Used 2014 Lincoln MKZ for sale 

The Lincoln MKZ is offered in a single trim only and is powered by a standard 2.0liter turbocharged motor along with a standard 6-speed automatic transmission and two drivetrain layouts, FWD and AWD. The price for the FWD starts at $35,190 and offers a long, generous list of features including adaptive LED headlights, LED taillights, adaptive suspension dampers, keyless ignition/entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, heated 10-way power front seats with power lumbar, driver memory settings, tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and full power accessories. There are some packages to further equip the sedan starting from the Select package that includes front bumper accent lights, an auto-dimming driver-side mirror, rearview camera, rear parking sensors, wood steering wheel trim, ambient lighting, and HD radio. The Reserve Package builds on these features and further adds a navigation system, a blind spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert, power-close trunk lid, power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, and ventilated front seats. The Preferred Equipment Package has all the features of the previous two packages and adds a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, a 110-volt power outlet, and a 14-speaker premium surround-sound audio system.

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We would suggest you to have the sedan with the Reserve Package since it offers some handy and premium features, enhancing the experience further.

The Lincoln MKZ is powered by a standard 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 motor with a turbocharger. The motor can dish out a maximum of 240 horsepower and 270lb-ft of maximum torque. The figures are pretty solid for a 2liter turbo four-pot motor and the performance is quite punchy as well. Turbo lag is quite well contained and there is no delay in throttle response. The six-speed automatic transmission does a good job of handling all the power from the engine and delivering it to the front axles and all four wheels when equipped with the AWD layout.The combination of the motor and the transmission allows the car to hit 60mph within 7.2 seconds, an average timing for the segment.

The Acura TL has a much bigger V6 powertrain with more power output than the MKZ but the figure isn’t vastly different though thanks to the brilliant motor developed by Ford. The TL also has a lower torque output than the MKZ. The Audi A4 has the least power output figure among the three on the list but has a marginally better torque output than the Acura TL.

The Lincoln MKZ does a great job of returning some commendable mileage figures considering its segment and performance. The city mileage of the sedan is rated at 22mpg while the highway mileage is rated at 33mpg. The combined mileage is rated at 26mpg.

The Acura TL has much lower fuel economy ratings than the MKZ sedan but it is quite acceptable considering its horsepower rating and the size of its powertrain. The Audi A4 has the best mileage ratings among the three on the list.

The interior of the Lincoln MKZ offers a mixed experience and has a slightly smaller than average overall cabin space owing to the proportions of the interior panels. The dashboard design is quite catchy along with the button-less center stack that gives a futuristic look.

The high-mounted center stack, however, limits the front seat space. The overall materials are of medium grade and lack the premium touch and the brushed metal surfaces look and feel like plastic when inspected closely. Apart from the confining space of the front seats, the comfort levels are good and the rear seats are also quite comfortable with a generous amount of legroom but lack headroom for taller passengers owing to the sloping roofline.

The Acura Tl has a well built cabin too with high quality materials all around and good amount of headroom and legroom on offer. The Audi A4 has the most spacious and luxurious cabin among the three on the list and its supple ride quality further enhances the comfort.

Infotainment

The MKZ sedan comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen interface with MyLincoln Touch infotainment system and incorporates several features.

The features start off with Sync voice-command system and continue to offer an 11-speaker sound system with CD player, auxiliary/USB/iPod input jacks, and satellite radio. The Select package adds HD radio to the infotainment system.

Infotainment system features are:

• AM/FM Stereo
• Auxiliary Audio Input
• CD Player
• HD Radio (Optional)
• MP3 Player
• Satellite Radio
• Premium Sound System (Optional)
• WiFi Hotspot

With the design refresh for the previous model year, the sedan became more appealing to the eye with a better all over design language. The front end looks sleek yet wide with the new front grille design and there are ample indications of a Swedish design influence all around the sedan.

The side profile looks distinct with some sculpted lines and the rear end looks futuristic with its sleek LED-bar shaped tail light module.

TThe Acura TL has a more flowing design than the MKZ and doesn;t stand out from the crowd unlike the latter. The Audi A4 has its own design language with a distinctive and aggressive font grille and a corporate design.

The MKZ sedan impresses in the safety aspect too with its excellent safety scores. The NHTSA gave the sedan a top 5-star rating while the IIHS gave its maximum possible “Good” rating to the sedan as well. The standard safety measures include antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front side-impact airbags, front knee airbags, side curtain airbags, programmable MyKey to set limits for vehicle speed and stereo volume for young drivers. The Sync system also has an emergency telematics system that dials 911 when it senses that the airbags of the car have been deployed.

Safety features of the sedan are:

• Brake Assist
• Electronic Stability Control
• Daytime Running Lights (Optional)
• Child Safety Locks
• Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
• Traction Control
• Blind Spot Monitor (Optional)
• Lane Departure Warning (Optional)
• Cross-Traffic Alert (Optional)

The Lincoln MKZ is a brilliant and stylish sedan from Lincoln and comes with an attractive price tag. The performance on offer is also solid for the segment and it really impresses with its fuel economy with an efficient yet power-packed motor.