Monday, November 5, 2012

Lincoln MKT Named IntelliChoice’s ‘Best Bet’ for the 2013 Model Year

Island Lincoln, your trusted Florida Lincoln car dealer in Merritt Island, is pleased to inform that the brand new 2013 Lincoln MKT is named a Best Bet by IntelliChoice, a market leader in automotive ownership cost and car values analysis. IntelliChoice says the 2013 Lincoln MKT demonstrates the highest potential for achieving outstanding value over time. The “Best Bet” accolade has been awarded to 15 models from 10 manufacturers.  

The 2013 Lincoln MKT is a full-size upgraded and more refined luxury vehicle offering a dramatically improved ride, sharper handling, better fuel economy and new safety technologies. It includes rear inflatable seat belts and provides the customer benefits and features that match or exceed more expensive competitors. 

The MKT’s 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 AWD engine pumps out 365 horsepower and 350 lb ft of torque delivering 16 miles per gallon in city and 22 highways. The 3.7-liter V6 FWD engine delivers 303 hp and 278 lb ft of torque with an estimated fuel economy of 17 mpg / 25 mpg. The six-speed gearboxes offer the driver a choice between fully automatic operation and manual control. The MKT features a new interior styling, new MyLincoln Touch system and upgraded exterior design, as well as new safety and convenience features. 

The 2013 Lincoln MKT is equipped with a new Lincoln Drive Control automatic system that balances a comfortable ride with confident handling as it naturally responds to the driver’s commands and the road itself. Further, the Continuously Controlled Damping enables Lincoln Drive Control by monitoring suspension settings up to 500 times per second, the real-time system adjusts the suspension 20 times per second to deliver more controlled handling with a smoother ride. 

Visit Island Lincoln, serving the Melbourne and Orlando, Florida areas, to learn more about the 2013 Lincoln MKT. While there, peruse their select inventory of quality, new Lincoln vehicles, as well as their extensive selection of premium, used Lincoln cars. Call the dealership at 1 (800) 354-9732 today to schedule your test drive of your favorite Lincoln model and take advantage of huge savings during the Lincoln Wish List Sales Event going on now!