Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
17 -41 City / 26 -38 HWY
Horsepower
188 -400
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Warnesa S
The Lincoln MKZ is good car to purchase.
I have no vehicle problems with the Lincoln MKZ. It drives smooth has great features for parking and bagging up. Along with a lot of room inside the car to sit comfortably in. I like the Lincoln MKZ a lot it is a good car to drive. Really good on gas as well.
accountCircle Patti H
It has impressive technology features.
It is a sporty looking car, with luxury comforts and I like the technology features of the car. It is a comfortable car to travel long distances in.
accountCircle Richard K
Lincoln hybrid: a great road car.
This is our second Lincoln MKZ hybrid.. We get excellent mileage (~40 mpg). It is a very comfortable road car and, despite the room taken by the batteries which reduce the size of the trunk, the trunk space is adequate. Complaints: the GPS occasionally gets the directions wrong; if the battery dies, you have to crawl into the trunk by dropping the back seat to get access to the battery compartment in the trunk.
accountCircle cynthia v
The car is Very dependable and has pretty good gas mileage considering
I love my car. It never breaks down. It fits me just right. It is really sharp looking and I believe I will keep it for a long time. I have always driven a Lincoln and this is one of my favorites
accountCircle Regina M
I love my Lincoln MKZ! Super comfortable!
Love!! So comfortable. Smooth drive! White glove service! No issues! Was a ford girl, test drove the MKZ and was blown away with how comfortable the seats are! Quiet ride! Sleek looking! Lincoln reaches out all the time via mail and email with tips and videos.
accountCircle Jessie C
It is up to date and save, a lot of technology to help you when driving.
It drives so smooth, it has cameras when you reverse. It is extremely comfortable, good amount of room inside. It has an awesome look.
accountCircle Joie M
More, better features and quality than other more expensive vehicles.
The car is very comfortable, with a quiet, smooth ride. Nice interior, with easy to use and access controls and media console. There's a lot of features included for the money. This is my fourth Lincoln and every new one is an improvement over the previous one.
accountCircle Papi P
What's not to like?
I have the 3.0 engine. The car is very comfortable on a long drive, has excellent features (great stereo, auto hold, heated/cooled seats, lane assist, parking assist, etc) and when I want to step on it, it really moves and handles quite well for a car of its size.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle WallyAbel
Hate it
Any vehicle that requires a manual of over 500 pages tells me the car has more s**t on it then anyone requires. I do not like learning something new every time I get in the car to drive. Lincoln wins first place for complicated operation.
accountCircle Phyllis G
A classic vehicle that provides the modern touch.
The vehicle has a classic style that provides comfort and reliability. The feature that I love the most is the push button controls. One of the main selling points was the fact that the dealership picks up the vehicle when it is time for maintenance and or repairs.

Lincoln MKZ Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Hybrid Premiere
188 HP 40 MPG 5 Seats
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Hybrid Select
188 HP 40 MPG 5 Seats
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Premiere
245 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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Select
245-400 HP 20-23 MPG 5 Seats
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Hybrid Reserve
188 HP 40 MPG 5 Seats
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Reserve
245-400 HP 20-23 MPG 5 Seats
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Hybrid Black Label
188 HP 40 MPG 5 Seats
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Black Label
245-400 HP 20-23 MPG 5 Seats
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2018 Lincoln MKZ Owner Reviews

4.70
33 Reviews
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5 stars 82%
4 stars 12%
3 stars 3%
2 stars 0%
1 star 3%
accountCircle Brett M on June 19, 2021
Super comfortable car for less money than you’d expect.
The car does not have as much “pick-up” as I typically prefer but the comfort level is incredible. The ride is very smooth and the seats are extremely comfortable. I haven't driven it in the snow yet but it handles great in the rain. I really like the interface with the different technologies. I am usually able to get about 38 mpg which is reported on the dash along with feedback on how I am driving including acceleration, braking, and cruising.
accountCircle Jacqueline C on May 19, 2021
I love the drive, color, and comfort of my Lincoln.
Great ride, comfortable, love the color. I lease the car. I wish the oil changes and maintenance was included in the lease. When I leased an Audi over two years ago, everything was included, but I do love the Lincoln. I am thinking of buying the car when my lease is up.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Fawaz B.

The MKZ has a very smooth ride like a Mercedes or BMW. It is very luxurious, almost as luxurious as a Mercedes or BMW. There is good technology that fits all of your needs. There's good practicality for 4 people to fit in as well as good cargo space.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Fawaz B.

The only cons I believe is that the car can be better. The gear selector is a set of buttons which I do not like yet I do not mind. I would rather prefer a wheel to rotate for gears. The technology can be better in my opinion. It is not as good as German brands like BMW and Mercedes but it has the potential.

Ranks #6 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2018 Lincoln MKZ has an average owner rating of 4.75 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 21 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Ranks #1 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2018 Lincoln MKZ has a combined MPG of 41 which ranks it #1 of 21 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Is The 2018 Lincoln MKZ A Good Car?

Yes. I have had at least 5 of them, and have always been very happy with them. Wonderful to drive and take care of.
Thomas A. T.
Yes, it is a hybrid and we love it. This is the second MKZ Hybrid we have had and we are very satisfied with the car.
Taylor S.
Yes, it has been a pleasure to drive and a real gas saver. The features quite convenient and easy to access during driving especially the voice command feature.
Tori O.

How Reliable Is The 2018 Lincoln MKZ?

Very reliable. Anytime I have had any problems they have been fixed by the dealer without any trouble at all.
June L.
Very reliable. We have not had any problems to date. The only downside of a hybrid is that there is no spare tire should you need one.
Joyce G.
During the time that I have had the vehicle, I have experienced only one problem. The low tire pressure sensor came on. I did feel that was soon based on my Mileage.
Court L.

Is The 2018 Lincoln MKZ A Good Value?

Yes, I believe that it is well worth the money. It is a very reliable car, and I am very upset that they are not making the MKZ any more
Caleb R.
MSRP was about $41,500 but they offered financing for 5 years at 0% interest. We get about 40+ mpg. A full 14.5 gallon tank will get us over 500 miles.
Elaine G.
The cost without tax and license was about forty-one thousand. I think it was a good buy for the money. Monthly maintenance is quite reasonable as will.
Joseph V.

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