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2017 Premiere 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Sedan
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Price:   -  From $35,170
2017 Select 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Sedan Price:   -  From $36,920
2017 Premiere 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sedan Price:   -  From $37,060
2017 Select 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sedan Price:   -  From $38,810
2017 Reserve 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Sedan Price:   -  From $39,670
2017 Reserve 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sedan Price:   -  From $41,560
2017 Black Label 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Sedan Price:   -  From $47,830
2017 Black Label 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sedan Price:   -  From $49,720

Overview

For anyone seeking quiet luxury, the Lincoln MKZ is a midsize sedan that places comfort and relaxation ahead of any sporting pretenses. Striking design, inside and out, aims to attract buyers who prefer to stand apart from the German-sedan crowd, providing more of a modern take on American luxury. The MKZ is available with a heap of technology, much of it aimed at making driving easier and perhaps impressing passengers.

What's New for 2017

Substantially freshened for the 2017 model year, the MKZ gets a new grille that eliminates the previous “split wing” theme. It also helps establish Lincoln’s next design generation. Adaptive LED headlights are available. Inside is a new “floating” center console, joined by a pushbutton gear selector. New switches and dials have replaced the prior sliders to control ventilation and audio. A newly available 3-liter V6 engine develops up to 400 horsepower.

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Choosing Your Lincoln MKZ

The MKZ comes with a choice of two gasoline engines (the MKZ Hybrid is covered in a separate overview). Standard is again a 2-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine that makes 240 horsepower. For 2017, the newly optional twin-turbo 3-liter V6 generates 400 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque, when installed in an MKZ with all-wheel drive. With standard front-wheel drive, V6 output drops to 350 horsepower. Both engines mate with a six-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive costs nearly $1,900 extra with either engine.

Lincoln offers the MKZ in three trim levels, and with a Black Label equipment group.

Lincoln MKZ

Premiere

The base MKZ comes abundantly equipped, including heated front seats, a 10-way power driver's seat with memory settings, leatherette upholstery, backup camera, adaptive suspension dampers, 60/40 split-folding rear seat, 11-speaker audio, USB input, and iPod integration. Sync 3 infotainment replaces the previous MyLincoln Touch system. Alloy wheels hold 18-inch tires.

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Select

Stepping up to Select trim level adds a wood-trimmed steering wheel, leather upholstery, heated power-folding outside mirrors, auto-dimming inside mirror, power-adjustable steering column, and interior ambient lighting. Options include a power trunk lid and a moonroof—either a $1,200 single-pane version or the $2,995 retractable panoramic roof that incorporates a sliding glass panel, which covers the entire roof. Claimed to have the largest opening of any sedan, the panoramic moonroof is one of the MKZ's main attractions. A 14-speaker Revel audio system also is available. The optional Technology Package incorporates adaptive cruise control, lane-departure assist, active parking assist, pedestrian detection, and a collision warning system.

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Reserve

The Reserve version adds a navigation system, blind-spot information system with cross-traffic alert, heated/cooled front seats, perforated leather upholstery, power trunk lid, an embedded modem, and 19-inch wheels.

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Black Label

The MKZ is available with a choice of three Lincoln Black Label packages that include higher-grade trims and finishes: Chalet, Vineyard and Thoroughbred. Starting with the Reserve's level of equipment, the Black Label sedans also come with four years of scheduled maintenance and free car washes, as well as remote car delivery and a concierge service offering in-home design consultation. Also included are Revel 20-speaker audio, a moonroof, power rear sunshade and heated wood-trimmed steering wheel.

Optional Lincoln Drive Control provides three modes, while a Driver’s Package (for V6) includes Dynamic Torque Vectoring (with V6) for enhanced cornering.

CarsDirect Tip

Considering the new V6 makes sense, because that's the MKZ's main advantage over the Ford Fusion on which it's based. Upgrading from the four-cylinder engine to the new V6 adds $4,000 to the price of an all-wheel-drive model, or $2,750 to the front-drive sedan. Mid-level Select trim delivers most of the features expected in this price class, whereas a loaded Reserve or Black Label can get expensive. If you like open-roofed driving, you may as well go all the way with that spectacular panoramic glass roof option.

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Lincoln's midsize sedan might not carry the prestige of an Audi or BMW due to its Ford Fusion underpinnings, but the MKZ gives buyers plenty of features and upscale style for the price of a luxury compact. Perhaps its most compelling attribute is a newly available turbocharged V6 that lays down 400 horsepower.

Pricing and Equipment

The MKZ starts out in Premiere trim for $36,095 (prices include $925 destination charge). Standard features include:

  • Leatherette seats with driver memory and heat in front
  • An eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with 11-speaker audio
  • A rearview camera and rear parking sensors
  • An adaptive suspension system
  • 18-inch aluminum wheels

The mid-level Select ($37,845) gets leather seats, wood interior trim, rear-seat charging ports, and power-folding side mirrors. The optional Select Plus Package adds navigation and blind spot monitoring for $1,255. Those items come standard on the $40,595 Reserve model, which also has ventilated front seats, a power trunk lid, and 19-inch wheels. The top trim Black Label offers an upgraded leather interior in three distinctive design themes and special owner privileges like pickup and drop-off for service work. Black Label models start at $48,755.

The Select and above are available with a Technology Package ($2,395) that adds active safety features like adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and collision mitigation with pedestrian detection. Buyers can add a single-panel sunroof for $1,200, or a retractable glass roof for $2,995.

The standard turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine produces 245 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque. The 2.0-liter is EPA-rated at 24 miles per gallon in combined city and highway driving in front-drive models. Models equipped with the optional all-wheel drive system ($1,890) are rated at 23 mpg combined.

A turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 is available on the Select and above for $2,750. The V6 delivers 350 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. Horsepower increases to 400 with all-wheel drive, a $3,140 option. Fuel efficiency comes in at 21 mpg combined, or 20 mpg with all-wheel drive. Both MKZ engines use a six-speed automatic transmission with a push-button selector mounted to the right of the steering wheel.

Models equipped with the V6 and all-wheel drive can get a Driver's Package ($3,395) with a sport-tuned suspension, performance tires, and multicontour seats.

Performance Pros

Lincoln MKZ
  • The optional V6 makes the MKZ the fastest Lincoln ever built. The 400-hp version gets the sedan from zero to 60 mph in around five seconds.
  • The MKZ rides very smoothly, even when road conditions are less than ideal. The standard adaptive suspension does an admirable job of absorbing bumps and craters.
  • Although it's more about comfort than performance, the MKZ feels relatively sporty on the road. Its alert handling kept us engaged, if not entertained.

Performance Cons

  • With the base 2.0-liter, the MKZ performs more like a family sedan than a luxury car. Acceleration is near the bottom of this segment.
  • The optional Driver's Package sounds great on paper, but delivers a major blow to ride quality. Unless you live somewhere with roads covered in silk, consider this option carefully.
  • No matter how it's equipped, the MKZ does no better than average in efficiency.

Interior Pros

  • The MKZ's new-for-2017 Sync 3 touchscreen interface is intuitive, quick to respond, and complemented by useful physical buttons.
  • The MKZ offers more rear seat room and a larger trunk than similarly priced luxury sedans, making it a good fit for family duty.
  • Black Label models are trimmed to the teeth in rich leather and exotic wood.

Interior Cons

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  • Some interior pieces have a downmarket feel, especially the hard plastic gear shift buttons. The entire center stack, meanwhile, is just hard, unfriendly plastic.
  • The leatherette seats and gray plastic trim used in the base model don't look or feel like they belong in a luxury car.
  • The sloping roof limits rear head room for taller passengers.

The Most Pleasant Surprise

With a few upgrades, the Lincoln MKZ makes for a perfectly acceptable midsize luxury sedan without crossing the $40,000 threshold.

The Least Pleasant Surprise

When equipped with the standard engine, the Lincoln MKZ has little to offer buyers who want a blend of performance and luxury.

The Bottom Line

The Lincoln MKZ seems right for buyers who measure luxury in traditional terms like style, comfort, and convenience.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 240 HP / 270 ft.lbs.
Transmission
6-spd SelectShift w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
21 / 31 / 26 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 240 HP / 270 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
21 / 31 / 26 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel
Fuel Tank
16.5 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$63
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
15.4 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
97 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
194.1 "
Exterior Width
73.4 "
Exterior Height
58.2 "
Front Headroom
37.9 "
Rear Headroom
36.5 "
Front Legroom
44.3 "
Rear Legroom
37.0 "
Front Shoulder Room
57.7 "
Rear Shoulder Room
55.3 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,739 Lbs.
Wheel Base
112 "
Turning Radius
19.0 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
18.0 " Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone / Metallic Monotone / Tri-coat Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote Heated Convex Spotter
Bumpers
Body-colored
Grille Moldings
Metal-look W/chrome Surround
Rear Spoiler
Exhaust
Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Lincoln Luxury Soft Touch Leatherette
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
(8-way Power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
(8-way Power)
Front Armrests
(8-way Power)
Rear Armrests
Center With Pass-thru
Rear Seats
60-40 Bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Siriusxm Am/fm/satellite, Clock, Seek-scan
Speakers
11
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Front And Rear
Tinted Windows
Light
Vanity Mirrors
Dual Illuminated
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
4
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver And Passenger
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Adaptive Headlights
Directionally Adaptive
Parking Sensors
Rear
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Securilock
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Major Components Months
72 Months / 70,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
Unlimited Months / Unlimited Miles
Corrosion Perforation
60 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months

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