Article Talk. The Lincoln MKZ, is a four-door, five-passenger mid-size luxury sedan manufactured by Ford and marketed as the Zephyr (MY 2006) and as the MKZ (MY 2007–2020) by Ford's Lincoln brand across two generations in both gasoline and hybrid gas/electric models.

The 2015 Lincoln MKZ ranks at the bottom of the luxury midsize car class. It suffers from a drab and cramped interior with unintuitive infotainment features, and nearly all other rivals are more fun to drive.

The 2015 Lincoln MKZ comes standard with a 240-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. A 300-horsepower, 3.7-liter V6 engine is optional.

The MKZ has been built in Mexico, though the Hermosillo assembly plant will retool for other new vehicles. The Ford Fusion also previously called the Hermosillo plant home, though it's also been pulled from the market as part of a grander plan to scrap passenger cars at Ford.

Midsize Luxury Sedan Lincoln® MKZ | Midsize Luxury Sedan.

Hybrids contain a gasoline engine, an electric motor, and a battery for the engine. Depending on energy needs, a hybrid vehicle switches from gasoline to electricity or a combination of the two. It does this continuously while driving, and everything is automatic without the driver having to intervene.

• Safety Features. Blind-Spot Alert. Standard.
• Technology. Remote Keyless Entry. Standard.
• Entertainment. Premium Radio. Standard.
• Comfort & Convenience. Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release. Standard.
• Performance. Torque. 275 @ 5500 RPM.
• Seating. Leather Seats.
• Interior. Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel.
• Exterior. Adaptive Headlights.

Lincoln® MKZ | Midsize Luxury Sedan.

The base model comes with a 245-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. A twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 is available. It makes 350 horsepower in models with front-wheel drive and 400 horsepower in models with all-wheel drive.

Lincoln is a luxury vehicle division of Ford. The stylistic and luxurious vehicle is making a comeback in a tough market and it's showcasing with vehicles such as the Navigator and Nautilus.

Lincoln Motor Company, or simply Lincoln, is the luxury vehicle division of American automobile manufacturer Ford. Marketed among the top luxury vehicle brands in the United States, Lincoln was positioned closely against its General Motors counterpart Cadillac.

But what does the. 'M K Z' stand for? Lincoln Client Hi Paul, The 'MK' is in reference to our classic Mark series. The 'Z' stands for Zephyr, the model name.