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There's no mistaking this Lincoln for a Lexus with that grille. Adaptive headlights swivel to illuminate turns.

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Square gauges are a nod to Lincolns of the past. Combination of satin nickel trim and decent-looking wood makes for an upscale-looking cabin.
Two-tone coloring and nicely integrated taillights give the Mark X a classy look from the rear.
With the seats in place, the Mark X has 32 cubic feet of cargo space. Fold the seats down and it adds another 36 cubic feet of room.
With a 4-inch-longer wheelbase than the Lexus RX 330, the Mark has more than enough room in the second row.

2007 Lincoln MKX

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What Is It?
2007 Lincoln MKX

What's Special About It?
Built on a car chassis shared with the Ford Edge, the Mark X will be Lincoln's first crossover SUV when it goes on sale late this year.

Aimed directly at luxury crossovers like the Lexus RX 330 and Cadillac SRX, the Mark X uses Ford's newest 3.5-liter V6 which produces 250 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque. Coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission, Lincoln expects the Mark to accelerate as fast as anything in the class. Both front- and all-wheel drive will be offered.

In order to keep up with the class leaders when it came to interior luxury, Lincoln gave the Mark X a traditional cabin design and upscale trim. Satin nickel accents contrast with good-looking walnut trim on the dash and door panels. Square gauges similar to Lincolns of the past add a nice retro touch.

All the latest technological features are offered in the Mark X, including heated and cooled seats, a DVD-based navigation system, and side curtain airbags with rollover protection. Rear-seat passengers not only get plenty of space thanks to its long wheelbase, there's also an optional panoramic sunroof, 14-speaker THX-certified DVD entertainment system and console-mounted MP3 jacks.

What's Edmunds' Take?
With a competitive engine package, car-based chassis and unique styling, the Mark X is Lincoln's best shot in awhile at gaining back market share from Cadillac and Lexus. — Ed Hellwig