2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan

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$34,755
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Impressive set of infotainment features

The ride can be harsh at times

No significant changes

Commendable fuel economy

The Ford counterpart is quite similar from under the skin with a slightly more chiseled price tag

Agile handling and responsive steering feedback

Soothing front seats

Specs & Features

$34,755

price

191 hp

horsepower

136 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

torque

Continuously Variable-Speed Automatic

transmission

2.5L 4cyl FWD CVT

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Cars like the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan might not be able to give you the direct benefits one might expect from its hybrid powertrain. However, its use must not be overlooked. The 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid uses its 2.5L Inline-4 engine along with a single electric motor to produce 191 horsepower. This gives the MKZ Hybrid a 0-60 of 8.7 seconds. The hybrid engine here is to support the gasoline engine to boost performance and offer slightly better fuel economy than what a single gasoline engine would be capable of. That said, the MKZ Hybrid achieves a combined fuel economy of 39 MPG. As part of the midsize sedan, the MKZ Hybrid competes with the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, the Ford Fusion Hybrid, and the Toyota Camry Hybrid. It is offered in a single trim, starting off at an MSRP of $34,755.

Buying Advice

Our recommendation would be to bundle the hybrid model with the available Navigation package since it comes in a single trim level. This model adds a navigation system with a rearview camera, blind-spot warnings, a single CD/DVD player, digital music storage capability, HD radio, and Sirius Travel Link. 

Trims

    Base
    $34,755 onwards
    • 17-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • 2 - 1st row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Heated mirrors
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Sirius AM/FM/Satellite

Compare to similar cars

Price

$34,755

Engine

hybrid

Rating

8.3

Horsepower

191 hp

Torque

136 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

Capacity

5

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$60,950

hybrid

8.49

335 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

5

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$30,170- $33,450

hybrid

7.67

182 hp @ 6700 rpm

172 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm

5

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$28,775

hybrid

7.93

191 hp

136 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

5

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$53,700

hybrid

8.26

360 hp

258 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

5

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$25,700

hybrid

7.86

206 hp

195 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

5

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$112,250

hybrid

7.72

-

-

-

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$37,030- $39,800

hybrid

7.56

187 hp

-

5

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2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    10.6 sec16.5 sec123 mph
    5.7 sec-167 mph
    6.1 sec13.7 sec103 mph
    7.9 sec16.1 sec-
    8.5 sec16.5 sec-
    8.7 sec16.5 sec123 mph

    2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      41 mpg36 mpg39 mpg17.5 gal.717.5/630 mi.
      41 mpg36 mpg39 mpg17.5 gal.717.5/630 mi.
      34 mpg39 mpg36 mpg17.2 gal.602/688 mi.
      35 mpg34 mpg35 mpg14.5 gal.507.5/493 mi.
      25 mpg36 mpg29 mpg15.7 gal.392.5/565.2 mi.
      27 mpg32 mpg29 mpg17.8 gal.480.6/569.6 mi.

      2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        189.8 in.72.2 in.56.9 in.5 in.107.4 in.
        196.9 in.73.1 in.59.2 in.7 in.111.7 in.
        194.7 in.72.6 in.59.1 in.6 in.114.2 in.
        193.1 in.73.2 in.57.6 in.5.6 in.116.9 in.
        190.7 in.72.1 in.57.1 in.5.3 in.110 in.
        190.6 in.72.2 in.56.9 in.6 in.107.4 in.

        2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          11.8 cu.ft.99 cu.ft.11.8 cu.ft.
          14 cu.ft.100.5 cu.ft.150 cu.ft.
          11.8 cu.ft.99.8 cu.ft.11.8 cu.ft.
          11.3 cu.ft.103.6 cu.ft.11.3 cu.ft.
          10.8 cu.ft.100 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.
          12.1 cu.ft.90.2 cu.ft.12.1 cu.ft.

          2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            11.8 cu.ft.11.8 cu.ft.11.8 cu.ft.-
            9.9 cu.ft.9.9 cu.ft.9.9 cu.ft.-
            12.1 cu.ft.12.1 cu.ft.12.1 cu.ft.-
            15.1 cu.ft.10.8 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.-
            27.1 cu.ft.11.3 cu.ft.11.3 cu.ft.60 ft.
            150 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.150 cu.ft.-

            2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -3756 lbs.
              -3720 lbs.
              -3490 lbs.
              860 lbs.4365 lbs.
              1140 lbs.4129 lbs.
              825 lbs.3682 lbs.

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