2011 Lincoln MKZ

Lincoln MKZ

The Lincoln MKZ 2011 offers many features available, the integration of smart electronics, sufficient power, a spacious cabin, comfortable seats and a surprisingly agile handling. The problem of MKZ is that just does not feel robust engineering, sophisticated and luxurious to drive like a luxury sedan should be.

It may be too much to expect, since this car has its origins in the stretched platform of the previous generation Mazda 6, which shares with the Ford Fusion. While other brands platforms take regular family cars and significantly increase for luxury service to the point of being unrecognizable, MKZ roots are clearly visible. Therefore the actions of MKZ on the V6 263 horsepower from the Fusion Sport Ford and leads a very similar way.

The powertrain of MKZ is another highlight. The 3.5-liter V-6 provides strong acceleration; there is plenty of energy for you to get up to speed quickly and effortlessly. The large displacement V-6 offers enough torque at low revs. The acceleration is accompanied by a satisfactory grunt, but you can hear the engine at all while driving on the road.

The sedan's six-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly and kicks plains are easy to start with just pressing harder on the accelerator. The transmission now features a less manual clutch, which allows you to control gear changes, pushing the shifter console up and down. However, due to MKZ automatically good at what he does, you may not feel the need to ignore it.

The MKZ comes standard with front wheel drive, but four-wheel drive is available for an additional $ 1,890. It will also cost more at the pump, as the model of all-wheel drive an EPA-estimated 17/24 mpg city / highway versus 18/27 mpg sedan gets front-wheel drive.

Lincoln could be a few years ago are truly distinctive vehicles, but large wings and ribs in the nose-mouth disease in 2011 is a distinctive sign of the future.

Last year, MKZ has the double-wing grille and headlamps most elegant look is becoming the brand of the firm. On the one hand, but MKZ remains common, even Japanese. The glass doors are not like this particular change, such as the nose and tail, which means that the actions of MKZ in the profile of the merger, and both have been looking for five consecutive years. Not much of MKZ can do without a total makeover to break the perception that a fusion of styles up. And yet, that is not praised, as the basic proportions still look attractive.

The standard safety features include stability and traction control, blind spot mirrors, and front seat side and curtain airbags. The 2011 Lincoln MKZ also comes standard with Ford's key program my system, allowing parents to specify the limits of speed and stereo volume for their teen drivers.

At this price there are many other cars, we recommend, like the Audi A4, BMW 3-Series, Cadillac CTS, Hyundai Genesis, Infiniti G37, Lexus ES 350 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, all of which have a higher level excellence engineering and attention to detail that can not be quantified by lists of features or spec sheets. The Lincoln MKZ 2011 is a good car, not just good enough.