Road Test: 2013 Lincoln MKZ

[@quetzcoatl80]

I bought a 2016 model, love it. People have tunnel vision when it comes to seeing Lincoln as a Ford. What about Lexus as a Toyota, Infiniti as a Nissan, Audi as a VW and on and on...

[@chevyhs]

Richard Maldonado drove the 3.7 mkz and fell in the love. The seats are super comfy and the steering wheel feels great in your hands. Tons of power.

[@vengeance8370]

FACTS!!!!

[@peter455sd]

Well i guess pretty much everybody sees Lexus as a Toyota....

[@Shintsu2]

Because Ford and Lincoln have always been one of the laziest rebadges for extra profit in the industry. The examples you list vastly improve on their base cars. Everyone else sees Lincoln for what it is, a tarted up Ford for too much money. They've really turned Lincoln into Mercury since they have not kept up with true luxury brands, so they're a luxury lite brand. Lexus has far more reliability and comfort which attracts buyers, Infiniti makes more aggressively styled and sporty sorts of cars, and Audi makes understated/subdued styling luxury cars that feel very business class but run the range from standard luxury like an A3/A4 to high performance with premium luxury features like the RS7. Lincoln offers none of that. It's the same motors and tech used in Ford for more money with different visuals. Gee, I wonder why anyone would ever not want a Lincoln? If you have no taste, don't get mad that everyone else does and doesn't share your thoughts on what a good car is.

[@rovervitesse1985]

Worst is VW. They make you pay more for their audi badged product whilst at that offers less reliability and higher running cost. Dont get why someone would ever buy one of those heaps. Love the mkz ‘17 and the continental!

[@matthewbucher8954]

Bought a 2015 mkz 3.7. No regrets at all, exceptional car. Stunning styling, put it into S mode and you've got a beast!

[@brianrupp5974]

I have the 2013 AWD 2.0 turbo. Love the car. Get a lot of compliments. Been very reliable. Very few on the road which gives it exclusivity

[@xedder1]

I bought the 2015 MKZ in December 2014. I have no regrets, and the car is fantastic!! I opted for the 3.7 V6 and it has plenty of power to spare!!! I knew nothing about the Ford Fusion and the MKZ coming off the same platform. I had to do a comparison essay for my English Composition class, and I chose to compare the MKZ and the Cadillac ATS. The MKZ offered more leg room, head room, storage, larger engine, more power, more features, and a lower price. Afterwards, I decided to buy the MKZ, and I'm glad I did!!! No issues with anything, including the push-button transmission. I have never been a huge Ford fan, but this car really is worth the money and deserves good reviews. I'm just glad that there are very few of them in this area. Sort of makes them unique....

[@jduke989]

I would have failed you for poor information cause the ats comes with a larger more powerful engine that makes 335 hp and caddy's 2.0 engine is more powerful as well than lincolns. it's no surprise you get more leg room in the lincoln because the ats isn't a mid sized car like the MKZ. I think a fairer comparison would be the CTS which in my opinion is the better car...

[@jduke989]

I would have failed you for poor information cause the ats comes with a larger more powerful engine that makes 335 hp and caddy's 2.0 engine is more powerful as well than lincolns. it's no surprise you get more leg room in the lincoln because the ats isn't a mid sized car like the MKZ. I think a fairer comparison would be the CTS which in my opinion is the better car...

[@Firewall911]

Good review Sir, very objective, thanks to you I have decided on what to buy :)

[@Blackout_1692]

this has been one of my affordable dream cars I love the design the lines on it it's elegant and classy supercars aren't on my dream car list

[@douglaswyman7662]

I don't have any regrets with mine . I love the 4cyl it's a impressive power house . I like being able to pick sport mode driving mine being awd i push through any storm very safe car it's nice to know that when you hit the gas the car is going to respond. That it will I have never had a issue getting past anyone . Also I have to say that Lane assist is great when you do Interstate driving like me. It keeps the car in your lane and it slows down if a car comes up in front of you . if you want to change lanes however always use your blinker. If not the steering wheel will tell you you're about to leave your lane and if you're not used to it it can startle you. Good car

[@matthewbucher8954]

I agree, excellent car. Love the drive control.

[@bobby11261987]

Love mine 2013 mkz 2.0 Ecoboost 60k miles got it last November haven't had any issues so far and I freaking love this car

[@bobby11261987]

Have you had it a while and what if any problems have you had if ya don't mind me asking

[@matthewbucher8954]

@@bobby11261987 I've had my 2015 for a while. It's under warranty till 2029 or 100k with premium care. So far not one problem. I love the 3.7 engine. Other owners I talked to love their mkz's. I think there the most reliable premium sedan.

[@matthewbucher8954]

I have a bronze fire colored one. People think it's brand new! It's a 2015, well done Lincoln!

[@irespectthepolice42]

I own this car and can say without any equivocation, this is one nice car. Plenty of power and an equally nice comfy ride. The reviewers for this car are all a bunch of snobs. If the car doesn't offer Maybach luxury with Ferrari performance, they just have to scoff at it. The fuck are these morons expecting, the fucking car cost $30-$40,000. An automaker can only do so much and I have to say that this particular automaker did quite a bit. You definitely get your money's worth buying a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. Now these are even more affordable than ever. Picked mine up for under $24,000, and opted for the 3.7 liter 6 cylinder. Think it gets something like 260+ hp. More than enough power.

[@valeriaj3745]

update?

[@jimpagnif]

@@valeriaj3745 i have a 3.7 fwd mkz, which isn't as fast as the awd but still very comfortable and responsive and i enjoy it very much, the vehicle for sure puts comfort over performance but it still goes

[@s.leochapman417]

Supremely underrated car design. Contemporary and imposing without appearing brash or vulgar. To me, it has aged incredibly well over the past 9 years. It's just a shame it took Lincoln took so long, as crossovers have now well and truly taken over.

[@darksidehero]

"Smooth front with angular rear" Hey some people still like art deco!

[@Fussinated]

Actually the problem is not with the grille but the integration of the head lamps with the grille. Actually, the best part of the front end design is the grille with this car it looks like an eagle with open wings. The head lamps though They should be bigger and little bit more angular so that it should match the open wing bird design and the rear lamps.

[@keo1050]

These are great cars and nice to drive. I own a 3.7 and it is plenty fast. The 2.0 was OK but the V6 runs great with only 2 mpg less.

[@duddaman254118]

I been watching this guy ever since I was 7 when motor week used to be on tv

[@luxurreview]

Duddaman29 I think it still is on TV.

[@colderbeer]

June, 2014 - Just saw a 2013 loaded V6 model at a dealership on sale for just 36 grand. That is a steal for this level of car....just wish I had the cash.....

[@anastasiabeaudry3399]

I think it's pretty nice!

[@codyarnold1411]

I just purchased a 2013 3.7. People think it's brand new they can't believe it's 8 years old.

[@dat5601]

Morning man do you still have your mkz thinking of getting one is it worth the maintenance cost

[@RyanKather]

Their test car didn't have 300 horses. It had the 2.0L I4 with 240. Though that time is kind of slow since the Fusion in that same engine is like 6.5s or something. I wonder if that's extra weight related?

[@LeftIsBest001]

240hp from a 4 cylinder is pretty good.

[@Chalfgoon]

Finally Cadillac and Lincoln are back in the game

[@ThePaperSun]

Cadillac much more so than Lincoln

[@ThePaperSun]

No facts. Just the same garbage as all anti-American morons spew on car videos. Give it a rest.

[@stephenlleeds]

Freeda Birda Most American car manufacturers are garbage, but Cadillac is not. Compared to other Euro, Cadillac can hold its own. Plus, our trucks are unmatched anywhere in the world. Im American, but I'm a Nissan guy. There is not a chance I would ever buy a Dodge, Ford, or Chevy (especially Chevy) car, but I would a Ford truck in a heart beat.

[@mattmattmatt131313]

stephenlleeds The reason why american made trucks are so successful in the usa is because they exits in an artificially created environment favoring home automakers(Ford,Chevy and Dodge)and keeping imports uncompetitive. If your trucks were as you put it "unmatched anywhere in the world" dont you think your Ford trucks would be found all over Africa, China,... and the rest of the world? Instead what you see there are predominantly Toyota and Nissan pickups and offroaders. As far as i know most us truck models aren't even offered in other countries. Afraid of being uncompetitive maybe??

[@ThePaperSun]

Freeda Birda I could give a list of 50 American cars that are garbage, almost none of which are made right now. Use your brain once in a while.

[@blakebias9515]

The grill and the car looks like art deco piece look real good

[@randellgribben9772]

i have a 14 fusion 2.0 with paddle shifter.. i add some paddle extenders to the oem stubbiess. and it works better..and i love my fusion with the 18 inch wheels,,,

[@1979irock]

I want a Lincoln

[@Potato_pigeon]

The buy one

[@AkaSwxg]

You would have to drive a lincoln to see how smooth they drive, however the price is ridiculous and I miss the regular gear shifter/paddle shifting they really should have made that an option because I like the grill on the 2013 model better but do not like the shifter, torn between the 2

[@unclebrucelive]

I wish the gear select push buttons were a center shift handle, like in the past.

[@debbiemartin8523]

Debs husband says Lincoln's are a Ford with lipstick. However there are a lot of other car brands that share the same platform with some of their other models.

[@Mago84013]

Been test driving many luxury cars and stumbled on this by accident at a dealer. Test drove it and immediately thought "holy shit, this is my choice". Was very surprised this car was built by Americans.

[@Mago84013]

I went with the 2015 Ralliart. Don't judge me haha

[@JAYBud88]

Dude how reliable has it been?

[@matthewbucher8954]

Actually this car is built in Ford's Mexico hermasillo stamping plant along with the fusion.

[@mrdaykurutakuchannel]

Quite beautiful underrated Stateside luxury sedan, probably the last beautiful Lincoln aka posh Blue Oval sedan! Wanna miniature of one!

[@Ryukachoo]

looks like they aren't going full on sporty like cadillac, but are instead aiming at the more "boring" imports like lexus, and shooting for a lower pricepoint. good on them i say

[@burberrycurry7517]

Ryukachoo when i drove the car in sport mode it actually feels surprisingly sporty

[@ericdraven7185]

I have a 2013 pearl white MKZ with some much nicer and larger after market wheels.. they didn't mention the A turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost engine. Super nice car. Most people think its much newer and compliment me all the time on it.

[@RWarrior777]

Is the mkz bigger than the ms in the back seat?

[@jduke989]

I want this guy to read me bed time stories..

[@klukash]

i wish they would bring back the ls (of course modernized) rwd sport sedan that ford needs to actually compete, they could share the platform with the 2015 mustang

[@tiredrummertube]

Luxury?? Yea, like a Malibu is luxury... the MKS is what put Lincoln back in play.

[@UNMsmith]

The styling looks like that of Oldsmobile in their last days as a car brand.

[@mamba109]

Funny how Lincoln's competitor is themselves. So far all reviews are comparing Lincoln to Ford, and not other "luxury" brands like Acura, Infinity, or Lexus.

[@stephenlleeds]

Freeda Birda hate to say it but you are right. Lincoln is a far way from where they used to be. They need to scrap the brand for 5 years and totally rehab the name and quality of the car. Lincoln will always be compared to Cadillac, and right now I don't think anyone would choose Lincoln over them.

[@orbits2]

Freeda Birda I dunno a few cheap Japan and Germany sht left me stranded

[@gregmarks5218]

Freeda Birda so VW, BMW, & AUDI are POS because they have plastic interiors?

[@bjc_9975]

Freeda Birda bmws are the same way:(

[@leroymagagenova5903]

orbits2 agreed

[@boostseason]

I'm honestly shocked Lincoln is still in business.

[@bagelboi66]

Lincoln is the new Mercury.

[@1979irock]

No it's not

[@igeekone]

It's handsome. But the Fusion it's based on looks a lot better.

[@TheJ602]

Why did you test the 2.0 awd and not the v6

[@tonyablandford1742]

because most buyers will get the 2.0

[@slabsides1]

They should offer it with the 3.5 V-6 twin-turbo Eco-Boost. I'd take that with all wheel drive for under $40,000.

[@zerkfiter]

3.0 twin turbo out now 400 h.p.all wheel drive.. probably over 40 though

[@Potato_pigeon]

A 3.5 twin turbo v6. What the point

[@teerexness]

Gorgeous car. Not a great color on their test car for showing it off though, in my opinion.

[@senorgato70]

It has a moustache

[@orbits2]

Slow quarter and zero to sixty Were the 300 hundred horses out eating oats?

[@devinbalkaran]

The dash looks too similar to the dashes in Ford cars.

[@RyanKather]

No offense to your friend, but it is definitely less than 7 seconds in the 2.0T. Source; Motor Trend; 2013 Ford Fusion Test where they clocked it at 6.8 (.3 slower than I guessed, but still sub 7 and faster than the MKZ interestingly).

[@tonyablandford1742]

you have to think about the technology in the vehicle those things add up the weight to the car.

[@GeorgeKnighton]

Remember when people were picking on the Acura trapezoid grille? It's hard to understand why they're not so vocally critical of the Lincoln wings. :-/ Good content and technology, but I'm afraid that the new line of Lincolns will be perceived as a little too strange...in a too conservative way. I think Cadillac will continue to trump Lincoln.

[@CarringtonHollister]

George Knighton what kind of weed you're smoking Lincoln always will trump Cadillac

[@sabbir8765]

yeah the back hurts the most (I am a fan of your channel)

[@gpavlovic25]

That's a slow 60 time if it's the 300 HP version. My '03 Honda Accord hit 60 in 5.9 seconds one time. Normally it gets to 60 in 6-6.5 seconds. I could buy about 4 Accords for the price of the Lincoln. I love the way it looks inside, and the outside looks alright. I just think they should have given it about 400 bhp so the power can overcome the weight. That's probably why it took 7.7 seconds to 60. I've also read that it gets to 60 in 5.8, which is faster than my car, but with 300 bhp it should be more like 5.0 seconds.

[@rudfil]

the Lincoln MKZ in this video has the 2.0 and the time of 7.8 to 60 is about right.

[@danielcreaturo1283]

Matt Thompson you can see the 2.0 badge on the car that's accelerating, hence the 4 cylinder

[@styldsteel1]

But really, who cares. If I have to get up to speed on a highway, all that goes out the window. I don't accelerate my cars all day long.

[@klukash]

so true, though i do like the jeep division of chrysler

[@bttawfiq]

I would go with the 3.7l V6, as any luxury car should have

[@LaoKast21]

When's the recall coming?

[@LeftIsBest001]

Snort

[@luxurreview]

I’d rather have the MKS.

[@ttroygotknife]

he is still alive!

[@AndrewHaverson]

I can't say I'm a fan of the hood. Also, as a stick shift fan, that sort of push button stuff seems too kid glove to me. I'd take a Ford Fusion over this any day.

[@lawrencepll76]

Rear end looks like a Dodge Dart

[@johhnyred5g]

i had a 2008 and love it,sadly it got totalled

[@AutoGroup786]

Are you yourself okay though?

[@prestonjoslin2309]

Spinotrex123 no

[@luxurreview]

The exterior is beautiful, but the interior has a little to much matte black plastic.

[@TJC450]

It's too late for ford. I hear they can't even move Lincolns... I personally like them!

[@bummegood]

good room for back seat rodgering

[@doverlabs]

Skip this gen of Lincolns. The next gen is going to be their own frames/chassis/engines etc.. In other words; a true lincoln and not a yuppied Ford.

[@AndrewHaverson]

Also, that back end looks like the stole a Dodge Dart rear and made it to fit on there.

[@ReynierAvon]

I like the car.

[@WorldlyBudget]

2:20 check engine light on 🤦‍♂️

[@MrEshamp]

Click your time stamp, look at the tach... tell me, when you put the key in your car to "run" without ever actually starting it....what does your check engine light do?

[@doverlabs]

Fusion is 7+ with the same engine and AWD. No way is it less than 7. Source: I spank my friend's fusion in my Sentra Spec-V (6.7)

[@randellgribben9772]

yes, that was a fair race,, smaller car vrs much bigger car.... are you going to have a 100 meter dash against a 5 year old kid next?

[@smoki101010]

All? You are a good age and always iconic

[@spacegreycoralred]

im over John Davis as well....have been over him for a long time.

[@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8]

European Sedans are Overpriced, Rough Riding, Gas Sucking, and have Poor Reliability.

[@Potato_pigeon]

Ford is the parent to Lincoln and Ford is in Michigan not Europe

[@xbox123456789]

I am sorry. But those 70s sale pitch voice is getting old in 2014

[@prestonjoslin2309]

Shanghai Shen Are you still stuck in 2014?

[@xbox123456789]

i am right behind you.....

[@smoki101010]

Forward and a conciliator rings useful

[@orbits2]

not really Edsel comes to mind

[@yitboy11]

The front looks like the brill teeth on a humpback whale

[@frankmueller77]

wow - that I call an ugly front

[@yiyangcheng]

I'd take that Lacrosse anyday over this MKZ and MKS combined

[@eostrow1963]

😭😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@rolandomotadelcampo7168]

Check engine light on already? Lol

[@johnnyedify]

it goes on when the ignition is turned on to display the gauges. Then goes off after starting the engine.

[@jouruji]

480p under disguise, hate it

[@thomasmica2856]

самый сексуальный лакшери (most sexy luxury car)

[@malek975]

Ford is Lord .

[@davidsoto-gz5cb]

Why are they testing that awful turbo forz

[@justinbig10]

I don't doubt the numbers that he says, but for some reason I don't think this car is up to the task! It just SEEMS like you'd get a better car from Lexus, Infiniti or even Buick! And to make matters worse, at no angle is this a good looking car! Why is it that you can see a Benz or Bmw's face back for 30 or 40 years and see the relationship by the grille, yet this Lincoln has the split wing when older lincoln's had the Rolls Royce type grille?! Going against it's competition, I can see this car coming in last or next to last in practically every category! Hell, at least Cadillac had the sense to go with the Vette engine, why can't Lincoln go with the Mustang engine? Maybe just as GM let Oldsmobile, Pontiac and Saturn go, Ford should let Lincoln go to it's final resting place along with Mercury.

[@StormAutoAdventures]

+justinbig10 I love this car. My father just bought a fully loaded 2016 MKZ 3.7 after he retired a couple of months ago, and we absolutely love every single detail of this amazing machine. I love the futuristic looks of the car. That's what initially got my father interested in it. Then he took 2015 MKZ 3.7 out on a test drive, and then ordered a '16 model right after. We can't think of one single thing we don't like about this car. He was coming from a 2014 Mercedes E350 4matic Sport that he had a two year lease on, and he likes the Lincoln better! So do I actually. Nice job Lincoln!

[@Chitwn81]

+justinbig10 I also bought a 2016 MKZ 2.4 Ecoboost as the payment for the v6 was a tad bit out of budget but I got mine fiarly loaded and got the Reserve Pkg. Love it and I'm 34!

[@KonaKoo]

I'd buy one if it didn't have all that touch sensitive shit.

[@TheMichaelRN]

only good during it's warranty years after that you're on your own. they will never know how to make the fundamentals durable since they always focus on flashy stuff.

[@brandonmoretti8944]

If this car is so luxury why do we keep comparing it to ford lol smh. Knock the price down and I'll consider an mkz because then it would be worth it. Til then I'd rather grab the Audi A6

[@Tigerfire75]

It is compared to Ford because it is based on a Ford and they are just showing how you get more for your money.

[@eggbirdtherooster]

2:14 the rubber on the inside of the backdoor already lets loose.... American cars... They still cant build a proper quality car ;)

[@eggbirdtherooster]

Nope

[@Tigerfire75]

Hmm I think you nitpick. I see it but that is easily fixed just put it back on.

[@TheArfdog]

just put it back on.

[@bjc_9975]

EGGBIRDTHEROOSTER better than the bmw I test drive the other day with wood popping out of the dash, glue splotches from where they put the wood in and school bus quality faux leather

[@JM811Cars]

It’s just a seal that slips back into place... likely that when the car was cleaned prior to them receiving it, the towel caught the seal when drying the door jambs.

[@MarkfromNewYork]

umm...

[@DrHour101]

Discusting looks like a fish in front. Rear does not go with the rest of the car.

[@gtb2009b]

All I know is I’m not impressed with the front of the car it like a huge shoe horn

[@BigSCTVfan]

There's not much difference between a high-end Ford and a Lincoln. Ford is literally trying to make Lincoln go out of business. They just can't put out a good product that justifies people spending all that extra cash to get a Lincoln when a nice Ford will do.

[@venom5809]

Was this paid for by Ford? I love how did not show the model with the ghetto whip antenna on the side, definitely luxury at $50K. The plastic and the seats inside are super cheap, no better than the Fusion's.

[@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8]

I'm Honestly Shocked General Motors and Chrysler are still in business, they both should have been Liquidated and Sold for Scrap.

[@homer3152]

What a nice elegant interior..but what an UGLY outside..this front is horrible..designers got stuck in the 70s..outch!

[@omarfarah3824]

جدا جميل

[@lexusfan100]

theres nothing lincoln about it. its all ford. i still dont think its the "new: lincoln..yet

[@JakeRipplinger]

the Cadillacs are much, much nicer in my opinion

[@a.m.1174]

Last thing I would buy is an US car

[@Tzunamicircus]

2008 Looks Better...

[@panagiotisf7228]

Cadillac is still better and faster this thing is fucking slow compared to any caddy

[@abbaby555]

Fail

[@wchomes106]

WHAT? LOL

[@hemenkareamg6957]

this is really good.but I dont know why something tell me mercedes e 350 is better. maybe Iam wrong. but Iam not sure about american motor quality and lifetime

[@mpmandeep9]

Trust me, a German car and the term reliability are like night and day .

[@styldsteel1]

Well, for one thing, The E 350 is about 70,000 bucks out the door. And as you say...american motor quality and lifetime....my friend who is a limo driver drives the new Continental and this car has already 70 thousand miles on it. There are no problems with this car. He loves it. You wanna know how good a car is, ask a limo driver about his car.

[@matthewbucher8954]

All the Mercedes-Benz and BMW jaguar owners I know are always in the shop

[@randellgribben9772]

i have a 2014 fusion with the 2.0 vel engine..se /w lux package// ad at 166400 miles...not a single problem

[@randellgribben9772]

@@mpmandeep9 95 percent of BMWS are still on the road..........................% percent ... made it home

[@raidensears5321]

this car....I want to like it, but wtf is that push button gear switch........ If you have a kid sitting in the front trying to swap a song he could have very well gone for those buttons and ruin the whole car.....

[@matthewbucher8954]

No it has circuit protection, can't shift while moving except into neutral and sport. And eliminating the center shifter opens up the center console with storage and extra arm room.

[@DouEditz]

Why do you have to talk throughout this video like a salesperson? Very old school speaker for a new generation.

[@bigphat200]

Nice, very nice but Hyundai does it better

[@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8]

They should have copied BMW, like Hyundai and Kia.