“Overall satisfied. The engine noise on acceleration tends to be slightly high. The wheels tend to be a little hard on some surfaces.”
2015 Lincoln MKZ: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2015 Lincoln MKZ is that a rearview camera and rear parking sensors become standard across the lineup. This is otherwise a light-update year rather than a redesign.
About the 2015 Lincoln MKZ
2nd generation (2013-2020), pre-refresh third model year before the 2017 facelift.
Lincoln positions the MKZ as a style-first midsize luxury sedan that emphasizes a quiet ride, distinctive looks, and a tech-heavy cabin over sporty handling. The gas model centers on comfort and upscale everyday driving, while the hybrid keeps the same sleek shape and luxury feel with much stronger fuel economy. Against rivals, Lincoln leaned on standard comfort features, a dramatic exterior design, and a calmer, more relaxed personality than the sharper-edged European alternatives.
The regular gas MKZ focuses on quiet comfort, with adaptive suspension, heated power front seats, and an 8-inch touchscreen. The Hybrid pairs that same luxury-sedan approach with an electric-assisted 2.0-liter engine, while the new Black Label treatment adds Venetian leather, an Alcantara headliner, designer wood trim, navigation, and distinct 19-inch wheels.
What changed, by category
Safety
A rearview camera and rear parking sensors become standard on every gas and hybrid MKZ.
Styling
The new Black Label version adds themed cabins with Venetian leather, Alcantara, designer wood trim, and distinct 19-inch wheels. It launches on the gas MKZ and extends to the MKZ Hybrid during the model year. Elsewhere in the lineup, leather seating changes from standard to optional equipment.
2015 Lincoln MKZ specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, 2.0L / V6, 3.7 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, 2.0L / V6, 3.7 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd SelShft | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, 6-Spd w/SelectShift / Automatic, CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid | Gas / Hybrid |
| MPG City | 18–22 mpg | 41 mpg | 18–41 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 27–33 mpg | 39 mpg | 27–39 mpg |
| Horsepower | 240–300 hp | 240–300 hp | |
| Torque | 270–277 lb-ft | 129 lb-ft | 129–277 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 15.4 cu-ft | 11.1 cu-ft | 11.1–15.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37 in | 37 in | 37 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Inflatable Seat Belts | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled Seats | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Remote Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
Does every 2015 Lincoln MKZ have a rearview camera?
Yes. Every 2015 Lincoln MKZ and MKZ Hybrid has a standard rearview camera and rear parking sensors.
What is new about the 2015 Lincoln MKZ Black Label?
Black Label is new for 2015. It gives the MKZ a more elaborate cabin with themed Venetian leather, an Alcantara headliner and pillar trim, designer wood, navigation, and unique 19-inch wheels.
Was Black Label offered on the 2015 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?
Yes. Lincoln extended the Black Label treatment to the 2015 MKZ Hybrid during the model year, combining the hybrid system with its most elaborate interior materials and themes.
Is the 2015 Lincoln MKZ a redesign?
No. The 2015 MKZ is the third model year of the second generation, which began for 2013. Its changes are limited to standard parking equipment, the Black Label addition, and a smaller equipment adjustment.
How is the 2015 Lincoln MKZ different from the 2014 model?
The differences are modest. The 2015 model makes the rearview camera and rear parking sensors standard, adds the Black Label version, and no longer treats leather seating as standard across the broader lineup.
2015 Lincoln MKZ Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2015 Lincoln MKZ.
4.3
2015 Lincoln MKZ
(181 reviews)
“Have now noticed a few issues w/car. Armrest controls too far forward. Transmission controls should not be next to touch screen entertainment module. Have often made changes to other functions ( ie.. eject cd, radio controls) when shifting gears or manipulating right side of touch screen. Suspension is very choppy at highway speeds if/when road conditions are rough or weather is windy.”
“Great car. Seats could use be a touch more comfortable when driving for a long time.”
Sources
- media.lincoln.com — 11 / 17 / Lincoln Black Label Elevates Craftsmanship Quality Service
- media.lincoln.com — 02 / 25 / Adding Lincoln Black Label To 2015 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid Elevates
- media.lincoln.com — Black Label / Fact Sheets / Lincoln Black Label Fact Sheet MKZ Center Stage
- media.lincoln.com — Black Label / Fact Sheets / Lincoln Black Label Fact Sheet MKZ Indulgence