The Lincoln MKC is a distinctive development from the bottom up using an array of first-in-class attributes. Its allnew 2.3liter EcoBoost(registered company) engine provides exceptional performance while its admirably applied wraparound liftgate is an instance of masterful customer benefit.

"Lincoln MKC is the ideal combination of divine automotive design and dynamic driving operation in a section which has grown in popularity lately," said Jim Farley, executive vice-president of Ford international advertising, sales and support and Lincoln. "As a competition luxurious brand, entering this section is really a natural next step for us. MKC will do much more than simply compete - it will alter the way that people think about Lincoln."

Constructing the right car at the right time

MKC offers Lincoln a powerful offering within the modest superior utility vehicle

segment, the area of the luxury industry. The section has grown by over 200-percent and by quarter since 2012 since 2009. The section growth has been driven by new luxury customers that are entering affluence, along with by present luxury owners that are relocating from vehicles to smaller ones as their lifestyle wishes change.

With MKC, Lincoln continues its shift toward targeting a younger, more varied client. The automobile also positions Lincoln to resonate with motorists in markets to the East and West coasts.

Made to inspire indoors and outside

From its touch splitwing grille to its distinctively designed, handsfree wraparound liftgate, the Lincoln DNA is apparent.

"The performance of the brand-new liftgate is really a prime example of the way in which a superior design component can make an improved consumer experience."

Lincoln MKC offers a glossy, sculpted body which helps it stick out among friends. While functions like base sideview mirrors, soft outside lighting and an accessible panoramic, allglass Vista Roof (registered company) give a lavish, advanced character to the car, its high beltline and low shoulders produce a hardy, athletic existence.

The initial style also carries through to the inside, where hightech and craftsmanship join to supply a warm, luxury surroundings. An architecturally distinctive instrument panel showcases Lincoln's signature pushbutton gear-shifter, which has an open, inviting inside room.

"We gave focus to each detail to carry a fashionable, trend-oriented automobile," said Soo Kang, Lincoln interior-design chief. "Our use of colours, materials, sewing - every detail was thought to make an entire luxury experience."

An allnew Lincoln controls debuts on Lincoln MKC and will also be accessible on all future Lincoln vehicles, to be more in line with the Lincoln driving experience. This exceptionally tactile leatherwrapped wheel offers better sensation and control and places the brand's new layout DNA within the driver's hands.

The increased THX (registered company) II-CERTIFIED Sound System, an industryfirst featuring THX - distributed 14 right and woofer technologies -, centre - and leftslot loudspeaker assemblies, is accessible. The state-of-theart audio system offers a rich, immersive surround-sound experience that reproduces music because it had been mixed in the studio.

SYNC(registered company) with MyLincoln Touch(TMark) allows motorists to personalize MKC through the use of voiceactivated commands or easy touch controls to the category-exclusive 8-inch touchscreen. Knobs and buttons in the center console supply added and simple access to control the air-conditioning and audio system.

2014 Lincoln MKC concept at the Detroit Auto Show - The Driver

Dynamic performance is met by lincoln luxury

When equipped with the allnew 2.3liter EcoBoost engine, Lincoln MKC provides a projected 275 hp at 5,500 rpm and 300 lb.ft. of torque at 3,000 rpm, based on preliminary test data. Category-exclusive Active Grille Shutters are made to help enhance Lincoln MKC fuel-efficiency at highway speeds.

That makes an all to Lincoln MKC - EcoBoost car.

The Intelligent AllWheel Drive system also contains Continuously Controlled Damping. Motorists may use Lincoln Drive Control to choose from ordinary and athletics, comfort drive ways to focus on their driving feeling. CCD always tracks the route; the suspension reacts normally within 20 milliseconds, supplying a smooth ride with increased management.

CCD also is obtainable within the conventional frontwheel drive configuration of MKC.

"The breadth of MKC's track is set to enable the designers the liberty to make a deep-seated stance for your vehicle, also it supplied engineers the chance to reduce body-roll and provide the vehicle an even more sporty feel," said Lisa Drake, MKC leader engineer.

Protection is provided by technology, assurance

Lincoln MKC offers innovative technology for example collision warning with a LaneKeeping System, brake support and driver assist to help motorists prevent mishaps. When it detects a possible frontend crash the collision warning system is intended to alert the driver. The system issues an audible alert within the cottage, a visual alert in the automated brake and windshield assistance susceptibility.

Lincoln MKC introduces accessible park-out assist technologies, a category-exclusive quality that improves the vehicle's active park assist abilities. Assist directs drivers out-of tight parking spots where active park assist helps direct drivers into tight parallel parking circumstances, park - out.

The vehicle's LaneKeeping System utilizes rear-view mirrormounted cameras to recognize lane markers and help motorists prevent inadvertently straying from their lane. Dash-mounted cameras track driver alertness.

In planning MKC for the route, the car was subjected to 5,000 digital and realworld crash tests and a mixture of conditions.

Expertise Lincoln's distinctively warm reception

Lincoln MKC will greet owners with unique Strategy Detection, which senses once an operator is near and reacts by illuminating "welcome mats" to the earth alongside both front doors. Concurrently, headlamps, taillamps and door handles luminescence with gentle lights tuned to fit the automobile's outdoor colour.

Using the MyLincoln Mobile (TMark) application, MKC owners may find, lock, unlock and start the automobile, along with routine a remote start function for a set time.

Motorists may also make use of the app to put a call for road-side help, track the automobile's fuel level, check tire-pressure and battery status, and application motor start-times to enable the automobile to warm or cool to comfortable levels.

2014 LINCOLN MKC CONCEPT FEATURES WALK AROUND