PERFORMANCE: The Lincoln MKZ is powered by a smooth and responsive 3.5L 24V V Duratec® V6. And the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid with its 2.5L Atkinson-Cycle I-4 gas engine and electric motor generates 191 net horsepower.
GREEN: With its EPA-estimated 41 city mpg and 17.5-gal. tank, the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid can go up to 700 miles on a tank of gas. And it can travel up to 47 miles per hour under normal driving on electric power alone, burning no fuel.
TECHNOLOGY: The Lincoln MKZ is more than a luxury car. If offers steet-smart technology with its standard hands-free Lincoln SYNC®, plus available Navigation System and BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross Traffic Alert.
LUXURY: In a Lincoln MKZ, you’ll find the generous level of amenities you would expect in a fine luxury car, as well as an uncommon level of quality, craftsmanship and quiet comfort. Lincoln MKZ can satisfy your every expectation.
41 MILE PER GALLON HYBRID
THE UNDENIABLE ADVANTAGE: OVER 700 CITY MILES1 ON A SINGLE TANK.
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid achieves 41 mpg city — besting its nearest competitor by 6 mpg. It also delivers an impressive 36 mpg on the highway. Power is readily available from the 2.5L iVCT Atkinson-cycle I-4 engine. In fact, it can reach speeds up to 47 mph in electric mode and sports 191 net horsepower.
Advanced processor technology allows for seamless transitions from electric mode to gas. The 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in America.
GAUGES AS STUNNINGLY HIGH-TECH AS THE ENGINE THAT INSPIRED THEM.
Choosing to drive a hybrid is an important choice. One that shows you care about the big picture. At Lincoln, we encourage environmental consciousness, and the specially designed Lincoln MKZ Hybrid instrument cluster does that for you every day. Inspirational leaves grow and blossom on the innovative LCD screen to support and reward your short- and long-term driving efficiency.
Environmental impact was considered in the design process. The wood interior trim comes from rigorously controlled sources. Lincoln MKZ Hybrid even captures the kinetic energy that’s released when you brake, and uses it to recharge the battery pack with its Regenerative Braking System. Even stopping will help move you forward in an exceedingly smarter way.
POWER FROM 6 OF ONE, HALF DOZEN OF ANOTHER
With a 6-cylinder engine and a 6-speed transmission, MKZ delivers a spirited driving experience. The 3.5L Duratec® V6 engine produces 263 horsepower and 249 lb.-ft. of torque. And the standard 6-speed SelectShift Automatic™ transmission gives you the freedom of “manual mode” — handle upshifts and downshifts yourself — with the convenience of an automatic.
Six forward speeds allow for lower gearing, the benefits of which include enhanced performance, acceleration and fuel efficiency. Along with an engaging trip through the gears, MKZ delivers 27 mpg highway.
THE MOST EXTRAVAGANT SOUNDS? PEACE AND QUIET
A seat inside Lincoln MKZ is literally a refuge of tranquility. Acoustic glass, absorption padding and layers of sound-deadening materials make the spacious interior peaceful as well. No matter how disorderly the outside world becomes, you and your passengers can escape within.
It’s also the perfect environment for listening to the available THX® II Certified Audio System, specifically designed and acoustically engineered for Lincoln MKZ. Experience true surround sound and astounding clarity while seated on premium, heated and cooled Bridge of Weir™ leather-trimmed front seats.