Something Different: 2017 Lincoln MKZ Sedan
The new 2017 Lincoln MKZ sedan is designed to appeal to those who are looking for something different in the luxury market. From the placement of technology features such as the push-button gear shift to reimagined interior spaces including the floating center console, drivers can relish in discovering an unexpected experience based on intelligent function and beautiful form that offers, above all, an enjoyable drive.
Available in Premiere, Select, Reserve and Black Label trim levels, base power is generated by a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine. A Lincoln-exclusive 3.0L GTDI V6 engine is an available option. Both prime movers communicate torque to the street though a six-speed SelectShift automatic transmission with paddle shift activation. All wheel drive is also available.
The optional Lincoln Drive Control allows drivers to adjust among three drive modes – comfort, normal and sport. The system includes continuously controlled damping, and electric power-assisted steering to provide comfortable, confident handling.
The optional Driver’s Package for Lincoln MKZ equipped with the 3.0L V6 also includes 19-inch wheels, Ebony-painted calipers, light Magnetic-painted grille, Ebony interior with carbon fiber appliqués, customizable multi-contour seats and aluminum pedal covers. In addition, the package features retuned continuously controlled damping and suspension for enhanced driving dynamics.
Inside the passenger cabin, a quiet, well-appointed interior is enhanced by standard Active Noise Control, genuine wood trim, full LCD instrumentation, heated front seats and SYNC® with MyLincoln Touch™. Design teams created an inviting interior featuring bold architectural elements, rich natural materials and fine details. Innovation and technology abound inside the new MKZ.
Replacing the traditional mechanical transmission shift lever is a contemporary five-button interface. The individual buttons of Push Button Shift engage Park, Neutral, Reverse, and forward gears in two modes, Drive and Sport. Push Button Shift gave designers freedom to create a sculptural multi-level center console with more functional storage areas.
Positioned ahead of the driver, the full-color 10.1-inch LCD instrument cluster operates with the latest version of SYNC with MyLincoln Touch. The all-new design combines dimensional indicator rings framing a brilliant and reconfigurable Thin Film Transistor (TFT) LCD. An equally critical component of MyLincoln Touch is the nearly flush-mounted center eight-inch LCD touch screen that displays information clearly in easy-to-reference color-keyed quadrants.
Dimensions & specifications
Wheelbase: 112.2; overall length: 193.9; width: 73.4; height: 58.1
All vehicle measurements are in inches
Engine: 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder – 245 hp at 5500 rpm and 275 lbs-ft of torque at 3000 rpm; 3.0L twin-turbo V6 – 350 hp at 5500 rpm and 400 lbs-ft of torque at 2750 rpm (FWD), 400 hp at 5500 rpm and 400 lbs-ft of torque at 2750 rpm.
Transmission: six-speed automatic transmission
EPA Fuel Economy: 2.0L four-cylinder turbo – 21 city/31 hwy. (FWD), 20 city/28 hwy. (AWD); 3.0L twin-turbo V6 – 18 city/27 hwy. (FWD), 17 city/26 hwy. (AWD)
Cargo capacity: 15.4 cubic feet
Safety features
Dual front airbags, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, dual head curtain side-impact airbags, dual front seat knee airbags, four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock, emergency brake assist, traction control, AdvanceTrac electronic stability control, battery saver, remote keyless entry, alarm system, adaptive HID headlights, Intelligent Access with push-button engine start, MyKey, SYNC 3 communications system, remote start system, rear view camera, Reverse Sensing System, universal garage door opener, and tire pressure monitoring system. Reserve adds blind spot information system with cross traffic alert. Black Label adds navigation system.
Optional safety features include adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with brake support, active park assist, lane-keeping system, forward sensing system, automatic high beams, and rain-sensing windshield wipers.
Warranty
Basic: 4-year/50,000 mile
Powertrain: 6-year/70,000 mile
Corrosion: 5-year/unlimited
Roadside Assistance: 6-year/70,000 mile 24-hour
Pricing
The base Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2017 Lincoln MKZ sedan starts from $35,170 for the MKZ Select upto $53,720 for the Black Label AWD V6. Destination charges add $925.
