By Mauricio Lezcano / carsntravel.com / Photos The Lincoln Motor Company
Redefining what it means to shop for, purchase and own a luxury automobile, The Lincoln Motor Company is delivering Lincoln Black Label.
Unveiling details of a dealer network that offers personalized service as exceptional as the vehicles it sells, Lincoln plans to provide an enhanced shopping and service experience to complement luxuriously appointed Black Label vehicles that surround occupants in premium materials.
Black Label will be offered on the 2015 Lincoln MKZ midsize premium sedan and the 2015 Lincoln MKC small premium utility. Ultimately, Black Label versions of all new Lincoln vehicles will be available in the U.S. Black Label will be launched in China later in 2015 under the name Presidential.
Interior
The Lincoln Black Label design themes drew inspiration from a variety of sources from fashion and food, to luxury travel and architecture. Each was created to make driving a Lincoln a more personal, emotive experience.
All four interior themes showcase some of the finest automotive materials, including Alcantara wrapped headliner, pillars, package tray and accent details; Venetian leather on the seating surfaces, armrests and doors; fully leather-wrapped and stitched instrument panel, console and doors; subtle branding elements with unique Lincoln perforation designs; and elegant trims of crafted woods or woods rare to the automotive industry.
The available fully retractable panoramic glass roof is a signature feature for the Lincoln MKZ. The 15.2-square-foot glass panel offers the largest opening available on any current sedan.
In addition, the MyLincoln Mobile app lets Lincoln MKZ drivers communicate with their vehicles remotely via an available embedded modem. The app lets owners lock, unlock and locate their vehicles, as well as schedule remote starts and monitor various vehicle systems, such as tire pressure and fuel level.
Exterior
While delivering sumptuous interior luxury, Lincoln Black Label vehicles will feature understated exterior cues.
Customers can choose from a palette of standard exterior colors exclusive to Black Label: Black Tie, Confidential White and Crystal Silver are core colors, and are offered with all interior design themes. Other standard exterior color choices are Chroma Flame, a deep red; Chroma Couture, a rich brown; and Notorious, a vibrant blue.
Lincoln MKZ Black Label models come standard with 19-inch painted aluminum wheels. MKZ owners can upgrade to 19-inch polished aluminum wheels, while MKC buyers can upgrade to 20-inch polished multi-piece aluminum wheels with premium-painted pockets accented with bright chrome inserts.
All Black Label wheels feature a unique Lincoln insignia on the center of the rim. Unique badging at the rear serves as a subtle callout. A bold, high-gloss black with a chrome Z or C distinguishes vehicles in the Black Label family.
Summary
The Lincoln MKZ Black Label is designed to appeal to those who are looking for something different in the luxury market. From the placement of technology features such as the push-button gear shift to reimagined interior spaces including the floating center console, drivers can relish in discovering an unexpected experience based on intelligent function and beautiful form that offers, above all, an enjoyable drive.
The gasoline drivetrain offers superior efficiency and performance for a mid-size luxury sedan, with an EPA rated 21 mpg combined, 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway when equipped with the 3.7L V6 TIVCT engine. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price starts at $47,445.00, the one I drove included the Panoramic Roof, Multi Contour Seats, THX Premium Audio System, 3.7L V6 TIVCT Engine, and Technology Package and it came in at $56,415.00 including destination charge.
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