PREMiERdrum Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 (edited) Ahead of its scheduled debut at the New York Auto Show, photos of the 2013 Lincoln MKZ sedan leaked onto the internet today. Courtesy of Eastern European publication AutoForums.cz, we can now report that the upcoming MKZ has little changed from the concept car released at last January’s Detroit Auto Show. The side-view mirrors got a little bigger, as did the headlights, though most of the styling stayed the same. An interior shot also reveals that much of the concept was accurate to the production model, with scant wood–stlye accents with mostly black and chrome trim throughout. Smaller alloy wheels also seem to be a part of the production model, though the key feature we’re most curious about isn’t detailed in the shots. That means we’ll still have to wait until April 4 to find out about the fully-retractable panoramic roof which has been confirmed for the sedan despite few specific details being available. We do know that it will feature 100 spf UV protection to keep occupants from getting sunburned, but we’re still not sure how much it will cost as what we’re assuming will be an option. Check back during our live coverage for more details on the flagship vehicle of what will be a refreshed Lincoln lineup. LINK - AutoGuide Edited April 2, 2012 by PREMiERdrum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Very, very similar to the concept. Upon closer inspection though, I think I prefer the concept's grille. This is still a huuuuuge step ahead of any of the other recent grilles though. Glad the integrated tailpipes remain also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 WOW...SURPRIZED THEY USED SUCH A BLAND COLOR FOR THE RELEASE SHOTS............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4d4evr-1 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 is that an 80's olds? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 (edited) OTOH, I'm impressed by the press photos. And, FWIW, let's take inventory of how far Ford has come in 7 years: -- I like the shape of the greenhouse on the MKZ.... Edited April 2, 2012 by RichardJensen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 is that an 80's olds? No it's a Pontiac :hyper: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Gorgeous! And it does indeed appear to have a full-LCD IP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinaw Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Very, very similar to the concept. Upon closer inspection though, I think I prefer the concept's grille. This is still a huuuuuge step ahead of any of the other recent grilles though. Glad the integrated tailpipes remain also. The "winged" upper part of the grille appears to be identical. The headlights are bigger on the production version though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 It has door handles! There are subtle differences........mostly for the better IMHO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Only part I don't like is the C-pillar. Everything else gets an A from me. :yup: Oh, and "he who must not be named" is there on the AutoGuide page... doing what he does... :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 WOW...SURPRIZED THEY USED SUCH A BLAND COLOR FOR THE RELEASE SHOTS............ I agree with you Deanh. it doesn't show off the lines of the car. I prefer the dark red of the concept. OTOH, Silver is the show color for Mercedes-Benz, so maybe that's where they are going with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 I agree with you Deanh. it doesn't show off the lines of the car. I prefer the dark red of the concept. OTOH, Silver is the show color for Mercedes-Benz, so maybe that's where they are going with it. I expect more colors to be seen once things are officially released this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 No gear shifter... a nod to the push button gear selector from the good old days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 No gear shifter... a nod to the push button gear selector from the good old days? The Turnpike Cruiser lives. :shades: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosetang Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Really impressed how close to the concept it is. Very clean, very classy. Be interesting to see how this new styling direction progresses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I think the Fusion looks better, however the color might have a lot to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 (edited) Looks a bit like a softy, not sure I like how the fenders bury the wheels. But these photos look far too synthetic, I need to see some genuine shots. It looks much more like the Fusion than even I expected, but I don't think you can confuse them. The overall aesthetic is very similar; soft and flowing with emphasis on the shoulder line and de-emphasis over the wheel fenders for a very tapered look instead of wide or aggressive. Anybody else notice the GM-like ambient lighting effect in the interior trim? I was hoping Ford was going to copy that. And look how clean that center console looks without the stick stuck in the middle of it, it's a beautiful thing. I'd definitely buy one, it hits all the right notes for me. Innovative, elegant, and original. Heck, it's very likely it's my next vehicle just because it's so much farther along the the other Lincoln's right now. Edited April 2, 2012 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Three engines available with new MKZ: V6, 2.0 I4 EB, and hybrid. The vehicle looks much more expensive than present MKZ which I'm not a fan of. This new MKZ does look worth $35,000 while present one to me anyway doesn't look like it's worth that kind of money even optioned out. Ford did a good job on it. With 300hp V6, it should move pretty well also. Report out also that MKZ gets 8 speed auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 LINK - AutoGuide I love the nice, big speedo and tach in instrument panel. Makes it look more like a premium driver's car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 (edited) Three engines available with new MKZ: V6, 2.0 I4 EB, and hybrid. The vehicle looks much more expensive than present MKZ which I'm not a fan of. This new MKZ does look worth $35,000 while present one to me anyway doesn't look like it's worth that kind of money even optioned out. Ford did a good job on it. With 300hp V6, it should move pretty well also. Report out also that MKZ gets 8 speed auto. According to this report it is still a 6 speed. The 3.7 V6 is a nice engine though. That alone makes it a huge step up from the 4 cylinder only Fusion. http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1074822_2013-lincoln-mkz-preview-2012-new-york-auto-show Edited April 2, 2012 by 2005Explorer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Excellent! Kudos to Max and the gang. :happy feet: I really like the clean panel surfaces on the side of the car above the door-sills — no 'excited' side sculpture. If the grille doesn't work out, a front clip re-design is no big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 Full gallery released on Lincoln's Facebook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) And here's a video. http://youtu.be/WObJiblM7AY And the full Autoblog gallery. http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/02/2013-lincoln-mkz-shows-final-form-for-production/ Edited April 3, 2012 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 So, at launch, the top Fusion engine will be the base MKZ engine. I have no problems with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I'm not sure how interior volume compares to the MKS, but when you see this compared to the 2013 MKS there is no comparison. This is MUCH better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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