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2023 Lincoln Nautilus
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Review and specifications

2023 Lincoln Nautilus

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.

Market value
$32,450
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2023
Owner rating 4/5
Reliability 3/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 8-speed
Category
Luxury midsized SUVs
Generation began
2019

Pricing

Current retail median
$32,450
Retail value range
$27,025 - $39,475
Original MSRP range
$44,825 - $67,245
Trade-in range
$25,105 - $37,905

Ratings

Road test score
78/100
Owner satisfaction
4/5
Would buy again
61%
Reliability
3/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
19 MPG
EPA highway
25 MPG
EPA combined
21 MPG
Tested city
12 MPG
Tested highway
28 MPG
Tested overall
18 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,130
Cruising range
340 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.6 sec
0-60 mph
7.2 sec
60-0 mph braking
128 ft
Avoidance speed
53.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
190 in
Width
76 in
Height
66 in
Wheelbase
112 in
Weight
4,560 lb
Maximum load
900 lb
Towing capacity
3,500 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
4 in
Front leg room
40.5 in
Rear head room
2 in
Rear leg room
28 in
Cargo volume
32.5 cu ft

Owner feedback

Comfort
5/5
Driving
5/5
Styling
5/5
Value
1/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
5/10
Greenhouse gas score
4/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Lincoln

Lincoln is Ford’s luxury brand, and most Lincoln models are fancier, quieter versions of existing Ford SUVs. The Lincoln Navigator, for example, is based on the Ford Expedition, and the Lincoln Corsair is based on the Ford Escape. Some models are available as hybrids. Lincoln SUVs tend to come with standard leather seating surfaces, large screens, and sound deadening. That interior quality paired with lively powertrains have earned some models Consumer Reports’ recommendation. Lincoln stopped building sedans when it discontinued the Continental and MKZ in 2020. As a brand, for new and used car reliability, road-test scores, and owner satisfaction ratings, Lincoln tends to be average.

Vehicle ID: 25868 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: December 4, 2025

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