2012 Lincoln MKZ is a Competent Midsize Premium Sedan
The 2012 Lincoln MKZ is a competent midsize premium sedan, but it does not represent enough of an improvement over the similar Ford Fusion to justify its Mercedes-like price. While many upscale midsize cars prioritize athletic power and nimble driving dynamics, the 2012 Lincoln MKZ sets itself apart with a different set of attributes.
The MKZ will never match the performance attributes of rivals like the BMW 3-Series or Infiniti G37, but many 2012 MKZ review say it excels with its comfort-tuned ride and roomy interior. In this respect, the Lincoln is a close match to cars like the Lexus ES and Buick LaCrosse, but the MKZ also trumps these competitors with a longer list of standard interior features. A comfortable, spacious interior and a long list of standard features are highlights of the 2012 MKZ.
The 2012 MKZ is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, available in 3 trims, ranging from the FWD to the Hybrid. Upon introduction, the Lincoln MKZ FWD is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6. While the Lincoln MKZ Horsepower is fixed at 263-horsepower engine, a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.
2012 Lincoln MKZ fuel economy is respectable, with EPA estimates of 18 mpg city/27 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined for front-wheel-drive models and 17/24/19 for all-wheel-drive versions. In performance testing, an all-wheel-drive 2012 MKZ accelerated from a standstill to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds, which is a mid pack time in this segment of entry-level luxury sedans.
The 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid FWD is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I4, 156-horsepower, hybrid engine. A variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard while the EPA estimates the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid stand at 41/36/39 mpg.
2012 Lincoln MKZ Driving Performance
Though many 2012 MKZ review said the car provides a quiet, comfortable ride, its performance won’t blow your doors off. The 2012 Lincoln MKZ has a quiet cabin at high speed and remains a competent highway cruiser, but it wasn’t designed to rival sport sedans like the BMW 3-Series and Audi A4. Compared with many similarly-priced sedans, the MKZ on the slower side, though most commuters would have no complaints.
The 2012 MKZ earns competitive crash test scores from the federal government’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, with an overall rating of four out of five stars. NHTSA gives the Lincoln MKZ three stars in front crash tests and four stars in side-impact tests. Front- and all-wheel drive 2012 MKZ models earn four and five stars in rollover tests, respectively.
The Lincoln MKZ 2012 automotive DNA, however, is where the MKZ Lincoln 2011 falls short. Although it wears a luxury badge, many reviewers note that the Lincoln 2012 MKZ is too similar to its corporate cousin, the Ford Fusion. While it’s more luxuriously appointed, most of the Lincoln MKZ 2012 features are available on the Fusion at a significantly lower price.
Critics also call the 2012 Lincoln MKZ interior quality into question. Most note that the Lincoln MKZ 2012 interior still lacks the quality feel that they expect at this price. Despite these critiques, the 2012 MKZ still hits the sweet spot for certain buyers.
If you’re looking for a comfortable sedan that offers plenty of space and a strong list of standard equipment, the Lincoln MKZ 2012 might be right for you. Lincoln MKZ 2011 Price started at $34,755 for the FWD, while the AWD cost $36,645, and the 2012 Lincoln MKZ hybrid priced at $34,755.
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