2012 Lincoln MKZ Review

Lincoln MKZ

Summary
Medium-sized sedan MKZ has a number of good qualities, including proper handling, attractive and comfortable interior and a long list of the available high-tech doodads. 2012 Lincoln MKZ sets itself apart with different attributes. One trim are offered complete, and buyers can choose between front-and all-wheel drive is optional. MKZ Hybrid separate last.

Exterior
2012 Lincoln MKZ is a mid-luxury sedan is offered in two trim levels - base (V6) and Hybrid. Styling is a major differentiating factor for the MKZ. It's infused with a large winged grille on the front end, one full of drama, but to draw some complaints that the size and emphasis. If not, go to the side and back, It's much more of a replica of Fusion - remain attractive and neat, but it does have some impact on the nose suggested.

Interior
2012 MKZ passenger cabin to get some nice feature upgrades and better material than that found in the Ford Fusion cousin. That said, the interior looks more like something that would find on top-of-the-line-of sedan meant to compete with European luxury Marques such as Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. A big trunk and comfortable seats, many say that the interior materials fall short of the competition. In addition, some noted that all the electronic bells and whistles MKZ Ford Fusion is available with a much lower price.

Performance
2012 Lincoln MKZ is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 that puts out 263 horsepower and 249 pound-feet of torque. System of six-speed automatic transmission with manual change control standards. MKZ offers either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Fuel economy is respectable, with an estimated 18 mpg city/27 highway EPA mpg and 21 mpg combined for front-wheel-drive models and 17/24/19 for all-wheel-drive version.

Safety
The Lincoln MKZ comes standard with anti-lock brakes and six airbags, including full-length airbags protect occupants in head curtain side-impact crashes. Front seat side airbags protect the torso are standard, but rear seat side airbags are not available. Buyers will have to upgrade to get some of the most advanced security equipment available in the MKZ, such as blind-spot warning system and backup camera, but the same is true of its competitors. Lincoln SYNC multimedia system integration, such as GM on Star, a 911 call is automatically in the event of an accident.

Competition for consideration
Suggested cross-shopping Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Cadillac CTS, Hyundai Genesis, Infiniti G37, Lexus ES 350 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which all showed more attention to detail and a greater level of engineering excellence. Audi A4 offers a more rewarding driving experience, and is available with front or all-wheel drive, like the Lincoln MKZ