What's The Best Place For Your Teen To Learn How...

2010 New York Auto Show: 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

 
5 1,785 views Mar 30, 2010
Follow Viknesh

2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

HI-RES GALLERY: 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

At this week’s 2010 New York Auto Show Lincoln is unveiling what the company claims will be the most fuel efficient luxury sedan in the U.S., the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid--remember, this is a segment that includes the smaller Lexus HS 250h.

The new hybrid, the first from Lincoln, is set to go on sale this spring and when it does, expect fuel economy as high as 41 mpg on the highway. In fact, the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid’s projected fuel economy tops its HS 250h rival from Lexus by 6 mpg on the highway, and the car offers room for an additional passenger and plenty of extra features.

The key to its impressive numbers is its 2.5-liter gasoline-electric hybrid system, which has been rated one of Ward’s 2010 “10 Best Engines.” The combined gasoline engine and electric motor deliver 191 horsepower and on electric power alone it can drive the vehicle at speeds of up to 47 mph.

Lincoln has also packed its hybrid with an assortment of standard features including the new SmartGauge with EcoGuide, which helps drivers to save fuel with visual displays coaching optimal driving styling for fuel efficiency.

The 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid also comes with the latest version of SYNC, a voice-activated communications and entertainment system designed to work with Bluetooth devices and emergency services. There are also seats with 10-way power adjustment, memory functions, and heating and cooling functions.

[Lincoln]





Tags:
Posted in:
 
Contribute
Send us a tip Comment Contact the editor
Follow Us

 

Have an opinion?Join the conversation!

  • Posting indicates you have read this site's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
  • Notify me when there are more comments
Comments (5)

  1. By NoNameDenton Posted: 3/31/2010 3:44am PDT

    Better then the tiny Lexus HS
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

  2. fb_644350868 avatar Drew Vernon Posted: 3/31/2010 5:59am PDT

    This is a rebadged Ford Fusion Hybrid. Thats what they are complaining about. Apart from the Town Car. Everything on a Lincoln Lot is a rebadged and upgraded ford.
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

  3. By bepsf Posted: 3/31/2010 10:21am PDT

    Another Yawn-Inducing Rebadged Ford.
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

  4. By Luc Posted: 3/31/2010 12:07pm PDT

    if they can get 41 on this sedan, imagine what they might be able to get on a hybrid fiesta or focus! why aren't these in development?
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

  5. By NoNameDenton Posted: 3/31/2010 9:39pm PDT

    They are working on an all electric Focus
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

 

Have an opinion?Join the conversation!

Connect with Facebook

Motor Authority. Now with your friends.

Discover stories your friends read.
Share stories more easily.
You control what you share.
Learn more

Research New Cars

Go!

More from High Gear Media

 
 
MotorAuthority
  • Follow Us
  • Twiiter
  • Facebook
 
 
© 2011 MotorAuthority. All Rights Reserved. MotorAuthority is published by High Gear Media. Stock photography by Homestar, LLC. Send us feedback.