2013 Lincoln MKT Town Car to Get 2.0-Liter EcoBoost Engine
The Lincoln MKT is about to get a 4-cylinder engine option, though you won’t be able to buy it. The new EcoBoost 4-cylinder will only be available on the MKT Town Car, built for fleet use by livery companies.
By the end of this year, the American automaker will offer its 2.0-liter, four-cylinder EcoBoost engine that’s found in the Ford Edge and Explorer models sporting 235-hp. The front-wheel drive model will be priced at $49,845, which is only $1,100 cheaper than its 3.7-liter V6 counterpart. While you won’t be saving much when purchasing the vehicle, the 20/28-mpg fuel economy might be more attractive 17/24-mpg from the 3.7-liter V6. The Lincoln MKT also has an option for a 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost with 365-hp, which achieves 16/23-mpg in all-wheel drive form, while the front-wheel drive V6 EcoBoost is rated at 17/25-mpg.
It will be interesting to see if consumers are willing to go for the four-cylinder model despite the trivial price difference.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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