Overview & Reviews

The Lincoln MKZ returns unchanged for the 2012 model year.

• High fuel economy from Hybrid version
• Comfortable seats and driving position
• Responsive steering.
• Excellent infotainment features

• Non-premium feel
• Rough ride with sport suspension.
• Not enough differentiation from Ford Fusion

User Reviews:

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  Classy Car, Smooth Ride - 2012 Lincoln MKZ
  By Eileen - December 19 - 6:29 pm

  True Lincoln engineered ride... Crystal White exterior, light cashmere interior, nice interior wood features... ample trunk room, moon roof seldom use ... leather could be more durable... why black carpet ... should have been cashmere color. Purchased July 2015 --- one owner, spotless, looks new ... Bad mileage with AC on. Climate control & AC works great. Love backup camera... Received all manuals with some warranty remaining. Manual describes a replaceable interior air filter to mitigate dust, which I need to figure out. Was seeking a luxury car and refused to drop $45K as I drive only 7,000 miles per year, so this was a perfect pick! Considered the Cadillac CTS, but was a bit turned off for a few reasons and my mechanic advised to steer away- too many issues. He worked on MKZs over the years and gives high marks for reliability and no major issues. Newer MKZs 2013/14 are gaudy with back spoiler, takes away class appeal and interior looked cheap with no crafted wood moldings. Receive many compliments on mine and its a smooth drive, nice smooth pull. Very happy!

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  Big safe on gas and very comfort - 2012 Lincoln MKZ
  By Frances - June 30 - 12:20 pm

  We own this car 2012 MKZ Hybrid for few years now, still like it very much. It have 36,000 miles now and is 42.3 miles MPG. Love the interior and exterior design. Lincoln does great job on this model. Very easy to parking and so easy to get in and out. Feel so quiet and wonderful feeling with this cost and have all good quality performance. The driver seat is very comfortable and outward visibility is great. Feel very safe to drive and enjoy on long distance travel with this car. So far, Everything we love about this car....Great looking and safe and comfort!

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  Still love it after 1 year - 2012 Lincoln MKZ
  By lfwintx - April 24 - 12:27 am

  Im 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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  Engaging Lincoln "Z" - 2012 Lincoln MKZ
  By ojars zvaigzne - November 17 - 9:46 am

  I purchased this vehicle used in 2015 with 49k miles on the "clock". I REALLY like the car! The car is an outstanding value as a USED car because of its high depreciation. It delivers in "spades" when it comes to providing a serene and VERY quiet ride. Performance is very good with rapid acceleration and precise,flat cornering. Reliability has been outstanding with ZERO problems during the 14mo that I have had the car. The car has a very good interior except for a couple of things: the door storage bins are made of hard plastic and dont match the high quality of the rest of interior; the base audio system leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to sound quality (poor bass). I would also give a shout out to the selling dealer, WHITE BEAR LINCOLN in White Bear Lake, MN. This dealer "bent over backwards" to make sure I was totally satisfied with my purchase! KUDOS!

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  Smooth Ride - 2012 Lincoln MKZ
  By - August 19 - 4:25 am

  Hybrid is the way to go on this model. The ride is very smooth and quiet. Overall, the vehicle is quite refined. I have about 7000 miles on this car and I am averaging 40.5 mpg. I would probable due better, but 95% of my driving is highway. The car has plenty of power for passing, or merging, and handles like a dream. I have owned several Mercedes prior to this Lincoln and they did not drive nearly as nice as this. I would give Mercedes a thumbs up on seat comfort, but that is it. That is not to say the seats on the MKZ are not comfortable, they are, but Mercedes has slightly better side support. Overall, the MKZ is a joy to drive and very reliable!

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  Lincoln???? - 2012 Lincoln MKZ
  By Thomas R. Barnes - March 8 - 5:00 pm

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

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  Great car - 2012 Lincoln MKZ
  By Ron Wood - January 11 - 10:32 pm

  One of the best cars Ive ever owned. I normally trade every two years but I have had this one for almost 5 trouble free years.

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  2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is a great ride! - 2012 Lincoln MKZ
  By Arthur - May 26 - 4:42 pm

  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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  Awsome Vehicle MKZ Hybrid 2011 - 2012 Lincoln MKZ
  By kensnek - May 5 - 7:02 am

  We have had this car since March of 2011 and love everything about it. Have averaged 39.1 long term combination city/hwy. This car has exceeded our expectations for mileage,comfort,handling and looks. We never expected to own a Lincoln let alone a hybrid. This car is a well kept secret!

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  love this car - 2012 Lincoln MKZ
  By Mark Barrett - May 30 - 1:53 pm

  This is in the top two of this best cars I have ever owned. I will buy another one for sure.