林肯三年前推出了基于福特Escape的MKC跨界车，这对于林肯品牌来说是一个了不起的成就，车厂表示，在所有购买MKC的买家中，有一半都是首次购买林肯品牌的新买家。因此，MKC可以说是一个成功的车型，近日林肯在洛杉矶车展发布了2019款中期改款车型。新车最显著的变化是在车头，新车不再采用分翼式格栅。新的单体格栅和分立的前大灯让新车看起来更友善。当然，新车改款后是否更吸引人还需要消费者来决定。在动力方面，小改款林肯MKC依旧搭载了2.0升和2.3升EcoBoost涡轮增压引擎，前者最大输出功率254马力，2.3升版本最大输出功率285马力，最大扭矩306磅-英尺（约合416牛米）。在驱动形式方面提供前轮驱动作为标准配置，四驱系统则列为选装配置。在车辆内部，小改款林肯MKC的设计保持了与现款车型的一致。在中控台上方的人机交互系统已经升级为福特最新的Sync3系统，可支持苹果CarPlay和安卓Auto的连接，同时，通过LincolnWayApp还可以实现远程启动、远程解锁、寻车、预约保养等功能。2019款车型将于明年夏季在美国上市。
Lincoln MKC Gets A Fresh Face For 2019
It's been three years since Lincoln launched the Ford Escape-derived MKC crossover in the United States. It's been a great thing for the Blue Oval's luxury division – the automaker says half of all MKC sales are to folks who are new to the Lincoln brand. That's great stuff. So with the MKC already proving to be a winner, it makes sense that its mid-cycle refresh is more of a thoughtful nip/tuck than a full-on overhaul.
The most obvious change is found out front, where the MKC loses its split-wing grille. The single-piece grille and separately housed headlamps give the MKC a friendlier face than before. We'll let you decide if it's more or less attractive than its predecessor – to our eyes, it's a welcome change.
Engine options carry over unchanged, with 2.0- and 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder offerings. The base engine is rated at 254 horsepower; the 2.3-liter packs a more potent 285, not to mention 306 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is optional with either engine.
The MKC's interior design stays the same, with high-quality materials and a trio of higher-zoot Black Label options on offer. The latest version of Ford's Sync 3 infotainment is housed in the center stack, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. The Lincoln Way app allows owners to remotely start, lock/unlock, and locate their MKC.
None of this totally revolutionizes the MKC, but it doesn't have to. Lincoln has a great product on its hands, and the 2019 model year update just keeps it fresh. Look for the 2019 MKC to hit Lincoln dealers sometime next summer.