Lincoln introduces new MKZ mid-size sedan

By Jhoo Dong-chan

The luxury division of American carmaker, Ford, has introduced the all-new MKZ sedan to recapture its past glory in the premium auto market.

Ford Sales and Services Korea CEO Jung Jae-hee said during the unveiling at the company’s showroom in Gangnam, southern Seoul, Monday, that the all-new MKZ sedan inherits “Lincoln’s signature beauty in design.”

The famous Lincoln Design Studio led by top designer Korean-American Soo Kang and 50 world-class experts has strived to revive the classic Lincoln style combined with modern aerodynamics. The luxury sedan model won the Good Design Award sponsored by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy in 2014.

The new MKZ sedan retains the elegant legacy in design from its previous version created by the design studio.

Inspired by glittering jewels, the MKZ’s LED headlamps in the front use the Adaptive Lamp System to enhance a wider range of visibility. Straight-line tail lamps in the back are perfectly matched with the dual exhaust under the bumper.

The MKZ’s steering wheel features best-in-class hand-made Wollsdorf leather while its multi contour seats with the Active Motion System are covered with Deepsoft leather manufactured by Bridge of Weir, offering a pleasurable driving experience without fatigue.

The MKZ also features high-end audio maker Revel’s quality audio system that has 19 speakers installed in optimal positions inside the cabin so that passengers can enjoy the best sound quality through three different audio modes ― Stereo, Theater and Stage.

The all-new MKZ is powered by a 2.0-liter EcoBoost direct injection engine with the Select Shift six-speed transmission that guarantees responsive drive dynamics. It produces a maximum of 234 horsepower with a 37.3 kg.m torque.

The front-wheel-drive sedan also has mileage of 13.1 kilometers per liter on the highway and 8.4 kilometers per liter in the city.

It is priced beginning at 52.5 million won ($48,143).