The MKZ Hybrid will be Lincoln's first hybrid

Following in the footsteps of its Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan siblings, the Lincoln MKZ will be offered with FoMoCo's new hybrid powertrain that comprises of a 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine and an electric motor that churn out a combined output of 191HP.

The implementation of Ford's EcoBoost in Lincoln vehicles was limited to the 3.5L models, and features a forced-induction system that propels the dual overhead cam (DOHC) motor to a stunning 355 horsepower. High performance V6 motors are quickly replacing V8s, which have been staples in Lincoln vehicles for generations despite being inefficient fuel guzzlers.

The MKZ Hybrid will be Lincoln's first hybrid when it hits showrooms this fall. It's essentially a Fusion Hybrid with Lincoln luxury appointments and exterior style. Its parallel hybrid powertrain -- a 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle I-4 hybrid engine that works in concert with an electric motor to produce 191 net horsepower -- is unchanged from the Fusion version. Also like the Fusion Hybrid, the MKZ is capable of running under electric power up to 47 mph and has that magical 41 mpg city EPA number to hype.