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2009 Lincoln MKZ Review

February 23, 2009

STYLING | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

certainly looks the part of a credible midsize luxury sedan
Kelley Blue Book

The styling is plebeian
Car and Driver

It looks dated, like something for little old people
Washington Post

Distinctive Lincoln styling helps the 2009 MKZ look modern and elegant, but there’s no side-stepping that its appearance is very conservative inside and out and likely not very appealing to young people.

The Lincoln MKZ carries a theme of “angular styling touches” throughout its sheetmetal and interior, with a boxiness at the back and a tall grille in front, Cars.com says. Edmunds agrees that the “exterior styling includes the familial Lincoln waterfall grille and tasteful chrome trim.” Kelley Blue Book remarks that the Lincoln MKZ has a "casual, confident and more understated design,” and adds, “with its bold waterfall grille, jewel-like quad projector-beam headlamps, judicious use of chrome trim, and low-profile tires on 17-inch, eight-spoke machined aluminum wheels, the 2009 Lincoln MKZ certainly looks the part of a credible midsize luxury sedan."

But a number of reviewers see the MKZ in a completely different, less positive, light. Car and Driver notes "the styling is plebeian," and the Washington Post finds that the Lincoln MKZ "looks dated, like something for little old people."

Inside, it’s a similar theme. Edmunds observes a “distinctive, retro-look interior design” for the MKZ, adding that its interior shapes "look like nothing from the European and Asian manufacturers, for better or worse." Cars.com reports the MKZ Lincoln features "satin nickel trim," while "the dashboard features electroluminescent gauges." Kelley Blue Book catalogs "generous portions of real wood, satin nickel and chrome accents."

The Washington Post simply states the Lincoln MKZ interior is "a work of squares and circles reminiscent of wooden geometric forms used to teach shapes to kindergartners," while Motor Trend notes there are “two interior treatments from which to choose: one looking clean and tech-like, with real aluminum inserts, and another, more traditional cabin treatment with maple trim that comes from actual trees.”

Conclusion

Depending on what you’re shopping for, you might see the 2009 Lincoln MKZ sedan as either crisp and elegant or a little too conservative.

STYLING | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:certainly looks the part of a credible midsize luxury sedan Kelley Blue BookThe styling is plebeianCar and DriverIt looks dated, like something for little old peopleWashington Post Distinctive Lincoln styling helps the 2009 MKZ look modern and elegant, but there’s no side-stepping that its appearance is very conservative inside and out and likely not very appealing to young people. The Lincoln MKZ carries a theme of “angular styling touches” throughout its sheetmetal and interior, with a boxiness at the back and a tall grille in front, Cars.com says. Edmunds agrees that the “exterior styling includes the familial Lincoln waterfall grille and tasteful chrome trim.” Kelley Blue Book remarks that the Lincoln MKZ has a "casual, confident and more understated design,” and adds, “with its bold waterfall grille, jewel-like quad projector-beam headlamps, judicious use of chrome trim, and low-profile tires on 17-inch, eight-spoke machined aluminum wheels, the 2009 Lincoln MKZ certainly looks the part of a credible midsize luxury sedan." But a number of reviewers see the MKZ in a completely different, less positive, light. Car and Driver notes "the styling is plebeian," and the Washington Post finds that the Lincoln MKZ "looks dated, like something for little old people." Inside, it’s a similar theme. Edmunds observes a “distinctive, retro-look interior design” for the MKZ, adding that its interior shapes "look like nothing from the European and Asian manufacturers, for better or worse." Cars.com reports the MKZ Lincoln features "satin nickel trim," while "the dashboard features electroluminescent gauges." Kelley Blue Book catalogs "generous portions of real wood, satin nickel and chrome accents." The Washington Post simply states the Lincoln MKZ interior is "a work of squares and circles reminiscent of wooden geometric forms used to teach shapes to kindergartners," while Motor Trend notes there are “two interior treatments from which to choose: one looking clean and tech-like, with real aluminum inserts, and another, more traditional cabin treatment with maple trim that comes from actual trees.” ConclusionDepending on what you’re shopping for, you might see the 2009 Lincoln MKZ sedan as either crisp and elegant or a little too conservative. 2009 LINCOLN MKZ STYLING | [7 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "certainly looks the part of a credible midsize luxury sedan " Car and Driver: "The styling is plebeian" Washington Post: "It looks dated, like something for little old people" Distinctive Lincoln styling helps the 2009 ...

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The rear-drive cars of this group are much more sporting in terms of driving personality and dynamics. The BMW 3 Series remains a performance benchmark that few can match, including the front-wheel-drive 2009 Lincoln MKZ. The Infiniti G37 comes close to the BMW 3 Series in terms of athleticism, but the MKZ provides more room and value over both. The Audi A4 and Lexus ES 350 are primarily front-drive sedans (the ES is based on the Toyota Camry platform). The Audi is sportier than the Lincoln, but smaller and less comfortable. The Lexus is considerably more sedate than the Lincoln—and the only one in this bunch not to offer optional all-wheel drive—but the ES is Lexus’s comfort-oriented, affordable model.

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