2020 Lincoln MKZ Review
Price Range: $20,990 - $27,590





+205
Average
7.4
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
For a luxury sedan, the 2020 Lincoln MKZ is average in just about all of its traits. Its driving characteristics, luxury features and performance are nothing extraordinary, but it does at least check the boxes for the class. Base MKZs are well-equipped and attractively priced, but optioned-up models start to become underwhelming compared to other cars for similar money.
2020 Lincoln MKZ Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What's new
- Minor changes and updates to standard and optional equipment
- Part of the second Lincoln MKZ generation introduced for 2013
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Illinois
$226/mo for MKZ Base
MKZ Base
vs
$178/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
4 out of 5 stars4/5Excellent
#13 out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.
Cost
$481/yr
vs. $607/yr
for Average Luxury Midsize Car
for Average Luxury Midsize Car
Frequency
0.86x/yr
vs. 1.36x/yr
for Average Luxury Midsize Car
for Average Luxury Midsize Car
Severity
9.3%
vs. 10.5%
for Average Luxury Midsize Car
for Average Luxury Midsize Car
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Lincoln MKZ Owner Reviews
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Exceeded expectations
5 out of 5 starsDonald Peters, 03/27/2019
2019 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve II 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Very good value,Reserve II Hybrid. performance better than expected for a hybrid,all amenities are there for a luxury smaller car.Had 3 Lincoln Mks,s before. Ride quality good,trade off of trunk space for battery is only negative. Have had car for 3 months,so far well pleased even though we always had full sized vehicles before. Have had very good experience with Lincoln brand … since2006.
You can't get any better...
5 out of 5 starsGary C., 11/23/2020
2020 Lincoln MKZ Reserve 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
I bought a 2020 Lincoln MKZ 3.0 Turbo in August. This car has every bell and whistle you can imagine. It even has the reclining panoramic roof which makes the car like a convertible. The fit and finish of the car is excellent. The 3.0 V6 Turbo will blow your hair back with 350 HP. It also has the Revel Ultima stereo system which sounds amazing. The ultimate option is the massaging … seats which massage you from every angle. I have owned Infinitis, Jaguars, and Acuras and this car by far beats them all! Major bang for your buck here! I get compliments on this car and the beautiful lines all the time! I consider myself and huge converted Lincoln fan here!
Driven Lincolns 30 plus years-MKZ is exceptional
5 out of 5 starsLen M., 08/12/2019
2019 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve I 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
I just bought my first Hybrid. I have two MKZ's and have for a couple of years. Both of my others had the 3.0 ltr. 400 HP engine. They are a joy to drive. However, it is past time to try to help with the environment. Thought about an electric car-but the limitations on distance and recharging time dissuaded me at this point. I test drove the MKZ Hybrid and I was immediately sold. … Great ride and enough power to get you out of the way. I highly recommend.
Loving my THIRD MKZ hybrid
5 out of 5 starsRed Ryder, 04/14/2019
2019 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve I 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
I am currently leasing a 2019 MKZ hybrid. This is my third. I leased a 2011, bought a 2014 and now have the 2019 Reserve I with sun roof and special wheel rims. I am a big fan of this car. The 2019 has far better acceleration than the other two, which helps on the highway. When I drive local roads, my MPG goes above 40; stays around 36 with constant highway driving. The car is very … comfortable for me, as was the first one I ever test drove. I am 5’2” and this car is made for smaller people. My 5’10” husband does not find it as comfortable as I do. The technology is improved quite a bit and it’s easier to make vocal commands. There are several way to control things - the steering wheel, the computer screen or the buttons on the console. I enjoy the solid, quiet ride it offers, as well as the good audio. I love this car and will continue to buy or lease it since I want a hybrid and this one, to me, is the best one out there. Yes, you lose trunk space but that’s a small sacrifice.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2020 Lincoln MKZ, so we've included reviews for other years of the MKZ since its last redesign.
2020 MKZ Highlights
Sedan
Hybrid Fleet
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $36,750 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Hybrid |
Combined MPG | 41 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $107/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 11.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the MKZ models:
- Blind-Spot and Cross-Traffic Alert
- Warns drivers of objects within the vehicle's blind spot and of cars approaching from behind.
- Driver Alert System
- Alerts the driver to the possibility that he or she may be too tired to continue based on driving behavior.
- Enhanced Active Park Assist
- Helps drivers into and out of parking positions by taking over the steering.
NHTSA Overall Rating
5 out of 5 starsThe National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall4 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverall5 / 5
- Side Barrier RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront Seat5 / 5Back Seat5 / 5
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover10.9%
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestGood
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestGood
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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