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1. Eh, I don't think this will grow on me. Somethings the grille works on, this is not one of them.

Posted at 9:16AM on Jan 14th 2008 by Taylor

2. Beautiful, now if Lincoln brings this DNA to the rest of the line-up they'll have plenty of reasons for people to come into the showrooms.

Finally, there are a couple Lincoln's worthy of the name. The MKS, now this.

And that Motor?!!! Maybe Lincoln should do a light-ish weight 2dr RWD with some of this DNA. I'd buy.

Posted at 9:25AM on Jan 14th 2008 by John P.

3. This is supposed to be a preview of the new 7 passenger Lincoln crossover based off the Flex platform - which will make it one huge crossover, considering the Flex is bigger than the Taurus X. I assume it will be expensive - high $30s to high $40s.

I would rather see a Lincoln version of the next Explorer, more of an SUV look. But maybe we'll get one of those too.

Posted at 9:25AM on Jan 14th 2008 by doug

4. I dont think this is the lincoln flex. It mentions carrying 4 adults, not 7. It doesnt look big enough to be the flex counterpart.

I think it looks good though. would be happy to see this on the road...

Posted at 2:50PM on Jan 14th 2008 by geo.stewart

5. Hmmmm, didn't we see this last year on the Chysler stand

http://www.chrysler.com/en/autoshow/concept_vehicles/nassau/

Posted at 9:26AM on Jan 14th 2008 by DJ

6. yes, it has four wheels too

Posted at 9:45AM on Jan 14th 2008 by yaroukh

7. We did, yes. When we forgot to wear our glasses and take our meds.

Posted at 10:21AM on Jan 14th 2008 by Vik

8. Nice job distingishing this from the Flex and doing away with the cliche design cues of the MKX.

Posted at 9:28AM on Jan 14th 2008 by DDL

9. My guess is this is the rumored vehicle based on the Flex underpinnings, not a replacement for the Edge-based MKX. The front end looks similar to the one on that Taurus X Frankenstein mule that was running around.

It looks like it might eat somebody (or something - my vote goes for the Honda Pilot to be the first meal), but I think it's pretty cool. Interesting to see how the menu of design elements talked about in last year's MKR concept have been utilized here, but somewhat differently: the upkick to the beltline, beveled edges, etc.

Certainly distinctive - bold statement that is also very different from Cadillac's origami stuff.

Posted at 9:28AM on Jan 14th 2008 by John

10. I'm just blown away by it. Can't wait to see it at the Toronto show and at my Ford dealership. This one's for me.

Posted at 9:34AM on Jan 14th 2008 by John

11. Yes - build it now!!!!

My only suggestions are to change the name of the new V6 back to "TwinForce - with EcoBoost Technology." Also - offer this in a Hybrid form to allow the rich folks to make an Eco statement. This high end segment of the market is ripe for high class hybrids - big $$$ there.

Posted at 1:07PM on Jan 14th 2008 by Daniel

12. Same here. This is what I have been waiting for from Ford.

Posted at 9:37AM on Jan 14th 2008 by John

13. The bulge in the belt-line above the rear wheels is awful. The concept has potential, but it's not there yet.

Posted at 9:37AM on Jan 14th 2008 by david damn

14. Looks like a modern take on the '61 Lincoln beltline, and I think it's a good thing.

Posted at 10:24AM on Jan 14th 2008 by Vik

15. It looks really good except between the b- and c-pillars. It looks like they just couldn't figure out how to connect the front half to the back. The way the belt line changes from an angle to flat makes it look broken and the lack of surface detail is very plain compared to the front half. They should have continued the contours off the fender logos at least half way through the back doors.

Posted at 12:12PM on Jan 14th 2008 by chrisdavis

16. It is very good that this does not have the same sheet metal as the Ford Flex upon which it is based (D2 architectrue). Just making Lincolns "Fords with more chrome" has been killing a once great marque.

I for one really think this vehicle is great - now FoMoCo just bring the thing to market ASAP.

Posted at 3:52PM on Jan 14th 2008 by Daniel

17. yes, it has four wheels too

Posted at 9:44AM on Jan 14th 2008 by Yaroukh

18. This is not a replacement for the MKX. MKX is on the CD3 platform...This is on the bigger D3 platform like Flex.

Posted at 9:48AM on Jan 14th 2008 by Shawn

19. Very nicely done. But, I personally wont' bite.

Posted at 10:04AM on Jan 14th 2008 by FThorn

20. Lincoln has been criticized for derivative and badge engineering styling as the primary reason it cannot compete with Cadillac in the luxury category vs. BMW, Lexus, et al. While I find a few things about this particulary design a bit off putting, I don't think you can call it derivative. If this is the Lincoln version of the Flex platform they have done a marvelous job of differentiating this car from its cheaper sibling.

The nose is a bit radical, but, overally, this "look" is exactly what Lincoln needs to make a statement that we stand for new American luxury and design. Going this far out may be a bit of a risk, but given the situationa Ford is in, a bit of a risk is worth taking vs. the alternative of producing another "me too" upmarket Ford.

Posted at 10:04AM on Jan 14th 2008 by robert bell