Test drive Lincoln Z: Both Yan Wang and Ping Wang

In the past, when it comes to luxury B-class cars, the first thing that comes to mind will be the 34C, then the CT5, S60, and now there is a new car to join the team, and when you see this car, there will be a lot of interest, it is the Lincoln Z we are going to test drive today - this new car that can impress many people in terms of appearance first.

However, the last time we visited the store, we have made a detailed introduction to the appearance and interior of the Lincoln Z, so today we will start with its dynamic driving experience.

Speaking of Lincoln Z is the vertical replacement product of the imported version of MKZ that year, that MKZ I once drove, typical American power tuning, engine power data is good, but 6AT is really not smart enough, shift efficiency is not high There are some setbacks, the actual power output is in the normal category, but the fuel consumption is somewhat high. Now that the power system of Lincoln Z has been completely iterated, the power configuration no longer has a high and low power distinction, and the power is higher than the original MKZ high-power engine, and the key is that the gearbox is switched to the new 8AT, with more gears and smarter.

The feeling of the Lincoln Z opening up, first of all, the initial stage of the turbine intervention is not obvious, not at all channeling, there is a feeling of self-priming engine. The engine's low torsion performance is OK, the initial acceleration is stable, there is no mud and water, and the gearbox has no obvious setback in the most sensitive first three gears, this adjustment is more pleasing, especially for the stop-and-go working conditions in the city, and also confirms our initial judgment of Lincoln Z's bias for comfort.

When the vehicle ran up, the gearbox was actively upshifting, reaching 7 gears at about 60km/h, which shows that lincoln Z is actively improving the fuel economy of this car. And the cruising state is basically maintained at a low power output, instantaneous fuel consumption can also reflect this, which is to change the "fuel consumption image" of the American car in my mind.

In addition, when stepping on the brakes to slow down, the gearbox downshift rate is not bad, there is no obvious shift impact, and daily driving does not have to worry about the problem of smoothness. Pressing the throttle deeper, the gearbox will match the appropriate gear to increase the speed normally according to the current engine conditions.

If it exceeds 2500 rpm, there is still a clear sense of pushing back after the maximum torque is released, and the acceleration and overtaking can also be achieved in one go, which is completely enough to cope with most of the daily road conditions. Of course this is the experience in standard mode. The Lincoln Z has two other modes – energy-saving mode and operation mode.

In energy-saving mode, the throttle response is deliberately blunted, and the gearbox's response is half a beat slower, as if to confirm your intentions before performing the operation. Of course, if you step on the throttle deeply, there will still be a good power output, and I think the energy-saving mode is more suitable for girls to drive gently.

As for sport mode, the gearbox will try to keep it as low as possible, allowing the engine to force high speeds. The throttle response is also more sensitive, and a slight tap on the throttle will significantly increase the speed, resulting in a stronger power output. In addition, the sound wave of this engine at high speed sounds more sensory, but there is no sound wave change in the exhaust.

In terms of handling, the Lincoln Z does not have a clear athletic orientation, I think it is a state of comfort and driving control. It is reflected that it is very easy to get started, but there is no tight direction feel, and the initial section of the direction input is also deliberately reserved for a little bit of vacancy, of course, the front of the car is still relatively accurate, which is more similar to the Volvo S60 - it will take more care of the passengers' feelings.

It should be pointed out that the Lincoln Z direction damping does not change due to the adjustment to the sport mode, which means that this car is indeed not a sports positioning, so the sense of motion it presents is as limited as the A4L and S60.

Then everyone must have guessed what the orientation of its chassis suspension tuning is. Yes, the front McPherson and rear E-type multi-link suspension, which are more comfortable, can isolate most of the vibration information on the road surface, and the vehicle can maintain a good integrity when passing some ditches and bumps, and the performance is more solid. At the same time, it can have good lateral support when overtaking at high speed parallel lanes, and the front of the car is quite flexible, and lane changes and turns can be done in one go. As a 30-year-old, I would feel just right.

We found along the way that Lincoln Z's return rate is quite high, the appearance value really has nothing to say, and I personally think that it has a sense of maturity, while not losing its youthful vitality, this feeling is like a 30-year-old person who has been precipitated, and the post-80s and 90s should not reject this kind of personality expression.

Let's talk about my five favorite points about the appearance of the Lincoln Z —

First, lincoln Z actually provides a dual design, and the car we got is i cool, that is, the sports version, compared to i enjoy a little younger, especially the front bar design is more sharp;

Second, the Lincoln LOGO with the glowing front face is matched with the through-type headlights group, and this front end is particularly eye-catching in other people's rearview mirrors;

Third, the hidden door handle makes the whole side look smoother and has a sense of luxury;

Fourth, the sport version of the wheel hub is really handsome, there is a feeling of stepping on the hot wheel;

Fifth, the tail design is very sexy, the streamlined elements have the taste of a coupe, and with the through-type taillights, the visual impact is directly full.

The interior of Lincoln Z is more of a sense of high-grade and technological, and it also summarizes five points -

First, the large joint screen is currently unique in its class - the 1.1-meter central large screen, matching the advanced SYNC+2.0 system, one of the strongest human-computer interaction capabilities.

Second, the steering wheel is still a retro two-frame design, but the buttons are touch-type;

Third, the gear shift button near the center console and the air conditioning control button below are not very similar to the control interface of the aircraft;

Fourth, have you ever sat in Lincoln's seat? It should be said that it is the best ergonomics in its class;

Fifth, don't look at this ruiwei sound, the sound effect will make our young people satisfied.

I've experienced the back row last time we visited the store, and with a height of 180cm, I can easily get two and a half punches of leg allowance, and the head space will not be affected by the streamlined roof. Coupled with the reasonable reclining angle of the seat back and the width of the seat cushions, the comfort of the rear is better than that of the A4L.

Overall, Lincoln Z as a model listed after A4L and S60, has some small advantages in all aspects of product strength, and the most noteworthy thing is that it not only has a novel exterior interior, but also a large screen can bring a strong sense of freshness, which is the configuration of the same level of car, which has a stronger attraction to young people.

epilogue:

Whether it is BMW 3 Series or Audi A4L, or Volvo S60, the guidance price of all models is basically more than 300,000, while most of the Lincoln Z models with high-power 2.0T+8AT are within 300,000, and the configuration is not worse than the middle and low match of the above competitors, and there are even more practical configurations.

In this way, consumers choose the Lincoln Z whose appearance and brand are not lost to these models, it is reasonable, if the terminal can still have some discounts, properly landed within 300,000. This is a typical "Lincoln horse race", the flying family use of this trick price ratio occupies a place, presumably Lincoln Z will also have its own position in the luxury B-class car market.

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