| Lincoln Nautilus | |
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 2019 Lincoln Nautilus | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lincoln (Ford) |
| Production | 2018–present |
| Model years | 2019–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-sizeluxurycrossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-doorSUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive orall-wheel-drive |
| Related | Ford Edge |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Lincoln MKX |
TheLincoln Nautilus is amid-sizeluxury crossover SUV[1] marketed and sold by theLincoln brand ofFord Motor Company. The Nautilus was initially renamed from theMKX as part of a mid-cycle 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 wordnautes, meaning "sailor," as in nautical or astronaut.[3]
The first generation is based on theCD4 platform, and was manufactured atOakville Assembly inOakville, Ontario, Canada alongside theFord Edge,Ford Flex, andLincoln MKT and manufactured in Hangzhou Assembly in Zhejiang, China by joint ventureChangan Ford from 2021 to 2023. The second generation is solely produced byChangan Ford in China, as Ford is retooling the Oakville Assembly plant to produce electric vehicles.[4]
| 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 8F35automatic |
| 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 mid-cycle 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 theAviator and theMKC (which was replaced by the Corsair for the 2020 model year) in Lincoln's lineup. A 245-horsepower (248 PS; 183 kW) 2.0-literEcoBoost inline-four is the standard engine, with a 335-horsepower (340 PS; 250 kW) 2.7-literEcoBoost V6 carried over from the MKX as an option; both engines are fitted withstart-stop capability. An 8-speed automatic transmission is paired to both engines (replacing the previous 6-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" touchscreen and Ford's latestSYNC 4 system.[6] Minor changes were also made to the front bumper.[7]
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| 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 | |
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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 motor |
| 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 was released in 2023 for the Chinese market. It is a mid-size SUV with five seats, available with either a gasoline or a hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain.[12][13] The U.S. market Nautilus was unveiled on April 17, 2023, and went on sale in early 2024, imported from China.[14] TheGCC market Nautilus was launched on February 12, 2024.[15]
The interior is characterized by a high mounted dashboard spanning 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 with a hybrid version. The standard engine is a 2.0 L turbocharged 4-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 out put of gasoline version, with a 140 kW (190 hp; 190 PS) electric motor through a planetary gearseteCVT (HF55) to achieve a total system output of 310 hp (230 kW; 310 PS). All Nautilus models come with all-wheel drive standard 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 McPherson strut setup for the front wheels and a multilink independent suspension for the rear, with optional adaptive dampers.
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The 2024 Nautilus was awarded "Top Safety Pick+" byIIHS.[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 |
| Category | % | |
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| Overall: |  | 87.9% |
| Occupant protection: | 86.51% | |
| Vulnerable road users: | 83.71% | |
| Safety assistance: | 93.59% | |
| Year | U.S. | Canada[21] | China[22] |
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| 2018 | 28,573[23] | 12,396 | |
| 2019 | 31,711[24] | 3,238 | 14,013 |
| 2020 | 22,742[25] | 1,753 | 8,009[26] |
| 2021 | 24,443[27] | 1,625 | 27,918[28] |
| 2022 | 20,635[29] | 17,169[30] | |
| 2023 | 23,960[31] | 27,409[32] | |
| 2024 | 36,544[33] | 3,351[34] | 24,496[35] |
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