Winter weather in North Carolina is not to be underestimated. Snow and ice are well within the realm of possibility once the temperature starts dropping in this area, and other drivers can be just as much of a hazard when the roads get slippery. Fortunately, Lincoln offers a robust selection of vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) in its 2016 lineup.
Which 2016 Lincoln models are available with All-Wheel Drive (AWD)?
We’ve put together a set of handy tables that will give you an overview of each Lincoln model, the available powertrains on those models, and an indication of the MSRP and EPA estimated fuel economy of each vehicle. Note that the Navigator and Navigator L are available with 4-wheel drive. We’ll explain the difference between Lincoln’s Intelligent AWD and the Navigator’s 4WD system below.
| 2016 Lincoln MKZ | ||
| Powertrain | MSRP | EPA Estimated MPG (City/Hwy) |
| 2.0L EcoBoost FWD | $35,190 | 22/33 |
| 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 FWD | $36,490 | 18/27 |
| 2.0L EcoBoost AWD | $37,080 | 22/31 |
| 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 AWD | $38,380 | 17/24 |
| 2016 Lincoln MKS | ||
| Powertrain | MSRP | EPA Estimated MPG (City/Hwy) |
| 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 FWD | $38,850 | 19/28 |
| 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 AWD | $40,845 | 18/26 |
| 3.5L EcoBoost V6 AWD | $45,840 | 17/25 |
| 2016 Lincoln MKC | ||
| Powertrain | MSRP | EPA Estimated MPG (City/Hwy) |
| 2.0L EcoBoost FWD | $33,260 | 20/29 |
| 2.0L EcoBoost AWD | $35,755 | 19/26 |
| 2.3L EcoBoost AWD | $40,725 | 18/26 |
| 2016 Lincoln MKX | ||
| Powertrain | MSRP | EPA Estimated MPG (City/Hwy) |
| 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 FWD | $38,100 | 17/26 |
| 2.7L EcoBoost V6 FWD | $40,100 | 17/26 |
| 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 AWD | $40,595 | 17/23 |
| 2.7L EcoBoost V6 AWD | $42,595 | 17/23 |
| 2016 Lincoln MKT | ||
| Powertrain | MSRP | EPA Estimated MPG (City/Hwy) |
| 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 FWD | $43,210 | 17/25 |
| 3.5L EcoBoost V6 AWD | $45,205 | 16/23 |
| 2016 Lincoln Navigator | ||
| Powertrain | MSRP | EPA Estimated MPG (City/Hwy) |
| 4×2 | $61,920 | 16/22 |
| 4×4 | $65,495 | 16/22 |
| 2016 Lincoln Navigator L | ||
| Powertrain | MSRP | EPA Estimated MPG (City/Hwy) |
| 4×2 | $64,285 | 15/20 |
| 4×4 | $67,860 | 15/20 |
The sedans and crossovers detailed above are available with Lincoln’s Intelligent All-Wheel Drive platform. Intelligent AWD uses sensors to constantly monitor the vehicle’s traction, adjusting power and torque distribution between the wheels to give you enhanced control when you need it most.
The Navigator and Navigator L are available with Control Trac® 4-Wheel Drive. The key difference between 4WD and Intelligent AWD is that driver’s must select to put the car into 4WD mode. When selected, the system provides similar benefits and boosts to traction when road conditions are not ideal.
We hope you find this guide helpful, and if you’re interested in viewing or test driving an all-wheel drive Lincoln automobile, you can call or visit us at Leith Lincoln in Raleigh. Our staff will be more than happy to assist you.