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You guys are funny! Certainly not moaning, but asking a valid question. This certainly is a strange forum, unlike the BMW, Lexus and Mercedes forums. On those forums you can ask a question and most times get good responses. Not critiques. You guys just made me not want to buy a Lincoln MKZ. If this is what Lincoln owners are like, I certainly do not want to be part of them. Good job!

As I stated, I do know how they work (funny how I have to keep telling you that). So, this car has to be driven differently from other hybrids to attain the rating???? Explain that to the American public. Just amazing to me that all the other cars I mentioned have gotten tested by EPA and meet or exceed mpg's. So, I guess consumers are driving exactly how the EPA did in those car tests to achieve the mpg, but don't in the MKZ. I won't post on this topic again, because obviously you don't care if it is realistic for the MKZ to achieve 45 mpg and you do not believe that it is false advertising either. Which, I think is absolutely crazy. As a consumer I expect to get EPA ratings, just like every other car. I know most other consumers do too (as does Consumer Reports), except you of course.... Pretty funny!

Seriously - did you read my post? My Lexus CT200h hybrid is rated for 42mpg combined by the EPA and I always get from 42 to 50 mpg. So, lets see Lexus and EPA got that right? All other cars I have ever owned always came in at or above EPA, ie BMW 535xi, Saab 9-5, current 2013 Mercedes GL350. My Dad's Prius always above EPA , I could go on and on. So, interesting that EPA and Ford/Lincoln could not get it right? I certainly understand EPA ratings and expect your Lincoln MKZ Hybrid to come as advertised 45mpg. Consumers should certainly expect it to be close, at or above the rating too.

I think the mpg reports so far I disappointing. If Ford/Lincoln advertises 45 mpg local/highway then it should come close or even beat those estimates. I have a Lexus CT200h hybrid and it is advertised as 42 mpg combined. I have always average between 42 mpg (winter months) to 51 mpg on every tank in normal driving, with 70% of it being freeway. If Lexus can get the mpg correct. Ford/Lincoln should too. MPG should be something that is easily attainable with normal everyday driving conditions. I really like the new Lincoln MKZ and will probably end up purchasing one, but I just wish the mpg people were getting was consistently at 45 mpg combined.

I am curious as to why the panoramic sunroof would effect mpg? If it does effect mpg, does it only effect it when it is open and not closed? I was considering a MKZ with a panoramic roof, but do not want it, if it effects mpg. Thanks!

Thanks - I wonder why all hybrids have some trouble in the snow? There are quite a few diesel sedans coming out in the fall and some will be AWD like the BMW 328d, BMW 535d and Audi A6 diesel. Those should get great mpg on the highway and drive great in the snow, which is intriguing. I really like diesel technology and glad it is finally get more popular with sedans. Wish Lincoln had a diesel awd in an MKZ. Would really like the hybrid, but if it is not great in the snow, like my CT200h is not, then will probably pass.

Got to test drive a 2013 MKZ Hybrid today and was thoroughly impressed. Liked everything about it, except not a fan of the front grill, but can live with that. I currently drive a Lexus CT200h, so used to hybrids, but would like to have a little more room. I averaged 41 mpg on my 11 miles test drive, which I assume will improve once it is broken in and the weather warms up. This one had the panny sunroof. Does that hurt the mileage? Also, my CT200h drives terrible in the snow. I am curious if this MKZ Hybrid would drive any better? I assume it will, since it has a longer wheelbase? Is maintenance similar in costs to Ford's maintenance? Lincoln did a great job on this car, as long as it proves reliable it should sell well. Thanks for all the help!