If you've seen a
Lincoln Zephyr recently and were intrigued, don't try to find one in a dealership. One year after the Zephyr's introduction, this mid-size sedan gets a name job and some changes under the hood. Zephyr is now the 2007
MKZ, consistent with Lincoln's new alpha-numeric model names.
The MKZ does show a new direction for Lincoln. A key element in this shift is offering luxury vehicles that are able to engage the driver instead of treating him or her as another occupant who happens to be seated behind the steering wheel. The MKZ succeeds in this respect, managing the difficult trick of delivering a ride that is generally comfortable with handling that makes it interesting and gratifying to drive quickly on a challenging country road.
This sedan's advantages include a competitive price and the availability of all-wheel drive (front-wheel drive is standard), which isn't offered on most of the MKZ's competitors. The drawbacks include its lack of electronic stability control or skid-management electronics.