At the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, a concept car called Lincoln ZEPHYR turned out to be a concept car, with a futuristic and technological sense of interior and exterior design instantly gained a high degree of attention; and today, less than a year later, its mass-produced model - Lincoln Z was officially introduced to the market, after a large area of concept car design, this car has also become a product that can be "hit" in the current luxury mid-size car market. At present, this car has been fully sold in stores, today we will experience it for ourselves and see how lincoln Z perfectly interprets "luxury" and "technology".
What is the listing price of lincoln Z?
On March 12, Lincoln Z officially completed the listing, the new car launched a total of 7 different configuration models, the market guidance price range of 25.28-34.08 million yuan, the release of the new car also coincided with the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln brand, enough to prove the importance of Lincoln Z for the brand.
1. This is a luxury medium-sized car with high appearance
If you've ever paid attention to the Lincoln ZEPHYR concept car before, you'll definitely think they're a mold and come out of nowhere when you see the Lincoln Z. Needless to say, Lincoln Z perfectly restores the design of the concept car, whether it is the body proportions or the handling of details are well done, belonging to the kind that you can't find problems. If this car is placed in a group of luxury mid-size cars, Lincoln Z's appearance level will definitely rank in the top two.
In the front part, lincoln Z has a unique design approach, the large size of the star flare shape grille has a high degree of recognition, and the internal dot matrix design highlights its unique trend beauty.
A strip of light runs through the entire front face, and the Lincoln brand LOGO in the middle part can also be lit, which has become one of the current fashion elements.
The two sides of the headlight group shape is more sharp, and the standard with the far and near LIGHT LED light source, in addition to the light configuration also has automatic headlights, headlight delay off and adaptive far and near light and other functions.
The side lines of the body can be described as atmospheric and smooth, a waist line extends backwards from the headlight group to the rear fenders, the slight downward line adds layering to the side, and the blackened A-pillar also follows the design of the concept car. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4982*1865*1485mm, and the wheelbase is 2930mm.
The real-time model is equipped with a 19-inch multi-spoke turbine-shaped wheel rim, the wheel rim style is very attractive, and the two-color design also enhances the visual layering. In addition, the car is equipped with Goodyear tires with a specification of 235/45 R19.
The exterior mirrors are designed in two colors, and the chrome material underneath is integrated with the window line, which enhances the sense of grade. In terms of configuration, it has electric adjustment, electric folding, memory, heating and automatic anti-glare functions.
The layers of the rear of the new car are more distinct, and the sense of movement is also more prominent under the blessing of the sneakback shape. The car's high brake lights, which can be seen, make a slightly raised design, which is very integrated with the shark fin antenna above.
The tail light group has a through-line design, and the middle area position is the English spelling of "LINCOLN". In detail, the light strip inside the light group is more complex, and the visual effect after lighting is excellent.
2. The car has achieved a perfect balance of luxury and intelligence
I believe that everyone who sees the interior of lincoln Z will be attracted by this large screen that runs through the entire center console, which is composed of a combination of a 12.3-inch full LCD dashboard and a 27-inch through-screen, with a length of 1.1 meters. Among them, the 27-inch through-type central control screen can also be divided into pages, so that the co-pilot can use this screen to experience a series of audio-visual entertainment functions.
The dashboard adopts the Lincoln family UI interface design, focusing on the futuristic sense of technology, and the color of the screen will change when switching driving modes.
The central control screen is built into the Lincoln Nebula human-computer interaction system, the use of the system logic is not complicated, the main functional interface has been placed in the left area of the screen, whether it is resolution or response speed are relatively good, and with the Internet of Vehicles and OTA functions.
Lincoln Z is equipped with a flat-bottomed double-spoke reverse disc, the steering wheel of this real-time model adopts a two-color design, and the three-nine point area that is often held also adds a punching process, and the sense of refinement is stronger. In addition, the car is equipped with a steering wheel heating function.
In terms of interior materials, Lincoln Z maintains the brand's consistent high standards, in addition to the use of large areas of soft materials, the center console and door panels are also added piano paint and patterned decorative panels, creating a strong sense of grade.
There are only a few traditional physical buttons in the car, including several chrome levers under the center console, which are delicate to use and well-worked in detail, with two sides used to control the air conditioning system, while the middle lever is used to control the choice of driving mode.
The car is equipped with a 13-speaker Revel Premium Sound System with excellent sound quality. Some models are equipped with a 9-speaker original speaker.
The rear row is equipped with an independent air conditioning control area and air conditioning outlet, and a USB charging port and a type-c charging port are set below to meet the charging needs of different wiring harnesses for electronic products.
3. The ride space is spacious and the ride comfort is praised
Thanks to the rich electric adjustment function, the front seat of the Lincoln Z has a very good riding comfort, and the shoulder and waist support are relatively in place, and the leg rest supports the individual adjustment of the left and right positions, no matter what shape you are, you can find a suitable sitting position.
The material and material of the rear seats are consistent with the front row, although there is no rich ESC control like the front row, but the cushion is very good for the support of the thighs, and the backrest angle is also more suitable.
In terms of seating space, after entering the front row to adjust the driving sitting posture, the head margin is about one punch, which belongs to the conventional performance of the same level; after that, the front seat position remains unchanged, the experiencer comes to the back row, the head space is also a punch, and the leg space is more than two punches, which performs well. Coupled with the nearly flat platform in the middle, passengers sitting in the middle position can also ensure good riding comfort.
The trunk of the Lincoln Z is more regular, and the two sides are also divided into small items, and the data shows that the trunk volume of the car is 481 liters, which can meet the daily storage needs of the average family.
4. The whole series is equipped with 2.0T+8AT power combination
In terms of power system, lincoln Z series is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, the maximum power of 246 horsepower, peak torque of 376N·m, matched with the 8-speed manual transmission, the official 0-100km/h acceleration time of 6.8 seconds, this acceleration performance in the same power of luxury mid-sized cars is the forefront.
In terms of chassis, the new car uses a combination of front McPherson independent suspension + rear multi-link independent suspension. In terms of drive, the entire series is a front-facing front-drive layout.
Summary: As the first domestic car of the Lincoln brand, the Lincoln Z can be described as a combination of appearance, technology and luxury. Through our visit to the store experience can also feel Lincoln's attention to this car, if the Lincoln Z is placed in all the current luxury medium-sized cars, then it is definitely the most characteristic one, the future is bound to become one of the explosive models in the same class. The birth of Lincoln Z, so that the century-old Lincoln brand continues to lead the trend of the times, with Lincoln Z as a starting point, Lincoln will continue to write the legend of the "new century".