2013 Lincoln MKZ Road Test

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2013 Lincoln MKZ Road Test

A luxury sedan based on the Fusion should have been a great idea. But with its dull V6 and underwhelming cabin, the 2013 Lincoln MKZ falls flat.

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dansmith

I distinctly remember seeing an old NFL Film (Not Video) of Vince Lombardi standing on the sidelines of a long forgotten game, screaming at no one in particular... "What the hell's going on out there...?" Vince was well past his prime, and so was his team. It must have been just before the famous coach left for the Redskins. And it was just a very sorry situation. It was just before Green Bay back-slid into a long period of mediocrity. Bart Star, Paul Hornung and the rest of the guys hadn't retired in time, and the NFL's best small town team looked badly underfunded and increasingly hapless. It was almost time for The Pittsburgh Steelers, 49ers, Giants, Cowboys, etc. to take Center Stage, and the NFC-East was quickly becoming a place where the NFL's poseurs desperately didn't want to go. This was when Bill Parcells, Joe Gibbs, Tom Landry and a few others were really starting to hit their stride.

Why the comparison? I really don't think that Alan Mulally and his regime have any True Believers at the top, pulling the levers. Sure, the Focus ST and Mustang are steller preformers, but they only have a microscopic audience. The SHO is overly large and ungainly, and the new Ford Fusion is a good car, but doesn't offer a model with serious grunt and attitude. It just doesn't make you desperately want it; and that's exactly what the Lincoln Brand desperately needs.

Mark Reuss on the otherhand, is about to unleash a veritable Tsunami of hot new product in Detroit, aimed squarely at America's Petrol Heads. But the bulk of these machines aren't so sharply focused on performance that they alienate the bulk of mainstream buyers. And there simply isn't an unsightly looking dog in the bunch; despite the bungling presence of Dan Ackerson. And the bulk of these machines are aimed squarely at the same plot of ground occupied by Lincoln's singularly uninspired MKZ; a car destined to go almost totally unnoticed.

Now, I'm not going to say that it's as bad as the uniquely hateful Olds Achieva... but it certainly doesn't hold up at all well when compared to Buick's Regal GNX, the Lexus IS-F, LF-CC, and the rest of the contenders in the Entry Level Near-Luxury class. And the fact that Infiniti's G-series cars are barely getting noticed, should tell you where the Lincoln MKZ is headed. There is every reason to believe that Ford's luxury division is circling the drain, and they have no clue on how to claw their way back to respectability. It's time for them to start mainstreaming Ford FPV products. It simply can't get any worse than it already is. And Australia's Super Pursuit model would probably be more popular with shoppers than the bilious looking MKZ. The team at Lincoln is shooting nothing but blanks. And now Sergio Marchionne is about to start introducing the Alfa Romeo product line here in America. Lincoln is about to get burried.

fordfrenzy

See Edmonds need to get they're [non-permissible content removed] together, yes this is a $50,000 Ford fusion we know that but the rest of the comments songs like the editor is stupid. First off Lincoln has a handling package for this vehicle that's $1,565 that includes the wheels and tires that are on this test car and a sport tuned Lincoln drive control system, also dull engine this is the exact same v6 that's in the Mustang and you said it was a great engine in that test, I'm noticing that alot of your posts are very personal and should be true to the consumer, yes the interior looks like an after thought but the rest of this vehicle is very good, yes this should be a rear drive 3 series fighter but for Lincoln this is very good and compared to everything in it's class it's the best when it comes to performance and exterior styling, technology and value.

rasmaxwell

Push button automatic transmissions were used in the 1960's! Aside from that, the MKZ is a cheap, non-competitive, over priced Ford Fusion. MyLincoln Touch is an abomination. Lincoln is dying no matter what lipstick Ford may place upon the naming of the Lincoln division.

rasmaxwell

Push button automatic transmissions were used in the 1960's! Aside from that, the MKZ is a cheap, non-competitive, over priced Ford Fusion. MyLincoln Touch is an abomination. Lincoln is dying no matter what lipstick Ford may place upon the naming of the Lincoln division.

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dad18

This review appears to be overly harsh and moderately misleading.

The article misleads in regards to the available performance package. A great deal of space here has been devoted to the Michelin Pilot Super Sport summer tires which is part of an optional package. The fact that the tires aren't yet available at the time of testing doesn't detract from the fact that how well you and other automotive journalists have stated the MKZ has performed, but that this is an example of a car that will be available shortly to the public, Lincoln putting their best foot forward. Not a unicorn as they do not exist, however, the MKZ with this package within a a short of this writing will be available to the public, no different than other automobiles offered by many manufacturers this automobile will be compared to.

Just call it an preview of what is to come.

carchatter1

Wow, this sounds like a ranty, whine-fest instead of a real review. Maybe someone else more mature should have been handed the assignment of writing this review. For example, if the car can be had with a sport package, I think it's fair that they give you the car with a sport package to review, what's wrong with that? So what if it's available in 1 month instead of now. It's astonishing that it beats an M5, and you whine about it instead of praising it. And how can you be sure most buyers won't purchase the sport package? I'm sure a fair amount of them will (not .0001% as this article implies). As for all the complaints about the interior and everything else, they all sound like personal preference issues. Other reviews I've read have said the exact opposite of this one about all these topics, including how it stacks up to the competition. Compare this review to the Lexus ES review Erin wrote, where she completely glosses over many issues and didn't whine about anything, and it sounds like she's got a prejudice problem with Lincoln. This is a poor excuse for fair, objective journalism, and gives the Edmunds website a black eye. The other journalists on this website seem to have a more even-tempered set of skills for evaluating an automobile on it's merits, maybe over time Erin can learn something from them.

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When an article exudes outright hatred for a car one cant but help wonder exactly why this is. Especially a car that has been very well received by many professional automotive magazines. I mean I've driven some pretty sorry rentals in my life and even the worst one I didnt hate.
For whatever reason this reviewer has an obvious agenda.

brookse1

Love this review. So, with tires this thing can go with a 911? And this is bad? Don't think many MKZ drivers are looking to carve corners.

Then of course, we have the paddle shifters to shift gears, "manually"... LMAO. (If you don't understand, you are employed by Edmunds.)

But I most love the pontential street race between this car and an Accord, or an ES. LMAO X 2. This is a "review"?

On a personal level, I must say the Eurocrap have the ugliest interiors I've ever seen. As sterile as a hosptial ER. They could take a cue from the Japanese, and that's not saying much.

Given this review, it sounds like a decent car. Sticker price is high, but that's what you pay if you want to street race a 911. LOL.

alex1212

Was planning on looking at the MKZ but when the date kept being pushed back I began to wonder if they were having problems. Also if I waited much longer the 2014 would be out. I also started getting nervous about trade in value when I wanted to trade it in so I went with the Lexus ES-350. Bought it in December. Love it. Very pleased that I bought it instead of the MKZ. Lexus just seems to have a better name & reputation than Lincoln.

savetheland

Most stupid review I efer read about any car. Just BSing from whoever reviewer were. New low for Edmunds. I got here by accident, I have not read reviews from Edmunds for ages and after I started (and gave up) reading this review I have no desire to come back here anytime soon - no thank you for wasting my time. There are much better sites devoted to automobiles like The Truth About Cras or Autoblog where cars are reviewed for what really matters and not for BS opinion.

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carzrmylife

Astonishing good looks, I think it is beautiful...BUT that is about the ONLY good thing about this car...bad engine choice, front wheel drive...need I keep going? Ford should have used the EcoBoost 3.5L V6...BEST interior from Ford, EVER. PERIOD. Every other interior from the brand is tasteless and looks as if was from the 90's.

Rear wheel drive, different engine choices, and this car would actually be a fantastic car........too bad, Cadillac doesn't get it either, FWD is NOT was people want.

wtarchala

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bigtruckseries

The MKZ despite being a newer model than the MKS 2013 technology-wise is a disappointment, but it's no surprise because I've been disappointed with Ford since the Ford 500.

The MKZ is the most technologically sophisticated car - able to park itself, steer itself and cruise control itself, but it's no fun at all to drive. I'd almost leave its "fun to drive" factor in CAMRY territory.

Chrysler's Uconnect is a far better infotainment system. Sync is terrible.

The V6 is the engine you'll want because the Ecoboost sounds unrefined for a "luxury car". The Fusion should come with the Ecoboost 2.0 as a top trim engine and the MKZ should offer the 3.5-L ecoboost and BREMBO BRAKES.

Cadillac and Chrysler understand how to sell a car, but Lincoln caters to senior citizens who are old enough to actually remember when Lincoln's were more prestigious than Mercedes.

Look at my test drive on youtube: "bigtruckseriesreview mkz 2013"