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The Nautilus is redesigned for 2024. This two-row midsized luxury SUV boasts an optional hybrid drivetrain and a wide display screen that wraps around the front of the cabin.

The base engine is a 250-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder; the optional 300-hp hybrid powertrain is also based on that 2.0-liter turbo and costs $1,500 extra. All-wheel drive is standard. Handling is sound but mundane. The ride is comfortable and the cabin is quiet. The rear seat is very roomy and comfortable. Controls are daunting at first and the center touchscreen is too low. Ford's excellent BlueCruise active driving assistance system is available as a subscription.

2024 Lincoln Nautilus

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2019-2023

2019 Redesign Year

The Nautilus is a refreshed version of the MKX SUV for 2019. Engine choices are either a powerful 2.7-liter V6 turbo or a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo.

An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard. We found that the Nautilus with the more powerful engine delivers effortless power, a comfortable ride, a quiet cabin, and agile handling. The cabin is swanky, and the infotainment system is relatively easy to use. The only knock against this SUV is its unintuitive, fussy push-button gear selector. The unimpressive fuel economy of 18 mpg overall that we measured in the MKX should improve slightly, thanks to the new transmission. Lincoln has added new safety features, including a lane-centering feature and evasive steer assist that allows the SUV to steer around a vehicle stopped in front if the system determines a collision is likely and can't be avoided by braking alone. The Nautilus got an improved infotainment system called Sync 4 for 2021.

2023 Lincoln Nautilus