2023 Lincoln Nautilus

　　

2023 Lincoln Nautilus Review

byMichael CantuCorrespondent

　　Michael Cantu has worked in the automotive industry since 2014. He has written over 800 car-related articles and tested and reviewed over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Michael is a contributor at zzdcar and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Digital Trends and InsideEVs. Michael was featured on a few InsideEVs YouTube channel videos on the topic of electric vehicles. Michael was a MotorTrend Car of the Year judge for 2019 and was a driver in MotorTrend's World's Greatest Drag Races 7 & 8.

　　The Nautilus is a luxury SUV positioned above the smaller Corsair and below the larger three-row Aviator in Lincoln's all-SUV lineup. It's a sizable two-row SUV that offers a turbocharged four- or six-cylinder engine. Its top Black Label trim is pricey but delivers high-end luxury features some rivals don't offer. The Nautilus is based on a platform that dates back to 2016 when the SUV was called MKX.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus Standard 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$203/mo  for Nautilus Standard

　　Nautilus Standard

　　Standard 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $44,825 MSRPStandard 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $47,325 MSRPReserve 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $51,040 MSRPReserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $53,535 MSRPBlack Label 4dr SUV AWD (2.7L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $67,245 MSRP

　　vs

　　$183/mo

　　Avg. Midsize SUV

　　The 2023 model year will be the Nautilus' last year of production. It will be discontinued along with its platform partner, the Ford Edge. For that reason, Lincoln kept 2023 changes to a minimum. It will likely be replaced by an all-electric SUV in a few years.

　　The Nautilus is a worthy choice for an SUV. It's spacious, comfortable and quite powerful when equipped with the optional turbocharged V6. But the Lincoln competes in a packed segment that's filled with impressive rivals, including the Genesis GV70, Lexus RX 350 and Mercedes-Benz GLC. Though a worthy contender in this category, it never stood out from the crowd or topped our luxury SUV rankings. With that said, if you're set on the Nautilus, you'll likely be happy with its large 13.2-inch touchscreen display, easy-to-use infotainment system and long list of available features.

　　

Which Nautilus does zzdcar recommend?

The Reserve trim is the way to go because it gives you the choice of either engine and opens up the availability of the Reserve I and Reserve II packages. We suggest adding the Reserve I package because it includes all the remaining advanced driver aids available on the Nautilus, including adaptive cruise control and a surround-view camera system.

　　

Lincoln Nautilus models

The 2023 Lincoln Nautilus is a two-row SUV available in Standard, Reserve and Black Label trim levels. Black Label versions feature curated themes and expanded ownership perks for maximum luxury, but they're available only in select dealerships.

　　With the Standard trim, the Nautilus includes:

　　Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque) Eight-speed automatic transmission Standard front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive 18-inch wheels LED headlights with automatic high beams Power liftgate Power-folding and heated side view mirrors Rear parking sensors Remote engine start Keyless entry and ignition Simulated leather upholstery Power-adjustable and heated front seats with driver's memory settings Dual-zone automatic climate control 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster 13.2-inch infotainment system display Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity Lincoln Connect communication services 10-speaker audio systemSeveral advanced driver aids are also standard, packaged together in Lincoln Co-Pilot360. They include the following:

　　Automatic high-beam headlights Forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse) Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane) Lane keeping assistance (steers the Nautilus back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)The Premium package is available on the standard Nautilus. It adds:

　　Power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel Universal garage door opener Connected navigation systemThe Nautilus Reserve includes all of the above features, and allows you to upgrade to the twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 engine (335 hp, 380 lb-ft of torque). Added feature highlights include:

　　Rain-sensing windshield wipers Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves) Leather upholstery Ventilated front seats Power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel Heated rear seats Navigation system Panoramic sunroof Wireless smartphone chargingLincoln offers the following optional packages for the Nautilus Reserve:

　　Luxury package:

　　Digital key technology (transforms your smartphone into a key that can unlock the Nautilus and start the engine) Hands-free liftgate  13-speaker Revel audio system The Nautilus Reserve I package includes the Luxury package features and adds:

　　20-inch wheels Lincoln Co-Pilot360 Plus package Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go (maintains a driver-set distance between the Nautilus and the car in front) Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane) Evasive steering assistance (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance) Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Nautilus and its surroundings for tight parking situations) Front parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of the vehicle when parking) Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention) The Nautilus Reserve II includes the features from the Reserve I package and adds:

　　Adaptive suspension dampers (for improved ride comfort and handling) All-wheel drive Ultimate package 21-inch wheels 19-speaker Revel audio system Upgraded LED headlights LED foglights With Asher Gray and Infinite Black exterior paint colors, you can opt for the Monochromatic package that adds:

　　20-inch black wheels Body-color badging and grille The Nautilus Black Label includes everything above and is available with your choice of two interior themes called Chalet and Flight, which include unique interior trim and colors. Added features include:

　　Twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 engine (335 hp, 380 lb-ft of torque) Black Label badging Premium leather upholstery Simulated suede headliner Luxury carpeted floor matsAnother notable option for the Nautilus Reserve and Black Label trims are the 22-way power-adjustable front seats with massaging functions.

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