Lincoln Nautilus
Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
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The Lincoln Nautilus is a mid-sized luxury crossover SUV[1] marketed over two generations by Ford Motor Company's Lincoln luxury brand. The Nautilus was initially renamed from the MKX as part of a midcycle update in 2018 for the 2019 model year, as Lincoln phased out its use of "MK" model names.[2] The name Nautilus is derived from the ancient Greek word nautes, meaning "sailor", as in nautical or astronaut.[3]
| Lincoln Nautilus | |
|---|---|
2019 Lincoln Nautilus | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Production | 2018–present |
| Model years | 2019–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size luxury crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | |
| Related | Ford Edge |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Lincoln MKX |
The first generation is based on the CD4 platform and was manufactured at Oakville Assembly in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, alongside the Ford Edge, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT and manufactured in Hangzhou Assembly in Zhejiang, China, by joint venture Changan Ford from 2021 to 2023. The second generation is solely produced by Changan Ford in China, as Ford was retooling the Oakville Assembly plant to produce electric vehicles.[4]
First generation (U540; 2019)
| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Model code | U540 |
| Also called | Lincoln MKX (2015–2018) Lincoln Legacy/Grand Legacy (hearse) |
| Production | 2018–2023 |
| Model years | 2019–2023 |
| Assembly |
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| Designer | Kemal Curić |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | Ford CD4 platform |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 8-speed 8F35 automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in (2,850 mm) |
| Length | 190.0 in (4,826 mm) |
| Width | 76.2 in (1,935 mm) |
| Height | 66.2 in (1,681 mm) |
| Curb weight | 4,142–4,442 lb (1,879–2,015 kg) |
The Lincoln Nautilus was released as the midcycle revision of the second-generation MKX in November 2017 for the 2019 model year.[2] Adopting the styling of the newly introduced Continental and Navigator, the Nautilus transitioned from the previous split-wing grille to a large, rectangular grille with a large Lincoln star emblem.
The counterpart of the updated Ford Edge, the Nautilus is slotted between the Aviator and the MKC (which was replaced by the Corsair for the 2020 model year) in Lincoln's lineup. A 245-horsepower (248 PS; 183 kW) 2.0-liter EcoBoost inline-four is the standard engine, with a 335-horsepower (340 PS; 250 kW) 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 carried over from the MKX as an option; both engines are fitted with start-stop capability. An eight-speed automatic transmission is paired to both engines (replacing the previous six-speed).
For the 2021 model year, the Nautilus was once again refreshed with a new interior similar to the new Navigator, Aviator, and Corsair, featuring a larger, 13.2-inch touchscreen and Ford's latest SYNC 4 system.[6] Minor changes were also made to the front bumper.[7]
Rear view
2021 refresh
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Safety
| Small overlap front (driver) | Good | ||
| Small overlap front (passenger) | Good | ||
| Moderate overlap front (original test) | Good | ||
| Side (original test) | Good | ||
| Roof strength | Good | ||
| Head restraints and seats | Good | ||
| Headlights | Poor | ||
| Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle | Superior | Optional system | |
| Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle | Superior | Standard system | |
| Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-pedestrian (Day) | Advanced | Optional system | |
| Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-pedestrian (Day) | Advanced | Standard system | |
| Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use | Acceptable | Marginal | |
Second generation (CDX707; 2024)
| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Model code | CDX707 |
| Production | September 2023–present |
| Model years | 2024–present |
| Assembly |
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| Designer | Jae Chang,[9] Henri Kavaja,[10] Jordan Meadows[11] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Transverse front-engined, all-wheel drive |
| Platform | Ford C2 |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic eCVT (Hybrid) |
| Battery | 1.1 kWh Li-ion (Hybrid) |
| Range | 480–600 mi (770–970 km) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in (2,900 mm) |
| Length | 193.2 in (4,908 mm) |
| Width | 76.9 in (1,952 mm) |
| Height | 67.6 in (1,717 mm) |
| Curb weight | 4,349–4,517 lb (1,973–2,049 kg) |
The second-generation Nautilus (Chinese: 航海家; pinyin: háng hǎi jiā; lit. 'Navigator') was released in 2023 for the Chinese market. It is a mid-sized SUV with five seats, available with either a gasoline or a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain.[12][13] The North American market Nautilus was presented on April 17, 2023, and went on sale in early 2024, imported from China.[14] The GCC market Nautilus was launched on February 12, 2024.[15]
The interior features a high-mounted, 48-inch display, which integrates both the instrument cluster and forms part of the infotainment system along with a 11.1-inch touchscreen display. The upper display consists of two 24-inch displays mounted directly next to each other and is controlled by the lower touchscreen display, where the user can drag and drop "widgets" to configure the display contents. The second-generation Nautilus is the first model to feature the new Ford/Lincoln Digital Experience, which replaces Ford SYNC 4/4a and is based on Android Automotive OS.
The Nautilus has two powertrain options, a gasoline engine and a hybrid version. The standard engine is a 2.0 L turbocharged four-cylinder making 250 hp (190 kW; 250 PS) and 280 lb⋅ft (380 N⋅m; 39 kg⋅m) of torque, which is mounted to an eight-speed automatic transmission (8F35). The hybrid version combines the same engine making 207kW, which is more than the output of gasoline version, with a 140 kW (190 hp; 190 PS) electric motor through a planetary gearset eCVT (HF55) to achieve a total system output of 285 hp (213 kW; 289 PS). All Nautilus models are all-wheel drive and have transverse-mounted engines.[16][17]
The standard Nautilus achieves 21, 29 and 24 mpg‑US (11.2, 8.1 and 9.8 L/100 km; 25, 35 and 29 mpg‑imp) on the EPA's city, highway, and combined cycles, respectively, while with hybrid power it gets 30, 31 and 30 mpg‑US (7.8, 7.6 and 7.8 L/100 km; 36, 37 and 36 mpg‑imp) on the same rating system.
The suspension consists of a MacPherson strut setup for the front wheels and an independent multilink suspension for the rear, with optional adaptive dampers.
Rear view
Interior
2025 Nautilus President Trim (China)
Exterior door handle (China)
Interior door handle (China)
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Safety
The 2024 Nautilus was awarded "Top Safety Pick+" by IIHS.[18]
| Small overlap front | Good |
| Moderate overlap front (original test) | Good |
| Moderate overlap front (updated test) | Good |
| Side (updated test) | Good |
| Headlights | Good |
| Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-pedestrian | Good |
| Seatbelt reminders | Good |
| Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use | Good |
