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Lincoln MKZ II (facelift 2017) 3.0 GTDI V6 (350 Hp) Automatic
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Lincoln MKZ:
The Lincoln MKZ is a mid-size luxury, four-door, five-passenger, front- or all-wheel drive sedan manufactured by Ford and marketed by its Lincoln brand across two generations in North America and China. Along with its badge engineered variants, the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, the MKZ was available with either gasoline or gasoline-electric hybrid powertrains.
The first generation was styled under Chief Designer Darrell Behmer and marketed for model year 2006 as the Lincoln Zephyr — and from model year 2007 on as the MKZ — with a mid-cycle refresh for MY 2010. The MKZ Hybrid, Lincoln's first, was introduced for MY 2011. The second generation MKZ was marketed for MY 2013–2020 in gasoline and hybrid configurations, with a mid-cycle refresh for MY 2017....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II (facelift 2017) Overview:
Lincoln MKZ (II (facelift 2017)). With 542 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1825 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.0 GTDI V6 (350 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers robust acceleration and strong passing power, making it a capable performer for highway cruising and spirited driving. The V6 delivers smooth, refined power.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is acceptable for a powerful twin-turbo V6, though not class-leading. It balances performance with reasonable consumption for its output.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Smooth and quiet ride quality, ideal for long journeys
- • Powerful 3.0L twin-turbo V6 engine options, especially the 400hp AWD variant
- • Distinctive and elegant exterior styling post-facelift
- • Excellent fuel economy from the Hybrid model
- • Generally good value compared to European luxury rivals
Cons:
- • Interior materials, while improved, still trail some premium competitors
- • Handling is more comfort-oriented than sporty, lacking driver engagement
- • eCVT in the Hybrid can be noisy under hard acceleration
- • Rear seat space is adequate but not class-leading
- • Infotainment system (SYNC 3) can be slow in early facelift models
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: 2012 - 2016).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lincoln |
| Model: | MKZ |
| Generation: | II (facelift 2017) |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.0 GTDI V6 (350 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2016 |
| End of production: | 2020 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 350 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 118.4 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 542 Nm @ 2750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EcoBoost [Same engine] More details about the engine EcoBoost |
| Engine displacement: | 2956 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Twin-Turbo, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, Ti-VCT |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.7 l |
| Coolant: | 10.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85.4 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5.2 kg/Hp, 191.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.4 kg/Nm, 297 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1825 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 436 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4925 mm mm [5mm less] |
| Width: | 1864 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1478 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2850 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1582 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1575 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.9 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | SelectShift |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 245/40 R19V |
| Wheel rims size | 19 |
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