2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan

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Rating7.2

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Hybrid Sedan
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$35,605 - $47,990
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on February 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Graceful appearance

The majority of the rivals have roomier rear legroom

Select Plus package now also includes a power trunk

Far better fuel efficiency than the gas engine model

Shorter highway range than competitors

Color pallet revision

Decent cargo space

Unrushed attitude due to underpowered hybrid powertrain

New Magnetic package

All trims get the 4G LTE feature by default

Specs & Features

$35,605

price

188 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

129 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

Continuously Variable-Speed Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD CVT

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Cars like the 2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid might not be able to give you the direct benefits one might expect from its hybrid powertrain. However, its usefulness must not be overlooked. The MKZ Hybrid uses its 2.0L Inline-4 engine and a single motor hybrid system and a 1.4-kWh battery to produce 188 horsepower. This gives the MKZ Hybrid a 0-60 of 8.9 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 40 MPG. As part of the midsize sedan, the MKZ Hybrid competes with the Ford Fusion Hybrid, the Buick LaCrosse Hybrid, and the Toyota Camry Hybrid. It offers 4 trims, starting off at an MSRP of $35,605.

Buying Advice

We think the Select trim offers the best value for money. It balances the feature allocation with the price tag. Furthermore, you get more optional package choices than you would on the base trim. We also suggest opting for the Technology Package for extra driving aids and the Climate Package for the creature comforts such as the heated rear seats.

Trims

    Premiere
    $35,605 onwards
    • 3 - 1st row LCD monitor
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Leatherette Seat trim
    • Parking assist
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    Select
    $37,355 onwards
    • Leather Seat trim
    Reserve
    $40,170 onwards
    • Navigation system
    Black Label
    $47,990 onwards
    • 12-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system
    • 360-degree monitor
    • Blind-spot detection
    • Heated rear seats and ventilated front seats
    • Leather upholstery and heated front seats
    • LED headlights and fog lights
    • Seven-inch color touchscreen with eight speakers

Compare to similar cars

Price

$35,605- $47,990

Engine

hybrid

Rating

7.2

Horsepower

188 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

129 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

Capacity

5

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257 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

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7.2

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156 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

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187 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

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403 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

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2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.7 sec16.6 sec-
    5.2 sec--
    5.2 sec--
    6 sec14.7 sec143 mph
    7.4 sec--
    7.6 sec13.9 sec136 mph

    2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      41 mpg38 mpg40 mpg13.5 gal.574/532 mi.
      43 mpg44 mpg44 mpg13.2 gal.567.6/580.8 mi.
      40 mpg39 mpg40 mpg17 gal.680/663 mi.
      29 mpg34 mpg31 mpg17.4 gal.504.6/591.6 mi.
      28 mpg33 mpg30 mpg17.8 gal.498.4/587.4 mi.
      25 mpg35 mpg29 mpg15.8 gal.395/553 mi.

      2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        194.1 in.73.4 in.58.1 in.5 in.112.2 in.
        206.1 in.74.8 in.57.5 in.6.6 in.123 in.
        197.5 in.73.5 in.57.5 in.7 in.114.4 in.
        196.1 in.72.6 in.59.1 in.6 in.114.2 in.
        195.9 in.73.4 in.56.9 in.-113 in.
        195.3 in.72.2 in.57.5 in.5.5 in.111 in.

        2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          11.1 cu.ft.96.4 cu.ft.11.1 cu.ft.
          15.2 cu.ft.99.4 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.
          14.3 cu.ft.102 cu.ft.83.2 cu.ft.
          14 cu.ft.102.3 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.
          13.9 cu.ft.-13.9 cu.ft.
          13.2 cu.ft.99 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.

          2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            11.1 cu.ft.11.1 cu.ft.11.1 cu.ft.-
            11.3 cu.ft.11.3 cu.ft.11.3 cu.ft.-
            85 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.-
            14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.-
            13.2 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.-
            13.9 cu.ft.13.9 cu.ft.13.9 cu.ft.-

            2018 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -3871 lbs.
              870 lbs.4850 lbs.
              930 lbs.3638 lbs.
              -3490 lbs.
              825 lbs.4112 lbs.
              1010 lbs.3730 lbs.

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              MPG Combined : 40 mpg

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