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2017 Lincoln MKZ

Car · 2015–2020

Trims and features

201520162017201820192020

Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 188–240 hp; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 188–240 hp; 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 350 hp · Drive: AWD, FWD

2017 MKZ trims

PremierPremier HEVSelectSelect HEVReserveReserve HEVBlack LabelBlack Label HEV
Base price (MSRP)$35,170$35,170$36,920$36,920$39,670$39,670$47,830$47,830
Seats55555555
Rows of seats22222222
Wheels18 in18 in18 in18 in19 in19 in19 in19 in
Adaptive cruise control——OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Automatic emergency braking——OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Pedestrian emergency braking——OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Forward collision warning——OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Blind-spot warning——OptionalOptionalStandardStandardStandardStandard
Lane departure warning——OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Lane keeping assist——OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Backup cameraStandardStandardStandardStandardStandardStandardStandardStandard
Parking assist——OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Automatic high beamsStandardStandardStandardStandardStandardStandardStandardStandard
Adaptive driving beam headlights——OptionalOptionalStandardStandardStandardStandard
Push-button startStandardStandardStandardStandardStandardStandardStandardStandard

From NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Lincoln reports it: base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment by trim. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Lincoln aren't in our data yet. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsCollision warningCarPlay
2020 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 188–245 hp
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 188–245 hp
3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 350 hp
AWD, FWD20–41 mpg 5 of 5 1 3 StandardYes
2019 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 188–240 hp
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 188–240 hp
3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 350 hp
AWD, FWD20–41 mpg 5 of 5 1 31 StandardYes
2018 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 188–240 hp
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 188–240 hp
3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 350 hp
AWD, FWD20–40 mpg 5 of 5 2 37 OptionalYes
2017 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 188–240 hp
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 188–240 hp
3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 350 hp
AWD, FWD20–40 mpg 5 of 5 8 253 OptionalYes
2016 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 188–240 hp
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 188–240 hp
3.7L 6-cyl, 300 hp
AWD, FWD20–40 mpg 5 of 5 14 119 OptionalNo
2015 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, 188–240 hp
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 188–240 hp
3.7L 6-cyl, 300 hp
AWD, FWD21–40 mpg 5 of 5 21 159 OptionalNo

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Apple lists CarPlay for: MKZ 2017–2020 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2020 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD5 StandardStandard 12
2020 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 12
2020 Lincoln MKZ HEV 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 01
2019 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD5 StandardStandard 120
2019 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 120
2019 Lincoln MKZ HEV 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 011
2018 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 235
2018 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR FWD5 OptionalOptional 235
2018 Lincoln MKZ HEV 4 DR FWD5 OptionalOptional 02
2017 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 4138
2017 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR FWD5 OptionalOptional 4138
2017 Lincoln MKZ HEV 4 DR FWD5 OptionalOptional 4115
2016 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR FWD5 OptionalOptional 764
2016 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 764
2016 Lincoln MKZ HEV 4 DR FWD5 OptionalOptional 755
2015 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 1183
2015 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR FWD5 OptionalOptional 1183
2015 Lincoln MKZ HEV 4 DR FWD5 OptionalOptional 1076

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2020MKZ AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo
20–23
2020MKZ FWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo
21–24
2020MKZ Hybrid FWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 41
2019MKZ AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo
20–23
2019MKZ FWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo
21–24
2019MKZ Hybrid FWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 41
2018MKZ AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo
20–23
2018MKZ FWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo
21–24
2018MKZ Hybrid FWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 40
2017MKZ AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo
20–23
2017MKZ FWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo
21–24
2017MKZ Hybrid FWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 40
2016MKZ AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L
20–25
2016MKZ FWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L
21–26
2016MKZ Hybrid FWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 40
2015MKZ AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L
21–25
2015MKZ FWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L
21–26
2015MKZ Hybrid FWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 40

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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