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2026 Lincoln Nautilus
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2026 Lincoln Nautilus

The Nautilus was redesigned for 2024. In addition to styling updates, the 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 paired with an eight-speed automatic, and standard all-wheel drive; the optional 310-hp hybrid powertrain can be ordered on all trim levels and is mated to a continuously variable transmission. Two-tone paint and a blacked-out trim package are optional. All of the latest active safety features come standard. Ford's excellent BlueCruise (formerly called ActiveGlide) active driving assistance system is available as a subscription, and 2025 models and up got a free four-year trial of the system. For 2026, automatic lane change functionality is added to all trims.

Market value
$59,925
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2026
Owner rating Not rated
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
2024

Pricing

Current retail median
$59,925
Retail value range
$51,400 - $69,625
Original MSRP range
$53,995 - $77,130
Trade-in range
$48,460 - $65,825

Ratings

Reliability
3/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
21 MPG
EPA highway
29 MPG
EPA combined
24 MPG

Road tests

Test status
Not Tested

Dimensions

Length
193 in
Width
80 in
Height
68 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Weight
4,350 lb
Maximum load
900 lb
Towing capacity
1,750 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
4.5 in
Front leg room
42.5 in
Rear head room
3 in
Rear leg room
33 in
Cargo volume
38 cu ft

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
6/10
Greenhouse gas score
5/10
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: 38776 Updated: December 4, 2025

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