The Nautilus sounds like a brand new vehicle in the Lincoln lineup, and it is… kind of. Lincoln took the previous generation MKX midsize crossover, redesigned it, added a new base engine, and gave it a new name. While it’s a similar fit into the lineup as the MKX was, there’s a lot new and different about the Nautilus.
The MKX was the brand’s best selling model, so the new name and redesign aren’t making up for a flop, rather improving on an already fantastic vehicle. The Nautilus offers a completely redesigned front fascia, with the latest Lincoln grille design that we’ve seen on other recent models. The new hood, fenders, rear lighting treatment, and front headlamps, with available LED adaptive lighting, give it a fresh and updated appearance.
The biggest change is under the hood. The base engine is now a turbo-charged 2.0L inline 4 cylinder as opposed to the previous 3.7L V6. Horsepower does drop a bit, now at 250, but you get an eight speed automatic transmission, offering a wider spread than the MKX’s six speed. You now get a well performing turbo and a fuel economy raise of 4 MPG in the city! If you prefer the V6, you can step up from the base model for a twin turbo-charged 2.7L V6, pushing out 335 horsepower, and still paired with the eight speed transmission.
As for safety, we have many new options on the Nautilus, including the lane centering assist. While adaptive cruse control is engaged, the lane centering assist allows for brief moments of hands free driving. You can also get evasive steering assist and post collision braking. Other standard features include blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, and automated emergency braking.
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