The 2007 Lincoln MKX is a five-passenger, luxury crossover vehicle known its relative fuel economy (18 city/25 highway for the two-wheel drive trim). Its buyers have the luxury of choosing from nine colors, including one called Creme Brulee. The MKX's competition includes its lower-priced sibling, the Ford Edge, as well as the Volvo XC90, the Nissan Murano, the Acura MDX, the Lexus RX350, and other mid-sized crossovers. Lincoln's target market is empty-nesters, although it's a shame to leave the comfy back seats empty, especially in a fully-loaded vehicle - rear-seat heaters are an option. Standard equipment on both the 2WD and AWD versions covers a lot of comforts. Leather seats are a given, and you can opt to have them heated and cooled; there's even an option to get heaters and reclining seat backs in the second row, too. The MKX (pronounced Mark X) delivers a quiet and plush ride, thanks to its four-wheel independent suspension and abundance of sound-deadening materials. All-wheel drive is available. Standard safety features fill a comprehensive list; among them are dual-stage front air bags with driver-seat position sensors and crash-severity sensors; side-curtain air bags are standard, too.