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4.88 out of 5 stars

Still love it after 1 year

lfwintx, 04/05/2013
2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

I'm coming up on the one-year anniversary with my crystal champagne 2012 MKZ Hybrid, and I still love the car. With over 8000 miles, the gas mileage continues to improve. Some days I get up to 41 mpg on my 12-mile commute to work on back country roads, where traffic patterns often interfere with smooth driving. The lifetime average of the car is 36 mpg but improving.

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5 out of 5 stars

Very Quiet and save gas

May , 10/13/2021
2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

We have 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid since 2014, 86,000 miles now. We really love the car look interior and exterior and comfort space. 38/MPG and it really quiet. Each time fill up the gas can run over 600 miles. Save time and save money.

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5 out of 5 stars

Lincoln????

Thomas R. Barnes, 02/08/2017
2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Made me love a Lincoln. I definitely plan on replacing this car only with another Lincoln MKZ in the future.

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5 out of 5 stars

2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is a great ride!

Arthur, 11/02/2015
2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful

Fit and finish is excellent. Infotainment is a little complicated and counter intuitive but manageable. Nearly 50,000 on original Michelins. GREAT car overall. Getting a 2016 tomorrow with even more technology - SWEET!

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5 out of 5 stars

Gas mileage is super, runs on fumes.

Gene L Shefland, 08/19/2018
updated 03/01/2021
2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

Great car. .This is the longest time i have ever kept a car. Only issue is rust on left rear w/o.

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3 out of 5 stars

the car that

amy, 10/12/2016
2012 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 13 people found this review helpful

I bought a 2012 lincoln MKZ in june and now in oct I am planning on trading it in.The car doesnt hold the road at speeds over 40MPH.The car sways and bounces which makes the car feel very unstable on the road.The car always feels like its going to hydroplane even on dry asphalt if the speed is over 60 MPH.The rides like you are on a water bed,which is not just unsettling but very unsafe.I have taken the car to sev mechanics who cant find anything wrong however they too experienced this car to feel very unstable on the highway.The lincoln was to have great road safety however this model is anything but.

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5 out of 5 stars

Smooth&Quiet

Dave R, 04/16/2018
2012 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I prefer awd over fwd for wet traction

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3 out of 5 stars

A lot to pay for a nameplate

mcnerdy, 05/12/2013
2012 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 19 people found this review helpful

Ford needs to get serious about the luxury car game. I had a 2011 Ford Fusion Sport AWD that cost $32k. It was essentially the same car as my $39K, 2012 Lincoln MKZ and it had more features. The only features I gained were; a little quieter ride, a softer suspension, and heated outside mirrors. The features I lost were; Blind Spot Information System, Rear view camera, effects lighting, and alloy wheels. You would think that $7000 would buy you more than a Lincoln emblem!

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4 out of 5 stars

Lincoln service

Michael, 09/17/2020
2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My MKZ has had very reasonable service costs and efficient to operate.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great ride and comfort

Ed, 08/08/2017
2012 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Price varies greatly when purchasing

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