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    • 2015 Lincoln MKZ  RealSafeCars82Safety Rating

    #15 of 2015 Sedan/Hatchback/Wagons

    #43 of all 2015 vehicles


    The MKZ, a mainstay of Lincoln's lineup since 2007, is a large sedan with seating up to 5. The MKZ provides exceptional fuel efficiency for its class, saving your wallet and the environment. Strong on technology, it has offered Android Auto and Apple CarPlay since 2019. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it can easily handle mud, snow, and sand. Lincoln offers a 4-year, 50,000-mile basic warranty, and a 6-year, 70,000-mile powertrain warranty on its lineup.

    The 2015 Lincoln MKZ is average compared to all vehicles.

    Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2015 Lincoln MKZ has a score of 82, implying a 0.04% chance of driver death (3.5% chance of injury).

    We estimate that the 2015 Lincoln MKZ has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0396% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 4.5217%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0396% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 4.5217% chance of being injured.

    Compared to the average vehicle, the 2015 Lincoln MKZ is 15% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2015 Lincoln MKZ is 22% less likely to result in a fatal accident.

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    But it is safer than many comparable models.

    9359Kia CadenzaHyundai AzeraVolvo S60Toyota AvalonBuick LaCrosseVolvo S80Chrysler 300Lincoln MKZAudi A4Lexus ES-350Volkswagen CCAcura TLXComparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2015 Lincoln MKZ with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 59 to 93. The 2015 Lincoln MKZ is safer than the 2015 Kia Cadenza, the 2015 Hyundai Azera, the 2015 Volvo S60, the 2015 Toyota Avalon, the 2015 Buick LaCrosse, the 2015 Acura TLX, the 2015 Volkswagen CC, and the 2015 Lexus ES-350 and less safe than the 2015 Volvo S80. It is about as safe as the 2015 Chrysler 300.

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