Lincoln MKZ Photo Gallery

At once sleek and massive, the new MKZ looks like no other car. But is it pretty?

Clean, sweeping lines enabled by push-button transmission controls.

Big butt. Odd cut line for high, abbreviated deck lid.

The cover must be purely decorative.

Split-wing grille, derived from classic Lincolns, will be controversial.

Character line droops across rear fender. Other wheel options look less like cheap hubcaps.

Thin LED ribbon runs the full width. A Lincoln signature going forward.

Opening is large, but not nearly as large as the glass.

Large black plastic applique beneath the rear window.

Open sunroof covers half of rear window.

Sleek design, but too plasticky. Full-sized tach, unlike in Fusion.

The panels don't quite align by design. But they should either line up or not flow together.

Not competitive.

Also smaller than in the Fusion, but more competitive than the rear seat.

Buzz unbefitting a $40,000+ car.

Grille inspired by classic Lincolns has few fans. But it works for me on the MKZ. LED headlights.

Clean lines from round nose to tapered tail.

The MKZ won't be confused with the Fusion despite shared underpinnings.

Sleeker than the previous ES, but still relatively stodgy.

Unusually elegant for this price range. But does anyone notice, or care?

Rear pillar flows cleanly into broad shoulder over rear wheel. Complex surfacing.

Slender LED tail lamps complete elegant theme.

2013 redesign included a more steeply raked rear window. But the rest is thoroughly conventional.

Floating center console dominates the MKZ's interior.

Busier, less elegant interior styling in the Lexus. But roomier.

Basic theme inspired by a manta ray.

Attractive theme, but too much hard plastic. And controls could be easier to operate.

Poor fit by design.

Another angle on the sweeping console.

My favorite of many gauge modes provides the most info on how hard the various bits are working.

A coach lets you know how efficiently you're driving the MKZ.

Slender seat provides good comfort and support. Optional seat adds adjustable bolsters and massage.

The Lincoln's fatal flaw. Too tight.

Fairly tight, but at least the rear seat folds.

Smoother and quieter than the engine in the Lexus ES hybrid, but less powerful.