akirby Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) dupe Edited April 3, 2012 by akirby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Here's a tail shot of the 3.7 AWD version.... You're going to be able to hide whole villages in the blindspots of the VistaRoof equipped MKZs. Just know that this complaint is coming, and don't be surprised when Ray Wert uses it to predict the likely end of Lincoln and possibly also Ford Motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Do we have to wait until the 2014MY for the 'Nano' engines and the 8 speed automatic? I really like the interior with the trick storage bin near the floor. The centre console is fantastic but where is the adjustable settings for the suspension? I thought the switches were on the right hand side opposite of the push-button transmission control. That is also pretty cool BTW. Love the Dark Grey colour. I like this MKZ a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) Those headlights look like they are LED. Why is this not mentioned anywhere? This car is just loaded with goodies. It's amazing how much farther this leaps ahead if the old MKZ which didn't even have push button start. I mean it even creams Lincoln's other flagships. I had the 2007 Lincoln MKZ and never bought another because it was so grotesquely overpriced for what it was. This changes that big time. Edited April 3, 2012 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 So a larger V6 will fit in this engine bay. -Cough- Fusion Sport -Cough-. Just kidding. Great direction Lincoln, very impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 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. You mean a la Tesla Model S? Here's a tail shot of the 3.7 AWD version.... Looks great.........except what's with the antenna on the left quarter panel....no!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Those headlights look like they are LED. Why is this not mentioned anywhere? This car is just loaded with goodies. It's amazing how much farther this leaps ahead if the old MKZ which didn't even have push button start. I mean it even creams Lincoln's other flagships. I had the 2007 Lincoln MKZ and never bought another because it was so grotesquely overpriced for what it was. This changes that big time. I was wondering that as well about the headlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) You mean a la Tesla Model S? Looks great.........except what's with the antenna on the left quarter panel....no!!! Ah crap, the MKZ with the retractable roof has a mast antenna. Dagnabit! My MKX has the same, but in a less conspicuous location than the side of the car. 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 (edited) Lincoln's video demonstrating the inflatable seatbelts. http://youtu.be/IvHYUm8lm9o Edited April 3, 2012 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbalek Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) I'm confused by a few things: some shots show the black semi-circular area on the decklid with the fixed glass roof and sometimes on the retractable one. Some retractable roof pics have the antenna on the quarter panel and some do not. Also not sure how the lighting works: does the middle white strip change color from white to red for the back up light or is it just the middle part. They need to do a demo of the lighting features the way Audi does with press photos and videos. 19 High Res picsr: http://www.netcarshow.com/lincoln/2013-mkz/800x600/wallpaper_01.htm The last MKZ had FIVE Lincoln stars on it, this one has only ONE. Understated is right! Also no mention of Bridge of Weir leather this time around... The LIVE shots from leftlanenews.com do not show any mast antenna on the retractable roof model! Now you see it, now you don't! Does the red outline part of the rear light bar illuniate or just the thin white stip in the center? It looks like there are LED's all around the red outline area of the housing. Edited April 3, 2012 by hbalek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) I'm confused by a few things: some shots show the black semi-circular area on the decklid with the fixed glass roof and sometimes on the retractable one. Some retractable roof pics have the antenna on the quarter panel and some do not. Also not sure how the lighting works: does the middle white strip change color from white to red for the back up light or is it just the middle part. They need to do a demo of the lighting features the way Audi does with press photos and videos. Best quality pics so far: http://www.netcarshow.com/lincoln/2013-mkz/800x600/wallpaper_01.htm The last MKZ had FIVE Lincoln stars on it, this one has only ONE. Understated is right! Also no mention of Bridge of Weir leather this time around... The LIVE shots from leftlanenews.com do not show any mast antenna on the retractable roof model! Now you see it, now you don't! Does the red outline part of the rear light bar illuniate or just the thin white stip in the center? It looks like there are LED's all around the red outline area of the housing. Not sure what the story is with the antenna, but it sounds like they might be hiding it on the show car model. It makes sense that they need to have one somewhere on the car if they can't have it in a fixed position on the roof. Also absent is any indication that the steering wheel is heated, it doesn't appear on the MyLincoln Touch screen as it does with other Lincoln's. Believe it or not, that would be a deal-breaker for me. Edited April 3, 2012 by BORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbalek Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) Not sure what the story is with the antenna, but it sounds like they might be hiding it on the show car model. It makes sense that they need to have one somewhere on the car if they can't have it in a fixed position on the roof. Also absent is any indication that the steering wheel is heated, it doesn't appear on the MyLincoln Touch screen as it does with other Lincoln's. Believe it or not, that would be a deal-breaker for me. My 2010 MKZ doesn't have any antenna except for the "shark fin" on the back of the roof. What is that black bubble thing on the decklid black area? So the fixed roof models get a larger decklid and trunk opening it seems! Edited April 3, 2012 by hbalek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 My 2010 MKZ doesn't have any antenna except for the "shark fin" on the back of the roof. What is that black bubble thing on the decklid black area? So the fixed roof models get a larger decklid and trunk opening it seems! The wart is a satellite receiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbalek Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) The wart is a satellite receiver. That's what I figured like the "sharkfin" on my MKZ but still don't get the need for mast antenna if the previous generation MKZ doesn't need one! BTW this is my favorite, sexiest angle shot! Edited April 3, 2012 by hbalek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) So a larger V6 will fit in this engine bay. -Cough- Fusion Sport -Cough-. Just kidding. Great direction Lincoln, very impressed. Your not kidding... haha... That would be awesome, but I don't think it is ever going to happen. You want performance then you will have to step up to the Lincoln. That 3.7 with 300 HP should make this car fast! Only thing better would be some 3.5 EB love. Edited April 3, 2012 by 2005Explorer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Your not kidding... haha... That would be awesome, but I don't think it is ever going to happen. You want performance then you will have to step up to the Lincoln. That 3.7 with 300 HP should make this car fast! Only thing better would be some 3.5 EB love. This car is going to rip into the pavement very nicely, if my considerably heavier MKX is any indication . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 This car is going to rip into the pavement very nicely, if my considerably heavier MKX is any indication . No kidding. It has to be quite a few pounds lighter so the performance should be outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I'm hoping for a different antenna for the MKZ. The rear quarter and separate sat antenna seems antiquated, a few generations old. I feel a light-footed EB20 could give a 328 a run for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 No kidding. It has to be quite a few pounds lighter so the performance should be outstanding. I tend to describe my MKX as "Confident" rather than sporting, meaning I feel the car can comfortably outperform or keep up with just about anything on the road, and do so with no effort. That's the experience I want more than anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 That's what I figured like the "sharkfin" on my MKZ but still don't get the need for mast antenna if the previous generation MKZ doesn't need one! BTW this is my favorite, sexiest angle shot! Lovely, thanks for the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Also absent is any indication that the steering wheel is heated, it doesn't appear on the MyLincoln Touch screen as it does with other Lincoln's. Believe it or not, that would be a deal-breaker for me. Only so many words in the release. I'm pretty sure it would be standard as well as heated vented seats. If not, they should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydro Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I'm saving up now for it. Looks awesome. Very clean, no strange shapes or WTF angles I can see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrewfanGRB Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I want to like...nay, love this car. But I'm really stuck on the nose--I just can't get past it. It really reminds me of a Grand Prix (even it doesn't REALLY look like it--it reminds me of it and that's what matters). The goodies are amazing and maybe over time and a view in person, it will grow on me. I will say this: It looks nothing like a Fusion. There can't be any legitimate whining over re-badging. The 300hp V6 is competitive in the market and it should FEEL like luxury. Ultimately, it probably doesn't really matter since it will likely be beyond my budget when it's time for a new car and I'll be more in the market for an up-level Fusion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I want to like...nay, love this car. But I'm really stuck on the nose I love - LOVE - everything about this car but the nose. It's better than the bow-wave, but not up to the rest of the car IMO. I understand trying to fit in with the rest of the line-up, but I'd rather instead it stood out (more than it will now) and said "forget what you know, this is the new Lincoln" as a clean-sheet design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHV 16V Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I'm still very underwhelmed by the styling too. I don't think this car looks as much of the "angry insect" the MKS does, but still, it doesn't appear classy or elegant to me at all. That being said, at least the design accomplishes the mission of separating itself from the Fusion. That should get rid of that argument altogether. Now, the interior? World-class. If not best in segment, you can't even have the discussion now without including Lincoln and the MKZ. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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