(2013/04/01): NOVI, Mich.  Preh, a leading global automotive supplier based in Novi, Mich., is producing the integrated center stack for the newlystyled 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The center stack combines both the climate controlinfotainment functions, including phone, navigation, radiomusic systems along with the temperature controls.

2013 Lincoln center stack console by Preh features climateinfotainment controls, including a 6-speed SelectShift Automatic? with Push-Button Shift.

The MKZ does not have a traditional transmission shifter in appearancefunction, but rather the controls are a series of five push-buttons mounted on the left edge of the center stack panel next to the steering wheel, that are easy to reachoperate, freeing up space between the driverpassenger seats.

The Preh system features a striking black panel design. Dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control provides personalized comfort for the driverfront-seat passenger, with separate heating/cooling settings available to satisfy each individual's needs. Preh controls have capacitive touch slider functions for volumeblower adjustments, as well as panel icon touch controls.

Manufactured at its headquarters in Bad Neustadt, Germany, Preh’s center console has already been featured on the 2012 Lincoln MKZ.