As a replacement for the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, the 2007 Lincoln MKZ is a four door luxury Sedan featuring revised exterior styling, a more powerful engine and additional options this year compared to its predecessor. Available with AWD or FWD, the MKZ features a 263 horsepower 3.5-liter gas-powered V6 with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Standard features include front/side-head/side-body airbags, ABS brakes, traction control, auto on/off headlights, dual zone climate control, keyless entry, heated lumbar seats, steering wheel audio controls and satellite radio.
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2007 model year changes
The 2006 Lincoln Zephyr becomes the Lincoln MKZ for 2007. Besides the nameplate change, there's big news under the hood. Ford's 3.5L Duratec V6 engine boosts this mid-size sedan's propulsion power to 263 horsepower. The suspension strikes a better balance between ride and handling than the 2006 Zephyr, and an all-wheel-drive variant joins the fold.
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Quiet interior; comfortable ride; available all-wheel-drive; stylish looks.
Special features for 2007
The 2007 Lincoln MKZ offers a lot of content for not a lot of money. When compared to vehicles such as the Lexus ES350 or Infiniti G35, the Lincoln MKZ has a price point that is thousands of dollars lower. For those living in the Snow Belt, selecting the AWD Lincoln MKZ over its front-wheel drive brother, may be the best $1,875 you ever invested in your family's safety.
As a replacement for the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, the 2007 Lincoln MKZ is a four door luxury Sedan featuring revised exterior styling, a more powerful engine and additional options this year compared to its predecessor. Available with AWD or FWD, the MKZ features a 263 horsepower 3.5-liter gas-powered V6 with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Standard features include front/side-head/side-body airbags, ABS brakes, traction control, auto on/off headlights, dual zone climate control, keyless entry, heated lumbar seats, steering wheel audio controls and satellite radio.