Lincoln MKC 2018–2019 car dimensions: 4552 mm long, 1864 mm wide and 1656 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,710 kg. Braked towing is 1,361 kg.
The cabin has an 8-inch touchscreen with SYNC 3 that includes standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard. Cruise control is standard, with adaptive cruise available in a package. Reverse parking sensors and a rearview camera come standard. Blind-spot warning with cross-traffic alert is standard on higher trims and optional on mid trims. Lane-keeping and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection are available in the Technology Package on select trims. The interior feels quiet thanks to active noise control and acoustic glass, with heated seats standard and cooling on higher grades.
Cargo space measures 714 liters behind the rear seats and expands to 1504 liters with the 60/40 split-folding rear seats down, creating a flat load floor. A power liftgate is standard, with hands-free operation available.
Towing capacity reaches 1361 kg braked with the optional Class II Trailer Tow Package, which includes trailer sway control. without the package it is 907 kg. Payload is approximately 450 kg depending on configuration. Adaptive suspension is available with AWD or as an option for better load handling, but the vehicle is oriented more toward passenger comfort than heavy work use.
The cabin offers a quiet ride with Active Noise Control and acoustic-laminate glass in the windshield and front doors. Bridge of Weir Deepsoft leather trims seats on higher grades, with 12-way power driver's seat and memory standard. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard. Heated front seats come standard. cooled front seats and heated rear seats appear on Reserve or via Climate Package. A panoramic Vista Roof with power sunshade is available or standard on upper trims.
EPA fuel economy up to 21 city/28 hwy/23 combined mpg on 2.0L FWD with Auto Start-Stop.
Oil changes via Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor, never exceed 10,000 miles or 1 year.
NHTSA overall 4-star rating. 5 stars side crash, 4 stars frontal and rollover.
IIHS Good in moderate overlap front and side tests.
Standard safety includes AdvanceTrac with RSC, dual-stage front airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags, driver knee airbag, rearview camera, reverse sensing system, TPMS.
The 2.0-liter turbo four delivers up to 21 city and 28 highway mpg on FWD models with Auto Start-Stop. AWD drops to 19/25. The available 2.3-liter turbo makes 285 hp but rates 18 city/25 hwy on AWD. It runs on regular unleaded fuel.
Servicing follows the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor for oil and filter changes, with a maximum of 10,000 miles or one year. Cabin air filter replacement comes every 20,000 miles, engine air filter every 30,000 miles, spark plugs at 100,000 miles, and transmission fluid at 150,000 miles. Lincoln Pickup & Delivery handles dealer service with a loaner.
NHTSA rates the MKC 4 stars overall, with 5 stars in side crashes. IIHS gives Good ratings for moderate overlap front and original side tests. Standard kit covers AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, a full set of airbags including driver knee, tire pressure monitoring, rearview camera and reverse sensors. Higher trims or packages add BLIS with cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping, adaptive cruise and pre-collision assist.
Ownership includes the Lincoln Way app for remote start and concierge support plus roadside assistance for the original owner. Keep up with the monitor-based service schedule and use the particulate cabin filter to maintain interior air quality.
Length 4552 mm, Width 1864 mm, Height 1656 mm, Wheelbase 2690 mm (MKC 2018–2019)
Sources: manufacturer data, cdn.dealereprocess.org.