entropy Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 A while ago I thought i saw a thread which detailed what the MKZ has which the Fusion doesn't. hmmmmmm.... can't seem to find it. This week, a friend asked me why I got the MKZ when I could have gotten the Fusion, i.e. "the same thing", for a whole bunch less. To be honest, I never even considered the Fusion. Last November, I sat in a 2013 MKZ: I liked it better than Lexus or Avalon; it fit me like a glove; i loved the center stack; so i ordered it. In spite of my poorly informed decision, i done good! After about 7000 miles, my MKZ makes me smile every time I drive it, still finding stuff that "surprises & delights" me. (someone on this forum coined that phrase and it is 110% applicable). Now I am researching new cars in anticipation of trading in my wife's loaded 2008 Accord 1st Q, 2014. She is open to anything, basically wants economy & comfort, doesn't care about knife-like handling, brutal acceleration, etc I have lots of time, capturing basic features & points of discrimination in a big excel spreadsheet. So far i have captured 27 vehicles ranging in price from Infiniti M37 to VW Jetta TDI SEL This is fun!!! Can someone please point me to the MKZ vs Fusion discussion? Thanks, Karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveTaurus Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I would be interested to read a comparison review of MKZ vs Fusion Hybrids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iiari Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 What you're recalling is on pages 3-4 of the Media Reviews thread here. This was the list we had developed: V6 Pano roof Lincoln Drive Control Contour seats (eventually? The Taurus has it, though) Ventilated seats Design elements (Unique interior and exterior styling, hidden ceiling lighting, push button transmission) Heated steering wheel Heated rear seating Electric rear sunshade THX stereo Active noise cancellation LED Headlights Directionally adaptive headlights Power trunk option Different materials Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entropy Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 (edited) What you're recalling is on pages 3-4 of the Media Reviews thread here. This was the list we had developed: V6 Pano roof Lincoln Drive Control Contour seats (eventually? The Taurus has it, though) Ventilated seats Design elements (Unique interior and exterior styling, hidden ceiling lighting, push button transmission) Heated steering wheel Heated rear seating Electric rear sunshade THX stereo Active noise cancellation LED Headlights Directionally adaptive headlights Power trunk option Different materials Hope this helps! Liari, THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR!!! Thanks a million. The "Lincoln Drive Control" comfort- normal-spot, apparently does several things among which involves fancy shock absorbers. Am i correct in assuming you cannot get that type suspension on the Fusion? Might you be able to point me in a direction which describes the MKZ suspension? Thanks much, Karl a bit later, found it: "> CCD contributes to Lincoln Drive Control’s transparent action by monitoring the car’s suspension settings up to 500 times per second. The real-time system adjusts the suspension up to 50 times per second to deliver more controlled handling with a smoother ride. CCD augments a highly developed chassis that includes a refined strut front suspension and an all new integral link rear suspension." Edited July 7, 2013 by entropy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKII Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 (edited) Lincoln`s Drive Control effects the operation of a number of the MKZ`s systems, including the engine, transmission, electric power steering, suspension, stability control, traction control, and active noise control. So far the Fusion does not offers this feature. This a link for the technical specs for the MKZ Hybrid http://media.lincoln.com/images/10031/2013_MKZHybrid_Specs.pdf and the press kit link http://media.lincoln.com/press_kits.cfm?presskit_id=2150 Not sure but I do not think Lincoln gets into too much detail regarding suspension details. Edited July 7, 2013 by MKII Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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