By Cars.com Staff
Cars.com National August 27, 2008Vehicle Overview
The MKZ is Lincoln's entry-level midsize sedan, and it competes with entry-level vehicles like the Lexus ES and Cadillac CTS. The MKZ can be had with all-wheel drive and has standard heated and cooled front seats and a hands-free communication and entertainment system.
New for 2009
The MKZ adds a standard electronic stability system.
Exterior
The MKZ features prominent fog lights in front, along with a thin crossbar across its waterfall grille. It also features rectangular headlights and split taillamps. The MKZ measures 190.5 inches long, making it very similar in size to competitors like the CTS (191.6) and ES (191.1).
- Standard 17-inch wheels
- Available eight-spoke design on wheels
- Standard heated side mirrors
- Standard keyless door locking with keypad
Interior
Satin nickel trim adorns the MKZ's interior, and the 60/40-split rear seats fold to provide access to the 15.8-cubic-foot trunk, which is the largest of its competitors. A new Midnight Black special-edition package adds contrasting wood inserts to give the MKZ a different look. Sync, a hands-free communication and entertainment system, comes standard. The system integrates mobile phones and media players using Bluetooth and USB technology.
- Standard dual-zone automatic climate control
- Standard power-adjustable heated and cooled leather front seats
- Optional navigation system
- Optional premium 14-speaker audio system
- Standard Sirius Satellite Radio
- Standard reverse-warning system
Under the Hood
The MKZ has one transmission, a six-speed automatic.
- 263-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 with 249 pounds-feet of torque
- Front-wheel drive standard
- All-wheel drive available
Safety
Unlike previous years, the 2009 Lincoln MKZ has an electronic stability system standard.
- Standard all-disc antilock brakes
- Standard side-impact airbags for the front seats
- Standard side curtain airbags
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