The 2011 Lincoln MKZ is the ultimate luxury hybrid combining smooth style and an opulent interior with extreme fuel efficiency. Car buyers no longer want to drive a hybrid that’s odd looking but neither do they want to be driving a luxury car that consumes a vast amount of gasoline. The MKZ is exactly what consumers are looking for; a fuel efficient hybrid that offers a ton of style and a taste of luxury.

The MKZ is efficiently powered by both a 156 horsepower. 2.5 Liter four cylinder gas engine and a 106 horsepower electric motor for a combined total of 191 horsepower. This hybrid can go from 0 to 60 miles in an impressive 7.1 seconds. Gas mileage for the MKZ is extremely good, this car gets a whopping 41 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the freeway, which is the highest for any luxury hybrid. This car can get more than 700 miles in the city one just one tank of fuel, which means less stops at the gas station. And since we’re on the topic of gas, the MKZ utilizes a Capless Fuel-Filler which means that you actually don’t have to take the cap off when you pump gas.

This car is sleek, elegant and pure class. The MKZ sports a well-defined grille which makes it stand out in the crowd. 17″ alloy wheels are standard and the windshield is acoustically laminated for noise reduction and passenger comfort. The interior cabin is luxurious and roomy; the MKZ can easily seat five passengers. The MKZ combines luxury with thoughtful eco-friendliness; the seats are made out of Bridge of Weir leather which is considered one of the most eco-friendly leathers on the market. The interior walnut wood trim is not only gorgeous to look at but it also comes from forests which are managed with rigid environmental controls. The front seats can be heated and cooled with 10 different settings. Additional upgrades for the MKZ include an advanced navigation system, blue tooth capability and Ipod connectivity.

The MKZ also features the new SmartGauge and Ecoguide instrument clusters
which enables the driver to monitor fuel efficiency, odometer, engine coolant temperature, fuel economy history,and the number of miles left until the tank goes empty. The part that makes the LCD panel really shine is the graphics that let you know when you are driving for optimum fuel efficiency in the form of growing leaf and vine animations on the display. The beauty and growth of the leaves corresponds with your driving. This feedback encourages you to drive more efficiently and it’s also quite entertaining as well.

The MKZ features extensive safety features; there are dual front airbags which are only deployed when a seat is occupied. The Ford Belt-Minder system is also in place, which reminds passengers to wear their seat belts. The MKZ also utilizes the innovative MyKey system, which allows parents to control the speed limit the car can travel in order to encourage safe driving habits in their teens.

If you are considering the purchase of a new luxury hybrid, then make sure to take a look at the 2011 MKZ Lincoln. The MKZ will be released in the fall of 2010 at an estimated price of around $35,000. This is an excellent price for a car that has been deemed the most fuel-efficient luxury vehicle in its class. With a sleek look, superior fuel efficiency, innovative clusters and numerous safety standards, the MKZ is a cut above the rest.

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