2020 Lincoln Nautilus

Price Range: $15,998 - $34,998

Lincoln Nautilus Reviews

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super comfortable - better than expected
John B, 07/24/2020
2020 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
We bought this car because my wife has nerve issues in her back and after sitting in almost every SUV available she liked these seats the best. She couldn't ride a mile in her Mercedes without hurting. She just drove 200 miles in the Nautilus and felt great. We got the upgraded seats and they are fantastic. Besides the seats, we are very pleased with the performance and ride of the … car. Plenty fast and a very solid ride. She drives in sport mode most of the time because it feels tighter. Standard mode is definitely smoother. I wasn't sure this car was worth $60k, but we wanted those seats. It is very luxurious inside and overall we are surprisingly pleased with the car. The trim we got is not listed in the drop down menu. We got the V6 AWD Reserve.
Outstanding comfort, power, handling and comfort
Richard Meyer, 12/09/2019
2020 Lincoln Nautilus Black Label 4dr SUV AWD (2.7L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
As the owner of a 2007 Linclon MKX with 128,000 miles, which we loved, our first stop in shopping for a new SUV was the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus. The Lincoln dealer near us had just received an Ice Mocha Reserve 1 Nautilus with V6 and AWD, which is exactly what we wanted. The Reserve 1 package included more options that we were necessarily looking for, but included the 360 degree cameras … and navigation. One test drive and we were sold. The performance of the V6 w/ AWD was outstanding, and all of the safety features were great to have. This coupled with very helpful sales staff, X-Plan pricing with no needed negotiation, and 0.9% 48 month financing and $2500 in rebates, and we had a new vehicle. I should add that we also test drove the new model 2020 Aviator, but we found it to be too big, and seemed slow in performance compared to the Nautilus. Same engine and transmission, but only RWD. But are beautiful looking vehicles inside and out!
Goodby Bells, Whistles and High prices
Mike, San Antonio, Texas, 11/20/2020
2020 Lincoln Nautilus 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
Just bought a 2020 Lincoln Nautilus Standard. Am delighted with it and am completely satisfied with the baseline amenities. At 74, I’ve owned, driven and seen just about every type of automobile, truck and motorcycle up to a price of $72,000. Wanted a car that meets my needs of local driving plus occasional 14-hour trips to our second home. I didn’t want three rows of seats. I wanted … comfortable leather seats, lots of head and shoulder room, good entertainment system and the quietest and smoothest ride on the highway. I wanted elegance that exceeds that of the neighbors’ family vans. Don’t need zero to sixty mph in five seconds that I never do. Don’t need a sunroof that I never open. Don’t need tricky apps and gizmos that require my grandson to program for me. Wanted a great dealer nearby. Wanted best trade for my virtually new ¾ ton truck. Wanted a great price. Got all of the above in this great new car. Could’ve tricked it out up to $63,000. Don’t need that anymore, either. Price was sixty percent of that truck and my last BMW. I’ve read reviews of every mid-sized SUV up to $60,000. Mine can’t be beat. Go shop.
Back to their roots
RCM, 06/05/2020
2020 Lincoln Nautilus Black Label 4dr SUV AWD (2.7L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
While researching and driving mid sized two row SUV's in the luxury category, it became obvious that all the major players were still putting sporty performance at the top of their list. All except Lincoln. Lincoln has decided to get back into the luxury game which originally made them famous. I believe they did this by turning back the clock and remembering the attributes that made them … one of the premier providers of a true American automotive luxury experience. They did it by remembering not only what type of people bought their cars, but what they bought them for. I'm talking about older folks who have reached a station in their life where they want to treat themselves to a better class of car. I'm talking about people like realtors who want to chauffeur their clients around with style while making a statement about their success as a competent salesperson. While their new line of luxury SUV's do have sport modes, it is subdued and more like a slight nod to younger buyers. It never even tries to be more important than the luxury aspect, and it's effects when turned on are subtle at best, which is as it should be. The buyers who want a true luxury experience could care less about neck snapping 0-60 performance, off road capability, or high speed corner handling. That's not what true luxury is about, and Lincoln gets kudos for finally remembered that. I bought my 2020 Black Label Nautilus because I have reached that station I mentioned, and because my stiff back likes the ease of entry and exit afforded by the ride height of a mid sized SUV and the not so radical front roof pillar rake common to most cars. I test drove and then rejected offerings from Cadillac, Lexus, and several others because none of them. at least to my sensibilities, had the quiet refined smoothness of handling and ride that I was looking for. The Nautilus rides more like a car than an SUV but is never mushy, and the handling is smooth and precise. Lincoln went all out to make the interior quiet, with better insulation and acoustic glass to help block sound. The audio system emits white noise to help cancel the outside world. Even the wheel wells have sound dampening material to help reduce tire noise. Put all of it together and you have one quiet enjoyable ride. The twin turbo 2.7 has plenty of power without being annoyingly buzzy like I found the Cadillac XT5 to be. It's loaded with all of the desirable tech functions that are popular. Two of my favorites are the Auto Hold function that keeps the brakes applied when you stop so you don't have to keep the brake pedal depressed, and Adaptive Cruise Control that automatically maintains the distance you select to help you maintain a safe following distance. Another feature I really like is the tire pressure monitoring system that shows the pressure on all four tires at once so you never have to guess which one is causing the low pressure alert. I like to listen to music when I drive, and the Revel System is one of the best I've ever had in a vehicle. My Nautilus is dressed in Burgundy Velvet with the Gala Theme Carmine interior, and it is a very pleasing combination. Even with all the available tech, the dash is refined and elegant looking and doesn't look like it would be more at home in a space ship. I could go on and on, but I think I've made my point, which is, if you value luxury first and foremost, you might want to give the Nautilus a test drive. It hits all the marks in that category.

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NOTE: This video is about the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus, but since the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus is part of the same generation, our earlier analysis still applies.

Safety

Our experts like the Nautilus models:

Automatic Emergency Braking
Helps mitigate an accident by applying the brakes when a possible collision is expected.
Blind-Spot Detection
Warns the driver with a flashing light or a beep when a vehicle has entered a blind spot.
360-Degree Camera
Aids in visibility when the vehicle is in a tight spot or might need help identifying obstacles.
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FAQ

Is the Lincoln Nautilus a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2020 Nautilus both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.4 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2020 Nautilus gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 34 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Nautilus has 37.2 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Lincoln Nautilus. Learn more

What's new in the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus:

  • The midtier Select Trim has been discontinued
  • A minor shuffling of standard and optional features
  • Part of the first Nautilus generation introduced for 2019 that is based on the second-generation MKX introduced for 2016
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Is the Lincoln Nautilus reliable?

To determine whether the Lincoln Nautilus is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Nautilus. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Nautilus's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2020 Nautilus and gave it a 7.4 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2020 Nautilus gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 34 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2020 Nautilus is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2020 Lincoln Nautilus?

The least-expensive 2020 Lincoln Nautilus is the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $41,040.

Other versions include:

  • 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $41,040
  • 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $43,535
  • Reserve 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $48,500
  • Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $50,995
  • Black Label 4dr SUV AWD (2.7L 6cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $63,800
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What are the different models of Lincoln Nautilus?

If you're interested in the Lincoln Nautilus, the next question is, which Nautilus model is right for you? Nautilus variants include 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A), 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A), Reserve 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A), and Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A). For a full list of Nautilus models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more
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