Pros: Well-designed Hybrid model; striking styling, availability of all-wheel drive
Cons: Swoopy styling intrudes a bit on rear visibility and compromises rear headroom
CG Says: The 2019 Lincoln MKZ shuffles some equipment, but is otherwise unchaged. The premium midsize MKZ is powered by a 245-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder or a Lincoln-exclusive twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 that develops 400 horsepower in all-wheel drive cars or 350 horsepower with front-wheel drive. There is also Hybrid that pairs a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder with an electric motor for a combined 188 horsepower. Available safety and technology features include Pre-Collision Assist with pedestrian detection; Auto Hold, which can automatically keep the brakes applied after the vehicle is stopped; continuously-controlled suspension damping; and Dynamic Torque Vectoring, which enhances cornering ability. The Lincoln MKZ has been something of an also-ran among most premium midsize rivals, but the available 400-horsepower engine and refinements from the 2017 refresh make it a more compelling proposition.
Class | Premium Midsize car |
Body Style(s) | 4-door sedan |
Passenger Count | 5 |
Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
Manufacturer | Lincoln |
Nation of Manufacture | Mexico |
Base Prices | Standard: $36,990 AWD Standard: $38,990 Reserve I: $39,990 AWD Reserve I: $41,990 Reserve II: $45,990 AWD Reserve II: $47,990 Hybrid Standard: $36,990 Hybrid Reserve I: $39,990 Hybrid Reserve II: $45,990 |
Base Engine turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder |
Horsepower 245 |
Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
Avail. Transmission NA |
EPA City Range (mpg) 20 |
EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 29-31 |
Optional Engine turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 |
Horsepower 350 (400 with all-wheel drive) |
Std. Transmission 6-speed autromatic |
Avail. Transmission NA |
EPA City Range (mpg) 17-18 |
EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 26-27 |
Optional Engine 2.0-liter 4-cylinder/electric motor |
Horsepower 188 |
Std. Transmission CVT |
Avail. Transmission NA |
EPA City Range (mpg) 42 |
EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 39 |