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2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid consumer reviews

$34,755 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 MKZ Hybrid Lincoln
(30 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.6
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I bought certified used 2012 MKZ hybrid an love it

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid price under $10500. The car is in perfect condition and has been well cared for. I drive for a living Uber & Lyft in Tucson and was looking for a Toyota Prius for the mpg but found this with all the comfort, style and 40 mpg in the City closed the deal. Plus the mkz falls into Select and Premier on lyft which pays double. Honestly when I buy another car it'll be a Lincoln MKZ Hybrid again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my car

I do love my mkz, even though had some problems. 2nd year I owned needed new battery, had left me stranded. Then 2nd year sensor went out in rear. Nothing worked on dashboard. I do see some savings in gas but have to drive carefully. Nice ride, and very comfortable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does not recommend this car
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2012 MKZ

Love this car. It's like having the best of two worlds. The comfort, safety and great MPG. We bought our MKZ in March with 22,000 miles on it and the mileage has been increasing by tenths ever since. The average now since we got it is 38.1. It is so quiet. Has all the options. Love the blind spot warning system. My only problem, I have trouble getting it away from my wife. I had a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr before this. The mileage is about 14 MPG better.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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So far I Iove it

Great value. Mileage better than claimed. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Mileage and Comfort

I got 46 miles per gallon on my last tank!!! I was soooo surprised I averaged it twice. But you have to baby it to get this good mpg. Drive 55 and don't gas it on take offs. Let it use the battery as much as possible ( don't gas it). I live in a small rural town so this is an average of hwy and city miles. My husband and I look at it as a game, how good of a mpg can we get. I can't believe I can drive a medium size car which is extremely comfortable and get this great mileage. I also love oil changes every 10,000 miles. I have only one complaint with the car , the trunk size is kinda small due to the amount of space the batteries take up. This is an easy sacrifice to make for comfort and gas mileage!!!!!! :)

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Extremely Disappointed in performance

My car registered 21 MPG when I purchased it new. It had a couple hundred miles on it. I have owned it for 2 months and now have 1,000 miles on it. I am not getting near 41 MPG. Also, my rear windows seem to stick in the down position periodically. I am just very disappointed in this car but am stuck with it for many years. It is a quiet ride and I love serius radio.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does not recommend this car
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Not recommend for two important reasons

Reasons I am not recommending this car: 1. Chrome Plated Wheel Rims scratch easily. They essentially are pieces of plastic plated with chrome and once scratched the whole rim needs to be replaced at a cost of about $800. 2. Mileage is not as stated especially during the winter. I live in a city with a mildly rolling geography and travel very little on the free way. In city mileage has never reached stated mpg. The only time I have done well on mileage is on the freeway or on a flat declining road. Important reasons that I will not buy another hybrid car from Ford/Lincoln.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does not recommend this car
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Awesome ride with all the Bells and Whistles!

My 2012 Lincoln MKZ provides me a great ride and it handles very well. I'm not getting the mileage published. I have owned it for 7 months and already have 11,000 miles on it. The best MPG I have achieved on the high way is 39 MPG and I average 34 MPG in the city. The motor kicks in on my car well before 45 MPH even when I accelerate slowly. If anyone has any suggestions on how to achieve better gas mileage, please let me know.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Comfort, luxury and great mileage

We were looking for a comfortable commute car with all the bells and whistles, but we also wanted excellent gas mileage. We also did not want feel like it would take an hour to get up to highway speed. Nothing seemed to fit the bill until we found the MKZ. It has all the creature comforts, all the stereo and electronic options, mostly standard, and it was the right price. It's not super fast but definitely adequate and handles well too. In short it's a great car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Worth the money, now that gas prices increased

Love the champagne color. No one would ever know it's a hybrid. So I get excellent mileage and I will feel even better as gas prices keep on going up. Don't hesitate to buy a hybrid. I also get the feeling of luxury because of the color and the beautiful and unique tail lights. Don't care much for the looks of the grill work in the front. The price I paid was reasonable, since my Toyota Avalon cost me almost as much six years ago. I like the idea of the maintenance free (no cost) warranty, including oil changes, for the next 50,000 miles'

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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