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2010 Lincoln MKZ
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The 2010 Lincoln MKZ,
which features a new look out­
side and in and a host o f refine­
ments with better fit, improved
materials, and premium leather.
L in c o ln 's n o w -s ig n a tu re
split-w ing grille highlights the
exterior m odifications, which
include new sheet metal from
the A -pillar forward, a rede­
signed decklid, and larger LED
taillamps.
L incolh has ad ju sted the
3.5L, 263-hp V-6, recalibrating
by
also incorporates intake vari­
able cam tim ing for smooth
idle and an im pressive broad
torque curve w ith good power.
The six-speed SelectShift A u­
tom atic transm ission, w hich is
front-w heel drive and optional
all-w heel drive is standard on
all 2010 M K Z ’s.
The MKZ's ride and han­
dling was im proved when Lin­
coln retuned the springs and
d am p ers, tw eak ed the rear
suspension geom etry, and, for
enthusiasts, added an available
The MKZ is fun to drive, it offers
increased power and a more
luxurious look and presence.
the ECU, incorporating a new
induction system , and chang­
ing the shift points, resulting in
a more pleasant sounding en­
gine as well as a quicker 0-to-
60 tim e, w hich drops from 7.7
sec to 7.1., according to Lin­
coln. The all-alum inum engine
sport package that includes
firm er springs, larger anti-roll
bars, and 18-in. alloys with 225/
45 G oodyears (versus 225/
50R 17 M ichelins). A new vari­
able-assist pow er steering sys­
tem and larger brakes round
out the chassis upgrades, how ­
Tested Vehicle Information: 3.5L 24 V6 Duratec engine; 6-speed selectshift
automatice transmission; 17 city mpg, 24 highway mpg; MSRP $36,005 Test Vehicle
MSRP $43,245.
ever the all-w heel drive re­
m ains an option w ith a price o f
$ 1890. the sport-tuned suspen­
sion and 18-inch w heels o f the
S p o rt A p p ea ra n ce p ack ag e
makes the M KZ's surprisingly
nim ble and far m ore fun to
drive.
The interior o f the MKZ am­
biance is warmer, richer, and
quieter than before. The changes
to the interior from the old retro
style dash to the modem, round
dials, an 8.0-in.-high-res naviga­
tion screen, real aluminum or
wood trim, and an elegant, flow­
ing dash reminiscent o f that in
the top-tier luxury vehicle. Lin­
coln MKZ offers the usual array
o f items such as automatic cli­
mate control, a moonroof, Sync
voice activation, Bluetooth, key­
less start and rear back-up sen­
sors. Options include chrome
wheels, an optional surround-
sound audio system, a voice-
T erry F amily
F uneral
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activated navigation system, real­
time traffic, ventilated seats and
back-up sensors.
The MKZ is fun to drive, it
offers increased pow er and a
m ore luxurious look and pres­
ence. It im provem ents to the
interior o f the vehicle brings in
into the luxury m arket from the
past m odels. The refinem ents
to the pow ertrain are com ple­
m ented by im provem ents to
cabin noise levels.
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