I have seen a few commercials for these cars, they do look pretty cool but still not for me. The other day one pulled up next to me and I was amazed at the size of this car, I thought the GS was a big sedan. I can almost compare the size from my GS to my 96 Honda civic.

 

Are you talking about the MKZ (based on the Ford Fusion) which is smaller, or the MKS which is the big one (I think!) based on the new Taurus? C&D recently tested a MKS AWD and it weighed in at over 4,300 lbs.

To me, the MKS, MKZ, MKX thing is very confusing.

 

^ lol yea ... they needed dif lettering system for sure ... i kno the MKX is the crossover thingy ... but MKS or MKZ who knows?! haha

yea i see adds for the MK[whatever] and i'm curious enough that i might to take a look and maybe play in one a little (i can't relaistically see my self buying one unless it floored me tho)

has anyone driven one? [1sick? mmarshall?] & can some1 who's sure straighten out which car is which? lol

 

The C&D review was genrally favorable especially for the quality of materials, ride etc. Not too quick, something like 7.5 0-60. A turbo V6 is coming tho. I think the gas mileage for the test was like 17 mpg,, but it does weigh 4,300 lbs.

 

The MKZ is the luxury Fusion. The MKS is the bigger sedan in the lineup.

 

I am confused by the Lincoln names too and all these silly combos. I believe acura had a fit when they chose MKX for their SUV which is like MDX.

The Lincoln MKS is BIG, its as big as a LS/S/7 series. It has FWD or AWD and a V-6 only like the Acura TL/RL so I see those 3 as competition.

I have yet to drive one but hopefully will soon. Reviews have been fair, its not quick, the interior is well built and it has pretty decent styling.

Overall nothing to get blown away by unless you are a loyal Lincoln customer.

 

In Aug 2,374 MKS were sold vs. 1,177 Genesis.

Way too soon to call it a trend, just FWIW.

 

I've reviewed both.....the new MKS just a couple of weeks ago and the MKZ when it first debuted several years ago, when my reviews are not as comprehensive or accompanied by pictures as they are now.

To differentiate the two cars (you seem to be confused by which is which), the smaller MKZ (formerly the Lincoln Zephyr) is a mid-size 4-door sedan based on the same platform as the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan. The Fusion and Milan come with 4 and V6 powerplants and FWD or AWD. (AWD models are V6 only). The MKS also comes in FWD/AWD, but, I believe, offers only the V6.

The somewhat larger MKS, Lincoln's new 4-soor sedan flagship, is based on the larger Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable platform, formerly named the Five Hundred/Montego. (by today's standards, full-sized), which offers a V6 with FWD or AWD. The Lincoln version of this platform, the MKS, also offers FWD or AWD, and a slightly revised version of the V6. The old Town Car, Lincoln's former flagship, is now restricted to fleet and limo sales.

All of these cars seem to be at least fairly well-built, and are on my recommended list if you want an American-nameplate sedan. In addition, the FWD Fusion/Milan/MKZ triplets have a well-above-average reliability record according to Consumer Reports; and average reliability for AWD versions.

(Just my guess, but when you see the interiors on the Lincoln versions, I think you will prefer those interiors to the more mundane Ford/Mercury versions, but, of course, the Lincolns cost more).

One last thing. Do not expect either the MKS or MKZ to ride or handle like Town Cars, or have the same towing capacity....they DON'T. Both have firmer, more responsive suspensions/tires, and you will feel bumps more than in the pillow-like Town Car. But, to compensate, you have better handling than the Town Car, and will have better foul-weather traction in either the FWD or AWD versions.