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2006 Lincoln Zephyr: Entry Level Luxury

 

Author: Matthew Keegan

A new car has entered the Lincoln fold, an entry level luxury automobile by the name of Zephyr. Based on the highly touted Mazda 6 platform and sharing many components with the all new Ford Fusion, the Zephyr is designed to do two things for the luxury brand: bring in younger buyers to Lincoln showrooms as well as invigorate a make more noted for the aging Town Car as well as for the LS.

The all new Zephyr is a sedan, slightly smaller than the LS, and it is being released with only one engine/transmission combination and that will be a 210 hp 3.0L V6 mated to a six speed automatic transmission. In 2007 an all wheel drive version of the car will also become available to consumers.

Other key features of the Zephyr include:

  • 5 passenger leather seating

  • Dual zone air conditioning

  • Heated front seats

  • 10 way adjustable driver and front passenger seats

  • 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS

  • Wood instrument panel and door trims

  • Driver/Passenger side air bags

  • Traction control

    Lincoln's selection of the Zephyr name seems somewhat curious at first especially for those who remember the Mercury Zephyr of the early 1980s. The Mercury Zephyr, along with its twin the Ford Fairmount, were basic and forgettable offerings from parent Ford Motor Company for that era. However, a look further back into Lincoln's history reveals that an earlier Lincoln Zephyr was sold from 1936 to 1942. The first Zephyr was noted for its V12 engine, sleek lines, and long, tail shaped trunk. Indeed, some of Lincoln's earliest advertising campaigns for the all new Zephyr have it standing next to the original Zephyr. Beyond the name there is no link between the two, so it remains to be seen if Lincoln can recapture the spirit of the original car.

    With a MSRP of $28,995 the Zephyr will have some stiff competition for younger buyers from the BMW 325i, Mercedes "C" series, Lexus IS 300, Infiniti G35, and a host of other vehicles in the entry level luxury category. Still, it is a step in the right direction for Lincoln which has ceded too much of the marketplace over the last two decades to competitors. With the introduction of the all new Zephyr, we will soon learn if they are successful or not.

  • Author Bio:

    Matthew Keegan

    If you are looking for a successful and prolific article writer, than Matt Keegan is the man for you. As The Article Writer, Matt writes on a variety of topics including advocacy, automobiles, aviation, business, Christian themes, family, news, product reviews, travel, writing, and more. At present, Matt is a top ten writer on this site and a frequent contributor.

    Matt writes web site content, ezine distribution [article marketing/SEO], for newsletters, and for print material. His speciality is topical writing.

    In addition, Matt is the owner of a successful web design and marketing company based in North Carolina, USA. Matt manages several sites including two high performing business aviation sites: the Corporate Flight Attendant Community and the Aviation Employment Board.

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