In recent years, Lincoln has begun to accelerate the localization process of its SUVs, successively introducing adventurers, navigators, aviators and other models, seizing a favorable position in the competition of the segment market. However, for the car market, Lincoln did not see the action until the emergence of the domestic Lincoln Z. As the successor model of Lincoln MKZ, Lincoln Z has adopted more fashionable design elements while maintaining the "big and beautiful" gene of American luxury cars, taking an important step towards youthfulness and sportsmanship.
On March 12, the domestic Lincoln Z was officially launched, and the new car offered two different styles of appearance kits and four configurations, with a total of 7 models launched, with a price range of 25.28-34.08 million yuan. Positioned as a luxury mid-size sedan with a youthful exterior design, the Lincoln Z will be primarily aimed at home users who pay attention to quality. So, for home consumers who value cost performance and functional practicality, which Lincoln Z configuration model is more worth buying? This issue of the "Car Buying Guide" will be interpreted by detailed analysis for everyone.
First, the model introduction
Lincoln Z is based on the ZEPHYR concept car to create, the appearance part of the maximum restoration of the design of the concept car, the body line is very ethereal, with a large number of horizontal decorative elements, stretching the visual width of the vehicle, showing a low and sporty posture.
The most attractive part of the front face is the large-size grille in the shape of a rounded corner, which adopts the popular dot matrix design inside, and is equipped with a black baseplate and grid decoration, full of technology. The chrome trim strips that run through the central mesh and headlights are integrated with LED light clusters, and the high-end models also add lightable car logos to create a sense of ceremony unique to luxury cars. The front surround adopts a different style of design according to the appearance of the kit, among which the stylish and luxurious i-share series is relatively simple, while the i-cool series is equipped with a more exaggerated air deflector to highlight its sporty positioning.
The side of the body is designed with a high waistline and is equipped with a hidden door handle that is rare in the same class, which is more technological. At the same time, the design of the slip-back roof and short tail compartment also creates the visual effect of the coupe. The tail also adopts a penetrating taillight group design, and replaces the traditional brand LOGO with luminous English letters, and the sense of luxury and technology are perfectly blended. The rear enveloping shape is more complex, using an exhaust layout similar to that of bilateral double out, which further enhances the athletic temperament.
Lincoln Z provides 18-inch and 19-inch wheels of various sizes according to different model configurations, of which the low-end model Premium Edition and the Premium Edition are matched with 18-inch rims, and two styles are available, which is relatively ordinary. The Zunya version and the Zunyao version are equipped with larger 19-inch rims, which also provide two styles to choose from, and the styling design is relatively more radical, which is more in line with the aesthetics of young consumers.
In terms of appearance color, Lincoln Z two different appearance kit models provide 5 body colors, of which Hanjin black, platinum diamond white, caviar gray three popular colors for shared car paint. In addition, the i-share series has also added two colors of glacier blue and Burgundy red on this basis, while the i-cool series has added two colors of Hollywood red and art blue, compared to the exclusive color visual effect of the i-cool series.
Lincoln Z's interior and the traditional sense of luxury brand cars have a clear difference, the use of the current smart car used to one-piece large screen, 12.3-inch full LCD instrument and 27-inch horizontal screen to form a penetrating design, with the steering wheel on the touch button and exquisite control lever, strong scientific and technological atmosphere.
In terms of power, the Lincoln Z series is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, which has been optimized and tuned to a maximum power of 246 hp and a peak torque of 376 Nm. The drivetrain is matched with an 8AT automatic transmission, and the official acceleration time of 0-100km/h is 6.8 seconds.
Second, the model configuration highlights and recommendations
As the entry-level model of the whole series, it is also the only model that only provides a single appearance suite style, and the Premium Edition is priced at 252,800 yuan, which has a certain advantage in the same level of luxury brand models from the price point of view alone. In terms of configuration, the introductory model is worthy of recognition in terms of convenience functions, multimedia and air conditioning, equipped with a more practical front keyless entry, remote start, dual-zone automatic air conditioning and on-board air purification device, etc., and equipped with 27-inch through-screen, Internet of Vehicles and OTA upgrades and other configurations, which can fully meet the needs of daily use. However, in terms of interior materials, seat functions and driving assistance that affect driving comfort and safety, the configuration of the entry-level model is not ideal, the steering wheel and seats are made of leather materials, and it is the only model in the Lincoln Z series that does not provide seat heating and ventilation, which is not the positioning of the luxury brand. In addition, compared to other models, the entry-level model is equipped with only a small number of driver assistance functions, such as front radar, 360-degree panoramic image and other functions are also missing. In general, although the basic configuration of the entry-level model is relatively complete, if it is measured by a luxury brand B-class car, there is still room for improvement in terms of comfort and safety configuration, so it is not recommended as the preferred model.
Third, the difference between the recommended model configuration analysis
Starting with the Premium Edition, consumers can choose from different look kits, and the price and configuration of the two different look models are the same. Compared with the entry-level model, the two Premium Editions are equipped with richer driving assistance functions and equipped with front and rear radars, but still only provide regular reversing images and cruise control; in terms of comfort, the Premium Edition increases the heating, ventilation and driver's seat memory functions of the front seats, but the steering wheel and seat materials are still leather, and the overall improvement of the driving experience is relatively limited, and it is also not recommended.
Among the high-end models, the editors recommend the zunya version. Compared to the lower-end Premium Edition, the recommended models offer larger 19-inch rims, which are better than low-end models in terms of visual effects and performance. At the same time, the recommended model also makes up for the premium version's shortcomings in terms of active safety and comfort, equipped with 360-degree panoramic images and full-speed adaptive cruise, and the steering wheel and seats have also been upgraded to leather. In addition, the recommended models are equipped with functions such as open panoramic sunroofs, steering aids, automatic down-turn/anti-glare of exterior mirror reversing, and a 13-speaker Level sound system that can better highlight its high-end model status. In the case of a small price increase, it is possible to get so many practical configurations, which can be described as a great value for money.
As for the top edition, although it has added functions such as front seat leg rest adjustment, shoulder adjustment, massage, etc., and is equipped with a HUD head-up display and in-car fragrance device, its luxurious attributes have been further enhanced. However, these features are all the icing on the cake and are not essential. In summary, from the overall configuration distribution, price and other aspects, the price of the two Zunya models is relatively moderate, while the safety and comfort configuration level has reached the mainstream level of the same level, so the cost performance is more prominent, and it is recommended to give priority when purchasing Lincoln Z.