Looks like Lincoln sees its future in the crossover segment. After showing the production version of the 2010 MKT at the Detroit Auto Show, it showed off the little C concept.
This is a departure for Lincoln who’s line up has traditionally been larger cars. The crossover takes Lincoln’s hallmark styling cues such as the rounded nose with waterfall grille. In fact, this is almost like an MKT that got its rear end chopped off. The whole design of the car is rumored to fit over the European Focus’ global C1 platform.
Under the hood Lincoln placed the new 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine that delivers 180 hp and 180 ft.-lbs. of torque. Fuel economy is rated at 43 mpg on the highway.
The name of this car may not be very clever, but it could be very telltale. The concept is named after C-sized car segment which is refers to compact cars. This designation is used more as an industry inside term in the U.S., and is more known in Europe. Could this car (that rides on a global platform) be a vehicle Ford is looking at more for Europe than the home market?
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