After the 2013 Lincoln MKS sedan and 2013 Lincoln MKT crossover debuted, Ford’s luxury automaker set its sights on updating the smaller MKZ sedan. The 2013 Lincoln MKZ sedan lost little during its transformation from the striking MKZ concept to production form.
Up front, the MKZ gains a modern interpretation of the 1941 Lincoln Continental’s signature split-wing chrome grille. Angular headlights flow from the grille to form a V-shape that flows toward the rear of the vehicle. Numerous strakes give depth to the hood. From the side, the four-door features a swooping coupe-like profile similar to more expensive European cars such as the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. The rear window finishes off in with a trunk lid-integrated rear spoiler. Thin taillamps run the full-width of the car and are comprised of many LEDs.
Side mirrors have been moved to the door to allow for larger front door windows. The available panoramic glass roof slides back over the rear window. Despite growing 4.3 inches in length, just over three inches in width, and about an inch in height, Lincoln claims the 2013 MKZ is 10-percent more aerodynamic than the previous car.
Inside, Lincoln kept much of the concept car’s flair including high-grade leather standard as well as real metal and wood trim on the steering wheel, door panels, and dashboard. An 8-inch color screen in the center stack controls the MyLincoln Touch interface. The center console offers lots of storage options made possible by replacing the floor-mounted transmission shifter with center-stack mounted gear selector buttons. Steering wheel mounted paddle shifters are also new. A 10.1-inch color screen in front of the driver displays time on a digitized, analog-look clock, tachometer, and speedometer as well as navigation and vehicle information.
What do you think about the 2013 Lincoln MKZ’s styling? Is it an improvement over the 2012 MKZ? Tell us what you think in the comments section below.
Last week, we reviewed the 2013 Acura RDX crossover with several commenters saying it was neither refreshing nor revolting. Chevyss454 said, “Neither, it’s bland, although it is a improvement over the other one.” lions208487 echoed his thoughts, saying, “Everything is improved from the previous gen, but that being said it’s still not a great car.”
Still, some liked the new look. 92Vectra1.6i felt it was refreshing because “the front end is improved from changes to the beak.” Awesome one agreed, saying, “Great redesign. I love it.”
Others, like 21budd, weren’t so sure: “Sort of bland, looks like a half used bar of soap with wheels but I mean that in a good way.”
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