The 2020 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve is a four-door luxury sedan that combines modern opulence with thrifty fuel economy. It’s also smooth and powerful, providing the quick, comfortable performance drivers expect to see in the luxury segment. Moreover, the MKZ Hybrid Reserve is nicely equipped with an impressive array of upscale features, from high-tech driver safety aids to handsome leather upholstery.
What is the 2020 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve?
The MKZ Hybrid Reserve is a four-door luxury sedan with a hybrid powertrain. On the road, it coasts around in smooth style. Inside, seating is plush and spacious, adding to the MKZ’s upscale vibe. And, as the Reserve trim model, this MKZ comes standard with a long list of luxury features.
What features are included?
Every MKZ is handsomely equipped with luxury features, but, as a step up from the base model, the Reserve is extra swanky. It’s also available with a number of upscale options, so you can create an even more luxurious ride.
Hybrid Reserve Exterior Features
Standard exterior features:
- Adaptive xenon headlights
- Chrome exterior trim
- 19-inch aluminum wheels
- Sunroof
Outside, this Lincoln luxury sedan treats you to glossy style and sweeping lines. The MKZ Hybrid also lights your way with adaptive xenon headlights. For a little extra panache, add the sunroof or bigger, 19-inch wheels. The sunroof slides and tilts open and closed for a little extra fresh air and sunshine. For days when you prefer a cooler cabin, the sunroof also includes a power sunshade.
Hybrid Reserve Comfort Features
Standard interior features:
- Leather upholstery
- Genuine wood trim
- Power-adjustable steering wheel
- Power-adjustable front seats with heating and memory
- 60/40-split folding rear seats with pass through
- Upgraded ambient interior lighting
Optional interior features:
- Ventilated and massaging front seats
This luxury sedan goes all out, with stylish standard features that include leather upholstery and genuine wood trim. And it’s as comfortable as it is classy, with plush, supportive seating cushions and lasting support. The ambient interior lighting adds a soft glow to your nighttime excursions.
Standard tech features:
- Sync 3 infotainment
- 8-inch infotainment touch screen
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integration
- Navigation
- 110-volt household-style power outlet
- Two rear-seat USB charging ports
- 14-speaker Revel audio system
Wherever you roam, this luxury hybrid keeps you plugged into the outside world. The Sync 3 infotainment system includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, giving you easy access to your entire musical repertoire. You can even access your phone’s voice controls to send and receive safer texts. And all of your favorite audio programs sound excellent, thanks to the 14-speaker premium Revel audio system.
Standard safety features:
Standard Co-Pilot360 suite of safety aids
- Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keeping assist
- Automatic high beams
Optional safety features:
- Active park assist system
The MKZ Hybrid Reserve is loaded with high-tech safety aids. Features like blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assist actively help you avoid a collision. The adaptive cruise control system keeps you a healthy distance from the vehicle up ahead, adjusting your speed to suit the flow of traffic. If you want a little help parking, add the active park assist system, which safely steers the MKZ into a parallel parking space.
What exactly is under the hood? Is the MKZ Hybrid a plug-in?
- 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine combined with an electric motor
- 188 horsepower, 128 pound-feet of torque
- Continuously variable transmission
- 41 mpg combined (42 city/39 highway mpg)
The MKZ Hybrid is a traditional hybrid sedan—that is, it pairs a gas-powered engine with a battery-powered electric motor. It is not a plug-in hybrid. But, with its combination of gas and electric power, the MKZ hybrid powertrain does help you save a bundle at the pump, with EPA ratings of 41 mpg combined (42 city/39 highway mpg). This luxury sedan is also quick, supplying generous power for smooth passing and merging maneuvers.
Is the 2020 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve a good car?
The MKZ Hybrid Reserve is much more than a cushy ride. This sedan was built to last. Its reliable powertrain will keep you cruising for years to come. On the off chance that something should go wrong, however, you’ve always got the Lincoln warranty to help you get back on the road.
The MKZ Hybrid Reserve includes:
- 4 year/50,000 mile bumper-to-bumper coverage
- 6 year/70,000 mile limited powertrain warranty coverage