Lincoln’s MKZ is a handsome if rather staid design. It’s differentiated enough from the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan with which it shares a platform and architecture, but except for the chrome-dipped grille, attractive 17-inch spoked alloy wheels, and rather gaudy taillights there’s nothing here to express character. Inside, the MKZ’s identity is more apparent. Lincoln installs a retro-themed dashboard and art-deco gauge markings to give the MKZ a splash of heritage. The chrome-ringed round vents, pilfered from the Ford parts bin and looking like they belong in a $20,000 vehicle, are out of place in the MKZ. Otherwise, this cabin works.