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As we all know, a female driver is disaster for some of us, for others it is a challenge and for Lincoln team it is a successful formula. According to recent analysis of IHS Automotive vehicle registration data, women are driving demand for brand’s latest vehicle models. Furthermore, in the last decade, Lincoln registrations among women have increases with the incredible 45 per cent.

Women buyers grew more than 11 times since the last 10 years, which is twice of the overall luxury segment. This growth, understandingly reflects women’s buying strength and overall increasing social status. Also, according to some recent researches, more than 9% of these women are university graduates with master’s degree. Sweet.

So, what does all this mean for Lincoln brand?

It looks like girls demand more refined looks. We all know that the soft gender doesn’t pay that much attention to technical specifications or performance rates, but loves the shiny and exclusive feel. Definitely driven by style and ambience, women are the new driving force in delivering improved and refined looks, combined with cozy interior ambience.

SEE ALSO: Lincoln Unveils the New Navigator Concept: Comfort and Convenience in Single Pack

So, what do you think about all this “girl stuff” thing? What would you girls prefer you vehicle offers? Write down in the comment section!

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2016 Lincoln MKX is on sale this summer and offers numerous additions to the already proven itself MKX lineup. Now, the 2016 version comes with elegant design and smooth and warm driving experience. The all-new Lincoln MKX strengthens brand’s positions in the midsize luxury segment. In fact, Lincoln represents about one-quarter of the retail luxury automotive market in U.S.

2016 Lincoln MKX and its offerings

The latest MKX model comes with the advanced 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged Ti-VCT EcoBoost V6, providing a total of 335 hp (246 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 380 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,000 rpm on premium fuel or the 3.7-liter V6 with a total of 303 hp (222 kW) at 6,500 rpm and 278 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm.

And both engines are paired to a six-speed automatic gearbox with push-button shift and SelectShift system. The front-wheel-drive system is standard, but customers can get and the optional Intelligent All-Wheel-Drive. Sounds good, right?

Safety Features

The vehicle is available with semi-autonomous features like the Pre-Collision Assist, Pedestrian Detection and numerous more. Furthermore, the 2016 MKX is rated with the maximum 5-star overall rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

There is also a special Auto Hold feature which relieves the driver from having to press the brake pedal constantly to keep the car stationary in traffic. The system releases the brakes when the accelerator pedal is pressed. Handy.

And the Lincoln Drive Control suite offers extended customization options and optimizes the overall performance of the vehicle with its different controls and options. It also offers three driving modes: normal, sport and comfort.

So, it looks like Lincoln continues the lovely affair of the MKX lineup with full force. So, what do you think about the vehicle?

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2016 Lincoln MKX will not only come with some wonderful performance features, but also will demonstrate how the master craftsmanship will define the overall quality of the vehicle. In fact, customers of the Lincoln MKX cite overall quality as #1 purchase reason for the well-known crossover.

There is a study, made by the Luxury Institute and Epsilon, suggesting, that 74%  of the wealthy customers believe, that the highest quality is the most important thing in a vehicle, along with the superior craftsmanship. And listening to the customers, Lincoln brand will release the 2016 MKX model with even better crafting quality and even higher level of quality of the components. We all wander if it really can get better. But let’s see what will the vehicle offer to customers.

There will be a sort of “hidden” improvements to the latest MKX, which will make the vehicle a really special one: for example, there will be a special foam added to the wrapped console side panels, which will ensure a soft area, where the legs rest. The same foam will be added in the door armsets and the steering wheel. Furthermore, there will be scuff material in the door and tailgate will be changed with stainless steel, which will not only bring some safety to the overall safe vehicle, but will also bring that beautiful and distinctive look of the automobile.

SEE ALSO: 2016 Lincoln MKX Offers More Power and Better Agility

In addition, the 2016 MKX model will offer and a special Bridge of Weir Deepsoft Leather, especially created for the Lincoln seating surfaces. The leather material has gone through a complex 16-hour softening process, which is much longer than other leathers.

The center console has also deserved some attention: now it will improve functionality, but it will also be crafted with even better components by even better craftsmanship masters. And to increase the crafting appearance, the gooseneck hinge arms are now hidden.

Furthermore, Lincoln engineers has made a computer-aided design stations and had made some experiments in virtual lab to ensure the high quality of the components and their appearance in the vehicle. The team has also eliminated the sharp edges, cut lines and some sort of visible imperfect spots and has added wonderful wooden and metal materials to the latest MKX model.

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2016 Lincoln MKX has debuted at the North American International Auto Show. The vehicle has grown from a concept to a production form and it will satisfy the senses of the public in North America as well as China, Middle East, Mexico and South Korea. All in all, it will offer more technology, engine choices and personalization options as well as unprecedented luxury. Moreover, the new MKX is equipped with the first high-end Revel audio system in a vehicle. It also can be equipped with 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine, while the range of designer’s themes consists of two Lincoln Black Label limited-editions.

At the top of the engine list sits the optional 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged Ti-VCT EcoBoost V6 unit. It produces more than enough: 330 horsepower (243 kW) and more than 501 Nm (370 lb.-ft.) of torque.

MKX will come as a standard with the 3.7-liter V6 engine, which produces 300 horsepower (220 kW) and 379 Nm (280 lb-ft) of torque.

Both engines are coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission with push-button shift and SelectShift. Front-wheel drive is standard, while the Intelligent All-Wheel Drive is optional.

Lincoln Drive Control is a suite of ride-enhancing technologies, which are destined to optimize performance. They have three modes: Normal, Sport and Comfort, each of which will assist the driver. As a standard the car also comes with electric power-assisted steering and is the first Lincoln to offer adaptive steering.

There is also a wide range of aids and technologies as an option: adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping system, blind spot information system, cross-traffic alert and a height-adjustable hands-free power liftgate as well as the 360-degree camera and the enhanced park assist.

Another interesting characteristic in this Lincoln, which is also available for the first time, is the enhanced driver visibility. The available LED headlamps include a feature that adapts when accelerating from 0 to 35 mph by adding width to the low-beam pattern through the use of additional LED reflector elements.

As you can see, the exterior design of the vehicle is modern and well-balanced. The interior creates a cocoon-like environment. There is a push-button gearshift which creates a dramatic open suspension bridge that flows from the instrument panel to the center console, providing two tiers of open space.

The two new Black Label themes will be offered with four designer themes, two of which are all-new. The first one is inspired by the fashion, lifestyle and art scene of 1920s Paris. The second one interprets excitement, passion and pageantry of high-stakes thoroughbred horse racing.

2016 Lincoln MKX will go on sale first in the United States this fall. Then it will be followed by other markets including China, Canada, the Middle East, Mexico and South Korea.

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