2007 Lincoln MKZ Review

Lincoln MKZ – 2007 Review: Lincoln’s historic Zephyr moniker blew in for 2006 and right back out again for 2007 when marketers decided to switch from memorable, iconic nameplates to forgettable alphabet soup badges like MKR, MKS, MKX, and MKZ. The only one spared was Navigator, which apparently still has brand equity in the eyes of Harvard MBAs. Based on the Ford Fusion, the Lincoln MKZ receives significant upgrades after just one year on the market, including a new 3.5-liter V6 engine and optional all-wheel drive. While Lincoln’s marketing morass is terrific fodder for poking fun at the MKZ, the truth is that there’s a decent car here. The trouble is that decent doesn’t quite cut it in a field littered with standouts.