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03-31-2010, 11:00 AM
Filed under: New York Auto Show (http://www.autoblog.com/category/new-york-auto-show/), Hybrid (http://www.autoblog.com/category/hybrids/), Sedan (http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/), Ford (http://www.autoblog.com/category/ford/), Lincoln (http://www.autoblog.com/category/lincoln/), Luxury (http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/)
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2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid - Click above for high-res image gallery
Ford (http://www.autoblog.com/make/ford/) has reminded us over and over again about its plans to offer a full line of electified vehicles in the United States. The Escape (http://www.autoblog.com/model/escape) and Mariner (http://www.autoblog.com/model/mariner) hybrids started this trend, the Fusion (http://www.autoblog.com/model/fusion) and Milan (http://www.autoblog.com/model/milan) hybrids are garnering lots of praise, and with new products like the Transit Connect Electric (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/10/chicago-2010-ford-transit-electric-uses-the-force-drive/) and Focus Electric (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/18/video-ford-shows-off-new-focus-ev-for-the-em-jay-leno-show-em/) hitting the streets in the not-too-distant future, the automaker appears to be fulfilling its goals. The newest addition to the electrified lineup is this 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/31/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-boasts-luxury-plus-efficiency-but-is-it/), which builds upon the success of its Fusion and Milan sister hybrids.
With fuel economy ratings of 41 miles per gallon in the city and 36 on the highway, the MKZ Hybrid will lay claim to the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in America, besting its nearest competitor,the Lexus HS250h (http://www.autoblog.com/model/hs250h),by six MPGs. Ford has also assured us that the MKZ will be priced below the Lexus, making it a more affordable alternative for shoppers. Aside from the addition of the four-cylinder hybrid powertrain, not much changes from the standard MKZ and Ford is hoping that this vehicle will bring more buyers into Lincoln showrooms when the car hits dealerships this fall. Check out our galleries below to see both live and stock shots of the MKZ Hybrid.
Gallery: New York 2010: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/new-york-2010-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/)
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Gallery: 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/)
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Live photos by Steven J. Ewing / Copyright (C)2010 Weblogs, Inc.Continue reading New York 2010: 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is exactly what we expected (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/31/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-new-york-2010/)
New York 2010: 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is exactly what we expected (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/31/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-new-york-2010/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid - Click above for high-res image gallery
Ford (http://www.autoblog.com/make/ford/) has reminded us over and over again about its plans to offer a full line of electified vehicles in the United States. The Escape (http://www.autoblog.com/model/escape) and Mariner (http://www.autoblog.com/model/mariner) hybrids started this trend, the Fusion (http://www.autoblog.com/model/fusion) and Milan (http://www.autoblog.com/model/milan) hybrids are garnering lots of praise, and with new products like the Transit Connect Electric (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/10/chicago-2010-ford-transit-electric-uses-the-force-drive/) and Focus Electric (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/18/video-ford-shows-off-new-focus-ev-for-the-em-jay-leno-show-em/) hitting the streets in the not-too-distant future, the automaker appears to be fulfilling its goals. The newest addition to the electrified lineup is this 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/31/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-boasts-luxury-plus-efficiency-but-is-it/), which builds upon the success of its Fusion and Milan sister hybrids.
With fuel economy ratings of 41 miles per gallon in the city and 36 on the highway, the MKZ Hybrid will lay claim to the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in America, besting its nearest competitor,the Lexus HS250h (http://www.autoblog.com/model/hs250h),by six MPGs. Ford has also assured us that the MKZ will be priced below the Lexus, making it a more affordable alternative for shoppers. Aside from the addition of the four-cylinder hybrid powertrain, not much changes from the standard MKZ and Ford is hoping that this vehicle will bring more buyers into Lincoln showrooms when the car hits dealerships this fall. Check out our galleries below to see both live and stock shots of the MKZ Hybrid.
Gallery: New York 2010: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/new-york-2010-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/)
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/img8985_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/new-york-2010-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/img8954_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/new-york-2010-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/img8955_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/new-york-2010-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/img8961_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/new-york-2010-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/img8967_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/new-york-2010-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/)
Gallery: 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/)
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Live photos by Steven J. Ewing / Copyright (C)2010 Weblogs, Inc.Continue reading New York 2010: 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is exactly what we expected (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/31/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-new-york-2010/)
New York 2010: 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is exactly what we expected (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/31/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-new-york-2010/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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