The Lincoln lineup is known for its big and comfortable boat-like sedans. In this era of SUVs, the new 2023 Nautilus still meets the standards.
Its floaty ride and isolated cabin is a four-wheeled refuge from the rigors of the daily commute, drowning out the sounds of traffic and wafting over bumps with a cushiony indifference.
If you’re looking for an SUV with sportiness, settle for the Maserati Levante, Audi SQ8, or Porsche Cayenne. Undoubtedly, they’re very expensive, but you’ll get the features you desire. On the other hand, if all you’re looking for is a placid ride with a posh cabin, then the Nautilus is your best bet.
Engine & Performance
The entry-level engine is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that pumps out 250 horsepower. It’s hooked up to an eight-speed automatic transmission and can be had with front- or all-wheel drive.
The V-6’s extra power is handy during highway merging and passing maneuvers. In keeping with the Lincoln brand’s luxury ethos, the Nautilus is a soft-shoed crossover that’s happiest when it is loping lazily along.
Its available adaptive suspension helps smooth impacts from potholes. Reserve and Black Label models, along with the all-wheel-drive Select, come with three driving modes (Comfort, Normal, and Sport) for an extra layer of personalization.
Fuel Economy
The SUVs in this segment are all closely grouped when it comes to EPA fuel-efficiency estimates, but it’s no surprise that the four-cylinder Nautilus with front-wheel drive leads the way for the Lincoln entrants.
What is surprising, though, is how close the turbocharged V-6 models are to the four-cylinder’s numbers. The all-wheel-drive four-cylinder Nautilus is rated at 22 mpg in combined driving, while the all-wheel-drive V-6 version is rated at 21.
Interior
The cabin of the Nautilus is laced with nice materials; luxurious leathers, metals, and woods become available as you climb up through the lineup.
Although the Nautilus shares a platform with the Ford Edge, buyers likely wouldn’t guess that. While the vehicles are similarly spacious, the cabin of the Lincoln offers more style and substance in the form of optional massaging seats with 22-way adjustability, a standard digital gauge cluster, and a push-button gear selector.
Behind the Nautilus’s rear seat is a vast cargo area that can carry 12 carry-on suitcases, two more than the XT5 and three more than the RX350. Dropping the rear seat to its flat position creates room for up to 27 suitcases, which matches the larger, three-row Volvo XC90.
Safety & Driver-Assistance Features
All Nautilus models come with Lincoln’s Co-Pilot 360 suite of driver-assistance features as standard. Other features are lane-centering, adaptive cruise control, pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and automated emergency braking.
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