Lincoln announced that the fuel efficiency rating for their first ever hybrid, the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, is now official: 41 mpg rating in city driving and 36 mpg on the highway. The official EPA rating makes it the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in America.
A few years ago, a luxury sedan achieving more than 40 MPG in the city would have been big news. With hybrid technology, it's quickly becoming a regular occurrence.
Ford is positioning the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid to compete against the 2010 Lexus HS 250h. The MKZ beats the HS250h in terms of fuel economy by 6 MPG, and provides more engine power and passenger room. The MKZ�"s combined gasoline engine and electric motor provide 191 net horsepower.
�SThe Lincoln MKZ Hybrid offers everything our customers look for in a midsize luxury sedan, plus unsurpassed fuel economy,⬝ said Derrick Kuzak, Ford�"s group vice president, Global Product Development, in a press release. The MKZ�"s claim for fuel economy leadership in the luxury category may be short-lived, with the premium compact Lexus CT 200h hitting dealerships later this year or in early 2011.
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