2017 Lincoln MKZ 2.0 L Turbo 4-Cylinder Review | Camerons Car Reviews

[@ebob1967]

I actually bought a 2016 MKZ last year. While I really like my car, I kind of wish I had waited a year. I like that they put real buttons on the center stack and included the heated and cooled seats on actual buttons (in mine, I have to turn them on using the touchscreen, which disappears when I shift into reverse). BTW, the seats are actively cooled, not just ventilated. If I leave mine on at the highest setting, it will feel like I am sitting on a block of ice after a half hour or so. Also, you can use the paddle shifters in either D or S. The S is still fully automatic, it just adjusts the shift points and tightens the suspension for a sportier feel.

[@Chitwn81]

I jsut said the same thing....I just leased a new 2016 just two months ago and the 2017 wasnt in yet and within the next two weeks they had a 2017...but to be fair i wouldn't have gotten all the rebates/incentives either...lol but love the new center stack with Sync 3 and the front baby Continental grill.

[@joemusic13]

It's a real American Made Product it's a great car that I just brought myself. It has so much to offer in a very comfortable smooth riding automobile that have real working features. Before you buy another auto take a test drive of the 2017 it's great. The only thing it need a little more power in sound system at least 400 watts RMS. But my plans to put in a sub bass 200 watts in the car but the sound system is very clean in sound now. I gave up a 2014 Camaro SS Convertible for this car and I don't feel sorry about that at all. Joe Dunmore

[@TheMorning_Son]

is the maintenance very expensive?

[@kevinstewart01]

Cameron...... I can't believe you didn't show the Panoramic sunroof. It's the best feature on the car !!

[@ironman98]

I tried my best to find a 2017 or 2018 and even 2019 Lincoln MKZ Reserve with this exact spec seen here. With the white Pearl Metallic Tri-Coat. Luxury Package: which includes the full-LED headlights and Revel Ultima sound system. The Climate Package: which includes heated steering wheel and heated rear seats. The Technology Package: which includes semi-autonomous parallel parking and reverse vertical parking. Along with the Optional retractable panoramic roof. Yeah, near impossible. The few that I have seen are really obscure or are quickly sold. These cars are still very popular to those who are looking. It doesn't help currently that in mid 2021 the used car market is extremely inflated. Oh and you can forget trying to find a 3.0L twin turbo V6 with all-wheel drive. Even the front wheel drives. Most of these are the 2.0L single turbo EcoBoosts with front-wheel-drive. Even with that engine the all-wheel drives are rare. The MKZ Black Label with a white interior and white exterior also equally rare. Although quite oddly the ones that seem to be easily findable are the Black Label and even Reserves which have the frankly terrible-looking Red Wine (for Black Label), and Thoroughbred [Orange]. And some obscure Brown seat interior for Reserve. The exterior colors are usually red wine to match the awful interior of the Black Label, or black for the Thoroughbred. At least the black makes sense. Both of these colors are equally in my opinion extremely ugly, and may explain why there are so many of them out there. They seem to be undesirable. And I can see why. Also the "Red Wine" interior on the Black Label seems to wear off if exposed to Sun over the years or is in a high contact area. You don't have the same problem with the Chalet white interior Black Label, or the Cappuccino interior Reserve. At this point you're better off finding the equally obscure 2017-2018 Ford Fusion _Platinum_ trim. Which I might add I've only seen come in a white interior variant with other exterior colors. However that only comes with the 2.0L EcoBoost in front-wheel-drive, there are AWDs out there but they are obscure and again, rare. Anyway this is been my rant on the Lincoln MKZ, thanks for coming to my TEDTalk. P.S. Booo Ford-Lincoln for killing the Fusion, MKZ, and now Continental.

[@shotelco]

I was in the market for a Lexus ES 300h, Infiniti Q50 Hybrid, or a Ford Energi Titanium PHEV. Test drove all and the Ford today. Decided to walk across the street to the Lincoln dealer. I absolutely LOVE the rear of the MKZ, and absolutely HATE that cheesy 'super-hero' front grille. Was pleasantly surprised by the new for 2017 Jag-esque front treatment...and bowled over by the sticker: $42,000. Decided to take it for a spin, and was thoroughly impressed. I could care less about racing Tesla's from light-to-light...obviously more on MPG, so speed and quickness in a non-issue for me. Don't know what options were on the reviewers car that took it to $52K, but the one I drove seemed to have everything including a wicked Pano roof. The MKZ-h was imply head and shoulders above the others I mentioned.

[@gothamarea]

How much was yours?

[@bdegregorio130]

Lincoln did a beautiful job on this. Good review!

[@davidklimmek3192]

This is a terrific mid level luxury sedan and must be seen/driven to appreciate. I bought a 2015 MKZ that I love. My fiance just leased a 2016 MKC SUV and is very happy. Go Lincoln!!

[@jayelbee1111]

Lincoln decided to redesign the grilled for the 2017 model year. The Lincoln Continental Concept car inspired the designers to go this route. Lincoln says that the Continental-inspired grill will be on all Lincoln cars, crossovers, and Navigator within the next couple of years.

[@farmageddon2978]

i just love the looks of the new 2017 models and up, front end kinda looks like a bently grill which i love. The take off on this car is amazing doing 100 fells like your doing 45. I purchased a 2017 2.0 turbo 4 cylinder for 25k only had 2900miles such a good buy i thought. i really wanted a awd 3.0 v6 turbo but they didnt have any and they kinds hard to find used where i live, but im ok with the 2.0

[@titusdixon2758]

Just bought a black label awd with the new upgraded front. I love it. Looks like a foreign

[@jbm0866]

Just curious, am i the only one who prefers the unique and very striking grille on the 2013-16 MKZ over the Jaguarish grille they now use? To me the MKZ has always had a very stylish body..with that winged split grille being the crowning touch. I prefer smaller, lighter cars (i drive a 2016 GTI) but I admit these things still catch my eye when i see one on the road...which is sadly rare.

[@MugatuJag]

Such beautiful car, can't believe they stop selling itoh, it looks timeless and since it has the new face of Lincoln it will look good and modern for a decade

[@ironman98]

I know it's sad.

[@MugatuJag]

@@ironman98 I almost bought a beautiful loaded reserve hybrid eight months ago it was 21,000 every option with 15,000 miles, I bet I could’ve sold it for a profit in the last couple months…😢 Ended up leasing a mini Cooper, now I need to buy a new car and lease rates are super expensive, and used cars are crazy expensive probably going to get a Toyota Mirai 2021 they are beautiful

[@mocmylov]

A few nitpicks. You said the V6 was supercharged when you were mentioning it, but on the stats you put on screen it says Twin Turbo. Also, the hybrid doesn't use a turbo. It's an Atkinson cycle 2.0 non-turbo.

[@ThousanWhite]

I want to see a review of the top of the line Black MKZ.

[@baldheadlogic]

Nice Review! I think this refresh is pretty successful for what it is. The rear is a not changed but enough is changed overall to keep it relevant. Curious as to how fast the 3.0T will be considering it will have AWD

[@Lovejazz01]

I'd like to think that the MKZ competes with the Cadillac CTS and the Lincoln MKS next to it competes with the XTS....

[@waynejune1377]

Haha I said the same thing definitely true

[@Lovejazz01]

I wrote that before I read you post, I just look at the size of these cars in comparison....

[@doug9066]

As the Fotd Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis & Lincoln Town Car shared the the same platform. For years car makers shared the same platform as the in the 80's the Chevrolet Blazer & GMC Jimmy as the Chevrolet Suburban & GMC Suburban dis to name an example. Nice review though.

[@dalvarez1212]

Can not wait to get mine. Beautiful car i will be opting for the Hybrid though. thanks for the video

[@united57]

I live this car when I saw at the auto show here in Detroit very excited to what they will do to the towncar

[@Lovejazz01]

The transmission/start buttons while they look cool would be hard to get used to having to reach way up there for everything, especially for the short armed like me...

[@Chitwn81]

I thougth the same thing as I just leased a 2016 MKZ and I was like im going to forget having to start/stop the car but after a day or two it was second nature.

[@MisterKnightly]

Thanks, I really appreciated the walkthrough.

[@kille6525]

Really good review but i do agree with you on the buttons on the console it looks like they took a couple steps back on them

[@Liftmaster-sw2zy]

ok, it's official, this i thr sexiest, sharpest sedan on the road

[@Alumnikiid]

the location of the drive selector and push botton start is terrible

[@sparkyU84]

Like it doesn't even stand out, I feel like I would press the wrong button

[@yoshiakik.5332]

I love the MKZ. The panoramic sunroof is p. slick. I like the previous version's interior control panel better though, it looked more cool; with the touch sensitive controls. Also this car is an Lexus ES competitor and I'd take it any day over some dumb Lexus. The ES doesn't have any of the cool styling as this does, the industrial design of the MKZ blows away anything from Lexus IMO. People love to hate on American cars, but come on, these are freakin cool looking. Also, this isn't really a competitor to the XTS, the XTS is a full sized sedan and much more expensive at equivalent trims, so basically its one tier up. The MKZ is a ES/C-class/A4 etc competitor.

[@TenaciousBricks]

Would be much more appealing had Lincoln used the same type of rotary shift-knob that's in the 2017 Fusion.. much more premium than buttons.

[@DanielBlaney]

The buttons free up the space in the center console.

[@IsaacGraves]

I cracked up when you said "wallowing pillow"!

[@samsalu3755]

the sound when you unlocked the car the sound is like from kia

[@henryjohnson280]

Which means what?

[@860GCTiesto]

I don't like the push button transmission. Those buttons are gonna go quick. They sounded cheap when you pushed them.

[@jamesjensen5226]

Never knew about the zoom good job

[@mews56]

Why only remember two driver key seat settings. for a 3 person owner driven Market that has at least three people with the Married couple and driver from the aimed Chinese market?

[@wassha09]

I hate the stupid tags they put in front of cars just so they can do adversing. It takes away from the front look of the car.

[@DanielBlaney]

many states in the US require front license plates. That is why those brackets are there.

[@joetraveler1]

Glad I live in a state that does not require front tags.

[@Jazz4Jesus]

Great review. Would you pick this over the new Lexus ES?

[@CameronsCarReviews]

Yes

[@TheMorning_Son]

+Camerons Car Reviews arent these more costly to maintain than an audi?

[@Chitwn81]

Ummm no...try going to Audi for a schedule maintenance service if you don't have it included in your lease or package....right at a grand...this a couple hundred dollars...

[@TheMorning_Son]

LaQuan Miller i read an article that the mkz costs more..it was ranked as the number one costly car..i found the article on google news

[@notasolution]

Lexus is the much smarter buy. looks better inside and out, better quality inside and out, better drive train, not a rebadged ford fusion, and Same price for an actual premium brand vehicle. you'll get way more miles and years out of the Lexus too. not to say that my 2 Fords don't have 200,000 + miles, but they don't make em like they used to anymore

[@danieldagenais7738]

why do they always show the highly optioned out cars! if I buy one its gonna be the 35k base model one, I know there's videos of them out there but come on you can get a continental for almost 10k less

[@jamief3035]

Hi! When you went to the audio options I didn't see USB? Typically in my car I connect my iPod (I know, old school!) via USB port. I know there was a USB port in the car that you showed, but do you know if that is only for charging or if it would also allow music play by USB too? Thanks!

[@waynejune1377]

the car would have Sync 3 great system and should play ipod lol I know the 2016 does

[@jamief3035]

+Wayne June thanks for the response!

[@rupticgaming5857]

on sportmode do u have to use the paddle shifters?

[@jamesjensen5226]

What does the button do on the left driver's side on the stick

[@xMeteora__]

You should research the competitors more often on the cars you review, you usually mix them up.

[@jamesjensen5226]

Have this car as you can tell my last car was a ss had a chance 2 get a 18 gt an chose a 19 mx zed ll

[@redman8767able]

21 in the city but according to the dash it says 8.7.

[@dahurt5733]

What is that auto hold?

[@Bratisice]

I don't like the fact that the shifter is buttons on its vehicle.

[@joetraveler1]

I love the push buttons. They become second nature after a week or two.

[@wyinmill7586]

only part i hate is the interior center stack its to bulky

[@randslites]

nice , but I see alot of ford fusion similarities in that car. Especially the interior.

[@samsalu3755]

the sound when you unlocked the car the sound is like from kia.

[@IsaacGraves]

Cameron, can you check out my review on my GMC Acadia?

[@chillnndc]

Still can't see myself buying a MKz. For $50k+ they need to put those seats back in the Ford Fusion where they found them, and need to cut down a tree or some bamboo to cover up all that plastic on the dash board and steering wheel

[@davidklimmek3192]

This car beats Lexus and any other mid level luxury sedan!

[@doug9066]

I see a MKS next to this MKZ.

[@luisantoniogonzaga5397]

Are you living inside your car? You should have named your review a stationary review. Why don't you drive it for heaven's sake!

[@jaymuzikelsensacional]

I'll take this car over ANY European or German luxury car. This is by far better then BMW Mercedez or Audi. much more for the money

[@blossomutonium8985]

EXCUSE ME! They are alike! DO NOT HURT MY LINCOLN AND FORD'S FRIENDS!

[@sebastian5914]

wow this car is beautiful but I think it's just how good the review is. lol this car is nice honestlg, Lincoln is finally starting to get the hang of design. #1supporter #1fan

[@CameronsCarReviews]

+Andres Santana Hahah thanks and I know!

[@BryanWJanak]

FYI the MKZ does not compete against the XTS. XTS is in the large category.

[@evanlandry7271]

Isn't that the Lincoln Continental?

[@FanaticGuide]

No

[@evanlandry7271]

+FanaticGuide's Video Game LP's and more... Huh. Thanks for telling me! :)

[@STEVE33437]

I don't think this car competes with the Cadillac XTS, more like the CTS or maybe the ATS. The current MKS and soon the Continental compete with the XTS.

[@CameronsCarReviews]

No Continental competes with CT6, ATS is a 3 Series competitors. MKZ competes with XTS because they're both Front wheel drive Midsize Luxury Sedans. The CTS is rear wheel drive which make it a Lexus GS competitor or BMW 5 Series

[@STEVE33437]

+Camerons Car Reviews The XTS is a full sized car like the MKS and priced similarly. While the MKZ is front wheel drive and the CTS & ATS are rear wheel drive they are priced and sized similar to the MKZ and more competitive with them.

[@yoshiakik.5332]

People love to get stuck on "front vs rear will drive" and presume it makes the car the same. There is much more involved, and more importantly size,, fit and finish and price range now days. Cars have advanced so much, don't get locked up in the platform as it !/=equivalence.

[@timgermanyjr]

Stopped watching when you said Japanese makers continue to run circles around Lincoln.

[@CameronsCarReviews]

+Tim Germany Yes when it comes to sales, they do as well as the German automakers.

[@LexVVTiS300]

+Tim Germany Well with Lexus repesenting as the only strong Japanese luxury brand, I can see why its a little far fetched to summarize it as "Japanese luxury brands" but honestly, Lexus and the Infiniti Q50 in particular are definitely better than Linclons

[@timgermanyjr]

So you chose one model from one manufacturer that Lincoln doesn't even offer a competitor to? Infiniti is the same junk Nissan is and the Lexus ES doesn't hold a candle to the MKZ. Japan doesn't build any direct competitor better than the Z, C, and X. The NX is close but arguably uglier so that's a win for Lincoln. I won't bother comparing Acura.

[@d.akhtar9080]

why buy a lincoln when you can its fully loaded Ford counterpart and still save money? At least the Japanese do a better job at differentiating their luxury brands from their normal ones

[@timgermanyjr]

I just came out of a fully loaded 42000 dollar Fusion Titanium and into a non loaded 42000 dollar MKZ. I like the Lincoln better. The leather is way better, it's quieter, rides better, has more warranty, and looks better. The equipment I gave up wasn't that important. Lane keep assist, parallel park assist, front sensors, and adaptive cruise. I really don't use any of that stuff. Oh the Lincoln also books and holds it's value better. Black book gives you no adds for all the tech features beyond what's standard on a Titanium.

[@hr.1980]

I'm sorry but they fucked up the fron grille, in my opinion the lincoln had an unique design, now it looks like fusion, jaguar, ???

[@waynejune1377]

MKZ does not compete with the XTS MKZ is a midsize that competes with the new CTS the MKS competes with the XTS...the XTS is built on the same platform as the Impala and LaCrosse and the MKS is built on the Taurus platform. Also the Cadillac XTS will soon be a thing of the past with the new car coming out soon lol Not a major issue just alittle misinformation lol

[@TheMorning_Son]

isnt the mkz more expensive to maintain than an audi?

[@waynejune1377]

Typically no Audi tends to be alittle higher to maintain if you follow all audi maitainwnce guidlines. Also Audi is one of VW's luxury brand And Lincoln is a ford in recent days VW has been having some issues with their diesels and with their dual-cluch trannys plus the Audi parts tend to be alittle more expensive...As where the ford products have had programming issues with their dial-cluch (Not sure if the MKZ has one 2016 MKX that we own doesn't)thay is fixed by a dealer reprogramming the computer (done under warranty) Frankly both companies build a nice product the Audi tends to be more sporty and the Lincoln more composed and mature. Ford had an issue with the 3.7L twin turbo V6 ecoboost with them running too hot when pushed too hard and proper maintenance wasn't done to keep the injectors clean...but from what I've heard that's been fixed but the MKZ doesn't have that engine anyways the MKX has it as an upgrade choice

[@TheMorning_Son]

Wayne June what about the turbo? Doesnt it cost more problems with the car?

[@Chitwn81]

I have the 2.0 turbo and no problems and is a blast to drive. Put it in sport and she goes.......though mileage suffers when you continue doing it lol Shifts are smooth and precise and it rides like a dream

[@TheMorning_Son]

LaQuan Miller how much u pay on maintenance?? Is it extremely expensive in conparison to other luxury cars?

[@irfanjusic5717]

Not much change except the front end. Nothing in this model justifies the high price of $ 53000. This car should not be priced more then 35 000 dollars tops for this model. Paying more then that is honestly unwise.

[@bobranger9382]

Very very nice

[@mxr7586]

I have a 06 lincoln love it but I think the 2017 is high priced for having a 4cylinder but beautiful car for sure.

[@alstjr]

man I really do like the car but the front is literally a copy of Kia K900

[@4000mack]

This video is a drag 🤣 he makes me really hate this car just listening to him describe it😂

[@BIGBLU19]

sorry dude the 2016 front face looks a lot better than the 2017,,, it looks like the fusion lol or a jag,,,,wow y'all messed up this one ...but everything else looks good

[@TheMorning_Son]

the car only has like 180 hp

[@joetraveler1]

Only the hybrid.

[@abdeldelgado1158]

toyota makes better interior than lincoln lol

[@johhnyred5g]

53k damn my 2008 was 35k

[@joetraveler1]

The base model still starts at 35k.

[@j.r.scarreviews9142]

is it just me or does it look like jaguar

[@jackfrost9736]

they basically said let's take a jag grill and Audi headlights and we're in buissness

[@renea.2707]

For that price I can get the infiniti Q50S is a better car and bring more horsepower!

[@joetraveler1]

The Infinity is a road hazard. It could put you to sleep just looking at it.

[@sonic71301]

That chime is horrible

[@franciscorivera541]

How?

[@FanaticGuide]

The chime 1:27 is annoying and why put it there when the rest of their lineup doesn't have that chime?

[@franciscorivera541]

+FanaticGuide's Video Game LP's and more... Oh I thought you meant the chime when he starts the car

[@justinnegron4843]

The interior is so dated and cheap looking, really?!! i am so dissapointed for the inside of this car. Hyundai and KIA are making more premium looks for half the price.

[@waynejune1377]

It looks it but it's almost identical to the 2016 MKX (what we just bought) I can tell you the interior is function extremely comfortable and premium feeling everywhere you touch...Lexus Acura BMW etc are going for that sporty look...this looks and feels pemium/upscale instead of sporty. Out of expirience I can tell you although the Hyundai/Kia cousins look good the materials they use are significantly cheaper and tend to rattle after awhile. and the Genesis/Equis (both built by hyundai) will set you back as much if not higher then this car.

[@Skyhawk1987Turbo]

Lexus and infinity over rated.

[@Chitwn81]

Lexus ES350 is one boring ass car both inside and out. it's just a luxury version of the Toyota Avalon and used to be based on the Camry. Lincoln looks and drives waaay better

[@jordanl5064]

Only that it isn't luxury

[@lighght3245]

toyota sucks at car design

[@Maggie5970stvil]

first comment

[@brihannamontague636]

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[@UGPVlogsLA]

Awesome car to do Uber X Uber Select and Lyft Premium 👍 can't give up my Mercedes though. 😰 UberGirlPaula 🌸💞

[@stevenbell7177]

LOL.. 2.0 Turbo 4cyl.. what a joke.

[@joetraveler1]

common size for almost all manufacturers today.

[@soulreaver019]

That interior is terrible, top that with poor reliability and generic styling. I'd go for the Es350. Ford needs to shut down the Lincoln division.

[@samsalu3755]

the sound when you unlocked the car the sound is like from kia