2013 Lincoln MKZ Price Starts at $35,925

The new 2013 Lincoln MKZ brings a very stylish premium sedan on the market. The price is also lower than its closest competitor.



The new Lincoln MKZ is based entirely on a dynamic but very elegant lines and stands out clearly from the identical Ford Fusion. Lincoln has taken the concept car here almost 1:1 in the series and trying to score points in addition to the great design and luxurious amenities with an affordable price.

The basic version of the Lincoln MKZ is available with a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine with an output of 240 hp and front wheel drive. Priced the base version of the MKZ starts at U.S. $ 35,925, but it already contains an extensive series equipment including LED headlamps, keyless entry system and start button, and an 8 "touch-screen display.

A special highlight is the same price and the MKZ Hybrid, which has a system output of 188 hp and will be very economical. With this award, the MKZ Hybrid U.S. $ 2,900 less than the price of the closest competitor, the Lexus ES300h.

As another engine then is still a 3.7-liter V6 with an output of 300 hp. On request, the Lincoln but also with a lot of luxurious extras, such as the Cross-Traffic Alert, BLIS, a THX sound system with 700 watts, panoramic glass roof, rear view camera, a lane departure warning or an automatic parking assistant.

To Europe of beautiful Lincoln is unfortunately not on the official way, if you want one must make a pilgrimage to a U.S. auto importer or the Lincoln MKZ import your own.

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2013 Citroen DS3 Cabrio

At the Paris Salon celebrates the 2013 Citroen DS3 Cabrio its premiere shows - very typical of the brand - not like a classic cabrio.

The first model of the DS series, celebrates the DS3, the Paris Salon as Cabrio made ​​its debut, the DS3 Cabrio is not convertible in the traditional sense. In the style of the 2CV Cabrio, New Citroen DS3 Cabrio is fitted with an electrically open canvas roof, in which the lateral roof line is retained.

With the roof closed, you can see then viewed from the side no difference to normal DS3, only when the soft top opens to the rear, you can experience the open-air driving pleasure in the DS3 Cabrio.

The advantage is that this design is not as complicated as a complete reconstruction of the car into a convertible, and therefore the prices will remain in the frame. In addition, the roof can be within 16 seconds and up to a speed of 120 km / h open and closed.


The roof then folds together in the tail region and thus enables a normal usable trunk space with 245 liters capacity marks the best value in its class.

Of course, the DS3 Cabrio again has some extravagant and stylish details. So you can choose the folding top in three different designs. In addition to black with the Infini is - a brilliant blue color that ranges depending on the light radiation from blue to violet, to choose from. Alternatively, there is still the fabric samples DS monogram, in which, in the style of the creations of the great fashion houses, the DS logo adorns the roof. The held in two shades of gray Jaquardstoff is available in combination with the roof color Moondust Grey.

With the roof closed is a good sound insulation of convertible top for quiet interior and an exclusive atmosphere make.

In the roof, which also housed the switch for the convertible top, there is a white LED ambient lighting, and the ads in the instrument cluster and the automatic air conditioning comply with its white color of the ambient lighting.

The seats are upholstered in leather, the new granite and blue Alcantara fabric upholstery Akinen in black and gray, black and Infini-blue and black-brown to choose from.

From the outside, one can see the DS3 Cabrio also the new 3D LED taillights that add to their three-dimensional light signature of the Cabrio a special touch.

The Citroen DS3 Cabrio will come to market in early 2013.

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