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2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid review

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Pros

  • Comfortable ride
  • Excellent mpg
  • Classy and unique exterior

Cons

  • Reduced trunk space due to battery
  • Pokey acceleration
  • No sport option/trim to increase handling

Mileage (EPA estimate)

41 city, 38 highway, 40 combined

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Luxurious and comfortable commuter

The 2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is a five-seat midsize luxury sedan with a comfortable ride and interior. Rather than focusing on sport-luxury driving dynamics, the MKZ Hybrid is more in line with comfort-luxury focussed on occupants. While the main focus of the hybrid version is to let you blast past gas stations, the MKZ offers numerous driver assistance features to make the daily commute easier. Optional touches add serious class, with upgraded sound systems and one massive retractable sunroof. If comfort means luxury to you, a test drive of a Lincoln MKZ Hybrid will make you smile. 

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What is new for the 2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?

  • The MKZ Hybrid is available in a new trim called the Premiere.
  • The Premier trim has been discontinued for 2018.

2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid trims

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Premiere:

  • 188-hp, 129-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
  • Rear Defroster
  • Cruise Control
  • Power Seats
  • Memory Seats
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Power Mirrors
  • Traction Control
  • Leatherette Seats

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Reserve:

Black Label:

  • Includes all features available on the Reserve
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Sunroofs

5 reasons to buy the 2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

1. Smart hybrid drivetrain 

The MKZ Hybrid uses a 2.0L gas four-cylinder engine and an electric motor for a combined 188 horsepower. It uses a CTV to drive only the front wheels. There is plenty of power when darting through tight urban traffic or accelerating onto the highway, but the MKZ Hybrid shines with its EPA-estimated 40 mpg combined.

With standard 18-inch wheels, this ride looks as good as it goes.  

2. Reserve trim 

While base Premier and mid-tier Select are great, the top Reserve trim will win you over with over-the-top standard features. Adds standard power open/close trunk, auto-folding exterior mirrors, and voice-activated navigation. Genuine wood steering wheel accent trim, two rear-seat USB ports, four-way power lumbar, heated and cooled front seats, and the available 20-speaker Revel Ultima® surround sound system.  

3. Comfortable interior 

The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid has a plush interior, from the standard 10-way power-adjustable front seats with memory feature to the optional rear heated seats and dual-zone climate control. Headroom is plentiful at 37.9 inches in the front and 36.6 inches in the back., Legroom is also expansive with 44.3 inches up front and 37 inches in the rear, letting tall adults enjoy the ride. The standard adaptive suspension prevents sub-par roads from intruding on the quiet. The standard leather-wrapped steering wheel with available heating means you won’t need gloves in winter.  

4. Driver assistance tech 

The 2018 MKZ Hybrid can be found with driver assistance tech. Options here include adaptive cruise control for easily keeping your distance during road trips, and pre-collision assist with pedestrian detection and active braking that takes a weight off your shoulders in congested urban centers. The lane-keeping system helps if you drift for a moment, the auto high-beam headlamps ensure you don’t annoy other drivers at night, and rain-sensing windshield wipers turn on without the need to search for the on switch. 

5. Loaded base model 

The SYNC® 3 infotainment operates on an eight-inch touchscreen with voice recognition, Bluetooth® connectivity, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, two USB ports, and an 11-speaker premium sound system. Other standard features include theatrical lighting elements, a rear-view camera, push-button start, dual-zone climate control, and remote start through the WiFi hotspot capability.

Even a base MKZ Hybrid pampers you and your passengers on every drive.  

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

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Lincoln MKZ Hybrid features and specs

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Black Label 2WD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • A/C Seat(s)
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Rear View Camera
  • Remote Start
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Sync System
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Rear View Camera
  • Seat Massagers

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

188

Torque (ft-lbs)

129

Engine type

Hybrid

Fuel capacity

13.5

Wheelbase

112.2"

Overall length

194.1"

Width

73.4"

Height

58.1"

Leg room

F 44.3"/R 37"

Head room

F 37.9"/R 36.5"

Front tires

P245/40VR19

Rear tires

P245/40VR19

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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