I guess I am in the minority but I love the new grille I think it looks great. I can't wait to see it on the MKZ, there were a few shots of the 2017 or 16 MKZ wearing camo where you could see the new Conti grill sticking out. The rest of the Z looked the same. I think the rear end of the Z is it's best styling feature and with the a conti front it will look even better but just my opinion.
I was never really a big fan of the split wing grille. The only 2 I like it on are the C and the new X. It's just OK on the Z.