2013 Lincoln MKZ Now EPA-Rated, Hybrid at 45 MPG Overall

The new Lincoln MKZ sedan has received official EPA fuel-economy ratings, and much like the car, they too are Ford Fusion–based. At pole position, the MKZ hybrid is rated at 45 city mpg and 45 on the highway. Two mpg were shaved off each cycle from the Fusion hybrid's scores, perhaps because refinement-oriented materials in the Lincoln add some weight. Even still, the MKZ's score is enough to top its closest competitor, the Lexus ES300h, which is rated at 40/39. Conventional gasoline-powered MKZ models break down as follows: 240-hp, 2.0-liter turbo four with front-wheel drive: 22/33 240-hp, 2.0-liter turbo four with all-wheel drive: 22/31 300-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 with front-wheel drive: 19/28 300-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 with all-wheel drive: 18/26 2013 Lincoln MKZ – Official Photos and Info 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid – First Drive Review 2013 Toyota Avalon – Official Photos and Info Both turbo four–powered models match their Ford counterparts, while the V-6 versions are about average for the class. Still, it's abundantly clear that Ford made a good choice in nixing the six for the new Fusion. Read full story » from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com

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