Intrepidation

The A5 is very striking in person. I've been lucky enough to see a few of them.

Try what again?

BV, the A5 is hawt!

Ah, but you can buy a Wrangler new. Chrysler will be happy yo sell you one. :wink:

Never! Anyway the other thread gave me another suggestion for you. Open bed, RWD, manual, no V8 but I'm sure you can do a conversion, they have been doing that for years. 2 doors...hell you can have no doors! And you can fold down the windshield! I win.

Well GM has, for the moment, the Camaro and CTS coupe coming. Chrysler has the Challenger (and I think even with four doors, the Charger is anything but boring, plus there's that shop that's making it into a coupe). A Warngler has 2 doors. Hell it can have no doors! Ford has the Mustang, maybe a future MKR Mercedes has a few coupes, even a couple hardtops that haven't been bastardized yet. Audi has the sexy A5 and R8 (probably a bit too pricy) BMW has the 3 series coupe and 6 series and Z4. Porsche has the 911 and Boxter. Scion has the tC Infiniti has the G35 and so on.

Should I post like 100 pics of it then?

NOt sure about the exterior, but the interior looks really nice.

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/12/detroit...ile/2#c16513964 Ford has a major-league hit on its hands with the 2009 Flex crossover – with the media. Sadly, despite its varied and considerable charms, sales haven't met the Blue Oval's admittedly lofty expectations. Blame the recession, blame the marketing department, blame the Flex's divisive styling, blame what you will, but Dearborn is plainly going to have to find more volume for its D4 platform. Enter the 2010 Lincoln MKT. It doesn't take more than a brief glance to realize that Ford's stylists have exacted much more than a quick nip/tuck on the rectilinear Flex en-route to minting this new Lincoln. But beyond the crossover's assertive looks, there is a host of new technology on offer inside and out that should help put the MKT on luxury crossover shopping lists. Follow the jump to learn more about the MKT and read Lincoln's official press release. Gallery: 2010 Lincoln MKT Starting with the MKT's most obvious discussion point, its sheetmetal, it is clear that Ford has gone in a different direction – literally. Whereas the Flex comes about its styling primarily through the use of horizontal lines, the MKT's design has a decidedly vertical orientation. From its two-piece wing grille, to the character ridge running down the hood, to its surprisingly crisp corners, the MKT is very much its own crossover. It's also very much a Lincoln, with its end-to-end taillamps and fast-becoming trademark two-piece wing grille. Few are likely to call the MKT "pretty," but in the metal, there's no doubting its originality or its presence. Inside, the Oakville, Ontario-built MKT takes the Flex's generously proportioned interior and elevates it with higher-quality materials, an LED-lit acrylic instrument cluster, prominent stitching and wood trim, and even second-row footrests. Those familiar with the Flex will find many similarities, including the latest version of SYNC, along with optional niceties like the second-row refrigerator. A THX II Certified surround-sound system with 14 speakers is available, and a 10-speaker single-CD player with Sirius satellite radio and USB connectivity is standard-fit. Ford has bumped up the number of convenience and safety technologies with the MKT, including the availability of Adaptive Cruise Control (piggybacked with a collision warning system that is capable of priming the brakes), a blind-spot monitoring system, and Active Park Assist (a self-parking system that promises to be easier to use than those used by competing automakers). The real story here, as it is with the rest of the Ford family for 2009, is the availability of the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine. Packing 355 horsepower (@ 5700 rpm) and 350 pound-feet of torque (@ 3500 rpm), look for the MKT to get out of its own way with genuine verve. The direct-injected, twin-turbo engine is paired exclusively with all-wheel drive and a six-speed paddleshift automatic that executes – wait for it – rev-matched downshifts. In a Lincoln. Crossover. Yes, we're rather eager to see how this plays out, too. If you must, the non-EcoBoost Duratec V6 comes standard and that 3.7-liter brings with it 268 hp and 267 lb.-ft. of torque. But given that this engine is slightly overmatched in the (presumably lighter) Flex, we imagine the EcoBoost mill will be worth the premium, especially since the twin-turbo's fuel economy ratings are expected to be similar to its less-powerful sibling. Besides, if you're worried about your son or daughter being tempted by the EcoBoost's substantial power reserves, you can order your MKT with MyKey, a comprehensive suite of features that allows owners to limit vehicle top speed and pester drivers with preset speed chimes to discourage teenage hooliganism. Ford says that the rear suspension has been retuned to ride like a proper Lincoln without adopting nautical roll angles and major squat and dive. The proof will be in the dynamic pudding, as the MKT figures to be slightly portlier than the already hefty Flex, but the Blue Oval Box is a solid handler, so there is good reason to be optimistic. We look forward to getting behind the wheel and giving you some firsthand perspective. The low-slung MKT will duke it out against taller imported alphanumeric competitors like the Audi Q7, Acura MDX, and BMW X5, along with domestic iron like the Buick Enclave and perhaps some body-on-frame SUVs like the Chrysler Aspen. Pricing hasn't been announced yet, but officials promise that all models will be "more than competitive" cross-shops when they go on sale later this year. And while Ford has previously gone on record hoping to move 100,000 Flex units annually, the Lincoln officials we spoke with were quick to note that they see the MKT as more of a niche player. Ostensibly, the MKT should help expand the brand while keeping loyal customers in the fold who need more space than their MKX or less... everything than their Navigator. Given the Flex's surprisingly soft early sales, a slow-play by executives is likely the smart strategy here. Who knows, as the Flex continues to rack up the accolades, perhaps its increasingly strong bones will help provide a solid stepping stone for Lincoln's unique MKT after all.

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Yeah, there's a light on each end balthazar. There's also movable/removable dividers that can be put in to keep things organized. You can see one of them installed in the slot closet to the bottom of the photo.

Last I heard Durango was moving to the GC platform to save weight and costs, and the Aspen was dead.

You had better take photos.

I think it's a great idea. Big enough to be useful storage space (unlike the Titan's) that is lockable, drainable, and lit. Yet you don't have to worry about stuff in the bed being in the way to access it unlike the Ridgeline. Plus you can still fit plywood in there, whatever the standard unit of measure is.

Well the new GC is supposed to slot size wise between the current and the Commander. Also I hear the Durango may switch to this platform.

Maybe, I was just going on what empowah said about it being an Avensis. Maybe he just meant looks? Either way, it's a POS.

It's an "upgrade" if you're not aware that the body of the car is sold as a Toyota elsewhere, and if you think that plain, econobox interior is an upgrade because it has a few more soft touch surfaces. Oh and if you think owning a Lexus that looks like a Corolla is an upgrade.

This concept take a derivative body and ads a busy rear and a just plain an front, with short looking wheelbase and long overhangs (especially the front). Oh and the put the Impreza interior inside.

My first goal as an admin is to get a better title, LOL

Be afraid, be very afraid. Thanks guys! I'm honored and I'll do my best

Let them keep the bad ones. I hope they run Daimler into the ground like Daimler tried to do with Chrysler.

Plus the Flex is way nicer than the Tahoe inside.

I think the current Legacy is one of the most handsome midsizers on the market. This is a step back.

I hate how blocky the interior is. Everyone criticized the hell out of Chrysler for having blocky interior designs that all look alike. This looks like a blockier version of the C-Class' interior.

I hate those laws that prevent you from driving it on the road., especially if the car in question is in drivable condition.