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2009 Lincoln MKZ Features Review

February 23, 2009

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

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Kudos to the body-vibrating THX II audio system!
AutoWeek

offers a lot of standard features
Edmunds

Interior options include a navigation system
Cars.com

Features are a strong point for the 2009 Lincoln MKZ. It offers everything that’s expected in this class, plus a couple that are still rare.

Car and Driver assesses "for the money, it offers an impressive list of standard equipment."

Edmunds reports “17-inch alloy wheels, leather upholstery, wood trim, heated and cooled power front seats with driver-side memory, dual-zone automatic climate control and a seven-speaker CD stereo with satellite radio and an auxiliary audio jack” are standard on the MKZ.

All standard on the 2009 Lincoln MKZ are "a hands-free communication and entertainment system [which] integrates mobile phones and media players using Bluetooth and USB technology...and a reverse-warning system that beeps at drivers to warn of things behind the vehicle," according to Cars.com. Edmunds notes that this "Lincoln SYNC" system allows a "cell phone's address book...[to be] wirelessly and automatically transferred to the vehicle."

The "interior options include a navigation system and a premium audio system with 14 speakers," reports Cars.com. Kelley Blue Book says "among the many Lincoln MKZ options are chromed wheels, a power moonroof, High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps and DVD navigation."

A frequently complimented THX-certified audio system is offered as an upgrade, and reverse parking sensors are also available, as is all-wheel drive—a scarcer feature among front-drive, luxury sport sedans.

Conclusion

The 2009 Lincoln MKZ scores some points on the competition with cooled seats and the class-exclusive SYNC interface.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Kudos to the body-vibrating THX II audio system!AutoWeekoffers a lot of standard featuresEdmundsInterior options include a navigation systemCars.com Features are a strong point for the 2009 Lincoln MKZ. It offers everything that’s expected in this class, plus a couple that are still rare. Car and Driver assesses "for the money, it offers an impressive list of standard equipment." Edmunds reports “17-inch alloy wheels, leather upholstery, wood trim, heated and cooled power front seats with driver-side memory, dual-zone automatic climate control and a seven-speaker CD stereo with satellite radio and an auxiliary audio jack” are standard on the MKZ. All standard on the 2009 Lincoln MKZ are "a hands-free communication and entertainment system [which] integrates mobile phones and media players using Bluetooth and USB technology...and a reverse-warning system that beeps at drivers to warn of things behind the vehicle," according to Cars.com. Edmunds notes that this "Lincoln SYNC" system allows a "cell phone's address book...[to be] wirelessly and automatically transferred to the vehicle." The "interior options include a navigation system and a premium audio system with 14 speakers," reports Cars.com. Kelley Blue Book says "among the many Lincoln MKZ options are chromed wheels, a power moonroof, High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps and DVD navigation." A frequently complimented THX-certified audio system is offered as an upgrade, and reverse parking sensors are also available, as is all-wheel drive—a scarcer feature among front-drive, luxury sport sedans. ConclusionThe 2009 Lincoln MKZ scores some points on the competition with cooled seats and the class-exclusive SYNC interface. 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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