 included Sirius satellite radio, a tire pressure monitoring system, and Lincoln Sync among others. Lincoln Sync enables mobile phones and digital media players to be operated in the vehicle, mostly by hands free technology. For the 2009 MKZ the AdvanceTrac stability control system also became standard.

The MKZ is again at the forefront of Lincoln's in 2010 along with the MKT. The 2010 MKZ has been revised both internally and externally. The headlights and grille have been updated on the front, while the rear sports longer and thinner tail lights. New for 2010 is a reverse camera system, rain sensing windshield wipers, Sirius Travel link, and DVD based satellite navigation system. The MKT is new for 2010 and is a luxury crossover utility vehicle. Features of the MKT include electric power steering which also includes an "Active Park Assist" system that will actually steer the car into a parallel parking space. The Lincoln MKT is slotted above the MKX and is the second Lincoln crossover introduced to their lineup.

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