2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Review

Lincoln introduced its first hybrid vehicle - the new 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid - a luxury car midsize sedan ready for the most fuel efficient luxury in America. Ford Motor Company - the largest in America hybrid domestic sales - is to further expand the electrification plan aggressive and the second generation of hybrid technology with the new Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2010 New York International Auto.

"Lincoln design features, technology and comfort. Now, Lincoln also offers the best fuel efficiency of any luxury sedan in the United States," said Mark Fields, Ford's president for the Americas.

 

Lincoln first hybrid is expected to produce at least 41 miles per gallon in the city when it goes on sale next autumn.

A premium mid-size sedan with a hybrid assembly of Ford Motor Company hybrid growth, such as the Ford Fusion Hybrid - 2010 North American Car of the year and in America, the most fuel efficient hatchback - plus a Ford Escape Hybrid and Mercury Milan and Mariner hybrids.

The introduction of the new Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Ford also complete comprehensive plan aggressive electrification. Ford launches five new electric vehicles in 2013. They include electric Transit Connect in late 2010, Focus Power in 2011, a new generation of hybrid electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) in 2012, followed by a second generation of hybrid electric vehicles in 2013 .

The hybrid fuel economy projected Lincoln MKZ top of its nearest competitor - the Lexus 250h HS 2010-6 mpg. It also exceeds the Lexus with a passenger space and luxury features more standard safety unique in this segment.

 

"Customers today's luxury do not want to sacrifice. Lincoln found a way to deliver a luxury sedan with the comfort they expect the technology they want, and environmental responsibility demands of society, "said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president of Ford Global Product Development .

2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid uses a second generation of Ford's hybrid technology - 2.5-liter I-4 Atkinson Cycle hybrid engine, has been named one of Ward's 2010 "10 Best Engines".

The system combines the best features of gasoline and battery-powered electric motor to deliver optimal performance and fuel economy.

 

Industry-leading fuel economy is delivered without sacrificing power. The gasoline engine and electric motor combined to provide 191 net horsepower. In addition, the pure electric mode at Lincoln MKZ Hybrid extends to 47 km / h - compared to Lexus 250h HS in battery mode, which reaches only 25 mph.

Luxurious standards

For 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid comes standard with features and technologies that are either not offered on the Lexus 250h HS, or are only available for a fee. They include:

 

SmartGauge with EcoGuide - an interactive technology that Ford's success provides real-time information to help drivers maximize fuel efficiency, bus drivers and how to optimize the performance of a hybrid. Lincoln SmartGauge to the next level, giving drivers a greater commitment to the positive feedback from long-term fuel efficiency and performance through a system of "growth" virtual small flowers on the right screen. Lincoln white flowers, inspired by the apple blossoms, if not permanently a long-term fuel economy is reset.

 

Lincoln SYNC ® - Lincoln-exclusive voice communication and entertainment system offers an ever-present link to contacts and information. In addition to Bluetooth ® phone, text and audible MP3 player capabilities, including Lincoln's customers can access the health report vehicles and 911 Assist ™.

10 Power Seat - This seat is designed to accommodate a diverse group of people. Memory functions that passengers can improve and remember their positions.

Power Seat Driver Settings Memory - memory function for driver's seat ensures personal seat at any time by simply pressing a button.

Heated and cooled front seats - This system can heat a unique design and comfort cooling.

Real wood trim - In addition to spa and exquisite appearance of olive wood walnut Ash available in the Lincoln MKZ and hybrid environment. Plates managed forests as defined by strict environmental, social and economic, and other sources is strictly controlled.

Reverse sensing system - This system detects that the driver could not see behind them, and relays audible alarms if the objects are close together, which increases the frequency can be closer to the driver.

 

Keypad Keyless Entry - The Lincoln, a unique feature offers an item safely within reach of the driver. Personal memory is owned by a combination of the driver's preferences. So, if the owner has run away and do not want to carry the keys, the vehicle can be opened by a button of a few buttons.

® Easy Fuel capless fuel tank - function uses an exclusive Lincoln is integrated valve spring eliminated the need for a screw cap of the fuel tank. This does not mean more fumbling to remove and tighten the cap and smell less fuel on the driver's hands to the pump.

 

Personal Safety System ™ - an exclusive Lincoln set of seven protection technologies as a system to help protect vehicle occupants. The system includes two front airbags and occupant classification system, in the sense of whether the passenger seat is occupied. Fits - or remove - the deployment of the air to help provide an adequate level of protection. Ford also has the Belt-Minder ® System to remind the occupants of the front seats the belt.

 

MyKey ™ - The Lincoln-unique feature allows parents to program the key to the speed and volume to encourage teens to drive safer and improve fuel efficiency. It also encourages the use of seat belts, low fuel warnings and a past can be programmed to ring bells 45, 55 and 65 mph.

Integrated Spotter Mirrors - Exterior mirrors are designed with a conventional convex mirror on the top side outer which gives a picture of the driver's blind spot. When the traffic between the driver's blind spot on both sides of the vehicle, it is visible in the convex secondary mirror, alerting the driver of obstacles.

 

Acoustic laminated windscreen - This windshield features sound-absorbing layer of vinyl sandwiched between two layers of glass, which enhances peace of mind.

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is standard, the Bridge of Weir leather seats. The famous luxury leather is unembossed Scotland, where the beauty of nature and the nature of the grain show through. The skin is cut by up to 12 hours to ensure a soft hand, and the Bridge of Weir uses chrome-free tanning process, making it easier to recycle.