I had driven a rental 2015 Ford Fusion, which is the underlying base for the Lincoln MKZ, and I was impressed. So when it came time to lease a new car I thought the MKZ, even in its lower-level trim without the extra bells and whistles would be an impressive upgrade. It definitely delivers in this respect when it comes to the style and body. It is very sleek and stylish and looks futuristic. Matthew McConaughey made it look cool in the commercials. The interior is slightly upgraded but I came to find there is literally nothing different about the infotainment system nor for that matter the way the cabin is styled with plastic (along with leather seats and a few leather outfitted spots...It felt just like the Fusion. Very little separation between the two. It took me awhile driving the car a few months, but when I had to rent a car again months later I chose another Fusion and then I knew, there isn't much difference. The powertrain and stereos are about the same. Very smooth, luxurious ride though, and very attractive overall. But not worth the extra money. If you want a true, Benz-like differentiation between the MKZ and the Fusion, you have to spend about $50k for the fully outfitted Black Label trim. Otherwise don't bother with an entry-level MKZ unless you love the style and looking good in it. With some tint and an upgraded stereo, it would be cool. But just save your money and buy a Fusion...It's the same car.

Most of the time Lincoln’s are looked at as strictly luxury cars. When I was growing up, year after year, that is what my grandmother would buy or lease. However, the Lincoln MKZ is not the same type of car my grandmother had. It’s still a luxury car, but it’s almost a sports car first then the luxury car. Previous years of MKZ looked like a Ford Fusion twin, but the 2015 was all original. The smooth and sleek styling, along with small touches like the LED lighting and swooping roof line, makes the car very appealing and eye catching. Along with the attractive looks of the MKZ, you can still get a responsible fuel economy. The V6 all wheel drive model will maintain 21 mpg combined. Compared to other vehicles of same type of concept that is much better. Possibly the coolest part of the vehicle is the MyKey system that allows you to set vehicle speed and radio volume for kids or other drivers. I don’t have kids so I’d mess with my wife and set it up for her. It’s a really smart and creative feature.

I previously owned a 2000 Lincoln MKZ LS V6 Sedan. I was very happy with the vehicle. It was very comfortable. It was also very attractive. I was able to seat 5 people comfortably. The car got around 19 miles to the gallon. The vehicle had 4 nicely sized doors that were roomy enough to allow most people to fit easily into the vehicle. The 3.0 Liter, V6 engine allowed the car to have nice pick up and was speedy on the highway. Despite the fact that the vehicle was somewhat larger than others, it still had good maneuverability, It had a responsive automatic transmission. This vehicle was also made in the United States. The climate controls and radio were easy to access. During the time I owned the vehicle, I did not have any unexpected maintenance issues. I did my regular oil changes, replaced the tires, and brakes, and some other minor things. I liked the vehicle very much.