# Test Drive Results 2014 Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric car

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/02/electric-hybrid-drive-test-results-2014-lincoln-mkz-car/
- Published: 2015-02-26T03:53:30-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

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Well hello electric hybrid drive!

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Here’s what I wrote in [Answers.com](https://web.archive.org/web/20140707233734/http://autos.answers.com/hybrids/test-results-2013-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-electric-car)

What I loved was that Lincoln was the [first](https://greenlivingguy.com/2010/05/electric-is-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-more-ev-than-hybrid/)
luxury automaker to offer a hybrid vehicle. That’s with the same base price as its
gasoline counterpart. Both gasoline and hybrid versions of the MKZ have the same
suggested retail price of $34,605. The test drive results are summed up in [quietness, comfort and real power](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/02/lincoln-mkz-hybrid-green-luxury-meets-sustainability/).

**Several Reason Why this Hybrid is more Electric**

Here are several reasons why the MKZ [electric hybrid drive](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/11/nissan-leafs-can-power-the-office-as-well-as-the-home/)
vehicle from Lincoln rocks. Most importantly on being energy efficient, green and
an eco friendly hybrid.

 1. Most noteworthy, the [Lincoln MKZ hybrid](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/11/2019-renewable-energy-and-sustainable-living-fair/)
    car drives ALL electric up to 47 miles per hour. This is basically a city electric
    car given to you in a hybrid (two for the price on one).
 2. According to the US Department of Energy estimates, if you [drive Lincoln MKZ hybrid](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/09/toyota-crown-signia-limited-hybrid-test-drive-review/)
    around town the mileage increases from the measly 41 miles per gallon it can become
    220 miles per gallon.
 3. So you hear the engine less. That’s because the more [electric the vehicle](https://greenlivingguy.com/2005/11/the-case-for-electric-vehicles-now/)
    drives and likes to drive. So most importantly that is zero tailpipe emissions.
 4. Electric cars most importantly save energy, zero tailpipe emissions during an all
    electric commute.
 5. By using an all electric car around you therefore even reduce tailpipe emissions
    and pollutants that go into the air.

**Seemless Performance at 191 Horsepower**

This vehicle is outfitted with Ford Motor Company 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle four-
cylinder engine, permanent magnet electric motor and eCVT transmission. During the
test there was a Lincoln MKZ Hybrid delivering seamless performance. In conclusion,
the gas-electric powertrain is rated at 191 horsepower.

**Car Feel**

In conclusion, the feel of a Lincoln is the same as one would expect. First of all,
the Leather interior with a comfortable electronic seating. A plush feel and easy
to drive. As well, the shift from park to reverse and neutral are a simple push 
of a button. Also, the vehicle driven was fully loaded with every accessory. That’s
from Microsoft Sync with Bluetooth and an impressive stereo system. The volume could
be increased or decreased with a swipe of the finger.  There is a volume bar in 
the middle of the dash area for the stereo. board.

Finally and bottom line, the car was extremely luxurious. It therefore was  finally
exceeding expectations for the price of about $45,000.

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