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The 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is the highest scoring Hybrid/EV Car in AutoPacific’s 2014 Vehicle SatisfactionAward research. The MKZ Hybrid finished first against some impressive competitors. Behind the MKZ Hybrid are the following: Buick LaCrosse eAssist, Toyota Avalon HEV, Lexus ES 300h, Infiniti Q50 HEV, and the Kia Optima HEV.  The MKZ Hybrid previously won the VSA in the 2011 model year.

The 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid led its category with fifteen wins and ties out of fifty attributes. The MKZ Hybrid also was within one tenth of a rating point with nine other categories. This puts the 2014 MKZ Hybrid at the top with twenty-four of fifty satisfaction categories.

The top ten highest ratings by Lincoln MKZ Hybrid owners are: exterior color and styling, overall quality and handling, the perception of reliability and dependability, the safety rating and features, the interior styling, environmental friendliness, and feeling safe while driving.

While price is not one of the top ten satisfying attributes, the fact that the price for the 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is the same as the V6 model likely goes a long way in creating a warm feeling about the car.  Usually, the hybrid version is a substantial price premium above the gasoline powered models.