The 2008 MKZ is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, available in two trims, the FWD and the AWD.
Upon introduction, the FWD is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 263-horsepower engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. The AWD is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 263-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.