The 2011 Lincoln MKX joins MKS , MKT, and MKZ in the IIHS winner’s circle. The IIHS crash tests, and the Top Safety Pick designation, apply only to MKX 2011 models which have improved roof strength. All Lincoln models feature a number of safety technologies such as advanced radar warning systems.

Most obvious revisions of the 2011 Lincoln MKX  is the new nose, which now boasts the same waterfall grille treatment that we see on other Lincoln models. The interior also received upgrades in materials, design and features.

The 2011 MKX features a solid unibody construction, which provides an energy-absorbing structure to help protect occupants, as well as bumper-to-bumper flow-through side rails, structural design and A-pillars, all of which are designed to better manage crash energy.

In total, the Explorer is now 25 percent more fuel efficient than the outgoing 2010 V6 model and 32 percent more efficient than the V8 – despite being just 2-hp down on the old V8.

Ford credits numerous advancements for the fuel savings, notably a new V6 engine with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), a six-speed automatic transmission, improved aerodynamics and electric power steering.

Initially hot competition has made Ford Motor to try its best in order to post the best gas-mileage figures in comparison with other vehicles (the Blue Oval’s fixation). This hot brand of crossover is highly claimed by the consumers on the car market right now.

Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s group vice president, Global Product Development, said “The Lincoln MKX doesn’t sacrifice power to receive its great fuel economy”. The boast MKX possesses “best-in-class horsepower and torque and the best fuel economy of any luxury crossover vehicle on the market”. The appearance of this type of vehicle is a true hair raiser for the German automakers. The MKX will get 19 miles a gallon in the city and 26 mpg on a highway, although it has 3.7L 305 horsepower V6 under its luxurious MKX’s hood and it is certified by the Environmental Protection Agency.

2011 Lincoln MKX’s horsepower has significantly increased to 305 (15 percent increase compared to outgoing product), and torque has increased to 280 lb.-ft. (12 percent). The engineers have simply integrated the new 3.7L V-6 engine (with twin independent camshaft timing) to receive the increase in the vehicle’s power and fuel economy. A profound system of aggressive deceleration fuel shutoff saves up fuel in the moment when the vehicle isn’t in a need of engine torque. With this supreme vehicle on the market, more drivers are able to receive a true joy of driving aggressively stylish crossover and fuel economy.

For North America the pretty newcomer will less likely present the excellency of European Focus RS model as such a toy would be too costly in the U.S. Most probably the Americans will see either the EcoBoost 1.6 with around 180-hp or the Ecoboost 2.0 with over 200-hp.

As a matter of fact, according to Kuzak’s words , this Focus model would be involved in marketing and promotion of the brand’s motorsports activities. It’s even possible we would see EcoBoost Focus models racing in the North America in the near future! Will wait and will see, expecting some more detailed information from Ford.