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2020 Lincoln MKZ review

Research, photos, specs, and expertise
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Lincoln MKZ highlights

Customer rating

Mileage (EPA estimate)

20 city, 29 highway, 23 combined

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What is new for the 2020 Lincoln MKZ?

  • The Premiere and Reserve II trims have been discontinued for 2020.
  • The Reserve trim now comes with Rear Sunshade, A/C Seat(s), Seat Massagers, and Sunroof(s) as standard equipment.

2020 Lincoln MKZ trims

Curious how Lincoln MKZ trims differ? Use our side-by-side vehicle comparison to see the differences and similarities

Standard:

Reserve:

  • Includes all features available on the Standard
  • 350-hp, 400-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
  • 400-hp, 400-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
  • Rear Sunshade
  • A/C Seats
  • Seat Massagers
  • Leather Seats
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Sunroofs
  • Navigation System
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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.8 out of 5

4 customer reviews
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Excellent

RepairPal gave the Lincoln MKZ an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Lincoln MKZ 13th out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars.

RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Lincoln MKZ is $481, compared to an average of $617 for Luxury Midsize Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

According to RepairPal, Lincoln MKZ owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.9 times per year, compared to an average of 1.4 times for Luxury Midsize Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 9% for the Lincoln MKZ, compared to an average of 13% for Luxury Midsize Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

Lincoln MKZ features and specs

Standard 2WD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

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

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

250

Torque (ft-lbs)

275

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

16.5

Wheelbase

112.2"

Overall length

194.1"

Width

73.4"

Height

58.2"

Leg room

F 44.3"/R 37"

Head room

F 37.9"/R 36.5"

Front tires

P245/45VR18

Rear tires

P245/45VR18

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

100/1000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

2020 Lincoln MKZ FAQ


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