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"2007 LINCOLN MKZ"
Pros: Exterior is breathtaking, interior well made, power is unbelievable
Cons: None to mention
Summary: Lincoln, has yet done it again, with their Zephyr gone. The MKZ has taken it's place, with newer features, you could say it is the sedan to have! Masterfully combining advanced technology with a host of comforting the MKZ is a car successfully built for the future. In fact, it was voted the "Best Luxury Car Interior" by both industry and automotive journalist voters, and Lincoln MKZ doesn?t hold anything back in performance, either. It boasts a 263 hp V-6 engine which can bring out the driver in you. Not only is this car powerful but it's looks are enough for you to drool over.
Exterior
Colours - Dark Blue Pearl Clearcoat Metallic/Merlot clearcoat metallic/Vivid red clearcoat metallic/Alloy clearcoat metallic/Silver birch clearcoat metallic/Black clearcoat/Dune pearl clearcoat metallic/Light sage clearcoat metallic/Amethyst clearcoat metallic/Oxford white metallic/ are the only factory colours to choose from.
The first thing that catches your eye is the prominent chromed waterfall grille and sleek front headlamp cluster. As you view the Lincoln MKZ profile, the strong horizontal lines become obvious. Bright trim at the base of the windows combined with chromed sideview mirror caps accentuate the look. Visually arresting Light-Emitting Diode (LED) taillamps and 17" machined-aluminum wheels add a touch of flair.
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps are used to brighten things up, for more illumination than the standard halogen headlamps.
Power, heated chromed sideview mirrors with security approach lamps have an auto-dimming feature on the driver?s side, and memory settings that will recall programmed positions for two different drivers.
There is plenty of space also. Spacious and convenient. Whether it?s a week?s worth of luggage or groceries for a small army, the trunk is very accommodating. In fact, with 15.8 cu. ft. of luggage capacity, it?s among the largest in its class. There are even grocery bag hooks to help prevent bag contents from spilling and being scattered around the trunk.
The wheels for the 2007 Lincoln MKZ are 2 to choose from.
A. Standard 17-inch eight-spoke machined-aluminum and painted
B. Available 17-inch eight-spoke chrome-aluminum
The exterior of the MKZ sure does bring a lot, and it will surely have people staring at it, and crowding it, but not only is the exterior beautiful, but s is the interior.
Interior
Colours - Dark Charcoal Leather-Trimmed Seats/Medium Light Stone Leather-Trimmed Seats/Sand Leather-Trimmed Seats are the factory interior colours to choose from.
MKZ has one of the most beautiful cabins in its class, miles ahead of Cadillac and Mercedes.
The cabin of the Lincoln MKZ combines polished wood (your choice of figured maple or ebony) and satin-nickel and chrome finishes on all buttons, knobs and controls. The instrument panel sports a contemporary look and is easy to view both day and night. As an added touch, there is also an attractive analog clock.
"Lincoln MKZ was voted "Best Luxury Car Interior" by both Industry and Automotive Journalist voters?the only overall category winner." ? Ward?s 2006 Auto Interiors Show
The Lincoln MKZ provides ample room for driver and passengers, including more than three feet of rear-passenger legroom. The spacious feel was achieved by stretching the architecture, keeping drivers and passengers top of mind during the design process.
2007 Lincoln MKZ ? one of the roomiest interiors in its class.
When you opt for the available THX® II Certified Premium Sound System, you?ll be enjoying one of the most advanced car audio systems on the road today. This system may be combined with the available Navigation System, which provides GPS technology with DVD mapping, as well as turn-by-turn voice guidance.
The system includes:
Fourteen speakers, including two subwoofers
Two amplifiers, and one center front/rear channel
Six-disc, in-dash CD changer with MP3 capability
Radio Data System (RDS) technology that can display the station name and format when receiving signals from a radio station also equipped with RDS
Premium AM/FM Sound System
The standard sound system will bring out the best in your music. It includes:
Six-disc, in-dash CD changer with MP3 capability
Subwoofer
Speed-compensated volume control to help overcome road noise
Six speakers
The most advanced Lincoln Navigation System ever. The available DVD-based Navigation System combines DVD mapping with Global Positioning System (GPS) technology, providing turn-by-turn voice guidance with high-quality graphics and touch-screen simplicity.
It even gives options such as the shortest route or shortest drive time. You can even customize the display and prompt options for a more convenient experience.
The seats of the MKZ, are very comforting, and give it a luxurious tone. It makes you feel like you are still at home.
Seating features include:
Leather-trimmed driver?s seat with 10-way power adjustment, including lumbar
Standard memory function that remembers the way you and a second driver prefer your settings
60/40 spring-assisted, split-fold rear seat featuring the convenience of a folding armrest with two cupholders
The 2007 Lincoln MKZ is the first in its class** with standard 10-way power front-passenger seat with two-driver memory settings.
The heated, and cooled seats are a great feature.Standard heated front seats provide three settings. For relief from the summer?s heat, select the available cooled front-seat system. 2007 Lincoln MKZ is the only car in its class to offer available climate controlled (heated and cooled) front seats.
Dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
This standard feature lets you and your front passenger set the cabin temperature to individual preferences. The system will automatically maintain the temperature for each side. And thanks to extensive use of "soft-duct" technology, fan noise is reduced.
If you are the breezy person, who is always looking for some air while driving in the hot summer, then feel the Breeze in Your Hair
Let the fresh air in. The available power moonroof can tilt to a vent position or open wide. If you like, you can leave the glass closed to enjoy the sunlight without a breeze. Or you can slide the shade forward to cover the glass. As an added benefit, you can open the moonroof (and front windows) with the integrated key fob global open/close feature.
Performance
The performance of a vehicle is not the least of your worries, it should be the first, the Lincoln MKZ has no worries, it has great performance, and will bring out the racer in you.
The all-new Duratec 35 V-6 engine delivers smooth power and a confident, comfortable ride.
Strong, lightweight die-cast aluminum block
Four-valve, direct-acting valve train for effortless performance
Dual-plenum intake manifold and variable cam timing to help ensure a smooth idle and broad torque curve
Close-coupled catalysts to reduce emissions
263 hp and 249 lb.-ft. of torque
The Lincoln MKZ is the first vehicle in its class to boast a six-speed automatic transmission. It uses electronic controls to harness the power of the new V-6 engine, providing seamless shifts and smooth power.
The All Wheel Drive advanced system gives you confidence in any weather by anticipating situations and actively transferring torque to the wheel or wheels with the best traction. It seamlessly responds to conditions, delivering torque to all four wheels even before wheel slippage occurs. Intelligent AWD helps keep you on track in all weather, shifting power between the front and rear wheels ? wherever it?s needed most ? so you can drive with confidence.
While with it's performance, the Lincoln MKZ has a quiet feeling. You?ll love what you don?t hear. From bumper to bumper, engineers came up with a host of features to make the ride in the Lincoln MKZ quiet and smooth. Features such as thick front-door glass, aerodynamic sideview mirrors, special performance tires, an underbody shield, and many more, help preserve the ride quality in the Lincoln MKZ.
SUSPENSION
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
This system allows each wheel to react independently to road bumps and surface imperfections, helping preserve ride quality.
Double-Wishbone Design
The double-wishbone design is tuned to provide sporty performance. Understeer is reduced, and better contact with the road is increased for more consistent handling.
Front and Rear Anti-Sway Bars
This feature helps reduce body roll, even through cornering maneuvers at higher speeds.
The Lincoln MKZ, with an all-new V-6 engine featuring a lightweight die-cast aluminum block, provides efficient power:
FWD 19 city/27 highway mpg.
AWD 18 city/26 highway mpg.
SAFETY & SECURITY
If you are always worrying about safety than you'll know the MKZ is a safe vehicle to drive. You can travel with confidence knowing that the 2007 Lincoln MKZ has received the government?s highest five-star side crash-test rating.
The structure design
The Lincoln MKZ body structure was designed to optimize energy management:
Crush rails that deform progressively to help absorb impact
Rocker panels that provide exceptional deformation ability
High-grade steel (nearly ¼-inch thick) in the upper section, which helps protect occupants, while lower-tensile-strength steel on the bottom helps absorb and manage the force of certain side impacts.
Protection for you. Protection for your front passenger. The Personal Safety System® coordinates dual-stage front airbag** deployment levels and safety belt pretensioners in certain frontal collisions. This standard feature provides enhanced protection for both people in the front row. Remember to always wear your seatbelt.
Just one more way the Lincoln MKZ helps you feel secure. Standard Traction Control helps maintain traction on slippery or loose road surfaces by using engine inputs to reduce wheelspin. Traction Control sensors will detect slippage, and will automatically respond to help you maintain steering control.
Available intelligent all-wheel drive builds on this system, actively and seamlessly distributing torque between the front and rear wheels in the optimum combination to give you confidence in any driving conditions.
The ABS is a charm too!
The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you by electronically pumping the brakes for greater steering control while stopping under most driving conditions.
Some security features for the car are...
SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System
This system is designed to help prevent the engine from being started unless a coded key, programmed to your vehicle, is used. SecuriLock?s standard perimeter alarm system automatically arms after the key is removed from the ignition and sounds the alarm if an unauthorized attempt is made to enter the vehicle.
Remote Keyless Entry System
This feature lets you unlock the doors and trunk lid from up to 33 feet away. There is also a panic alarm on the key fob that flashes the headlamps and sounds the horn.
Keyless Entry Keypad
The user-coded Keyless Entry Keypad on the driver?s door lets you unlock the doors and the trunk lid, and activate/deactivate the autolock system.
Overall
The horsepower, exterior, interior, and elegance of this luxurious vehicle make this a top competitor in the luxury sedan line. It is one of the greatest cars in it's class, and the first model for 2007. It has a different style from the Zephyr (previous version), and has even more toys inside. Truly a great vehicle made by Lincoln.
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Just out of curiosity, did you drive any other cars? Or are you typically a Lincoln fan?
