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At this year's Guangzhou Auto Show, Lincoln launched a new mid-size sedan, the Lincoln Z, and announced a pre-sale price range of 255,000-342,000 yuan. The car offers two styles of front face and configuration combination, i cool and i enjoy, including a total of 7 models. Recently, lincoln Z exhibition car has arrived at dealerships around the world, from the release rhythm of the vehicle, the new car will be officially listed for sale in early 2022.
iku and i enjoy two design styles, which differ in terms of front trim strips on both sides, front fender trim strips, rims, exterior interior color and configuration. In addition to the shared color scheme (Hanjin Black, Caviar Grey, Platinum Diamond White), the i-Share model has an exclusive Glacier Blue, Burgundy Red body, as well as Jupiter Brown and Galaxy Gray interior colors; the i-Cool model has an exclusive Hollywood Red, Artland Blue body, as well as Sunrise Red and Star Rail Blue interior color.
Compared with the official car paint color plate, the actual shooting model is the Lincoln Z i cool Hollywood red model, the color is brighter, the return rate is high. The body has a slightly slip-on shape with concealed door handles, while the tail has a small upturned "duck tail" with through-style taillights.
The interior of the vehicle also adopts a red color scheme (sunrise red), and the overall visual impact is strong. The Lincoln Z interior is equipped with a 12.3-inch + 27-inch through-view panoramic screen that is very eye-catching, supporting HIGH resolution and multi-touch, and can also achieve full or independent split-screen content display.
In addition, the vehicle is also equipped with lincoln Co-Pilot 360TM 2.0 intelligent driver assistance system, which can be used in specific road sections to achieve L2+ level intelligent assisted driving, and the vehicle supports FOTA (Firmware Over-The-Air) vehicle firmware online upgrade.
The vehicle also offers a new style of intelligent control steering wheel, 128-color dynamic mood lights in three zones, a 13-speaker Revel premium sound, and front seats with heating and massage.
In terms of power, the Lincoln Z is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 181 kW (246 hp), a peak torque of 376 Nm, an acceleration time of 0-100 km / h of 6.8 seconds, a comprehensive fuel consumption of 7.32-7.4 liters per 100 km, a transmission system matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission, and the entire series is front-wheel drive.
New car background, competitive product analysis:
Audi A4L
At present, in this price range, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, BMW 3 Series, Audi A4L are the three main products, and cadillac CT5, which is also a U.S. brand, also has a certain degree of attention, in addition, Lexus ES has a lot of fans in the price range with a high-handed and low-play attitude. In terms of size and attributes that favor comfort and luxury, Lincoln's new midsize sedan has more similarities with the Lexus ES. The arrival of the Lincoln Z is expected to gain a considerable share in the terminal market.