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2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid: 41 MPG, Most Efficient Luxury Sedan In America

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2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

HI-RES GALLERY: 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Ford's Fusion Hybrid has already won accolades for its excellent efficiency and driving performance, and now its more luxurious cousin, the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, is following in its footsteps. With an EPA-rated 41 mpg city and 36 mpg highway, it's now the most efficienct luxury sedan in the U.S.

Lincoln claims the MKZ Hybrid will save owners as much as 200 gallons of gas per year, thanks to the hybrid system and its SmartGauge instrument panel, which helps drivers learn how to extract the most from the car by growing leafy green foliage and apple blossoms across the instrument panel when they're doing it right.

But that's not all the 2011 MKZ Hybrid is good for: it's a segment leader, as well, beating back the Lexus HS 250h as the most efficient entry-level luxury hybrid sedan, while delivering more luxury content as standard. Lincoln outfits all of its MKZ Hybrids with leather-trimmed seating and real wood, while the Lexus only offers such features as upgrades.


Lincoln also points to the combined 191-horsepower of the hybrid system and 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine, SYNC system, reverse sensing system, power adjustable driver and passenger seats and integrated spotter mirrors as steps above the standard Lexus HS 250h package. The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid also manages 47 mph in electric-only mode, 21 mph faster than the Lexus HS 250h's 26 mph-max.

For more on the 2011 Lincoln MKZ and its Hybrid variant, check out the full details on our review page.

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HI-RES GALLERY: 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid


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Comments (10)

  1. Laurie Davids Posted: 6/16/2010 1:37pm PDT

    Its good to see the luxury cars going green too.
     
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  2. Kyle's Mom Posted: 6/16/2010 1:50pm PDT

    Wha wha whattttt??? A Lincoln "luxury" sedan that gets 41 mpg IN TOWN? And beats a Toyota/Lexus hybrid by ~15%?
    The world is upside down.
     
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  3. Fizz Posted: 6/16/2010 2:29pm PDT

    It is a beautiful car-this one is a winner!
     
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  4. Mr. D Posted: 6/16/2010 3:20pm PDT

    It isn't luxury when the fuel filler door doesn't even lock! This feature can be found on a $15,000 or less Toyota Yaris or Corolla, or a Honda Civic. Too many short cuts for all of those bucks.
     
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  5. Damien Thomas Posted: 6/16/2010 4:17pm PDT

    Mr. D, lots of Mercedes and BMW models don't have locks on the fuel filler doors. Are these not luxury? Really, but I guess if someone was actually stealing my fuel I'd be pissed too.
     
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  6. Limousine Liberal Posted: 6/16/2010 9:35pm PDT

    i am really surprised by this - 41 mph in the city for a luxury car? honestly impressive (hope it really is what they say it is :-) )
     
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  7. Brad P Posted: 6/17/2010 2:59am PDT

    Wow - that dashboard is awesome! looks like it belongs to a small spaceship
     
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  8. Drew Posted: 6/17/2010 3:00pm PDT

    Sure beats the HS250!
     
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  9. Edinorlando Posted: 10/26/2010 9:30am PDT

    Took delivery on a fully loaded MKZ Hybrid a couple days ago and I must say that I really like this car. By the way, my trade in was a Camry Hybrid that I also loved but it was time to give Detroit (my home town) a shot and so far I am impressed.
     
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  10. Timothy Posted: 11/2/2010 1:17pm PDT

    41 city 36 highway are they sure this is not backwards?
     
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