A mix of modern features and accessories puts the 2009 Lincoln MKS a step ahead of some rivals, but subpar performance and a steep MSRP make it hard to say where this new model fits in.

Pros

Well-appointed and roomy interior, many comfort and convenience gadgets come standard, available all-wheel drive.

What's New for 2009

Introduced for 2009, the MKS is Lincoln's newest luxury sedan. This full-size four-door incorporates many new technologies, such as the Sync multimedia integration system, radar-based cruise control, Sirius Travel Link and a THX entertainment system.

• Features

• Interior Features

• Front Seats
• Multi-level heating passenger seat
• 12 -way power passenger seat
• 12 -way power driver seat
• Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
• Multi-level heating driver seat
• Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
• Height adjustable driver seat
• Height adjustable passenger seat
• Leather
• Bucket front seats
• Rear Seats
• Folding with storage and pass-thru center armrest
• Rear ventilation ducts
• Power Features
• Digital keypad power door locks
• Power mirrors
• Heated mirrors
• 2 one-touch power windows
• Instrumentation
• Clock
• Tachometer
• Low fuel level warning
• Compass
• Convenience
• Cruise control
• Front and rear cupholders
• Front door pockets
• Overhead console with storage
• Remote trunk release
• Retained accessory power
• Front seatback storage
• Power steering
• Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
• 12V rear power outlet(s)
• Rear parking sensors
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
• Comfort
• Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger
• Leather trim on center console
• Alloy, leather and wood trim on dash
• Alloy and leather trim on doors
• Front and rear reading lights
• Alloy and leather trim on shift knob
• Leather and wood steering wheel
• Rear floor mats
• Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
• Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
• Memorized settings
• Memorized settings for 2 drivers
• Memorized settings includes steering wheel
• In Car Entertainment
• Diversity antenna
• 8 total speakers
• AM/FM stereo
• Satellite radio satellite radio
• Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
• Radio data system
• USB connection
• Telematics
• Pre-wired for phone
• Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone

• Features

• Exterior Features

• Roof and Glass
• Intermittent wipers
• Rear defogger
• Tires and Wheels
• Painted alloy wheels
• 18 x 7.5 in. wheels
• Steel spare wheel
• P235/55R T tires
• All season tires
• Inside mounted spare tire
• Temporary spare tire
• Safety Features
• 4-wheel ABS
• Front and rear head airbags
• Dual front side-mounted airbags
• Child seat anchors
• Remote anti-theft alarm system
• Emergency braking assist
• Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
• Rear door child safety locks
• Engine immobilizer
• Front fog/driving lights
• Auto delay off headlamps
• Dusk sensing headlamps
• Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
• 2 front headrests
• 2 rear headrests
• Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
• Rear center 3-point belt
• Front and rear seatbelt pretensioners
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Electronic brakeforce distribution
• Emergency interior trunk release
• Rear fixed headrests
• Post-collision safety system
• Tire pressure monitoring