Lincoln cars are known all over the world not for the first day, the impressive appearance and strict style are inherent in all cars of this brand. Consider in detail the new Lincoln MKZ 2017, its characteristics and configuration, as well as the price and photos. Cars of the Lincoln company are known all over the world not for the first day, the impressive appearance and strict style inherent in all cars of this brand. Consider in detail the new Lincoln MKZ 2017, its characteristics and configuration, as well as the price and photos.
Contents of the review:
- Sedan appearance
- Interior
- Specifications
- Security
- Complete set and cost
Speaking of the name Lincoln, cars made in America immediately come to mind, in fact it is a national car that dates back to 1917. Today this brand belongs to the Ford Motor Company. Anywhere in the world and in any country, Lincoln cars have been and are in good demand and have a high reputation.
Lincoln has both sedans, crossovers and SUVs in its lineup. The latest changes to the sedan family were received by the 2017 Lincoln MKZ model. The last presented car is the beginning of the third generation. The first generation was introduced in 2005 and was produced until 2012, inclusive. The second generation was presented at an exhibition in New York and started selling in 2013. The third generation Lincoln MKZ was presented in 2016 and started its sales in 2017, and we will consider it in detail, parameters and configurations, as well as the cost of the sedan.
Exterior of the new Lincoln MKZ 2017
Comparing the body of the second and third generation Lincoln MKZ, the cars are completely different. The strict and elongated forms of the second generation were replaced with new, modern and smooth ones, with open and well-visible details. The first huge difference is the new radiator grille, which has not been previously installed on Lincoln cars.
Until 2017, most Lincoln cars were equipped with a radiator grille split in two, similar to BMWs. But in newer Lincoln cars, the grille is large and solid, with two notches at the bottom and a chrome mesh insert. The central part is occupied by the Lincoln emblem, but without dividing the grille itself. The edging, like the grille itself, is chrome-plated.
Following the grill, the front optics also changed their shape. Despite the modern and widespread use of LED optics, the new Lincoln MKZ 2017 is equipped with a combined LED and halogen front optics. The lower part of the optics is occupied by L-shaped LED daytime running lights and LED turns. The optics itself is adaptive with halogen high and low beam.
The front bumper of the Lincoln MKZ 2017 has been changed minimally. The central part is occupied by an additional grille, the side parts are occupied by inserts for better aerodynamics and LED fog lights in their upper part. The entire bottom is accentuated by a chrome-plated long stripe. No fewer changes were made to the hood of the Lincoln MKZ 2017. The front end has become smooth and with clearly defined lines. The center line extends from the emblem to the windshield, next to the same two side lines. The hood is completed by two corner slopes that complete its shape, despite the corner cut, the hood of the Lincoln MKZ 2017 lies end-to-end with the side fenders and on top of the front optics.
As many car enthusiasts say, the front end of the new 2017 Lincoln MKZ is similar to the Jaguar XJ in many ways, from the grille to the front optics. It was this open grille and expressive optics that were used on the new 2017 Lincoln MKZ sedan.
The side of the Lincoln MKZ 2017 is interesting in its own way. In many ways, the designers retained the features of the previous Lincoln MKZ of the second generation, but made them smooth and soft. From the front optics to the rear, there is a line that divides the car into an upper and lower part. On this line, the designers have placed door handles and side mirrors. The mirrors were left similar to those in the previous Lincoln MKZ model, the lower part and the mounting leg are chrome-plated, and the upper part is painted to match the body color, at their junction there were LED turn signal repeaters. Although previously they were based on light bulbs and stood out against the background of the mirror body.
Starting with the base trim, the 2017 Lincoln MKZ side mirrors will be electrically adjustable and heated. Despite the large mirrors, the designers have installed additional glass in the front of the doors, which only increases the complexity and cost, but it is still a highlight of the Lincoln MKZ. The lower side part is decorated with a protrusion on the doors, it also replaces the moldings, the previously known turn signal is located on the front fender arch, as well as the turn signal behind the rear arch.
The dimensions of the Lincoln MKZ 2017 have changed and are:
- length - 4925 mm;
- the width of the sedan (including mirrors) - 2116 mm;
- height - 1476 mm;
- wheelbase - 2850 mm.
With this body size, the luggage compartment volume is 436 liters, and the fuel tank is 66 liters. It is worth noting that the Lincoln MKZ comes standard with 18 ″ alloy wheels, but for an additional fee you can install one of the 19 ″ wheel types.
The rear of the new Lincoln MKZ 2017 has not changed at all, we can say that it has remained exactly the same as in the previous car. The rear optics based on LEDs are stretched over the entire width of the car. The central part of the trunk lid is occupied by an elongated optics, and above it the Lincoln inscription is laid out in chrome letters. Moving up a little higher, the rear-view camera, LED stop signal and trunk release button can be found at the end of the boot lid. As in the previous Lincoln MKZ, the boot lid rests over the rear fenders, and in its features resembles the Volvo S80. The antenna of the GPS receiver is located on the top of the cover, and the antenna of the radio receiver is located on the left rear fender. This is due to the fact that the roof of the sedan is panoramic and, unlike other variants of Lincoln cars, can be fully opened when moving back.
Due to such a roof, the rear window of the Lincoln MKZ is made tilted, and not across the entire width, which allows it to take on part of the heavy roof of the car. The rear bumper of the Lincoln MKZ is much the same. The central part is reserved for license plates, long LED fog lights are located on the left and right. At the very bottom, as before, there are two recesses for chrome-plated exhaust tips.
The 2017 Lincoln MKZ metallic body paint is presented in:
- black;
- Navy blue;
- ruby;
- Red;
- dark grey;
- snow white;
- Gray;
- golden white;
- silver;
- also available in black corduroy.
The changes may be insignificant in appearance, but the front of the Lincoln MKZ 2017 has become much more attractive than the previous model, which has already attracted a large audience of buyers.
Salon of the new Lincoln MKZ 2017
Small changes have been made to the interior of the new Lincoln MKZ 2017, for the most part it is the center console. What stands out the most is the modern SYNC 3 multimedia system with an 8 ″ touchscreen display and two USB ports for charging gadgets. Equally interesting is the location of the vertical buttons next to the display. On the left are the buttons for the Lincoln MKZ automatic transmission, and on the right are the buttons for controlling the heated steering wheel, emergency parking and display on / off.
This is how the designers of the Lincoln company got rid of the lever or automatic transmission handle, moving all control to the buttons. There are two separate air ducts above the display. Below the display you can find an audio system panel (11 speakers will be installed around the Lincoln MKZ 2017), a dual-zone climate control panel and a seat heating and cooling control panel. A little lower, under the decorative panel, there are USB and 12V chargers, as well as a compartment for storing various little things and wireless charging for gadgets. There is still a leather-covered armrest between the front seats of the Lincoln MKZ.
The 2017 Lincoln MKZ driver's seat will delight you with many features and a comfortable fit. The instrument panel is made in a modern style, based on LCD 10.1 ″ color display. If desired, the driver can adjust the arrangement of devices, lighting and other displayed information. A head-up display is located behind the Lincoln MKZ panel, which will display navigation maps, speed and road signs on the windshield.
The steering wheel was left unchanged, in the Lincoln style with three spokes. The center is occupied by the company's emblem paired with an airbag, and next to it is blind and to the right of the multimedia control buttons, as well as additional control buttons below. The steering wheel itself Lincoln MKZ, starting from the basic configuration, will be heated and covered with leather, the lower part will acquire inserts from wood or other available materials.
Behind the steering wheel of the Lincoln MKZ, the designers have placed the gearshift paddles, they will be in all trim levels and the control knobs for various functions of the sedan. It is worth noting that the designers did not skimp on air ducts and placed them almost everywhere where possible. For blowing the windshield, blowing the side windows of the front and rear doors, as well as various joints and seals.
The interior of the new Lincoln MKZ itself is made of high quality and with good materials. A lot of electronics and a minimum of mechanical elements. The front seats can be adjusted in any direction, side bolsters and perforated leather will satisfy even the most demanding driver. The rear seats of the 2017 Lincoln MKZ are designed for three passengers.
Based on the interior material of Lincoln MKZ 2017, the buyer will be offered:
- blacker;
- Brown;
- cream;
- Gray;
- black with white accents.
Quality leather, perforated leather and Nappa leather will be used as material for the interior of the Lincoln MKZ. In addition to the interior colors, different inserts will also be available:
- polished aluminum;
- wood;
- coffee shade;
- marble;
- carbon.
Most of all, the interior will surprise the roof of the new Lincoln MKZ 2017. The first is that it is panoramic, and the second is that it is able to open completely, and not in separate parts. Around the interior of the Lincoln MKZ 2017, designers have installed LED lighting, the color of which can be selected on the center screen.
The interior turned out to be light and with a rich set of electronics. In addition to the above functions, the new Lincoln MKZ 2017 will also be available with a button start, an additional two 4.2 ″ LCD displays in the front seat headrests. For an additional fee, you can install 20 speakers, a modern navigation system and a branded car cover from Covercraft. The manufacturer does not limit the buyer in the choice of add-ons, so the list is constantly updated and the choice becomes larger.
2017 Lincoln MKZ Specifications
Unlike the 2017 Lincoln MKZ's variety of interior and exterior, the specs of the new sedan boast only three options, two petrol engines and one hybrid system. According to the type of drive, the 2017 Lincoln MKZ sedan will be front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (for AWD you need to pay from $ 1890).
All configurations of the non-hybrid Lincoln MKZ 2017 will be equipped with a turbocharged gasoline GTDI L4 engine with a volume of 2 liters and a power of 245 hp. The maximum torque of such a unit is 5500 rpm. This engine is paired with an automatic 6-speed gearbox.
Fuel consumption will depend on the type of drive. For the front-wheel drive Lincoln MKZ 2017, the consumption in the city is 11.2 liters, outside the city the consumption is 7.6 liters, in the combined cycle the consumption is 9.8 liters. Equipping the Lincoln MKZ 2017 with all-wheel drive will increase fuel consumption accordingly. In this version, the consumption in the city is 11.76 liters, outside the city - 8.4 liters, and the combined cycle of movement is 10.2 liters per 100 kilometers.
The more powerful 3-liter GTDI V6 gasoline biturbo unit is available as an option only for the regular Lincoln MKZ 2017 sedan. As with the previous sedan version, two types of FWD and AWD drive are available. Choosing one of the two types of drive, changes will be not only in fuel consumption, but also in power.
The front-wheel drive version of the 2017 Lincoln MKZ will be able to produce 350 hp. Gasoline consumption in the city is 13.1 liters, the mixed cycle will require 11.2 liters, and outside the city it will be required 8.7 liters. By choosing all-wheel drive for the 2017 Lincoln MKZ sedan, fuel consumption will increase. The urban cycle will require 13.84 liters, outside the city - 9.05 liters, and the mixed cycle - 11.76 liters. Regardless of the drive selected, the maximum engine torque is 5500 rpm.
The third variant of the Lincoln MKZ engine is a hybrid system. The manufacturer marks the engine as iVCT Atkinson-cycle L4 HEV. It is clear that a 2-liter gasoline engine and an electric motor will be installed. In total, both units are capable of delivering 188 hp, maximum torque of 175 Nm.
Unlike previous versions of the Lincoln MKZ 2017, the hybrid will be equipped with an electronically controlled eCVT CVT transmission. The capacity of the lithium-ion battery is 1.4 kW / h. The standard drive will be front, and the fuel consumption is several times less than in the usual Lincoln MKZ 2017. In the city, the consumption is 5.74 liters, outside the city it will take 6.2 liters, and the combined cycle will eat 5.8 liters. Such a difference between consumption in the city and outside the city affects due to the hybrid installation, which shows its benefits more when driving around the city.
Delivery of diesel variants of Lincoln MKZ engines is expected, but no date has been announced yet. As you can see, the existing characteristics are designed for the most part for comfort, but not for economy. For lovers of economy, a hybrid model is available, which is so advertised by Lincoln, even the price is equal to the regular model.
Safety systems Lincoln MKZ 2017
The Lincoln brand has been known for several years, which means that developments in the field of security are also not raw. Around the perimeter of the interior, there are many airbags, in the front for the driver in the steering wheel and in the knee area. For the front passenger Lincoln MKZ in the front panel, side airbags and curtains for side impact protection are also installed. Rear passengers are also protected by airbags.
The new Lincoln MKZ 2017 comes standard with ABS, ESP and EBD. All-round visibility, adaptive front LED optics, vehicle stabilization and lane keeping control are available, depending on the selected safety package.
Adaptive cruise control with Start / Stop function will help out when idle in long traffic jams. For lovers of automated work, a rain sensor, light sensor and a pedestrian recognition system are available. The latter system will illuminate and show the pedestrian in front at night, which will help prevent a collision. An obligatory system in any configuration of Lincoln MKZ is the SOS system, for the Russian market it will be ERA-Glonass.
The buyer will also have access to heating packages, a comfort package and the so-called maximum, it includes all possible novelties and systems that are used by Lincoln. The new sedan really stands out for its comfort and safety.
2017 Lincoln MKZ price and trim levels
The variety of packages and add-ons Lincoln MKZ 2017 makes adjustments to the pricing policy, but six trim levels can be distinguished at basic prices.
The usual Lincoln MKZ variants are available in the following trim levels:
- Premiere - from $ 35,170;
- Select - from $ 36920;
- Reserve - from $ 39670.
The hybrid option will cost you from:
- Hybrid Premiere - from $ 35,170;
- Hybrid Select - from $ 36,920;
- Hybrid Reserve - from $ 39670.
Top-of-the-line 2017 Lincoln MKZ models with Black Label options start at $ 47,830, both with gasoline and hybrid engines. In this package, the manufacturer has embodied the most modern and possible options, so the price is appropriate.
As a conclusion about the new Lincoln MKZ 2017, we can say that although the sedan has been minimally updated, the front end has become much more attractive than the previous version. The interior has also acquired austere forms, which emphasize the style and austerity of the brand. Today, the new Lincoln MKZ 2017 can already be bought at dealerships, in a variety of trim levels.
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