Lincoln MKZ concept

Stew · 01-10-2012, 08:15 AM

I am a bit torn on this one. I kind of like the brashness that it shows and it is a hell of an improvement over the previous MXZs. The rear roofline reminds me kind of a Citroen, the new Jag fullsize sedan, and even makes me think of the old Merkur XR4-TI

Links to photos

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/linco...#photo-4735301

FenwickHockey65 · 01-10-2012, 08:31 AM

It's definitely better in real world photos.

That being said, Lincoln has a looooong way to go.

toesuf94 · 01-10-2012, 08:59 AM

SWING!...and a miss.

The front is angular and mean saying "I want to run you down and kill you!"...but then when it passes the rear bumper screams "I have a load in my pants!" So you realize what the design is actually telling you is : "GET OUT OF MY WAY I HAVE TO CRAP! WHERE IS THE BATHROOM?!?! TOO LATE!!!"

zkdreads · 01-10-2012, 09:06 AM

sttttrrrriiiike 1

Blue Maro Demon · 01-10-2012, 09:18 AM

This new MKZ is UGLY UGLY UGLY & MORE UGLY! There I said it and everyone on the boards at MotorTrend.com think it is ugly too. The front grill of the car is one of the ugliest things I have seen on a car in some time. People were even calling this new one Pontiacish. Ford needs to just let that front grill go on the Lincolns its just not working either that or just save the millions and let the brand go.

Stew · 01-10-2012, 10:07 AM

I do like the interior, but is that a steering column mounted shifter?? Lincoln needs 1. a dedicated RWD/AWD platform instead of the Family car/Volvo platforms they are using. 2. new designers 3. QUIT WITH THE RESKINNED FORDS!

drummer5679 · 01-10-2012, 01:16 PM

I don't know who at lincoln has a hard on for that style of grille but they need to fire him fast.

JamesNoBrakes · 01-10-2012, 08:29 PM

Epic fail. They must be trying to kill off the brand.

IBM · 01-10-2012, 09:19 PM

Wtf did i just look at

toesuf94 · 01-11-2012, 11:14 AM

http://jalopnik.com/5874891/embarras...roit-auto-show

IT CAUGHT FIRE AT THE SHOW!!!

cab2g · 01-11-2012, 11:32 AM

hmm... in general I like ford's designs over chevy's except for the Mustang.... But in general I like Cadillac's designs over Lincoln recently. This is no exception. It doesn't look bad, but I really am not a fan of the tiny headlights and the front grille. I do like the rear-end though. It looks pretty sporty, and that's the image the smallest of any luxury brand should convey... I was never a fan of LED cluster lighting either. I think LEDs are great for accents when they are used to light a bending piece of plastic using refraction like our halos or ambient lighting. So That's probably why I like the tail lights and not the head lights.

01-10-2012, 08:15 AM	#1
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	Lincoln MKZ concept I am a bit torn on this one. I kind of like the brashness that it shows and it is a hell of an improvement over the previous MXZs. The rear roofline reminds me kind of a Citroen, the new Jag fullsize sedan, and even makes me think of the old Merkur XR4-TI Links to photos http://www.autoblog.com/photos/linco...#photo-4735301

01-10-2012, 08:31 AM	#2
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	It's definitely better in real world photos. That being said, Lincoln has a looooong way to go. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

01-10-2012, 08:59 AM	#3
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	SWING!...and a miss. The front is angular and mean saying "I want to run you down and kill you!"...but then when it passes the rear bumper screams "I have a load in my pants!" So you realize what the design is actually telling you is : "GET OUT OF MY WAY I HAVE TO CRAP! WHERE IS THE BATHROOM?!?! TOO LATE!!!" __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!

01-10-2012, 09:06 AM	#4
zkdreads Drives: 2010 Camaro LS V6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 2,784	sttttrrrriiiike 1 __________________ C-LO or Sonic "Without Struggle there is no progress" I am your best nightmare!

01-10-2012, 09:18 AM	#5
Blue Maro Demon Drives: 2010 AQUA BLUE CAMARO RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,193	This new MKZ is UGLY UGLY UGLY & MORE UGLY! There I said it and everyone on the boards at MotorTrend.com think it is ugly too. The front grill of the car is one of the ugliest things I have seen on a car in some time. People were even calling this new one Pontiacish. Ford needs to just let that front grill go on the Lincolns its just not working either that or just save the millions and let the brand go. __________________

01-10-2012, 10:07 AM	#6
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	I do like the interior, but is that a steering column mounted shifter?? Lincoln needs 1. a dedicated RWD/AWD platform instead of the Family car/Volvo platforms they are using. 2. new designers 3. QUIT WITH THE RESKINNED FORDS!

01-10-2012, 01:16 PM	#7
drummer5679 Drives: 2005 Infiniti G35 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Carrollton, TX Posts: 390	I don't know who at lincoln has a hard on for that style of grille but they need to fire him fast.

01-10-2012, 08:29 PM	#8
JamesNoBrakes Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AK Posts: 2,377	Epic fail. They must be trying to kill off the brand.

01-10-2012, 09:19 PM	#9
IBM Drives: '11 2LT/RS IBM Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: N. Kentucky Posts: 1,050	Wtf did i just look at __________________

01-11-2012, 11:14 AM	#10
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	http://jalopnik.com/5874891/embarras...roit-auto-show IT CAUGHT FIRE AT THE SHOW!!! __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!

01-11-2012, 11:32 AM	#11
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	hmm... in general I like ford's designs over chevy's except for the Mustang.... But in general I like Cadillac's designs over Lincoln recently. This is no exception. It doesn't look bad, but I really am not a fan of the tiny headlights and the front grille. I do like the rear-end though. It looks pretty sporty, and that's the image the smallest of any luxury brand should convey... I was never a fan of LED cluster lighting either. I think LEDs are great for accents when they are used to light a bending piece of plastic using refraction like our halos or ambient lighting. So That's probably why I like the tail lights and not the head lights. __________________

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