New for 2013: Lincoln

Jeff Youngs | Sep 20, 2012

2013 Lincoln Model Overview

For the 2013 model year, the Lincoln lineup will have extensive changes. The most popular model in the lineup, the MKZ, is completely redesigned and sets the tone for the future of Lincoln design. In conjunction with this model's redesign, the MKS and the MKT get new styling, updated technology, and additional safety features. Lincoln's SUV lineup, including the MKX and the Navigator, are mostly unchanged for 2013.

2013 Lincoln MKS

The 2013 Lincoln MKS is a full-size luxury sedan equipped with a 304-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 engine or a twin-turbocharged, 3.5-liter V-6 engine producing 365 horsepower and 350 lb.-ft. of torque between 1,500 and 5,000 rpm. Front-wheel drive is standard with the 3.7-liter engine, with all-wheel drive available as an option. All-wheel drive is standard with the turbocharged, 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine. The MKS is based on the Ford Taurus.

What's New

Redesigned from the windshield forward
New trunk, rear bumper, and taillights
Aluminum wheel designs
Active grille shutters added for improved fuel economy
More powerful and fuel-efficient 3.7-liter V-6 engine
Torque Vectoring Control
Electric steering with Pull Drift Compensation and Active Nibble Control
Improved braking system
Standard Continuously Controlled Damping suspension with Comfort, Normal and Sport modes
Standard Lincoln Drive Control with Comfort, Normal and Sport modes
Interior is quieter, Lincoln says, and includes new materials
New Driver Alert drowsiness detection technology
Updated MyLincoln Touch technology
Optional multi-contour massaging front seats
Optional heated steering wheel
Optional mobile Wi-Fi capability
Optional Lane Keeping Alert and Lane Keeping Aid system

2013 Lincoln MKT

The 2013 Lincoln MKT is a full-size luxury crossover SUV with three rows of seats and 7-passenger capacity. A 303-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 engine is standard, driving the front or all four wheels. The MKT EcoBoost model gets a twin-turbocharged, 3.5-liter V-6 engine that generates 365 horsepower and 350 lb.-ft. of torque between 1,500 and 5,250 rpm, and is equipped with standard all-wheel drive. The MKT is based on the Ford Flex.

What's New

Redesigned front end
Adaptive xenon headlights
LED taillights
Wheel designs
Updated MyLincoln Touch technology
Sync connectivity now offers mobile Wi-Fi capability
Upgraded navigation system features
Optional heated steering wheel
Quieter interior
More powerful and fuel-efficient 3.7-liter V-6 engine
Improved braking system
New electric steering with Pull Drift Compensation and Active Nibble Control
EcoBoost models have Continuously Controlled Damping suspension with Comfort, Normal and Sport modes
EcoBoost models have Lincoln Drive Control system with Comfort, Normal and Sport modes
Standard Driver Alert drowsiness detection system
Standard Curve Control handling enhancement
Optional inflatable seat belt technology for rear seats
Optional Lane Keeping Alert and Lane Keeping Aid technology

2013 Lincoln MKX

The 2013 Lincoln MKX is a 5-passenger luxury crossover SUV. A 305-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 engine is standard, and delivers power to the front or all four wheels through a 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. The MKX is based on the Ford Edge.

What's New

22-inch wheel option arrives later in the model year
Sync connectivity adds mobile Wi-Fi capability
Curve Control technology is standard
Four additional exterior paint colors

2013 Lincoln MKZ

The Lincoln MKZ is a midsize luxury sedan. It is completely redesigned for 2013, offered with a choice of a 240-horsepower, turbocharged, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine and a 300-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 engine. A 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters is standard, distributing power to the MKZ's front wheels. All-wheel drive is optional. The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid features a new gas-electric hybrid powertrain pairing a 2.0-liter gasoline engine with an electric assist motor powered by a Lithium-ion battery pack. Combined, total system output measures 188 horsepower, and Lincoln says the MKZ Hybrid can achieve a top speed of 62 mph operating solely on electricity. The new MKZ is based on the redesigned 2013 Ford Fusion.

What's New

Completely redesigned for 2013
Standard MyLincoln Touch, an updated version for 2013
Standard Lincoln Drive Control with Comfort, Normal and Sport driving modes
Standard Continuously Controlled Damping suspension with Comfort, Normal and Sport driving modes
Standard Driver Alert drowsiness detection system
Optional panoramic glass sunroof that Lincoln claims is the largest of any car model sold in the world
Optional THX II Certified premium surround-sound system
Optional navigation system
Optional ventilated front seats
Optional heated rear seats
Optional heated steering wheel
Optional multi-contour massaging front seats
Optional power rear window sunshade
Optional reversing camera
Optional rear park-assist sensors
Optional blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert
Optional inflatable rear seat belts
Optional adaptive cruise control with collision warning and brake support

2013 Lincoln Navigator

The 2013 Lincoln Navigator is a full-size luxury SUV with three rows of seats and 8-passenger capacity. It is a body-on-frame truck equipped with an independent rear suspension that makes it possible for the third-row seat to fold into the floor. Regular- and extended-length models are available, and the Navigator can tow up to 9,000 pounds while carrying as much as 128.2 cubic feet of cargo.

What's New

Curve Control technology is standard for 2013
Three additional exterior paint colors

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