# Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Green: Luxury Meets Sustainability

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- Published: 2011-02-06T19:34:54-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

## Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Wins Prestigious Global Green USA Design Award

The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid has received high green praise for its environmental leadership
and smart design. Global Green USA honored the hybrid sedan with [win](https://greenlivingguy.com/2013/10/lincoln-mkz-hybrid-electric-test-drive-results-2013-car/)
for its prestigious Design Award, recognizing Lincoln’s efforts to deliver a luxury
vehicle that also advances sustainability.

This award celebrates products that reduce environmental impact through innovative,
accessible design. Lincoln’s MKZ Hybrid impressed the judges by offering exceptional
fuel efficiency without sacrificing the comfort and style drivers expect from the
brand.

![Lincoln mkz hybrid green Test drive results 2014 lincoln mkz hybrid electric car](
https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/wpid-wp-1424922694860.
jpeg?resize=420%2C420&quality=52&ssl=1 "Test Drive Results 2014 Lincoln MKZ hybrid
electric car - The Green Living Guy")

### Efficiency Meets Luxury

The MKZ Hybrid was the first Lincoln to use hybrid technology, showcasing Ford’s
push to make green driving more mainstream. It delivers an EPA-estimated 41 mpg 
in the city, a remarkable figure for a luxury sedan at its launch.

But Lincoln didn’t just focus on fuel economy. The vehicle also featured high-quality
materials, advanced technology, and the signature quiet ride that defines the brand.
It proved that drivers don’t have to choose between sustainability and luxury.

### Recognizing Sustainable Leadership

Global Green USA created its Design Awards to highlight companies and products that
lead the way toward a greener future. By giving the MKZ Hybrid this honor, the organization
underscored Lincoln’s role in pushing the auto industry to deliver cleaner, more
efficient options.

This award also signaled to other automakers that consumers want—and will reward—
designs that balance performance with environmental responsibility.

### The Road Ahead

Lincoln’s MKZ Hybrid green set a standard for luxury hybrids when it launched. Today,
automakers continue to build on that legacy with even more advanced electrified 
models.

Consumers now have more choices than ever, proving that green design isn’t just 
a trend—it’s the new benchmark for automotive excellence.

### Learn More

For more on green automotive design and hybrid technology:

 * [Global Green USA](https://globalgreen.org/)
 * [Lincoln Official Site](https://www.lincoln.com/)
 * [U.S. Department of Energy – Fuel Economy](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/)

Information Provided to The Green Living Guy by Ford Motor Company

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