Lincoln MKZ hybrid becomes most 'green' luxury sedan

Ford said the EPA has recently rated the 2011 Lincoln MKZ hybrid at 41 mpg city and 36 mpg highway (38.5 mpg combined), making it the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan on the market.

By comparison, its closest competitor, the Lexus HS 250h, gets a 34.5 mpg rating.

The MKZ will go on sale sometime this fall. There is no word yet on pricing, but the non-hybrid 2010 MKZ starts at $34,225.