Being a long time car enthusiast and having watched countless number of video reviews, I'd have to say that this review is hands down the best I've ever seen. Extremely informative and presented in a concise manner. And thanks to this video, I've become a fan of the Lincoln MKZ as well.
WANT IT!! I love that roof line, the hips, the little faux-spoiler, the light bar, the excellent hybrid system, great interior, the panoramic roof, pushbutton transmission... the only thing I'm not crazy about is the grille, but I could easily live with it. In side profile it's just such a goshdarn sexy car. I'm surprised Lincoln doesn't sell tons of 2.0H MKZs at $299/month or whatever they advertise.
We all have different opinions on this but I think this car is beautiful. As far as design goes, I think it breaks the mould. There aren't many of these cars on the road but when you do pass one, I guarantee, if you have any gasoline in your blood you will turn your head to look. They stand out. Well done to the lincoln designers. This is just my opinion but I visited the Dusenburg Cord Auburn museum two years ago and when I saw this car for the first time it reminded me of the wonderful Cord models of bygone days. I think this is a future American classic that hints at the iconic American design cues of the 20's. Am I alone in this observation or does anyone else agree? I'm a European living in America, if this car was available in Europe, they would fall over themselves to get one! Love it.
Damien Healy Im Canadian but my parents are from Poland and I agree 100%. To top, Im only 21 and I have a very old fashioned mind and taste, and I think this vehicle is absolutley perfect in every way. I love watching Alex on Auto's reviews and having seen this only confirms that I have to save up for one of these!
I like that lincoln chose to not cheap out and every single light on the exterior is LED including the turn signals and running lights. A lot of manufacturers cheap out and only do the rear break lights and front DRL. I think what I like most about this car is that its distinctive. Nothing else on the road looks anything like it. Especially that sleek rear end.
Wow!! A two part review and so informative. I'm sure you will catch some viewers off guard with your praise for this car. But not me. I have read the reviews from owners on Edmunds and they love this car also.The secret is getting out about Lincoln and the quality cars they are building. Now if they build a MKC hybrid my choice would get a lot harder. Thanks Alex.
Your VIDEOS are getting even better if that's possible Alex! We don't hear you say to often "this is a car you'd buy yourself" and that really means a lot to me the viewer. Don't see many of these on the road at all. Out of all the cars mentioned in this category I see more AVALON'S, which I also like the looks of now.
Well in 2023 this is a used car all star. $10k with all the features and more of current sedans. I drove a 22 lexus es300h and a 16 mkz hybrid. The lexus has better features and refinement but the Lincoln goes down the road or curves very well. This review remains relevant and the Lincoln has held up well.
I really wasn't that impressed with the MKZ until I got a chance to drive one. I was expecting it to be simply OK, but I have to say it is very well done. Not only does it have all the goodies on it, they are in the right place and actually work. There may be some hope for Lincoln after all.
I loved the looks of this car before watching your review. You pointed out a lot of comfort and tech features that have totally changed my opinion. I was considering another Prius, but I'll gladly pay a little more for these luxury features and give up a few MPGs. I just test drove the MKZ Hybrid today and it blew me away. I'll be buying one in the next few weeks. I can get a late model, loaded, low mileage certified MKZ for about what I'd pay for a new Prius. Great in depth review, you made me look outside my comfort zone. Thank you.
Alex, love your reviews and bought a used 2014 MKZ Hybrid in 2017 for about $19000 which I thought was an incredible buy as it is exactly the same car you test drove here. I only wish it came with the upgraded seats though as they are not as comfortable as other cars I've owned in the past and would definitely agree with your 8 out of 10 rating on that. One thing not mentioned that you do mention in later reviews is the lack of a spare tire on the hybrid model with only a can of fix a flat provided which I found very disappointing. I may be old fashioned but I get very nervous driving this car into the country for fear of getting a flat, not being able to re-inflate the tire, and being stranded along the side of a dark, desolate road someday. Other than that this is a great car to own, drive, and enjoy. Thanks again for your fair, unbiased, and excellent review on this and all the other cars too!
I've been wanting one of these since it first debuted at the '12 NAIAS. After watching this review it just makes me want one even more. As always great review.
Alex does a great job Reviewing the MKZ Hybrid He is unbiased and tells it like it is. His knowledge of the MKZ is very impressive. He covers everything you would like him to if you were thinking of buying the vehicle. Forget the brochure, watching this two part video gives you the information you need to make the decision. I am going to buy this MKZ Hybrid!
Your reviews are well done. Many kudos!! I was viewing the 2015 TLX and MKZ and learned a great deal about both cars. I will be shopping for a replacement for my 2006 Hyundai Azera Limited soon. The one item I would like to see in your reviews is egress/engress. We are an aging society and some of us are a bit more limited in mobility. The ability to get in and out is of some concern at this stage. Thanks for the great reviews and keep up the good work.
1st time I see someone complement the work done by American engineers in Lincoln, CNET(Cooley),autobytel,etc etc werent happy with the new Lincolns but when I tried em I was surprised, sure it cant easily beat a BMW 3 series,Audi A4,Merc C class but I found this car better than Lexus,Acura,Infinity,almost equal to or better than Caddies Also the CCD suspension is awesome somewhat like Audis air suspension, I loved Normal and Comfort mode nobody understands how good this car is and goes for badges from Germans or Japanese and if someone dosent care about the badge the MKZ Hybrid is superb car The next facelift of MKZ will have same interior of new MKC the upcoming Lincoln MKS is something to watch out for Lincoln is benchmarking 2014 Mercedes E class for making the new MKS, it ll have 9 speed auto,280-330 HP from 2.3l ecoboost engine,a 2.7l ecoboost v6 with 350 HP as option,3.5l ecoboost v6 with 380 HP, FWD & AWD,and interior quality is unbelievably good for a Lincoln,google 2017 Ford Fusion for spy shots
Sale stats show 3 out of 4 buyers are NOT buying the hybrid version, even though it carries the same pricetag as the normal car. This shows buyers still don't trust hybridization in their cars (perhaps they heard it costs $2500 to replace the battery after 8 years) .
Alex this is the BEST review for a Lincoln MKZ Hybrid ! Iam looking forward to buy one and you were able to in light me on features that i wasn't aware of and that were very interesting. The way you intergrate addition infos subtiles is brilliant! Keep it up.
I am here in Philadelphia, PA I don't know if this would help but I would lend you my car. I really like you reviews. They are as thorough as I do when I check a car out. I find your reviews Accurate and impressive.
I gotta say, that thing has the best looking rear end in the business. Front still looks like a baleen whale. I, for one, am not surprised at how much you dug the MKZ. I have a hunch that if you did a full review on the MKT, you'd be gaga for it as well. If you get beyond the badge, Lincolns are awesome and screaming deals. Hmm…MKT or Durango? That's a crazy comparison, but think about it.
Actually the MKT looks like a hearse to me... It's something about that kink in the sheetmetal towards the rear. I loved the way it drove and the interior. but that side profile. Yikes. This doesn't help: www.hearse.com/hearseworks/showroom/new/lincoln/index.php
Alex on Autos Being a brick with some rounded corners artificially applied to it doesn't help the MKT much either. I particularly dislike the attempt to graft the sweeping Lincoln grill onto what was designed as a blunt nosed people mover. I just doesn't fit.
If a guy who drives virtually every car out there says he would own it, that is saying something. And Lincoln's reliability ratings right now are superb. I suspect, for the grille, the idea was to incorporate 1940's nostalgia into the design. Not a bad idea, but I think they could have executed it a little better.
Thank you I just bought a non hybrid 2014! Question, sometimes the shifting from 2nd to 3rd seems abrupt, but I never had a front wheel drive American auto before is this normal? The dealer says this is normal?
How would you compare the MKZ with the Fusion Titanium AWD? LOL nvm... didn't finished the video when I asked the question. Too bad that I hate the front grille arrangement on this MKZ... XD
Alex, thank you for your review. Between the Lincoln and the Honda Accord Hybrid, which do you recommend? I like the higher end driver seat of the Lincoln. But I like the better fuel economy of the Accord. Also, is the 2015 Accord Hybrid worth waiting for?
Being the cheap dude that I am... I would probably get the Accord and spend a few nights dreaming about the Lincoln. The Lincoln is the better car, but it's also the more expensive car. I'd call the value about equal. The extra widgets you get with the Lincoln are worth the money... If you have the money.
Hi Alex, Super Review. Here in the Middle East they only have 2 models of the Fully Loaded 3.7 L engines left for sale. However it doesnt have the multi contour seating and perhaps other small add ons? Do you think its worth ordering the 2015 model with all these little add ons? Is it better than the Genesis if they were simliarly priced here? Also why do you reckon they don't have the fully automated braking like the Genesis? Do you think that extra bit of technology actually makes a difference, or is that an overrated advert suitable sidenote not worth sitting on the fence about?
I like both the Genesis and MKZ, the Genesis is the better overall driver if you can afford it but I think the MKZ is the better value. The safety systems are all dependant on what the manufacturer thinks their buyers would like. In general the Europeans and Americans tend tune their systems to act at the last moment or assist rather than interacting in a more severe manner earlier.
Alex; Great review, I was not really a fan of the design on this car, but never really looked at it. The review you presented really opened my eyes to this vehicle ! I know it was not discussed but for the money optioned up, how does this compare to the 2015 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 ?I know its not apple to apple comparison but money wise its in the same ball park? I'm in the market in the near future and looking for high MPG vehicle ,thats a great driving experience and good handling driver vehicle also. I do like the Honda Accord Hybrid ,but now I'm very interested in this also ! Whats your thoughts , if you were to buy , what would you get and your advise ? Thanks , keep up the great work your doing , best reviews i've seen on youtube ! Joe
It's a bit apples and oranges, but I would say that the MKZ hybrid is my favorite car under $50,000 while the Genesis 5.0 is my favorite car under $60,000. The Genesis is more of a BMW 5 series for less while the MKZ is more of a fuel effciient luxury Volvo in some ways. I'd comment also that the Accord Hybrid is my favorite under $40,000. Decisions decisions...
Alex.... This was an excellent review. Thank you. Can you comment why this car is rated 17 out of 17 from car and driver in its class? 17 being last place mind you. I have watched several of your videos and respect your work. Can you please comment since you have strongly recommended this car? I am thinking of buying the MKZ Hybrid and would appreciate your comments. Thank you.
Thankyou for the great review. I am in the process of changing vehicles and the MKZ hybrid was on my therefore this was very helpful. How does it compare in terms of interior db noise levels vs say a MKS and a Eclass 350 ? TIA
+Mike The MKZ had wider tires than the quietest fusion (the 68dB one) and the MKZ also had a hybrid that as I recall kept the engine running at a slightly higher RPM. The Fusion Energi was 69dB which is quite close to the 70dB in the MKZ. I'd say they are more or less equal there.
I am in the market for the quietest interior, good fuel economy at the lowest price. Based on your reviews and other research I thought the Lexus es 300h was it, having to use regular fuel also affected my decision. But after seeing this review I am not sure again. What would you recommend Alex?
Alex, outstanding review. . .as usual. I am very pleased you reviewed the MKZ hybrid, as this, the Avalon hybrid, and the ES300h comprise the entirety of my shopping list for my next vehicle; so with this review, I have a much clearer vehicle vs. vehicle idea of my options. My only concern in the 40-series / 19" tires that come with the Prefered package; that low aspect ratio normally yield very hard riding on less-than-perfect surfaces. Your thoughts?
Since I'm a cheap guy, yes. I rank them very similarly, but the MKZ is more expensive. You get more car with the MKZ and more features, but you do have to pay for them.
Alex on Autos Thanks for the reply Alex. I've heard alot of bad rap about the Lincoln MKZ's interior quality and have sat in it at the auto show. It was a little underwhelming, alot of complaints about the switchgear for some reason which i found to be equal to the Fusion (perhaps that's the negative?). Is it on par with the Honda Accord at least? And is the fuel economy difference of 38 to 45 highway a big difference in these cars?
Garden of Harmony I didn't have an issue with the quality of interior parts for the price. Keep in mind it is priced like the A3 and CLA and both of those are full of hard plastics as well. The difference between 38 and 45 MPG on the highway is noticeable for sure, but it's not as big of an impact as going from 18-25 for instance. The MKZ hybrid handles much better than the Accord hybrid but that does come at a cost and that cost is fuel economy.
Alex, did you ever test the 2014 Ford C-Max Hybrid? I know it's not a direct comparison with the MKZ, but just wondered what you thought of it. I've read Ford is updating the front grille of the C-Max, which would definitely make it look better, but I don't know if that's for 2015 or 2016.
Hey Alex! Thanks for the review. Question... Would you put this in the same market as the Buick Regal GS? If not, what vehicles compete with the Regal GS?
Tricky question. Yes with some caveats. Lincoln is the brand that is trying to stretch from where Buick is (in terms of brand position) to where Volvo is. I'd call that a half step swap from the big 6: Mercedes, BMW, Lexus, Cadillac, Audi and Infinti. This would be the brands that don't have a full line of small/medium/big sedans, convertibles, etc. In general you get the luxury trappings like real wood trim, leather dashes, etc. Buick on the other hand can't step on Cadillac's toes so they are more limited in scope making cars that slot between Chevy and Cadillac (in general). So it's a yes and no. Yes it competes with the Regal without question, but also in many ways with the ATS.
So Alex, I'm looking to step into a hybrid and get rid of my 2013 subaru outback. Would you recommend me towards the MKZ hybrid or the Accord hybrid touring?
orckiller91 It would depend on how much you want to spend of course and what MPG you wanted. IF you drive the Accord gently, you can get much higher MPG numbers than the MKZ but the lincoln will be a more "traditional"hybrid experience.
+orckiller91 DON'T. Sale stats show 3 out of 4 buyers are NOT buying the hybrid version, even though it carries the same pricetag as the normal gasoline car. This shows buyers still don't trust hybridization in their cars (perhaps they heard it costs $2500 to replace the battery after 8-10 years). Yes I have done that .
The simple answer is because Tesla won't loan one to me. The longer answer is that Tesla won't loan one to anyone more or less. They are the only company that does not lend cars for review for a week. All the existing reviews out there are cars that are either owned by the publication, owned by someone who lent it to a publication for review, or based on 8-36 hours with a car provided by Tesla, usually with a Tesla employee in the passenger seat the entire time.
Fuel economy varies greatly depending on driving style, cargo weight, terrain and the weather. When the MPG numbers get bigger, things like tire inflation, and road surfaces make more of an impact as well. In general hybrids like this will do better the more you drive in slow-and-go traffic.
The ES does well but according to fuel econ sharing sites like fuelly, the Lincoln averages 1-2MPG better, In my testing it was 3MPG better than the ES300h.
E. Smart Yes, it depends on your driving style and situation. The Lincoln does a little better in harder driving because the battery is designed to accept higher levels of charge. The Lexus is a little more economical than the EPA numbers if you drive it gingerly. The ES's biggest problem is that the Avalon is arguably nice inside and $6,500 cheaper. I agree, the Lincoln logo can be a liability for some.
The Avalon is an excellent car, and has great styling inside an out. But the ride is on the firm side, and the softer Lexus ride, and Lexus badge and service are bringing in plenty of buyers.
E. Smart Generally speaking ES hybrid is better at highway and little bit worse in city. So ymmv. The Avalon should exceed both but I thought the suspension didn't deal well with bumps and uneven pavement. The MKZ definitely in my opinion had best handling of them all. Acceleration I would not have rated 8 and was bit weak spot. It's about time Toyota is refreshing their 4+ year old hybrid system since Accord is much more fuel efficient system. Most likely we'll see that in about 1 year when Prius gets redesign.
The front of this vehicle looks great, but the tailights just don't do it for me. The interior of the mkz looks good, but the avalon's interior is on par with it in many aspects. It's sad that toyota chose the cheap route when it came to some of the plastic materials in the cabin, but I must say it's tastefully done. The avalon hybrid exterior destroys the mkz's hands down in my opinion.
Sorry, I ck'd 3 Dealers in my County.. We live in teh Rural Part of the State of Wi. and Nobody wants a HYBRID! Very Little Local Driving vs Hwy Driving above 45 mph.. thus the hybrids sell for alot less for a used one.. thus go Shop in the Rural Countryside in your states for getting a Deal on a used hybrid
Only one problem with these Mid Size cars? They're not as safe as being hit in a SUV at 50 mph are they Alex? They are slowly fading away.. Ford Not going to make them much longer..
Alex? I wouldn't buy a BMW, Audi or Any Foreign car for that matter.. Their Dealerships Maintenance cost are Double that of Ford or GM or Even Chrysler's.. I wish you would stopp promoting them, unless you admit your being paid too?
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Being a long time car enthusiast and having watched countless number of video reviews, I'd have to say that this review is hands down the best I've ever seen. Extremely informative and presented in a concise manner. And thanks to this video, I've become a fan of the Lincoln MKZ as well.
likewise me
Alex, there is no doubt that u r the best car reviewer in youtube aka world of auto journalists.
WANT IT!! I love that roof line, the hips, the little faux-spoiler, the light bar, the excellent hybrid system, great interior, the panoramic roof, pushbutton transmission... the only thing I'm not crazy about is the grille, but I could easily live with it. In side profile it's just such a goshdarn sexy car. I'm surprised Lincoln doesn't sell tons of 2.0H MKZs at $299/month or whatever they advertise.
We all have different opinions on this but I think this car is beautiful. As far as design goes, I think it breaks the mould. There aren't many of these cars on the road but when you do pass one, I guarantee, if you have any gasoline in your blood you will turn your head to look. They stand out. Well done to the lincoln designers.
This is just my opinion but I visited the Dusenburg Cord Auburn museum two years ago and when I saw this car for the first time it reminded me of the wonderful Cord models of bygone days. I think this is a future American classic that hints at the iconic American design cues of the 20's. Am I alone in this observation or does anyone else agree?
I'm a European living in America, if this car was available in Europe, they would fall over themselves to get one! Love it.
Damien Healy Im Canadian but my parents are from Poland and I agree 100%. To top, Im only 21 and I have a very old fashioned mind and taste, and I think this vehicle is absolutley perfect in every way. I love watching Alex on Auto's reviews and having seen this only confirms that I have to save up for one of these!
I like that lincoln chose to not cheap out and every single light on the exterior is LED including the turn signals and running lights. A lot of manufacturers cheap out and only do the rear break lights and front DRL. I think what I like most about this car is that its distinctive. Nothing else on the road looks anything like it. Especially that sleek rear end.
Wow!! A two part review and so informative. I'm sure you will catch some viewers off guard with your praise for this car. But not me. I have read the reviews from owners on Edmunds and they love this car also.The secret is getting out about Lincoln and the quality cars they are building. Now if they build a MKC hybrid my choice would get a lot harder. Thanks Alex.
Awesome review. Glad to see someone who reviews the details that really matter in a car, especially long term.
Your VIDEOS are getting even better if that's possible Alex! We don't hear you say to often "this is a car you'd buy yourself" and that really means a lot to me the viewer. Don't see many of these on the road at all. Out of all the cars mentioned in this category I see more AVALON'S, which I also like the looks of now.
Well in 2023 this is a used car all star. $10k with all the features and more of current sedans. I drove a 22 lexus es300h and a 16 mkz hybrid. The lexus has better features and refinement but the Lincoln goes down the road or curves very well. This review remains relevant and the Lincoln has held up well.
Been following your channel for a while, really love your in-depth reviews. Cheers.
I wonder if you publish any reviews in a magazine?
V1perKiller
No, I used to write for TheTruthAboutCars . com but I left about 10 months ago to focus on the TH-cam channel.
As far as reviews go, I give you a 10/10
I really wasn't that impressed with the MKZ until I got a chance to drive one. I was expecting it to be simply OK, but I have to say it is very well done. Not only does it have all the goodies on it, they are in the right place and actually work. There may be some hope for Lincoln after all.
Your plethora of information was unnerving. Great job!
I loved the looks of this car before watching your review. You pointed out a lot of comfort and tech features that have totally changed my opinion. I was considering another Prius, but I'll gladly pay a little more for these luxury features and give up a few MPGs.
I just test drove the MKZ Hybrid today and it blew me away. I'll be buying one in the next few weeks. I can get a late model, loaded, low mileage certified MKZ for about what I'd pay for a new Prius. Great in depth review, you made me look outside my comfort zone. Thank you.
Alex, love your reviews and bought a used 2014 MKZ Hybrid in 2017 for about $19000 which I thought was an incredible buy as it is exactly the same car you test drove here. I only wish it came with the upgraded seats though as they are not as comfortable as other cars I've owned in the past and would definitely agree with your 8 out of 10 rating on that. One thing not mentioned that you do mention in later reviews is the lack of a spare tire on the hybrid model with only a can of fix a flat provided which I found very disappointing. I may be old fashioned but I get very nervous driving this car into the country for fear of getting a flat, not being able to re-inflate the tire, and being stranded along the side of a dark, desolate road someday. Other than that this is a great car to own, drive, and enjoy. Thanks again for your fair, unbiased, and excellent review on this and all the other cars too!
I've been wanting one of these since it first debuted at the '12 NAIAS. After watching this review it just makes me want one even more. As always great review.
Alex does a great job Reviewing the MKZ Hybrid He is unbiased and tells it like it is. His knowledge of the MKZ is very impressive. He covers everything you would like him to if you were thinking of buying the vehicle. Forget the brochure, watching this two part video gives you the information you need to make the decision. I am going to buy this MKZ Hybrid!
Your reviews are well done. Many kudos!! I was viewing the 2015 TLX and MKZ and learned a great deal about both cars. I will be shopping for a replacement for my 2006 Hyundai Azera Limited soon. The one item I would like to see in your reviews is egress/engress. We are an aging society and some of us are a bit more limited in mobility. The ability to get in and out is of some concern at this stage.
Thanks for the great reviews and keep up the good work.
And now we know you're in to madrigals and medieval music generally...? Another great review, and I'm impressed by Lincoln here.
I bought one after this review. Love the car. Love the channel.
It’s a long shot you’ll see this but is your car loud ? And is the ac compressor loud as well ?
1st time I see someone complement the work done by American engineers in Lincoln,
CNET(Cooley),autobytel,etc etc werent happy with the new Lincolns but when I tried em I was surprised, sure it cant easily beat a BMW 3 series,Audi A4,Merc C class but I found this car better than Lexus,Acura,Infinity,almost equal to or better than Caddies
Also the CCD suspension is awesome somewhat like Audis air suspension, I loved Normal and Comfort mode
nobody understands how good this car is and goes for badges from Germans or Japanese and if someone dosent care about the badge the MKZ Hybrid is superb car
The next facelift of MKZ will have same interior of new MKC
the upcoming Lincoln MKS is something to watch out for Lincoln is benchmarking 2014 Mercedes E class for making the new MKS, it ll have 9 speed auto,280-330 HP from 2.3l ecoboost engine,a 2.7l ecoboost v6 with 350 HP as option,3.5l ecoboost v6 with 380 HP, FWD & AWD,and interior quality is unbelievably good for a Lincoln,google 2017 Ford Fusion for spy shots
Great job. I wasn't going to test drive a MKZ but now I will based on your assessment.
Sale stats show 3 out of 4 buyers are NOT buying the hybrid version, even though it carries the same pricetag as the normal car. This shows buyers still don't trust hybridization in their cars (perhaps they heard it costs $2500 to replace the battery after 8 years)
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Alex
this is the BEST review for a Lincoln MKZ Hybrid !
Iam looking forward to buy one and you were able to in light me on features that i wasn't aware of and that were very interesting.
The way you intergrate addition infos subtiles is brilliant!
Keep it up.
You sold me. You are the best hands down. Thanks for being so precise.
Why does Lincoln MKZ have lower mpg than diffusion (hybrids) I think I read in your comments because of the higher RPM, anything else?
I am here in Philadelphia, PA I don't know if this would help but I would lend you my car. I really like you reviews. They are as thorough as I do when I check a car out. I find your reviews Accurate and impressive.
Thanks, sadly I am on the other side of the country.
I gotta say, that thing has the best looking rear end in the business. Front still looks like a baleen whale.
I, for one, am not surprised at how much you dug the MKZ. I have a hunch that if you did a full review on the MKT, you'd be gaga for it as well. If you get beyond the badge, Lincolns are awesome and screaming deals. Hmm…MKT or Durango? That's a crazy comparison, but think about it.
Actually the MKT looks like a hearse to me... It's something about that kink in the sheetmetal towards the rear. I loved the way it drove and the interior. but that side profile. Yikes. This doesn't help: www.hearse.com/hearseworks/showroom/new/lincoln/index.php
Alex on Autos Being a brick with some rounded corners artificially applied to it doesn't help the MKT much either. I particularly dislike the attempt to graft the sweeping Lincoln grill onto what was designed as a blunt nosed people mover. I just doesn't fit.
HI, at one point you said you got up to 48 / 49 on the highway or I heard you wrong? thanks
Good afternoon alexson auto how much can I get the mkz lincoln 2015 model for now?
If a guy who drives virtually every car out there says he would own it, that is saying something. And Lincoln's reliability ratings right now are superb. I suspect, for the grille, the idea was to incorporate 1940's nostalgia into the design. Not a bad idea, but I think they could have executed it a little better.
Can we Power our 12 Votl Landscaping lights with it? and OUr LED 12 volt lights INSIDE the House in a Emergency?
Hi Alex, how does the interior noise level of the Lincoln MKZ compare to the Buick LaCrosse?
hOW COMPMARING dEALER COSTS FOR SERVIcing BTWN THOSE OTHER VEHCILES? and teh 5 yr average cost Per mile ?
Any information how it’s handling the snow
13:20 I see the rear suspension a bit lower than the front. maybe they didn't adjusted it to compensate the battery pack
how is noice cancellation? (wind, road)
Thank you I just bought a non hybrid 2014! Question, sometimes the shifting from 2nd to 3rd seems abrupt, but I never had a front wheel drive American auto before is this normal? The dealer says this is normal?
Hi Alex the MKZ has been revised with new interior and exterior styling. Could you please review the 2017 MKZ? Thank you
you have the best reviews hands down.... thank you!
How would you compare the MKZ with the Fusion Titanium AWD?
LOL nvm... didn't finished the video when I asked the question. Too bad that I hate the front grille arrangement on this MKZ... XD
Alex, I just noticed your singing towards the very end :-) thanks again for your reviews.
I always wonder who watches these things to the end, and now I know!
Alex, thank you for your review. Between the Lincoln and the Honda Accord Hybrid, which do you recommend? I like the higher end driver seat of the Lincoln. But I like the better fuel economy of the Accord. Also, is the 2015 Accord Hybrid worth waiting for?
Being the cheap dude that I am... I would probably get the Accord and spend a few nights dreaming about the Lincoln. The Lincoln is the better car, but it's also the more expensive car. I'd call the value about equal. The extra widgets you get with the Lincoln are worth the money... If you have the money.
Hi Alex, Super Review. Here in the Middle East they only have 2 models of the Fully Loaded 3.7 L engines left for sale. However it doesnt have the multi contour seating and perhaps other small add ons? Do you think its worth ordering the 2015 model with all these little add ons? Is it better than the Genesis if they were simliarly priced here? Also why do you reckon they don't have the fully automated braking like the Genesis? Do you think that extra bit of technology actually makes a difference, or is that an overrated advert suitable sidenote not worth sitting on the fence about?
I like both the Genesis and MKZ, the Genesis is the better overall driver if you can afford it but I think the MKZ is the better value. The safety systems are all dependant on what the manufacturer thinks their buyers would like. In general the Europeans and Americans tend tune their systems to act at the last moment or assist rather than interacting in a more severe manner earlier.
Well done Alex.... Great job as usual.
AMAZING REVIEW. YOU ARE THE BEST
California Highway 101 is a nice road! Seems mostly straight
Alex;
Great review, I was not really a fan of the design on this car, but never really looked at it. The review you presented really opened my eyes to this vehicle ! I know it was not discussed but for the money optioned up, how does this compare to the 2015 Hyundai
Genesis 5.0 ?I know its not apple to apple comparison but money wise its in the same ball park? I'm in the market in the near future and looking for high MPG vehicle ,thats a great driving experience and good handling driver vehicle also. I do like the Honda Accord Hybrid ,but now I'm very interested in this also !
Whats your thoughts , if you were to buy , what would you get and your advise ?
Thanks , keep up the great work your doing , best reviews i've seen on youtube !
Joe
It's a bit apples and oranges, but I would say that the MKZ hybrid is my favorite car under $50,000 while the Genesis 5.0 is my favorite car under $60,000. The Genesis is more of a BMW 5 series for less while the MKZ is more of a fuel effciient luxury Volvo in some ways. I'd comment also that the Accord Hybrid is my favorite under $40,000. Decisions decisions...
Alex.... This was an excellent review. Thank you. Can you comment why this car is rated 17 out of 17 from car and driver in its class? 17 being last place mind you. I have watched several of your videos and respect your work. Can you please comment since you have strongly recommended this car? I am thinking of buying the MKZ Hybrid and would appreciate your comments. Thank you.
Great review as always Alex. How does it ride on really rough roads, like the ones we have in canada? Better than the fusion?
+Mike Yes, the dynamic suspension really helps there.
Fantastic vid. Never disappoint
Thankyou for the great review. I am in the process of changing vehicles and the MKZ hybrid was on my therefore this was very helpful.
How does it compare in terms of interior db noise levels vs say a MKS and a Eclass 350 ? TIA
It's actually quieter than the last E-Class I tested
Is the fusion really quieter than the MKZ? According to Alex's dB numbers it is. Weird.
+Mike The MKZ had wider tires than the quietest fusion (the 68dB one) and the MKZ also had a hybrid that as I recall kept the engine running at a slightly higher RPM. The Fusion Energi was 69dB which is quite close to the 70dB in the MKZ. I'd say they are more or less equal there.
I am in the market for the quietest interior, good fuel economy at the lowest price.
Based on your reviews and other research I thought the Lexus es 300h was it, having to use regular fuel also affected my decision. But after seeing this review I am not sure again. What would you recommend Alex?
Personally, I would buy the MKZ or the Avalon over the ES300h.
Excellent review. Thanks for the effort you put into it.
Alex, outstanding review. . .as usual. I am very pleased you reviewed the MKZ hybrid, as this, the Avalon hybrid, and the ES300h comprise the entirety of my shopping list for my next vehicle; so with this review, I have a much clearer vehicle vs. vehicle idea of my options. My only concern in the 40-series / 19" tires that come with the Prefered package; that low aspect ratio normally yield very hard riding on less-than-perfect surfaces. Your thoughts?
Yes 40 series tires generally result in a harsher ride. However the MKZ has an adaptive suspension which largely counters this in "Comfort" mode.
Would you still pick the Honda Accord Hybrid over this?
Since I'm a cheap guy, yes. I rank them very similarly, but the MKZ is more expensive. You get more car with the MKZ and more features, but you do have to pay for them.
Alex on Autos Thanks for the reply Alex. I've heard alot of bad rap about the Lincoln MKZ's interior quality and have sat in it at the auto show. It was a little underwhelming, alot of complaints about the switchgear for some reason which i found to be equal to the Fusion (perhaps that's the negative?). Is it on par with the Honda Accord at least?
And is the fuel economy difference of 38 to 45 highway a big difference in these cars?
Garden of Harmony
I didn't have an issue with the quality of interior parts for the price. Keep in mind it is priced like the A3 and CLA and both of those are full of hard plastics as well. The difference between 38 and 45 MPG on the highway is noticeable for sure, but it's not as big of an impact as going from 18-25 for instance. The MKZ hybrid handles much better than the Accord hybrid but that does come at a cost and that cost is fuel economy.
14:53 is gold
I love how he just quietly did a little illegal move, while taking about legality 😂😂
Alex, did you ever test the 2014 Ford C-Max Hybrid?
I know it's not a direct comparison with the MKZ, but just wondered what you thought of it. I've read Ford is updating the front grille of the C-Max, which would definitely make it look better, but I don't know if that's for 2015 or 2016.
I did, it's been a while however so the video probably sucks: 2013 and 2014 Ford C-MAX Energi Plug-In Hybrid Drive Review & Road Test
Alex on Autos Thanks! Do you know if Ford is refreshing the C-Max Hybrid for the 2015 model year?
CJ VN
The rumor is that the Focus and C-Max will get a refresh for 2015 and the Escape may get one in 2016.
Hey Alex! Thanks for the review. Question... Would you put this in the same market as the Buick Regal GS? If not, what vehicles compete with the Regal GS?
Tricky question. Yes with some caveats. Lincoln is the brand that is trying to stretch from where Buick is (in terms of brand position) to where Volvo is. I'd call that a half step swap from the big 6: Mercedes, BMW, Lexus, Cadillac, Audi and Infinti. This would be the brands that don't have a full line of small/medium/big sedans, convertibles, etc. In general you get the luxury trappings like real wood trim, leather dashes, etc. Buick on the other hand can't step on Cadillac's toes so they are more limited in scope making cars that slot between Chevy and Cadillac (in general). So it's a yes and no. Yes it competes with the Regal without question, but also in many ways with the ATS.
Thanks for the reply Alex! You are producing some great videos. Keep it up.
So Alex, I'm looking to step into a hybrid and get rid of my 2013 subaru outback. Would you recommend me towards the MKZ hybrid or the Accord hybrid touring?
orckiller91 It would depend on how much you want to spend of course and what MPG you wanted. IF you drive the Accord gently, you can get much higher MPG numbers than the MKZ but the lincoln will be a more "traditional"hybrid experience.
I drive 40 miles one way on the highway with very little in-city driving. Except for when I'm just about to work.
+orckiller91 DON'T. Sale stats show 3 out of 4 buyers are NOT buying the hybrid version, even though it carries the same pricetag as the normal gasoline car. This shows buyers still don't trust hybridization in their cars (perhaps they heard it costs $2500 to replace the battery after 8-10 years). Yes I have done that
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electrictroy2010 I ended up getting a 2014 Chrysler 300C AWD and I adore it.
Why have you not reviewed the Tesla Model S?
The simple answer is because Tesla won't loan one to me. The longer answer is that Tesla won't loan one to anyone more or less. They are the only company that does not lend cars for review for a week. All the existing reviews out there are cars that are either owned by the publication, owned by someone who lent it to a publication for review, or based on 8-36 hours with a car provided by Tesla, usually with a Tesla employee in the passenger seat the entire time.
How are you getting that gas mileage? I have 10K on the clock and I cannot ever get over 33mpg!!
Fuel economy varies greatly depending on driving style, cargo weight, terrain and the weather. When the MPG numbers get bigger, things like tire inflation, and road surfaces make more of an impact as well. In general hybrids like this will do better the more you drive in slow-and-go traffic.
Great review. I subscribed
Good review, I love the car. It is ugly, but I don't see that from the inside!
2017+ MKZ has stop and go cruise control.
2017 Fusion hyb rid vs Same price for a 2014 MKZ with same 15-25k miles on them
Superb!
the problem with this car is that it wont hold its value. i have seen accords that cost more than compared lincoln.
The MKZ will make a good lightly used buy after the initial depreciation hit.
Roger Kaflee Nice! what color exterior did u get? lol
Owners get better acceleration, and similar, or better, fuel economy in the Lexus ES300h, but I dig this design. Too bad it's a Lincoln.
The ES does well but according to fuel econ sharing sites like fuelly, the Lincoln averages 1-2MPG better, In my testing it was 3MPG better than the ES300h.
And at Fueleconomy.gov, the ES was 1-2 MPG better than the Lincoln. As I said, similar fuel economy, or better, and better acceleration.
E. Smart Yes, it depends on your driving style and situation. The Lincoln does a little better in harder driving because the battery is designed to accept higher levels of charge. The Lexus is a little more economical than the EPA numbers if you drive it gingerly. The ES's biggest problem is that the Avalon is arguably nice inside and $6,500 cheaper. I agree, the Lincoln logo can be a liability for some.
The Avalon is an excellent car, and has great styling inside an out. But the ride is on the firm side, and the softer Lexus ride, and Lexus badge and service are bringing in plenty of buyers.
E. Smart Generally speaking ES hybrid is better at highway and little bit worse in city. So ymmv. The Avalon should exceed both but I thought the suspension didn't deal well with bumps and uneven pavement. The MKZ definitely in my opinion had best handling of them all. Acceleration I would not have rated 8 and was bit weak spot.
It's about time Toyota is refreshing their 4+ year old hybrid system since Accord is much more fuel efficient system. Most likely we'll see that in about 1 year when Prius gets redesign.
The front of this vehicle looks great, but the tailights just don't do it for me. The interior of the mkz looks good, but the avalon's interior is on par with it in many aspects. It's sad that toyota chose the cheap route when it came to some of the plastic materials in the cabin, but I must say it's tastefully done. The avalon hybrid exterior destroys the mkz's hands down in my opinion.
It's funny buy I'm the opposite - I love the back end but I'm not sold on the front.
Sorry, I ck'd 3 Dealers in my County.. We live in teh Rural Part of the State of Wi. and Nobody wants a HYBRID! Very Little Local Driving vs Hwy Driving above 45 mph.. thus the hybrids sell for alot less for a used one.. thus go Shop in the Rural Countryside in your states for getting a Deal on a used hybrid
Nice easter egg at the end. You're a bit strange. We need more strange.
Only one problem with these Mid Size cars? They're not as safe as being hit in a SUV at 50 mph are they Alex? They are slowly fading away.. Ford Not going to make them much longer..
Oh .....speak slowly pleeeeeease
Alex? I wouldn't buy a BMW, Audi or Any Foreign car for that matter.. Their Dealerships Maintenance cost are Double that of Ford or GM or Even Chrysler's.. I wish you would stopp promoting them, unless you admit your being paid too?