The Lincoln MKX is a mid-size luxury crossover (CUV) from Ford's Lincoln division and a de facto successor to the Lincoln Aviator luxury SUV. It debuted as a 2007 model in December 2006 as a production version of the Lincoln Aviator Concept shown at the 2004 North American International Auto Show.<sup id="cite_ref-concept_0-0" class="reference"></sup> Other than unique styling and some premium features, the MKX is closely related to its sister vehicle the Ford Edge, sharing Ford's CD3 platform, powertrain, body panels, and other design elements. The MKX is of unibody construction and is natively front-wheel drive with available all-wheel drive. Its sole powertrain is a 3.5 L Duratec V6 mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The MKX can seat up to five people. The MKX is a stark contrast to its predecessor, the Aviator, which was based on the Ford Explorer's rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive body-on-frame platform, came with a standard V8, and was larger with seating for up to seven people. The 2007 MKX debuted with a base MSRP of $35,770 USD, ranging up to the mid-$40,000 USD range when fully optioned.<sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference"></sup> The MKX is built alongside its Ford Edge sibling at Ford's Oakville Assembly Plant in Oakville, Ontario,canada.
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<table class="infobox hproduct" cellspacing="5"><tbody><tr class=""><th scope="row" style="text-align:left;">Class</th> <td class="category" style="">Mid-size crossover SUV</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <th scope="row" style="text-align:left;">Body style</th> <td class="category" style="">5-door CUV</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <th scope="row" style="text-align:left;">Layout</th> <td class="" style="">Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <th scope="row" style="text-align:left;">Platform</th> <td class="" style="">Ford CD3 platform</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <th scope="row" style="text-align:left;">Engine</th> <td class="" style="">3.5 L Duratec 35 V6</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <th scope="row" style="text-align:left;">Transmission</th> <td class="" style="">6-speed [[Ford 6 °F (−14 °C) transmission|6F]] automatic</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <th scope="row" style="text-align:left;">Wheelbase</th> <td class="" style="">111.2 in (2,824 mm)</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <th scope="row" style="text-align:left;">Length</th> <td class="" style="">186.5 in (4,737 mm)</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <th scope="row" style="text-align:left;">Width</th> <td class="" style="">2007–2010: 75.8 in (1,925 mm)
2011–: 76.0 in (1,930 mm)</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <th scope="row" style="text-align:left;">Height</th> <td class="" style="">2007: 67.5 in (1,715 mm)
2008–present: 67.3 in (1,709 mm)</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <th scope="row" style="text-align:left;">Curb weight</th> <td class="" style="">4,220 lb (1,910 kg) (Front-wheel drive)
4,420 lb (2,000 kg) (All-wheel drive)</td></tr></tbody></table>
