2018 Lincoln MKZ Select

The MKZ is Lincoln's mid-size sedan, a more distinctive take on the Ford Fusion underneath, and it's the model that helped the brand feel modern again. It's tuned for smooth, quiet cruising rather than sporty responses, so the steering feels a bit relaxed, but the ride is genuinely comfortable for long trips. The cabin looks sharp with its push-button gear selector and sweeping dash, though some plastics feel a bit cheap for the price, and rear headroom is tight for taller passengers. You get a big touchscreen with Lincoln's Sync 3 system, which is far easier to use than the older MyLincoln Touch, plus standard driver aids like blind-spot monitoring. Stepping up to the Select adds leather seating, a power-adjustable steering wheel, and ambient interior lighting over the Premiere, while keeping the same powertrain choices. This Select pairs the 2.0L I4 with the six-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, delivering 245 horsepower and a composed ride that handles rain or light snow with confidence; it returns 23 mpg combined. The Select can be optioned with Lincoln's adaptive suspension, which reads the road ahead and adjusts damping on the fly for an even plusher highway feel.