Article Talk. The Lincoln MKZ, is a four-door, five-passenger mid-size luxury sedan manufactured by Ford and marketed as the Zephyr (MY 2006) and as the MKZ (MY 2007–2020) by Ford's Lincoln brand across two generations in both gasoline and hybrid gas/electric models.

• Safety Features. Blind-Spot Alert. Standard.
• Technology. Remote Keyless Entry. Standard.
• Entertainment. Premium Radio. Standard.
• Comfort & Convenience. Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release. Standard.
• Performance. Torque. 275 @ 5500 RPM.
• Seating. Leather Seats.
• Interior. Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel.
• Exterior. Adaptive Headlights.

The MKZ has been built in Mexico, though the Hermosillo assembly plant will retool for other new vehicles. The Ford Fusion also previously called the Hermosillo plant home, though it's also been pulled from the market as part of a grander plan to scrap passenger cars at Ford.

The 2016 MKZ Hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and an electric motor that make 188 horsepower combined. A continuously variable transmission (automatic) is standard.

The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gas engine, an electric motor powered by lithium-ion batteries and a continuously variable automatic transmission. It gets an EPA-estimated 41 mpg in city driving and 39 mpg on the highway for a combined rating of 40 mpg.

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But what does the. 'M K Z' stand for? Lincoln Client Hi Paul, The 'MK' is in reference to our classic Mark series. The 'Z' stands for Zephyr, the model name.

Lincoln is the luxury arm of the Ford brand, and the Lincoln MKZ, built on the same platform as the Ford Fusion, is Lincoln's flagship luxury sedan.

Where are Lincoln cars made? Lincoln vehicles are made in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The plant in Ontario, Canada is responsible for the assembly of the Lincoln Nautilus. The popular Lincoln Aviator is built in Chicago, Illinois.

Hybrids contain a gasoline engine, an electric motor, and a battery for the engine. Depending on energy needs, a hybrid vehicle switches from gasoline to electricity or a combination of the two. It does this continuously while driving, and everything is automatic without the driver having to intervene.

At our test track, the turbo four propelled an all-wheel drive MKZ to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds. Hot-shoe drivers will appreciate the optional twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 that makes 350 horsepower in front-drive models and 400 horsepower with all-wheel drive.

Hybrid electric vehicles are powered by an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors, which uses energy stored in batteries. A hybrid electric vehicle cannot be plugged in to charge the battery. Instead, the battery is charged through regenerative braking and by the internal combustion engine.