<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/new-york-auto-show/" rel="tag">New York Auto Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/hybrids/" rel="tag">Hybrid</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/" rel="tag">Sedan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/ford/" rel="tag">Ford</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lincoln/" rel="tag">Lincoln</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/new-york-2010-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/"><img vspace="4" hspace="0" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/mkzopt.jpg" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><small>2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div>
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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/ford/">Ford</a> has reminded us over and over again about its plans to offer a full line of electified vehicles in the United States. The <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/escape">Escape</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/mariner">Mariner</a> hybrids started this trend, the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/fusion">Fusion</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/milan">Milan</a> hybrids are garnering lots of praise, and with new products like the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/10/chicago-2010-ford-transit-electric-uses-the-force-drive/">Transit Connect Electric</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/18/video-ford-shows-off-new-focus-ev-for-the-em-jay-leno-show-em/">Focus Electric</a> hitting the streets in the not-too-distant future, the automaker appears to be fulfilling its goals. The newest addition to the electrified lineup is this <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/31/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-boasts-luxury-plus-efficiency-but-is-it/">2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid</a>, which builds upon the success of its Fusion and Milan sister hybrids.<br />
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With fuel economy ratings of 41 miles per gallon in the city and 36 on the highway, the MKZ Hybrid will lay claim to the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in America, besting its nearest competitor,the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/hs250h">Lexus HS250h</a>,by six MPGs. Ford has also assured us that the MKZ will be priced below the Lexus, making it a more affordable alternative for shoppers. Aside from the addition of the four-cylinder hybrid powertrain, not much changes from the standard MKZ and Ford is hoping that this vehicle will bring more buyers into Lincoln showrooms when the car hits dealerships this fall. Check out our galleries below to see both live and stock shots of the MKZ Hybrid.<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/new-york-2010-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/">New York 2010: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/new-york-2010-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/img8985_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/new-york-2010-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/img8954_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/new-york-2010-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/img8955_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/new-york-2010-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/img8961_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/new-york-2010-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/img8967_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/">2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/2011lincolnmkzhybrid000_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/2011lincolnmkzhybrid001_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/2011lincolnmkzhybrid002_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/2011lincolnmkzhybrid003_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/2011lincolnmkzhybrid004_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
<em><strong><small>Live photos by Steven J. Ewing / Copyright (C)2010 Weblogs, Inc.</small></strong></em><p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/31/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-new-york-2010/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>New York 2010: 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is exactly what we expected</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/31/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-new-york-2010/">New York 2010: 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is exactly what we expected</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:59:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/31/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-new-york-2010/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19421148/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/31/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-new-york-2010/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><small>2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div>
<br />
<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/ford/">Ford</a> has reminded us over and over again about its plans to offer a full line of electified vehicles in the United States. The <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/escape">Escape</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/mariner">Mariner</a> hybrids started this trend, the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/fusion">Fusion</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/milan">Milan</a> hybrids are garnering lots of praise, and with new products like the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/10/chicago-2010-ford-transit-electric-uses-the-force-drive/">Transit Connect Electric</a> and <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/18/video-ford-shows-off-new-focus-ev-for-the-em-jay-leno-show-em/">Focus Electric</a> hitting the streets in the not-too-distant future, the automaker appears to be fulfilling its goals. The newest addition to the electrified lineup is this <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/31/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-boasts-luxury-plus-efficiency-but-is-it/">2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid</a>, which builds upon the success of its Fusion and Milan sister hybrids.<br />
<br />
With fuel economy ratings of 41 miles per gallon in the city and 36 on the highway, the MKZ Hybrid will lay claim to the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in America, besting its nearest competitor,the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/hs250h">Lexus HS250h</a>,by six MPGs. Ford has also assured us that the MKZ will be priced below the Lexus, making it a more affordable alternative for shoppers. Aside from the addition of the four-cylinder hybrid powertrain, not much changes from the standard MKZ and Ford is hoping that this vehicle will bring more buyers into Lincoln showrooms when the car hits dealerships this fall. Check out our galleries below to see both live and stock shots of the MKZ Hybrid.<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/new-york-2010-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/">New York 2010: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/new-york-2010-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/img8985_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/new-york-2010-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/img8954_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/new-york-2010-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/img8955_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/new-york-2010-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/img8961_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/new-york-2010-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/img8967_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
<div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/">2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/2011lincolnmkzhybrid000_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/2011lincolnmkzhybrid001_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/2011lincolnmkzhybrid002_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/2011lincolnmkzhybrid003_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/low/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/2011lincolnmkzhybrid004_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
<em><strong><small>Live photos by Steven J. Ewing / Copyright (C)2010 Weblogs, Inc.</small></strong></em><p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/31/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-new-york-2010/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>New York 2010: 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is exactly what we expected</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/31/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-new-york-2010/">New York 2010: 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is exactly what we expected</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:59:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/31/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-new-york-2010/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19421148/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a> | <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/31/2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-new-york-2010/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>
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