2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Priced at $34,330
Ford has priced its first luxury hybrid, the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, at $34,330, not including an $850 destination fee. There is no price differentiation between the regular V-6 MKZ and hybrid model, which means the V-6 model got a $105 price bump for the 2011 model year. With this move, Lincoln has made this a choice between performance or fuel efficiency. The MKZ Hybrid competes with other fuel-efficient entry-luxury sedans such as the Lexus HS 250h, Acura TSX and the BMW 335d.
The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a hybrid system that together generate 191 horsepower. The vehicle achieves an EPA rating of 41/36 mpg city/highway. The MKZ Hybrid is only available in front-wheel drive; gas-powered MKZs can be had in both front- and all-wheel drive.
Standard features on the hybrid include leather upholstery, wood trim, the Sync system, front heat/cooled seats, reverse sensing sonar and an LCD/analog interactive gauge cluster that’s similar to that on the Ford Fusion Hybrid.
In the marketplace, the MKZ Hybrid is one of the most affordable fuel-efficient entry-luxury sedans today. The Lexus HS 250h ($34,650) is $320 more than the MKZ Hybrid and gets a combined EPA rating of 35 mpg. The MKZ Hybrid gets a combined rating of 39 mpg. The BMW 335d is priced $9,620 more than Lincoln’s hybrid and achieves a combined 27 mpg. The Acura TSX base model is $5,020 cheaper than then MKZ Hybrid, but it gets a combined 25 mpg rating with the four-cylinder and automatic transmission.
We don’t have any additional information on the V-6-equipped MKZ, but we’ll update you when we learn more. The MKZ Hybrid goes on sale this fall.
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The gas mileage is good and better than the other cars you listed, I would consider this MKZ model as very entry-level luxury though, no really "real" luxury car. At least it looks normal.
The problem with the MKZ Hybrid is that it is just TOO close to the Fusion in terms of almost everything. Sure, Lincoln is more upscale with leather and different grille/tail lights, but other than that, the Fusion is a WAY BETTER deal. Seriously, pick the Fusion.
Similar comparison can't be drawn with Lexus HS250 to Toyota Camry Hybrid - the Camry is much larger, totally different look and handling, warranty, etc.