It's a pick up? It's a tank? No - it's a Lincoln Mark LT
Karthik Sivakumar, MBA1
Issue date: 4/10/06 Section: Automotive
As I drove along Main Street in downtown Ann Arbor in the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT to run some errands, I began to wonder if I had made a mistake. Over a hundred people were waiting for me to bring some Indian food to the Indian party of Rangotsav, Festival of Colors, and I was running late. Driving the huge $47K behemoth rapidly through the crowded and narrow streets seemed as tough a task as acing the Accounting 553 finals - possible but not fun, and, if late, I would be an unpopular person at the party. However, when I stepped on the gas and the truck surged forward, I noticed that people and cars got out of my way rather quickly.
When we picked up this monster, and my fellow Auto Editor, Ray, and I knew we had a tank to drive around for a week. On a serious note, all you high-end haulers, your wait is over. Ford has listened to your needs of combining serious towing capabilities with some luxurious amenities. The all-new Lincoln Mark LT attempts to appeal to a more affluent customer base with its luxurious trappings. Our tester came fully loaded with a 5.4L V8 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, the four-wheel drive option, and leather interior- all the essential elements to compete with the Cadillac Escalade EXT pickup.
This is a four door crew cab with a short cargo box (truck bed) in back. The cabin is spacious and can accommodate 5 adults comfortably. The front seats are adequate while the rear bench seat is just average. The seats are scarce in the padding department; so long trips could be an issue. The rear bench seat could easily be folded - very convenient for quickly loading bulky items into the back.
The interior is a marked improvement for a Ford (ok, Lincoln) vehicle. The wood accents and the leather add-ons actually were of good, consistent quality. The dash and center console has a harmonious look and blends well with rest of the interior. The seating position is high and is adequate for a truck of this size. The controls on the dash and steering wheel are easy to use and the neat stitching on the leather-covered shift lever is a nice touch. The Audiophile sound system, with the six-disc in-dash CD changer and MP3 capability, provides 290 watts of powerful music through six speakers and a subwoofer. The system definitely kicks the Escalade's butt. Speaking of butt, after climbing into the truck, it feels good to sink into the front heated passenger seats.
When we picked up this monster, and my fellow Auto Editor, Ray, and I knew we had a tank to drive around for a week. On a serious note, all you high-end haulers, your wait is over. Ford has listened to your needs of combining serious towing capabilities with some luxurious amenities. The all-new Lincoln Mark LT attempts to appeal to a more affluent customer base with its luxurious trappings. Our tester came fully loaded with a 5.4L V8 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, the four-wheel drive option, and leather interior- all the essential elements to compete with the Cadillac Escalade EXT pickup.
This is a four door crew cab with a short cargo box (truck bed) in back. The cabin is spacious and can accommodate 5 adults comfortably. The front seats are adequate while the rear bench seat is just average. The seats are scarce in the padding department; so long trips could be an issue. The rear bench seat could easily be folded - very convenient for quickly loading bulky items into the back.
The interior is a marked improvement for a Ford (ok, Lincoln) vehicle. The wood accents and the leather add-ons actually were of good, consistent quality. The dash and center console has a harmonious look and blends well with rest of the interior. The seating position is high and is adequate for a truck of this size. The controls on the dash and steering wheel are easy to use and the neat stitching on the leather-covered shift lever is a nice touch. The Audiophile sound system, with the six-disc in-dash CD changer and MP3 capability, provides 290 watts of powerful music through six speakers and a subwoofer. The system definitely kicks the Escalade's butt. Speaking of butt, after climbing into the truck, it feels good to sink into the front heated passenger seats.
