Lincoln: MKZ

The Lincoln MKZ began life as the Zephyr. It was bland-looking and far too underpowered to compete in the increasingly competitive entry-level luxury class. Ford updated the mid-size sedan back in 2007 with a more powerful engine, some cosmetic updates, and a new alphanumeric moniker. Despite the alterations, the least expensive Lincoln still didn't stack up with the competition in many areas, let alone in terms of image or "wow" factor. Understandably, Lincoln is looking to reverse the ... Read the rest of the review →

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DetNews: Ford's slow revival of Lincoln taking heat from dealers 23 days ago on Autoblog

In a nutshell, the problem with Lincoln is that on the Taurus SHO launch, Ford brought along an Audi A6 4.2 for comparison's sake. Says one Lincoln dealer, "It's hard to sell a $48,000 MKS when the Ford guy down the street has a Taurus with the same features for $10,000 less." Put another way, ...

Lincoln MKZ gets Executive Package, Ron Burgundy approves of rich walnut trim 8 months ago on Autoblog

If you have many leather-bound books and your apartment smells of rich mahogany, then you might be interested in the new Executive Appearance Package option for the 2010 Lincoln MKZ. Available in late summer, the new trim package offers "more traditional luxury appointments" for Lincoln's base ...

Review: 2010 Lincoln MKZ makes a name for itself in the middle 8 months ago on Autoblog

First Drive: 2010 Lincoln MKZ, a solid performer gets a makeover 10 months ago on Autoblog

Launched in 2006 as the Zephyr, Lincoln's entry-level luxury sedan has undergone quite a few changes over the last three years. Graced with a new name – the MKZ – in 2007, as well as a 3.5-liter V6 and available all-wheel drive, the feature list continued to grow when SYNC and ...

2010 Lincoln MKZ will start at $34,995 11 months ago on Autoblog

Perhaps a Ford Fusion just isn't upscale enough for you, and even a Mercury Milan is too plebeian to be seen in. Fortunately there's a third option called the Lincoln MKZ that, like its less expensive brethren, was redesigned for the 2010 model year. Along with its new, more in-your-face nose ...

LA 2008: 2010 Lincoln MKZ unveiled 1 year ago on Autoblog

Lincoln's foray into the entry level luxury sedan market has gone through several changes over the past few years, starting with the introduction of the Zephyr in 2006 and evolving into the MKZ in 2007. In addition to the name change, Lincoln replaced the 3.0L V6 with a 3.5L unit, added a ...

Lincoln MKT headed to Detroit, facelifted MKZ to LA 1 year ago on Autoblog

Mark Fields, Ford's president of the Americas, has confirmed that the Lincoln MKT crossover is due to be reveal this January at the Detroit Auto Show, while a refreshed MKZ will be unveiled at the Los Angeles Show in November. We already knew the Ford Flex-based CUV was headed to Detroit, with ...

VIDEO: Meet the new face of Lincoln: Harry Connick Jr. baby 2 years ago on Autoblog

Lincoln has seen a bit of a resurgence lately, with sales up 11% over last year. To keep the good times rolling, Ford has tabbed the world's best Frank Sinatra impersonator; Harry Connick Jr. The jazz scion will make his debut on Sunday Night Football sporting MKX duds on a trip through his ...

Ford trucks and SUVs giving way to CUV sales 2 years ago on Autoblog

In 2000, more than 500,000 CUVs were sold in the U.S. In 2006, nearly 2,500,000 CUVs were sold, nearly a 400% increase in just six years. In fact, CUVs and midsized cars now account for 50% of the industry's sales, having claimed 20% from the sales of trucks and SUVs. With crossovers in general ...

Autoblog week in photos: Week of March 12, 2007 2 years ago on Autoblog

With another week officially in to books, it's time to take a look at back at it in pictures. This week on Autoblog we had reviews of the Chevy Aveo and the Lincoln MKZ and more vehicles from the Geneva Motor Show were shown. We've captured some of the best photos and placed them in this video. ...

In the Autoblog Garage: 2007 Lincoln MKZ AWD 3 years ago on Autoblog

click above image to view high-res pics of the 2007 Lincoln MKZ AWD This review won't be as long as most since we had the opportunity to test the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr just last year. For 2007, the Zephyr becomes the MKZ (pronounced Em Kay Zee) and gains improvements that should have been present ...

Detroit Auto Show: Lincoln MKR rolls into the spotlight 3 years ago on Autoblog

After the Lincoln MKR found its way to center stage inside the Cobo Arena here in Detroit, Peter Horbury (Ford's North American design chief) stepped out of the Lincoln with the gait of a proud man. Now, that could be just because he avoided the task of explaining Ford's Airstream concept (J Mays ...

30 Minutes with the 2007 Lincoln MKX 3 years ago on Autoblog

Recently we had the opportunity to spend some time behind the wheel of the new 2007 Lincoln MKX crossover. This is a critical vehicle to the brand as it works to establish credibility and build brand equity in the luxury crossover market against competitors such as the Lexus RX and Infiniti ...

So you want to be a Special Agent? 3 years ago on Autoblog

Generally, manufacturer vehicle programs are held to show the vehicles and go for a short drive. They usually feed you a boring lunch and then send you on your way, loaded with all kinds of information to sift through and find the real story. Tying into the James Bond theme and Ford's affiliation ...

Ford cutting production big time in 2007 3 years ago on Autoblog

A week ago, Ford posted a $5.8 billion loss due to sagging North American sales. To make things worse, CFO Don Leclair announced yesterday that Ford expects North American production for the first six months of 2007 to be down 8 to 12 percent from 2006 due to lower demand for its products and at ...

Ford brings the bling to SEMA 3 years ago on Autoblog

We've already reported on GM's plan to capitalize on the urban trend of throwing dubs on Grandma's Buick by crashing SEMA with 11 customized Lucernes. Ford intends on bringing their own brand of bling in the form of two custom Edges, a pair of worked-over Lincolns and one turbo'd Fusion. The Ford ...

Zephyr, we hardly knew ya: Lincoln introduces 2007 MKZ under $30k 3 years ago on Autoblog

Lincoln has officially changed the name of its entry-level luxury sedan from Zephyr to MKZ, and is reintroducing it for 2007 with a new engine, styling tweaks and the availability of all-wheel drive for the first time ever on a Lincoln car. The new engine is Ford's 3.5-liter V6 rated at 263 ...

R.I.P.: Lincoln V8 3 years ago on Autoblog

Amidst a series of recent shake-ups in Ford's production, a new casualty has fallen prey to the "way forward." The Yamaha derived 4.8-liter V8, currently found in the Volvo XC90, sought a new home within the Lincoln MKS in 2008. That possibility has been squashed, mainly due to the low volume of ...

Dwayne Wade, chef Rocco DeSpirito tapped for Lincoln ads 3 years ago on Autoblog

Dwayne Wade is still fresh from his first NBA title with the Miami Heat and a "King of Bling" award at GM's All-Car Showdown for custom Hummer H2 SUT. Lincoln has announced, however, that the NBA All-Star will appear in a TV spot for its new Navigator. Celebrity chef Rocco DeSpirito will also ...

Lincoln MKZ gets another name change 3 years ago on Autoblog

Will a Lincoln by any other name sell as sweetly? The Zephyr/MKZ has racked up a good number of sales for Lincoln despite the brand's best efforts to confuse buyers over its name. Originally dubbed the Zephyr for its inaugural year of sales, Lincoln decided to quickly change the car's moniker to ...

MKZ pricing gets premium over Lincoln Zephyr 3 years ago on Autoblog

When the MKZ replaces the Zephyr in Lincoln’s lineup it will carry with it a higher price tag to offset the cost of additional features. Chief among the new hardware is Ford’s new 3.5L V6 and six-speed tranny, both designed in-house. All-wheel drive and a nip-tuck up front also set the ...

Zephyr appealing to younger-than-average buyers for Lincoln 3 years ago on Autoblog

Could the Lincoln Zephyr, soon to be known as the MKZ, be bringing the average age of Lincoln drivers down a notch or two? Automotive News reports that while the average age of a Lincoln owner is 60 (and the Town Car's drivers are 70 ), the Zephyr's average buyer during the first three weeks of ...

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