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2012 Lincoln MKZ Overview

The generous level of amenities you expect in a luxury car, as well as an exceptional level of quality and craftsmanship. Lincoln MKZ is designed to satisfy your every expectation. We found the Lincoln MKZ quite pleasant, with a spacious, understated interior, and a well-balanced combination of ride comfort and easy handling. The MKZ seats five, it offers ample leg and hip room front and rear for four, and boasts a large trunk. The Lincoln MKZ comes standard with front-wheel drive and a V6. A sports suspension package and all-wheel drive are available for sportier handling and all-weather capability

2012 Lincoln MKZ Lineup

Lincoln MKZ comes standard with dual-zone electronic climate control with cabin air filter; perforated leather seating surfaces; heated/cooled 10-way power front passenger seats for driver and front passenger seat with memory; 60/40 split bench rear seat with adjustable head restraints and center armrest; leather wrapped shift knob; tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel with genuine wood accents; Lincoln Premium AM/FM/6CD/MP3 sound system with nine speakers, input jack, SIRIUS satellite radio with 6 months pre-paid; fog lamps; eight cupholders; power door locks; overhead console with map light and sunglasses holder; floor mats; two 12-volt power points; power windows; cruise control; delayed accessory power shut-off; EasyFuel capless refueling; message center; SYNC voice-activated communications and entertainment system; universal garage door opener.

Safety features include dual front air bags, front and rear side impact air bags, and front and rear side curtain airbags; AdvanceTrac with Electronic Stability Control (ESC); SOS post-crash alert; Traction Control; Tire Pressure Monitoring System; Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS); Child Safety Locks (rear) LATCH car-seat belt system; Reverse Sensing System: and the new MyKey system. Optional safety features include all-wheel drive, rearview camera, Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert.

Interior of the 2012 Lincoln MKZ

Complementing the MKZ's exterior is a clean, modern interior. It features a white light-emitting-diode (LED) backlit instrument cluster,* stylish center console, standard genuine wood trim in your choice of Olive Ash or Walnut Swirl , chrome trim on door handles, door grab handles, instrument panel and shifter knob, and Bridge of Weir leather-trimmed seating.

The standard audio system, with nine speakers and CD/MP3 play capability, will be perfectly suitable for most drivers, especially considering how quiet the MKZ is inside. However, there is a 10-speaker THX II Surround Sound system that has a 10-gigabite hard drive, enough for 2400 MP3 tracks, and plays DVDs with home-theater sound depth. We can attest to the fact that it can play music or movies at very high volume without distorting, and that the sound in the back seat is just as good as the sound up front. With or without the THX sound system, both navigation packages include HD radio. Its operation is transparent to the driver: Simply tune in a station, and if the broadcast is in HD the radio automatically senses the signal and switches to digital mode.

Handling of the 2012 Lincoln MKZ

Lincoln MKZ is powered by a 263-hp 3.5L Duratec® 24V V6. This engine generates smooth and responsive performance while achieving excellent fuel efficiency.* The 6-speed SelectShift™ Automatic™ transmission is designed with a wide range of gear ratios for low-speed acceleration and excellent fuel economy.

We found the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid cruised smoothly in stop-and-go traffic outside Washington, D.C. The system feels smooth and sophisticated, and it seamlessly switches from using the electric motor and the engine. We noted that on a cold morning, we were able to start the car and go back inside while it warmed up, the engine cycling on as needed to run the heater.

Conclusion

The 2012 Lincoln MKZ is a competent midsize premium sedan. The Lincoln MKZ is a quality luxury car that feels right and looks right, and it comes at a good price. Luxury car owners from other brands might be surprised by the quality of the execution. We found the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid works very well and we recommend it.

Some information for this review was obtained from NewCarTestDrive.com