awesome.
have you driven any other luxury SUV's that you're interested in or is the MKC the only one?
have you driven any other luxury SUV's that you're interested in or is the MKC the only one?
It's things like this that make me question the commitment to this luxury segment. Other vehicles may do this I don't know but for appearance and quality put another strut on the hood even if it doesn't really need it. Another thing in the cargo is a single feeble light that really doesn't help. Why not have a well lit area especially since Lincoln is crowing so much about the special lighting as you approach the car.It's interesting that you've seen the little flaws like me. At first, I was a bit disappointed by the lack of a power folding rear seat option, but I can live with that. The keyless entry access on the driver side and the kick in to open the rear hatch features are more of a life saver than the power folding seat.
I too saw the single gas strut in the hood. It does look funny, but at least it's there.
To this list I would add the Porsche Macan, however its overall length (184.29 in.) is slightly longer than RB's definition of this "small/compact luxury SUV" segment.At 179.2 inches in length the MKC sits at the lower end of the small/compact size luxury SUV segment in terms of size. I personally define this particular size segment as vehicles having an overall length of between 178 and 184 inches.
Here are vehicle length numbers for all current relevant competitor models in the segment:
MKC: 179.2"
Q5: 182.6"
X3: 183.0"
GLK: 178.3"
RDX: 183.5"
XC60: 182.8"
Note: While the Lexus RX (at 187.8" in length) and Cadillac SRX (190.3" in length) are sometimes cross-shopped by folks looking for a small/compact luxury 2-row SUV.. these two vehicles, by virtue of their length, actually reside in the "midsize" luxury SUV category.
The size categories smaller than the small/compact luxury SUV segment are "sub-compact" luxury SUV (think Audi Q3, BMW X1, M-B GLA) and "mini" luxury SUV (think Buick Encore and ??).
/RB
Thanks for the info re the Benz GLA. Read the press release, due out late 2014. Has a 2.0 liter 4-cyl with 208 HP. Should give those considering the Buick Encore a good option. I prefer the height of the MKC at 65.2 in. vs. Benz GLA at 58.8 in. Need the ease of entry/exit. Hard for me to think of this as a SUV...more like a sedan, due to its height, but with a hatchback.According to Wikipedia, a compact SUV is between 167 to 181".
Source: Compact sport utility vehicle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
P.S.: Benz GLA length is 173.9".
Psychoart, thanks for the reference. Note that entries at Wikipedia are at times an author's "opinion", and I don't agree with Wikipedia's "opinion" on what constitutes a compact (aka small) SUV in terms of vehicle length. At a length of 168.4" the Buick Encore (which is the same length as the Chevy Trax) is clearly a mini SUV, yet Wikipedia includes the Encore in its compact SUV category. With that said Wikipedia puts the Chevy Trax in its mini SUV category. Go figure. So there can be errors at Wikipedia. What Wikipedia need to do is announce the existence of the "sub-compact" SUV category and then place all appropriately-sized SUV's within that category.According to Wikipedia, a compact SUV is between 167 to 181".
Source: Compact sport utility vehicle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
P.S.: Benz GLA length is 173.9".
Tom, thanks for pointing this out. I'm not sure why I didn't include the Porsche Macan on my list of relevant competitor models in this segment, because that vehicle is definitely relevant and is very desirable! I guess because of its restrictive price (especially the price of its options) I subconsciously decided to leave the Macan off the list. I can't help but think now that if I win big on the lottery, the Macan will zoom right to the top of my compact luxury SUV shopping list!To this list I would add the Porsche Macan, however its overall length (184.29 in.) is slightly longer than RB's definition of this "small/compact luxury SUV" segment.
Can anyone add another vehicle to this group, staying within this definition?
I have compared all these luxury vehicles. The MKC offers all the advanced driver assistance features I'm looking for (Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Park Assists, Blind Spot Detection, and Rear Cross-traffic Alert) AND has the largest dimensions for Rear Seat Legroom and Shoulder Room. The Volvo XC60's Rear Seat Legroom and Shoulder Room is less (slightly), and the Porsche doesn't offer Rear Cross-traffic Alert.
Please add another vehicle to this luxury category for me to consider so I can be absolutely certain the MKC is the best choice. Staying in this overall length size definition is the goal.
Thank you in advance...
Agree about the Macan S...to the extent I ordered one in March, equipped as close to the MKC as possible, but did not include (not offered) Cross-Traffic Alert. The MSRP was USD68,000. My wife nixed it during the dealer party displaying the Macan S. Her entry/exit was not easy...it has fairly high ground clearance, the roof line is low for its height, and the passenger seat is placed inboard, inset from the rocker panel, to the extent that she would bump her head getting in/out, going for the seat. She's maybe 5'1". The price/maintenance cost also may have influenced her ability to easy enter/exit!Tom, thanks for pointing this out. I'm not sure why I didn't include the Porsche Macan on my list of relevant competitor models in this segment, because that vehicle is definitely relevant and is very desirable! I guess because of its restrictive price (especially the price of its options) I subconsciously decided to leave the Macan off the list. I can't help but think now that if I win big on the lottery, the Macan will zoom right to the top of my compact luxury SUV shopping list!
Hmm.. on 2nd thought.. lottery win or not the Macan may still go to the top of my shopping list.I haven't driven an MKC as yet.
At this time I don't believe there is another available vehicle in this particular luxury category - other than the MKC and the Macan - for you (and me) to consider. There will no doubt be some interesting vehicles coming along - such as the redesigned all-new Q5 for m-y 2017 - but that vehicle and a few others are still a couple of years away.
/RB