Note: This interior review was created when the 2014 Lincoln MKX was new.
Interior: | 7.6 |
Reviewers say the 2014 Lincoln MKX lives up to luxury SUV standards with soft-touch materials, elegant wood trim and quality workmanship. Both the front and rear seats are spacious and comfortable, they add. Test drivers point out that the MKX is fully loaded with tech features, but they dislike the MyLincoln Touch infotainment system, which they think can be distracting to use while driving. As a result, many critics wish that more functions were controlled by traditional knobs and dials. Cargo space is decent for the class and reviewers say the standard power liftgate is convenient when your hands are full.
The 2014 Lincoln MKX seats five and comes standard with leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel and power-adjustable heated and cooled front seats. Options include a heated steering wheel and heated rear seats. The Lincoln MKX’s seats are set high, which helps with visibility, test drivers report, though they note that the depth of the dashboard can block some sight lines in the front. The seats are spacious and comfortable even on long trips, reviewers say, but some point out that the optional moonroof may make tall passengers feel cramped.
The 2014 Lincoln MKX comes standard with remote start, push-button ignition, a 10-speaker CD audio system, satellite radio, the MyLincoln Touch infotainment system with an 8-inch touch screen, two USB ports, an SD card reader, an auxiliary jack and steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls. Optional features include a voice-activated navigation system, rain-sensing windshield wipers, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, a rearview camera, a panoramic moonroof and a premium THX audio system.
Though reviewers agree that the MKX is well-equipped, many say that the MyLincoln Touch infotainment system can be cumbersome to operate while driving. There aren’t many traditional knobs or buttons, they say, adding that most functions are controlled through a touch screen that can be slow to respond to inputs.
The 2014 Lincoln MKX offers 32.3 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats in use and a maximum of 68.6 cubic feet of space with the seats folded flat. That’s a decent amount of room for the class, but rivals like the Lexus RX 350 and Land Rover LR4 offer more overall space. Reviewers say that loading cargo is easy even when you’re carrying luggage thanks to the standard power liftgate. A sizable glove box and center console provide a good amount of interior storage, they add.
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