Flush with nearly all the standard toys modern automobile technology can provide, the 2010 Lincoln MKZ AWD additionally delivers standard full-time all-wheel drive (AWD) security. The toys, meanwhile, include leather upholstery, multi-level heated and power-adjustable front bucket seats, power accessories including heated power mirrors and keypad power door locks, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, dual-zone climate control, Ford’s state-of-the-art SYNC infotainment with Bluetooth technology, 6-CD changer, satellite radio, and a USB connection. Options include a power moonroof, stand-alone DVD navigation and audio/video capability, THX-certified premium audio, and the new-for-2010 Sport Appearance Package, with upgraded exterior and interior trim, cashmere leather upholstery, 18-inch polished aluminum wheels, and a sport-tuned suspension.
Safety features for the 2010 MKZ AWD include standard four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, remote anti-theft alarm, front fog/driving lights, SYNC safety messaging system, rear parking sensors, and a post-collision safety system. Available safety equipment includes the BLIS blind-spot warning system, daytime running lights, a rearview camera, and xenon HID cornering headlights.
Powering the 2010 MKZ AWD is a 263-hp 3.5-liter V6 that, with its accompanying six-speed auto-manual transmission, is able to lay down 249 lb-ft of torque. Variable valve timing helps this competent powerplant deliver an EPA-estimated 17/24 mpg, while a center-mounted, viscous, limited-slip differential ensures AWD traction all the time.