The MKZ will be the first Lincoln to get the new corporate face. The trapezoidal grille gets a Lincoln badge in the center whose shape is mirrored in the grille mesh.

The top-of-the-line powertrain is a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6. When teamed with a new all-wheel-drive system, which includes torque vectoring for the rear wheels, it will produce 400 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. Also look for a turbocharged four-cylinder that's essentially the same as Ford's 2.0 liter Ecoboost.

Look for major interior upgrades as well. Better materials and better ergonomics will be featured including real aluminum and more soft-touch surfaces. Also look for an upgraded stereo and sunroof option.