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"Based purely on its updated looks, which feature revised styling front and rear, the just-unveiled Lincoln MKX crossover appears thoroughly revamped for 2011. And indeed it is, both inside and out.   What matters most to us is found under the sheetmetal. Revised suspension\u2014featuring new springs, shock absorbers and anti-roll bars\u2014team with standard 18-in. wheels to reduce body roll in corners. And under the hood of the 2011 MKX, the performance of the 3.7-liter Duratec V-6 has been significantly improved without sacrificing fuel economy. Horsepower of this 4-cam V-6 (with variable timing on both the intake and exhaust cams) has been increased to 305 bhp, a 15 percent improvement over the 265-bhp 2010 MKX. As for the torque, it&amp;#039;s up too, to 280 lb.-ft., a 12 percent improvement compared to the previous MKX. Impressively, EPA Highway fuel economy has remained at a laudable 25 mpg.   The stopping hardware has seen some upgrades too, now tuned for better initial bite with revised brake pads, steel pistons and larger rear rotors. What&amp;#039;s more, the 2011 MKX is available with Hill Start Assist, Trailer Sway Control and Hydraulic Brake Assist, the last automatically applying max brake pressure in panic stops. Adaptive Cruise Control, which maintains a set distance between the MKX and the vehicle in front of it, is also available, teamed with a Collision Warning system that automatically applies the brakes when an imminent collision is sensed.   Inside, the MKX is dramatically changed. Most significant is an industry-first MyLincoln Touch experience, which replaces traditional vehicle buttons, knobs and gauges with LCD screens and 5-way buttons like those on a cell phone. The screens can be personalized to display the information most important to any given driver, the switchovers made via a click of a button, a voice command or the tap on a touch screen. Of note, there&amp;#039;s a Lincoln-exclusive horizontal metal touch bar used to control the fan speed and stereo volume. While it may work well when operated with bare hands, one wonders what will happen if the driver is wearing winter gloves.   Nevertheless, the new 2011 Lincoln MKX is significantly improved inside, with better-quality materials, an improved Sync infotainment system (that lets you &amp;quot;tag&amp;quot; songs for later purchase on iTunes) and a quieter overall driving environment, thanks to a thicker engine cover, additional sound-absorbing foam and glass windows that do a much better job of blocking out road noise. In fact, Lincoln says its studies have shown the new 2011 MKX to be quieter than its Lexus and Audi competition. Impressive. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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