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The MKX arrived in a fully loaded state, which is just what you would expect. The MKX remained essentially unchanged for its first four years in production before receiving a thorough updating and a bigger engine for the 2011 model year. For buyers not requiring the services of Lincoln’s full-size Navigator sport utility vehicle, the 2007-’10 MKX was a solid, sensibly sized alternative. Suspension and steering were particularly car like, although the seating position provided a more commanding view.

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