For SUV shoppers who like the Ford Escape, but want something a bit more, the Lincoln MKC is built on the same platform and offers the luxury equipment and features that are synonymous with the Lincoln name. The MKC comes in as a five-passenger form that offers owners a great deal of pampering to enjoy and take full advantage of. As a brand new offering for 2015, the MKC competes with the Acura RDX, Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class, the MKC shows up with more youthful exuberance and modern feelings giving it a leg up on all the competition.

For those who are looking for a domestic model that is filled with luxury appointments, the MKC will certainly not disappoint. As a small, agile crossover SUV that is easy to park in any parking area as well as maneuver through traffic, the MKC drivers like a sedan, but offers the look, feeling, and size of a compact crossover SUV.

Driving the MKC offers owners the control that might be considered to be in a smaller car, but handles the larger SUV with expertise that is unprecedented. This control is experienced by the highly engineered suspension that is more than capable of keeping this nice SUV stuck on the road and soaks up all road abrasions capably and easily, offering a very smooth and comfortable ride and making new and used car dealers alike drool over the possibilities. The steering system shows up as highly responsive and quick giving this SUV the feeling of wanting to find any and all curvy roads in the area to really flex out the muscles of this cool SUV. When used as a daily driver, the vehicle doesn’t disappoint at all, offering one of the quietest cabins which allows the vehicle occupants to enjoy all musical selections they choose instead of the road noises outside the vehicle.

For this SUV, two engines are offered to enjoy, both are EcoBoost engines that help to make the vehicle more fuel efficient. The first one is a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine that brings in240 horsepower and 270 lb.-ft. of torque which is the same engine found in the Ford Escape. This engine is mated to a six-speed SelectShift automatic transmission with manual-style paddle shifters on the steering wheel for added shifting control. This powertrain can be had in either a front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and offers a fuel efficiency of 20 city/29 hwy mpg for the FWD and 19 city/26 hwy mpg for the AWD model. This powertrain offers a maximum towing capacity of 3,000 pounds to add to the capability of this vehicle.

The second engine offered is a 2.3-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine that shows up with 285 horsepower and 305 lb.-ft. of torque. Mated to the same transmission, this engine is only offered fitted with AWD capability and shows up with a fuel efficiency of 18 city/26 hwy mpg for owners to continue to get some great fuel efficiency. The towing capacity of this excellent SUV comes in at 2,000 pounds, less than the smaller engine, but with more overall power.

Offering a look inside the cabin gives owners the feeling of a much higher end vehicle than what this Lincoln really is. This offers owners the opportunity to feel they received a great deal on their purchase with so many great control features inside the cockpit area of the MKC, the driver will stay well-informed and able to keep all occupants safe on the road. Even as a compact crossover SUV, the MKC offers plenty of space for all five who are riding inside the vehicle to enjoy the leg room and space. Add a lot of cargo space behind the rear seat and added space from the 60/40 split folding rear seat, and this SUV is very versatile as well as comfortable.

On the outside the MKC gives shoppers a look into what Lincoln will be offering when some of the other models undergo their makeovers in years to come. Changing from the vertical vented grill to one that is horizontally lined as well as having a more pronounced hood to roof angle gives the vehicle a better look of aerodynamics than might be expected for an SUV. As a very sleek and sophisticated looking model, the MKC offers good lines and appealing angles across the entire vehicle. Finishing off this great vehicle is a full set of double star spoked wheels and chrome exhaust ports to give that final touch of toughness and elegance.

The standard features offered for the MKC includes active noise control, dual-zone climate control, SYNC/MyLincoln Touch, leatherette upholstery, aluminum cabin trimmings and a nine-speaker audio system with Sirius XM Radio all for the Premiere model. Stepping up to the Select model brings in a Bridge of Weir leather and premium wood trim and ambient lighting. Additional added features for this model includes a 10-way power passenger seat and auto-folding side view mirrors. Continuing up the line, the Reserve adds heated/cooled front seats, a glass panoramic Vista Roof, a navigation system, the MyLincoln Mobile app, a hands-free power liftgate, blind-spot monitoring and a power adjustable tilt/telescoping steering column.

The optional features for the MKC shows up different from many vehicles with a ton of great stand-alone features to enjoy. This list includes Continuously Controlled Damping, all-wheel drive, a 14-speaker THX II certified audio system, 19 and 20-inche wheels, a variety of paint colors, a heated steering wheels, heated rear seats, rain-sensing wipers, automatic high-beam headlights, a Class II trailer tow package, a navigation system, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance and the Forward Sensing and Active Park Assist system.

For all the awesome features offered on the base model of the MKC, the price starts out at a very affordable $34,000. Moving up to the Select model adds $3,230 to the price of the vehicle and the top of the line Reserve model shows up with a price around $41,000. The AWD addition to the 2.0-liter engine models adds $2,495 and $3,500 for the 2.3-liter engine models. The loaded up Reserve model can actually reach up to the $50,000 range, but offers ever possible feature and benefit anyone could want in an SUV.