2010 Lincoln MKZ - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 9 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2010 lincoln mkz Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Safety: Standard safety features include stability control, front-seat side impact airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. As of this writing, the 2010 MKZ had not undergone crash testing. However, the '09 MKZ received five out of five stars for driver and front-passenger protection in government frontal impact crash tests, while side impact tests yielded five and four stars for front and rear passengers, respectively. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety deemed the MKZ "Good" (the highest rating) in its frontal-offset crash test and "Acceptable" (second-highest) in side-impact... |
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2010 Lincoln MKZ Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...(Later this summer, Lincoln will introduce an Executive Appearance package with genuine swirl walnut wood trim and accents, upgraded floor mates, and more luxurious leather seats.) But really, the regular interior is pretty nice. Here's one gripe: The silver plastic surrounding the center stack. So many other areas feel luxurious and look nice, but this batch of plastic feels cheap. If you're going to make the instrument panel look clean and refined, offer crisp ambient lighting and high-tech features, you'd think the center stack trim wouldn't look so cut rate. "Tiger Bomb," The Presidents... |
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2010 Lincoln MKZ: ReviewSource: MSN Autos...a completely dampened floor pan and an acoustic headliner.Electronics and convenience aids are luxury must-haves, and Lincoln hasn't missed an electron. The standard sound system talks through 11 speakers, while the optional THX sound system pumps 600 watts through 12 channels and 14 speakers for a premium audio experience. Naturally, the HID headlights steer, the cabin air is filtered and the doors automatically unlock after airbag deployment. That, and Lincoln logically fitted the highest version of Sync for voice activation of the entertainment and navigation systems, along with Bluetooth... |
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2010 Lincoln MKZ Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Although front-wheel-drive traction is generally quite good in bad weather, Lincoln's available all-wheel-drive system gives an added level of controllability. It divides power between front and rear as needed, but traction control also means that power can be divided from side to side, and that is extremely useful if you pull up to an icy curb or get two wheels off the edge of the road. The test car's interior looked rich because it had satin and aluminum accent panels. The gauges are bright and easy to read. Interior fit and finish were excellent throughout the cabin. I especially liked the... |
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CarGurus' Review for 2010 lincoln mkzSource: CarGurus
...A sports car it isn’t, but the 2010 Lincoln MKZ does a pretty decent job of being a high-end family sedan. |
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2010 Lincoln MKZ Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...A THX-certified surround-sound stereo with 14 speakers is optional. At 16.5 cubic feet, the MKZ's cargo area beats the ES (14.7 cubic feet) and CTS (13.6) by significant margins. Folding rear seats are standard, a feature Cadillac offers but Lexus doesn't. Under the Hood Though the MKZ continues to use last year's 263-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6, Lincoln says it revised the six-speed automatic's gearing to trim zero-to-60-mph acceleration times to 7.1 seconds. Last year's MKZ did the sprint in 7.7 seconds; Lexus says the ES makes the same sprint in just under 7 seconds. Front-wheel drive is... |
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2010 Lincoln MKZ Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...plus climate control and such nice touches such as capless fuel filler and a USB port and auxiliary plug under the armrest. A coinholder is tucked there, though raising the armrest to get toll change is a pain. The sticker leapt above $42,000 with options, including a technology package (adaptive headlamps and rain-sensing wipers), navigation package (voice activated with blind-spot/cross-traffic alert and rearview camera), ultimate package (THX audio with surround sound) and sport appearance package (sports suspension and polished aluminum wheels). Lincoln now offers FWD/AWD... |
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2010 Lincoln MKZ Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...My 6-foot husband and I had plenty of legroom in the front, and my kids had lots of it in the backseat, as well. The boys also liked that the backseat's cupholders were easy to reach in the armrest. Out of curiosity, I hopped into the second row to get a feel for the center seat. It wasn't great because of the hump in the floor, which pushed my feet and legs into an uncomfortable position. When I tried buckling up with a boy in a booster seat on either side of me, there were wars over buckle receptors. I'm not proud. I was really surprised by the sound system in this five-seater. My test car... |
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2010 Lincoln MKZ Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...MKZs come standard with leather-upholstered, heated-and-cooled front seats. The seats are supportive and offer a good driving position, but my own seat started to get a little sore when the drive stretched to a few hours. My back didn't have any complaints, though. The front of the cabin isn't the most spacious, and this is mainly because of the MKZ's low roofline, which limits headroom for taller occupants — especially with our test car's optional moonroof , which characteristically steals a little more space. At 6-foot-1, I didn't have much headroom to spare. Over-shoulder visibility when... |
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Why should I also consider these?
The front- or all-wheel-drive Lincoln MKZ might be on some Audi, Infiniti, or BMW shopping lists, but it has more in common with near-luxury vehicles from Acura, Buick, and Lexus.
The Acura TL's a good case in point; its all-wheel-drive system and big V-6 give it an uncharacteristically numb driving feel, though interior space is good.
Also, it offers shoppers tech-savvy audio and navigation options, but it's just not as appealing as the TL lineup has been in the past.
The new Buick LaCrosse is an engaging option in this class, with a striking design and compelling city-streets performance, though it's without an all-wheel-drive option, and some of its trim looks too bright and too shiny.
The Lexus ES 350 is the easy choice for non-enthusiasts; its cabin isn't too rich to be noticeable, the ride and handling aren't as numb as they used to be but are still forgettable, and the design's uninspired but innocuous.
