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2018 Lincoln MKZ
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2018 Lincoln MKZ

The 2013 redesign brought a whole new car with a far more luxurious interior, along with turbocharged four-cylinder, V6 and hybrid powertrains. We considered it to be the most appealing and well-executed Lincoln in memory, though the MyLincoln Touch infotainment system is cumbersome to use. We'd opt for the fuel-sipping hybrid, which, unlike many other hybrids, does not carry a price premium. The Reserve Equipment Group includes blind spot monitoring to help with visibility. A rearview camera was added for 2015. A 2017 freshening brought an array of revisions. Most apparent is the new front-end styling with a more pronounced grille. Crucially, the frustrating MyLincoln Touch controls have been replaced with the Sync 3 infotainment system, which is much more intuitive and responsive to use. The 2019 model gets a standard suite of advanced safety features that includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, and lane keeping assistance. 2020 was the final year for the MKZ.

Market value
$11,700
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2018
Owner rating 4/5
Reliability 4/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
sedan
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Category
Luxury midsized cars
Generation began
2013

Pricing

Current retail median
$11,700
Retail value range
$8,700 - $17,175
Original MSRP range
$35,605 - $49,880
Trade-in range
$5,340 - $13,455

Ratings

Road test score
88/100
Owner satisfaction
4/5
Would buy again
73%
Reliability
4/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
21 MPG
EPA highway
31 MPG
EPA combined
24 MPG
Tested city
16 MPG
Tested highway
34 MPG
Tested overall
23 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,665
Cruising range
385 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3 sec
0-60 mph
7.4 sec
60-0 mph braking
124 ft
Avoidance speed
53 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
194 in
Width
73 in
Height
58 in
Wheelbase
112 in
Weight
3,755 lb
Maximum load
875 lb
Towing capacity
1,000 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
3 in
Front leg room
41.5 in
Rear head room
2 in
Rear leg room
28 in
Luggage
3+2+0

Owner feedback

Comfort
5/5
Driving
5/5
Styling
5/5
Value
4/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
5/10
Greenhouse gas score
5/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Lincoln

Lincoln is Ford’s luxury brand, and most Lincoln models are fancier, quieter versions of existing Ford SUVs. The Lincoln Navigator, for example, is based on the Ford Expedition, and the Lincoln Corsair is based on the Ford Escape. Some models are available as hybrids. Lincoln SUVs tend to come with standard leather seating surfaces, large screens, and sound deadening. That interior quality paired with lively powertrains have earned some models Consumer Reports’ recommendation. Lincoln stopped building sedans when it discontinued the Continental and MKZ in 2020. As a brand, for new and used car reliability, road-test scores, and owner satisfaction ratings, Lincoln tends to be average.

Vehicle ID: 12122 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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