2023 Lincoln Nautilus

History/Overview

The Lincoln Nautilus starts out as a Ford Edge dressed in fancier digs and with a raft of improvements to turn it into a luxury mid-size crossover. Before 2019, the Nautilus was known by the generic-sounding MKX moniker.

What’s New/Key Changes From Last Year

Changes for 2023 are minor, consisting of new wheels and a new optional package.

Available Trims

Lincoln sells the Nautilus in a Reserve trim level. Base power is from a 2.0L turbo four-cylinder engine that you can option to a 2.7L turbo V6. All-wheel drive and an eight-speed transmission are standard in all models.

Standard Features

Nautilus’s standard kit includes 18-inch alloy wheels, passive keyless entry with phone-as-a-key tech, LED headlights/taillights, power-folding side mirrors, and a panoramic roof.

Inside, there’s dual-zone A/C, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a heated steering wheel, 12.3-inch gauge cluster, power-adjustable steering wheel, and an integrated garage remote. You also get wireless phone charging, a 13.2-inch touchscreen with navigation, 13-speaker audio, leather upholstery on heated/ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats.

The basic safety kit (called Co-Pilot 1.0) comprises lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring, cross-traffic alert, automatic high beams, rear parking sensors, and forward collision mitigation.

Key Options

A 201A package adds 20-inch wheels, and Co-Pilot 1.0 Plus (front/side/rear parking sensors, 360-degree camera views, adaptive cruise, lane centering/evasive steering assist, active park assist, and distance indication.

An ultimate package brings 21-inch wheels, adaptive headlights, LED headlights, and a 19-speaker stereo.

The 2.7L V6 is a stand-alone option.

Fuel Economy

Lincoln’s fuel consumption estimates are 11.6/9.4 L/100 km (city/highway) with the 2.0L engine, and 12.7/9.3 L/100 km in V6-powered models.

Competition

The Lincoln Nautilus competes for buyers in the busy mid-size luxury crossover segment, where it goes up against the Cadillac XT6, Lexus RX, Infiniti QX60, Acura MDX, Buick Envision, Volvo XC90, Jeep Grand Cherokee, BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE, and Audi Q7.