| 22 July 2010

Photo: Lincoln 41 MPG City, 36 MPG Highway We're about to find out if car buyers prefer superior fuel economy or power. Ford has announced that its 2011 Lincoln MKZ hybrid will be priced at $35k, the same as the regular gas-powered V6 MKZ. According to the EPA numbers, the hybrid will get a combined MPG of 39 while the V6 will get a combined 21 MPG. That's a significant improvement, and while horsepower is lower, the low-end torque of the electric motor can compensate for that in many situations. Read on for more details and photos.... Read the full story on TreeHugger