A brief summary of the Lincoln Nautilus
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Lincoln Nautilus: A Luxury Mid-Size Crossover Overview
Introduction to the Lincoln Nautilus
Lincoln has been selling the MKX crossover since it was first unveiled in its first-generation avatar back in 2006. During its initial years, the Lincoln MKX used Ford/Mazda’s CD3 platform for its construction, making it Lincoln’s first-ever attempt at a mid-size crossover SUV. Essentially, if you were to peel away all the fancy and expensive Lincoln bits off the MKX, you’d find its humble beginnings as a Ford Edge, which is its mechanically-similar doppelganger. However, the MKX has gone on to become the luxury automaker’s most popular and best-selling model in their entire lineup. The outgoing second-generation iteration of the MKX was revealed at the North American Auto Show in 2015, and it now uses Ford’s updated CD4 architecture.
Latest Updates: Lincoln Nautilus
The most recent facelift/update for the erstwhile MKX nameplate came along for the 2019 model year, as Lincoln renamed their top performer to the new Nautilus. While the new Nautilus shares a lot of commonality with its MKX predecessor, it’s slightly bigger in size and benefits from improvements in build quality, insulation against NVH, and exterior styling. In the UAE, the new Lincoln Nautilus competes with vehicles such as:
Exterior Design
The most apparent cosmetic change with the new Lincoln Nautilus can be seen on the front end, where the new incarnation boasts the brand’s latest grille design, revised LED headlight cluster, more muscular hood, and a completely revamped front bumper with reworked lower apron and more stylish chrome inserts. Along the sides, the Nautilus looks more or less identical to the older MKX, with a similar silhouette, door, window, and pillar layout. The only noticeable styling change comes in the form of the new 20-inch alloy wheels, front door ornament, and new roof rail design.
Out back, the new Nautilus looks a touch more modern and sophisticated compared to its precursor, aided by revised all-LED clear lens tail lights, a more aerodynamic roof spoiler, a sleeker tailgate, and a slightly tweaked rear bumper with a large static reflector strip -- the twin exhausts and air diffuser remain the same. As for its size, the Lincoln Nautilus measures 4.826 meters in length, 2.187 meters in overall width, and 1.681 meters in height. Its wheelbase has been increased to 2.850 meters, while the boot volume (with the last row down) has gone up to 1,053 liters.
Interior Features
Inside, there haven’t been too many alterations over the MKX, save for the inclusion of a high-definition 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, revised steering wheel, and new seats. The latter comes with eleven air cushions and a massaging function for the front occupants. However, just as before, there’s ample room for adults both up front and in the back, while the large panoramic sunroof lets in more natural light to increase the feeling of space.
The Nautilus’s exhaustive features list includes:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Adaptive suspension
- Hands-free tailgate
- Adaptive headlights
- Powered/cooled/heated front seats
- Full-leather upholstery
- 19-speaker Revel audio system
- SYNC3 touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- Dual-zone climate control
- Remote engine start
- Seven airbags
- 36-degree camera system
- Collision detection with auto-emergency braking
- Lane-departure warning
- Lane-keeping assist
Engine and Performance
The Lincoln Nautilus is powered by a 2.7-liter twin-turbo V6 that produces 335 hp and 515Nm of torque, managed by an 8-speed automatic gearbox and an all-wheel-drive system. The Nautilus can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds, while its top speed is limited to 250 km/h.
Verdict
As a luxury mid-size crossover, the new Lincoln Nautilus is not an affordable car to buy. In the UAE, the Nautilus range starts from just above AED 199,000, with the range-topping trim coming in well north of AED 260,000.
