It’s massive, and the way it opens is unusual, sliding down overtop the rear window.
The arrow is pointing how far it slides down.
But here’s the result – the cabin is almost all-open.
Blog tag = Lincoln MKZ
A Lincoln Brings a Touch of Class to Anywhere
The 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
Starting at $37,960
This one $48,850
2.0L outputting 141 hp and 129 lb.ft of torque.
Fuel economy rating is 4.2 L/100km, I got 6.9 L/100km.
Massive sunroof, woodgrain trim, and all the safety aids that are en vogue, bundled into a classy styling.
The wide-open interior is thanks to the E-shift. See the buttons running down the left side of the screen? That’s Drive / Reverse / Park / Neat eh.
Here’s a video [from last year] – the push button shift in action.
When they climbed inside, this interior made all my passengers get wide-eyed and go “ooohhh“.
They did last year too, so if that’s the effect you’re looking for, confirmed: this Lincoln will give you that.
Lincoln has an event on right now, #UncoverLuxury
The gas and hybrid MKZ are the same price.
This is very rare (usually the hybrid version is thousands more.)
Comfortable, perforated leather seats, and soft-touch everywhere.
2 large executives will fit easily into the back, where the rear seats are heated too.
Now you see the controls, now you don’t.
Touch-controlled everything.
Too bad I didn’t notice the shadow on the door there, this was almost a good shot.
Starting at $37,960
This one $48,850
The Lincoln Motor Company’s Re-Invention
Non-car nerds: Over the last year, Lincoln re-invented themselves, starting by reverting to its original 1922 name, The Lincoln Motor Company.
The cars got a fresh new design, look & feel. So did the website.
Les Clefs d’Or, the world’s premiere concierge service, was hired to re-train the entire sales staff, inside all the newly renovated dealerships. What I like best about this re-invention, is the air of class they’re pumping in.
This MKZ was their first “tada! This is the new us” car.
The Lincoln MKZ Luxury Sedan
Starting at $37,460
Sharp, exacting lines, a very flat interior, a long roofline to a solid rear.
Huge panoramic roof, heated everything, LEDs, and all the driving aids, features and infotainment that’s expected in a luxury sedan.
Do you notice it?
Aside from that I forgot to wipe the screen, but notice what’s missing?
A gear shift.
Look to the right of the steering wheel, the buttons running down, those are Park, Drive, Neutral, I know!
The push button transmission is back! Once in vogue back in 1960s, it’s here again.
Watch.
Neat eh.
The lack of gearbox beneath the shifter, is how the interior design is so clean and open.
There’s another fancy photo of this car, in my Auto Art Collection.
(Lincoln just launched their luxury SUV at the LA Auto Show, the Lincoln MKC)
