Lincoln MKZ Full Line First Test

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2013 Lincoln MKZ Full Line First Test Is Lincoln Bringing A Knife To A Gunfight? The new 2014 Lincoln MKZ aimed to change the perception that the automaker's models are merely "Ford-plus." Now, the MKZ does not claim to be a sports sedan, but it's still worthwhile to compare its performance to the rest of its competitive class. All of those objective test measurements lag significantly behind the rest of the segment, in most cases even using the numbers generated by the Super Sport tires. Per our most recent comparison tests, only the Acura TSX V-6 pulled a lower skid pad number and only the defunct Infiniti G25 was slower to 60 mph and through the quarter-mile. The also defunct previous-generation Lexus IS 250 was dead even with the MKZ to 60 mph and a tenth of a second behind in the quarter-mile. The Acura and Infiniti likewise needed greater distance to stop from 60 mph, and were joined in this by the Volvo S60 T-5. The MKZ was otherwise outperformed by those cars as well as the Audi A4 Quattro 2.0-liter turbo, BMW 328i, the Buick Regal GS, the Cadillac ATS 2.0-liter Turbo and the old Lexus IS 250. If there's a category where the MKZ shines brighter, it's with the Hybrid model. Of course, that's because almost nobody makes a competitor. Those that do again tend to outperform the Lincoln, though not as handily. READ THE FULL STORY Lincoln MKZ 2.0 First Test: Tires Make A Difference Unveiling The 2013 Lincoln MKZ With Jessi Lang First Look: 2013 Lincoln MKZ Jonny Lieberman Experiences The Hand-Built, 730-hp Pagani Huayra 2015 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S First Drive 2015 Hyundai Genesis Looks Like A Fastback Scirocco R Coming To America? We Hope So Discussion: Would You Buy A "Not Recommended" Car? Get Our Apps Subscribe to Motor Trend FROM OUR FRIENDS MODIFIED 10 of the Greatest Subaru WRX STIs of All Time DIESEL POWER 1951 Pontiac Chieftain - A Pontiac with an Underhood Secret FOURWHEELER.COM 2000 Jeep Cherokee - An Extreme At-Home Cherokee TO OUR E-MAIL SUBSCRIBERS: YOUR PRIVACY IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO US. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS EMAIL IN ERROR OR WISH TO UNSUBSCRIBE, PLEASE CLICK HERE. Write to us at: Motor Trend Digital Newsletter 831 S. Douglas Street El Segundo, CA 90245 Privacy Policy (c) 2013 Source Interlink Media, Inc. All rights reserved.