- sedan
- 15,993 overpriced
- Palmdale, CA
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- autoshopper.com
- sedan gasoline silver automatic
2010 lincoln mkz review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Improvements make for a solid entry-luxury sedan. introductionthe 2010 lincoln mkz is a five-passenger luxury sedan that illustrates lincoln's ambition to make cars that equal or exceed lexus and acura in quality, driving dynamics, technology and features. we think lincoln has succeeded. The mxz is an undeniably pleasant car to occupy and operate. It is a mid-size car with a spacious, understated interior, and a well-balanced combination of ride comfort and easy handling. The mxz retains the traditional domestic notions of practicality and comfort, such as a large trunk, ample leg and hip room front and rear, and builds on it with an infusion of sound proofing, safety technology and audio capable of shock and awe. A sports suspension package and all-wheel drive are available for sportier handling and all-weather capability. while driving the mkz, we found it stable and calm through the corners. It has a driving performance envelope that overlaps that of sporty cars. The v6 revs to 6750 rpm and we found engine and transmission responsive when called upon. The mkz is more of a luxury car than a sporty car, but it can do 0-60 in 7. 1 seconds, which is fairly quick. for 2010, mkz has been upgraded. An all-new interior design results in a plusher, quieter cabin with higher quality fit and finish. Improved performance comes from a retuned 3. 5-liter v6 and a new six-speed automatic. The suspension has been tuned for improved ride and handling. The available all-wheel-drive system has been retuned for better traction and lower noise, vibration and harshness. The styling has been updated with a new front end, a new decklid with led taillamps. The mkz is the successor to the lincoln zephyr, launched as a 2006 model. the 2010 mkz looks decidedly similar to the lincoln flagship mks. The navigation package 2,495) includes voice-activated navigation system cd/dvd/mp3 player, internal hard drive for map, 10gb music jukebox, sirius travel link, blind spot information system with cross traffic alert, rear-view camera. 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. Optional safety features include all-wheel drive, rearview camera, blind spot information system with cross traffic alert. walkaroundthe mkz clearly borrows lincoln design cues from other vehicles in the brand, sharing the strong split-wing grille, high compound headlamps and prominent placement of the lincoln star on the front quarter panels. In the mkz, the grille is slightly narrower, and the lines somewhat more fluid than the more rigidly defined, cast-in-concrete bodywork of its big brother, the mks. The front grille, in particular, is designed to create a distinct presence in the company of other cars; a high belt line adds a look of substance and heft. there is judicious use of chrome on the door handles, fog lamp bezels, moldings, mirrors and exhaust tips. Window glass is solar tinted. Led tail lamps are wide and broad, extending across the rear deck and into the quarter panels, adding further emphasis to a wide stance. All-season radial tires on nine-spoke, 17-inch wheels are visually proportionate to the wheel wells and wheelbase. the end result is a strong lincoln family resemblance both coming and going, and a car that appears modern, technically endowed, and well planted. ford and lincoln have begun to introduce capless refueling systems under the brand name easyfuel. We've found it works well and creates one less thing to lose: the fuel cap. interiorthe lincoln mkz interior has a conservative design sensibility, conveying the virtues of simplicity. There is a distinct lack of clutter for a car with a complete suite of convenience features and technology. seating might be the best part of the interior. The seats are generously wide, allowing easy entry and exit, both up front and to the rear seating area. They are 10-way adjustable, with power lumbar, and have heated/cooled seating surfaces as standard equipment. Armrests are wide and well placed, and functional grab handles are located at every door. quality materials are evident. The wood is real wood, the aluminum is real aluminum, and the leather is real leather. Plastic, what there is of it, has been well textured and does not suggest that it will appear cheap two years down the line. Controls and buttons are low relief, within easy reach, and remarkably intuitive. The navigation screen, at 8 inches, could be a little bigger but it's well located at the top of the center stack and the software makes use of the entire screen. instrumentation, consistent with the rest of the interior, includes speedometer and tach, a message center, with low oil pressure indicator. A universal garage door opener is standard. there is also a voice-activated hands-free in-car communication and entertainment system developed by ford and microsoft. The system integrates bluetooth-enabled mobile phones and digital media players for hands-free phone and music selection. It also enables further communications, such as 911 assist and vehicle health report, which are provided with no monthly fees. 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. driving impressionwe had a day driving an mkz prototype in southern california, from laguna beach to lake elsinore on the infamous ortega highway. The ortega highway is a two-lane mountain pass, well known for falling rocks and frequent driver-error-induced accidents as it snakes along the side of a deep canyon. That gave us a chance to notice how the mkz behaves in everyday driving. That means we had a power moonroof, the premium thx ii audio, the navigation package and more. with the engine running, the cabin of the mkz is conspicuously quiet, which helps create an atmosphere of sanctuary inside. There are some road surfaces that bring through a little more tire noise than others, but throughout the day it was possible to maintain conversation at normal speaking tones, and listen to the news at very low volume. Lincoln spokesmen told us that the cabin is quieter than the lexus es 350 at speed and on rough roads, and that they have data to prove it. We looked at their charts and while the measuring criteria are rather complex, the bottom line is very simple. Still, the awd system alone was a tangible handling benefit as we powered through corners, with no apparent torque steer or sense of biasing from wheel to wheel. The car stays flat and composed when pushed into a corner, tracking cle.
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