By Barbara & Bill Schaffer Occasionally, one of the new test vehicles catch us totally off guard. The most recent surprise came from the Lincoln Navigator. We’d previously pretty much written it off as being too humongous and ungainly, especially when compared to most of the competitors….
“2018 Lincoln Navigator 4×4 Black Label” An Exquisitely Appointed Land Yacht The Lincoln Navigator became one of the first full-size luxury SUVs when it first appeared on the scene, literally creating a new market segment. Now for the 2018 model year, the Lincoln Navigator serves up a new interpretation of that first classic vehicle, with…
“2017 Lincoln Continental Black Label” The Lincoln Motor Company Flagship returns There was a time when the Lincoln marque was revered as the luxury brand of the Ford Motor Company, and it was on par with other domestic luxury sedans. Somewhere along the line it seemed to slip from its elevated status and remained rather…
“2017 Lincoln MKZ Reserve HEV FWD” Lincoln’s MKZ sedan was initially launched in 2005 as a 2006 model building upon the luxury division’s standard set by the legendary Lincoln Zephyr. A hybrid version appeared in 2013 as a 2014 model, powered by a 2.0 liter Atkinson Cycle inline four-cylinder engine. The 2017 Lincoln MKZ HEV…
“2016 Lincoln MKX AWD” Lincoln’s luxurious small CUV is all-new Lincoln introduced its first ever crossover in 2007 – the MKX, a luxury model with a car-like ride quality, added versatility and flexibility and an impressive fuel economy. The first Lincoln MKX was a five-passenger CUV, which was powered by a fuel-efficient 3.7-liter DOHC, 24-valve…
By Barbara & Bill Schaffer We spend a great deal of our drive time observing other vehicles on the road and one that has caught our eye the last year has been the Lincoln MKC. Unfortunately, we hadn’t had a chance to drive one until recently but it was worth the wait — we were…
By Barbara & Bill Schaffer Although it had been several years since we had driven a Lincoln Navigator, we remember it as being too big and ‘wallowy’ for our personal tastes, but it’s always fit the bill in the luxury column. A couple of weeks ago we borrowed the 2015 Lincoln Navigator to utilize the…
“2015 Lincoln Navigator delivers increased Power and Refinement” When the Lincoln Navigator first appeared on the scene, it was one of the first full-size luxury SUVs, literally creating a new segment. Now for the 2015 model year, the Lincoln Navigator serves up a new interpretation of that first classic vehicle, with two sizes available –…
2015 Lincoln MKC “A small luxury, spirited SUV” The Lincoln Motor Company has changed direction and scope. It’s seemingly no longer focused on classic, elegant luxury land yacht status, but is now concentrating on attracting a younger, more active consumer, with different goals in mind. Displaying a show of wealth no longer seems to be…
“Lincoln MKZ Hybrid adds to Lincoln’s appeal” Lincoln’s MKZ sedan was launched initially in 2005 as a 2006 model building upon the luxury division’s proud standard set by the legendary Lincoln Zephyr. The 2010 MKZ benefitted from several functional and design improvements, making what was a good car an even better one. The 2014 Lincoln…
