TO THE POINTWhat’s New? The Lincoln Zephyr is all-new, and shares its platform with the Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan Selling Points: Attractive styling, a well-crafted interior Deal Breakers: V6 engine lacks punch, automatic transmission has a tendency to hunt Our Advice: The Zephyr serves as a decent, well priced domestic alternative to the Lexus ES 330 and Acura TL
The 2006 Lincoln Zephyr starts at $29,660, including a $665 destination charge. Company officials expect most buyers to be in their late 30s/early 40s, an equal split of men and women, and an expected 45 percent will trade out of competing brands.