ANTAUS Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I like it, although the front left me a bit, 'wanting', but otherwise it's nicely executed. Interior looks great, although I myself like resting my hand on the gearshift lever, take that away and I'll have to grab my crotch I guess. The 3.7L is welcomed, but weren't we hearing some rumors of some nano V6 and such ? I do agree though, Silver is a horrible color to release this in. You have to "find" the bling bling chrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) Some beauty shots. Edited April 3, 2012 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 THE most beautiful center stack in the automotive world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) The pictures look good. I feel sorry for the MKS having to share showroom space with this beauty which outclasses it in both exterior and interior design. Of course this is a smaller car, but I bet the interior volume is closer then what it was with the old MKZ. They also did a nice job making it look different then the Fusion. The only place you can see similarity is with the A-pillar, mirrors and a little in the glass and front 2/3 of the roof line, but other then that it looks very different. Good job for not having a huge budget to work with. I like the Fusion's style better because it looks sportier and the Aston Martin front actually looks more premium to me, but the 3.7 V6 does give this car a much nicer engine option and a 60 HP step up in performance. Edited April 3, 2012 by 2005Explorer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I do like it, though I need to see it in red or some other dark color....though it does look like it has a bangle butt to it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 There's a good possibility this is my MKX replacement, that roof opens up that possibility Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I do like it, though I need to see it in red or some other dark color....though it does look like it has a bangle butt to it.... I'm a little undecided on the rear, but I do like the tail light design. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I do like it, though I need to see it in red or some other dark color....though it does look like it has a bangle butt to it.... 6 and 7 series, my thoughts exactly.....although this is less heavy handed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Wonder if it will get the PIH powertrain like the Fusion? That would be a first for a luxury car, right? (Though I still like the idea of throwing the Focus Electric Powertrain in it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I also like the analog speedo and tach with what appears to be a fuel gauge under one gauge and temp under the other. It is a nice improvement over the analog speedo only with dual screens like they have used in other models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) Okay, there are some live images. Interestingly, the hybrid (denoted by 2.0H on the rear deck) sports a familiar IP with the center speedo and two side screens. The controls on the center stack are invisible until powered on. Cool! http://www.leftlanenews.com/lincoln-mkz-2013.html Edited April 3, 2012 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Great taillights. Very nice overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
controller Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I do like it, though I need to see it in red or some other dark color....though it does look like it has a bangle butt to it.... I love the rear, think it looks great...but then, I've always been an a$$-man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbalek Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) I do love the rear of this car more than the front, which is a rare statement about most cars! On the other hand, I kinda miss the Lincoln logo on the rear. I noticed there is some leather stitching on the dash, a step up for sure. That is the widest D PiLLAR in the automotive world, isn't it? Edited April 3, 2012 by hbalek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I wish we would already get to the point where the center stack is just all one interface on a very large screen. I'm finding this, "half MLT" with touch sensitive A/C in the bottom to be at odds with each other, just make it all one cohesive screen and be done with it. I noticed the new SRX interior also have a very Lincolnized touch sensitive layout as well, same with the chrome strip, lower and bottom, totally ripped off from Lincoln. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Some beauty shots. First modern Lincoln that I've ever found desirable. And that all glass top just adds to the desirability. Now this is more like it Lincoln. About time after a very long wait. :dreamy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Lincoln Details Some details i read through.... "The front headlights turn in sync with the steering wheel, providing enhanced visibility." "The new MKZ is the only sedan in its class to offer inflatable second-row outboard seat belts" The V6 is only available with AWD as I read it...and the 2.0L is only FWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I do like it, though I need to see it in red or some other dark color....though it does look like it has a bangle butt to it.... Ruby red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudz64 Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Lincoln Details Some details i read through.... "The front headlights turn in sync with the steering wheel, providing enhanced visibility." "The new MKZ is the only sedan in its class to offer inflatable second-row outboard seat belts" The V6 is only available with AWD as I read it...and the 2.0L is only FWD. I think the headlamps are all LED as well! The V6 is offered in FWD as well, as they do list it in the MKZ call out sheet in the press kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ds91776 Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 The info on the Lincoln media site lists AWD as an option in the EcoBoost I4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBirdStangSkyliner Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) I just haven't been able to warm to this car since the concept's debut. To me, the nose-job is awkward. Nothing about this car would have spoken "Lincoln" to me if I had first encountered it without badges or photo-captions. It just seems that Max compromised on doing a clean-sheet design in order to evoke nostalgia, and in doing so failed to achieve either a clean design or nostalgia. I don't like the overshoot on the deck-lid or the bangle-bustle. The greenhouse is too short and the door-sills too tall. The "C" pillar also appears out of scale. The whole car looks more Chinese than American. I do like the interior, but I think there are enough other short-comings to prevent this from buoying sales. I hope it helps to save Lincoln, but I'm not too positive that it will. Edited April 3, 2012 by TBirdStangSkyliner 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Lincoln is super serious this time around. Excerpt from Detroit News on new Lincoln: Separately, Lincoln said it will provide "around-the-clock online concierge services" to prospective buyers starting in 2013. Essentially, the service will make it easier for a customer to figure out what Lincoln best suits their needs before going to a dealership. "We think customers are going to love this," Farley said. The automaker said it is working to improve how it works with customers, collaborating with a well-known organization of hotel concierges — Les Clefs d'Or — to create a better service experience. Farley said the brand must add "personal and innovative customer service at every step." Lincoln will train customer service reps dubbed "Lincoln Luxury Culture Ambassadors" starting this summer. Lincoln is considering a "Lincoln date night" — where a prospective owner would get a test Lincoln for two days — and a dinner on Lincoln to help prod luxury owners to switch vehicles, Farley said. Farley says Lincoln is considering honoring the "anniversary" of the day people buy Lincolns, perhaps by replacing the floor mats and wiper blades. Lincoln is also considering embedding vehicles with a radio-frequency ID so dealers could personalize the service for owners. Dealers would know who an owner was before they got out of their vehicle. Wow! Now that is service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudz64 Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Here's a tail shot of the 3.7 AWD version.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) Heartily approve the concierge approach. This is a meaningful differentiator in this segment. And 'Les Clefs d'Or' is a very prestigious organization. http://www.lcdusa.org/index.cfm/id/13/ Edited April 3, 2012 by RichardJensen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Nothing about this car would have spoken "Lincoln" to me if I had first encountered it without badges or photo-captions. IMO - that was exactly the goal. Mission accomplished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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