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Greetings 2013 MKZ Owners! I have a question for you. I'm thinking very seriously about soon joining your ranks as a new MKZ owner and just wanted some feedback on the pivotal Hybrid vs. Non-Hybrid - a.k.a. "power vs. mpg" issue. I've test driven all three engine models a couple of weeks ago and of course the 3.7L V6 was punchy and fast. But I'm VERY interested in fuel economy. So I would eliminate the V6 probably and narrow my choices down to the 2.0L Turbo Ecoboost and the 2.0L Hybrid. In my short test-drive of both I thought the Ecoboost was a plenty of power and accelerated quickly and quite nicely - not that much under the V6. And when driving the Hybrid - though I was prepared for it to be a little less so, I thought it was more sluggish than I expected. I realize those were quick test drives and I was still getting acclimated to the cars and the features, layout, etc.. So I already know I need to go back and test drive each again for a much longer time period. I'm even inquiring with my local dealer about the "Date Night" program where I could get one for 24-48 hours to really get a feel for it. Which brings me (finally) to my question. Those of you who have purchased a Hybrid, did you do so just for the MPG? Did you feel like you were giving up some power for the much better fuel economy? Or do you really feel that the Hybrid motor isn't that under-powered vs. the Ecoboost? I WANT to like the Hybrid and want the greater fuel economy. But for the past 30 years I've driven sports cars and vehicles with big powerful motors and tend to drive quick and fast as a driver. I know I've been paying for that in poor gas mileage due to the cars AND my driving habits. And I know to get the best MPG, I would have to change and not be as much of a "lead-foot" (and the Hybrid MKZ could be the car to teach/train me in that regard). But I'm just not sure at this point which would be the best engine choice for me. I guess I'm lamenting over whether to go all in on the Hybrid and not have as much raw horsepower & torque on tap or to go a little in with just the Ecoboost and still have the pep and torque of that 2.0L Turbo. Any thoughts from owners who may have already settled this question for themselves and how they feel about it now?? Many thanks! Ron
