Used 2021 Lincoln Nautilus Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 Nautilus, so we've included reviews for other years of the Nautilus since its last redesign.
An up and comer - but then not really
SpartySAM, 11/10/2019
updated 05/14/2020
2020 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
44 of 75 people found this review helpful
I am a traditional German car guy - MB and Audi have been my staples. Yet, I had a chance to test drive the new Lincoln Nautilus and I must admit that I like it. Cabin noise is very low; it has the necessary tech bells and whistles; it has good acceleration and good cabin space. Impressive. Almost as good as an Audi Q7 or BMW X5. Why the 4 stars? Two reasons. First, too much plastic in the cabin relative to the competition. Second, I have to deal with Ford dealers - who seem to be intent to subjecting me to all the tricks and traps that I tried to escape by going to MB. For example, the dealership that I visited nearly Lansing (MI) had posted one price and quoted me a higher price in person. When I challenged them on this, they changed the on-line price. Typical. Ford should consider separating the Lincoln dealership from the Ford dealerships - like GM does. Pity - a good car with promise. Update: 05 13 2020 Well, I bought a car - it was not the Nautilus. Why? Several reasons. First, concerns raised regarding reliability. Second, the depreciation of having a luxury brand. Third, the more that I looked at it, the less complete it seemed - it was always close but no cigar. So what did I buy? The 2020 Subaru Ascent Touring, The total package was close to the Nautilus in terms of level of trim. Subaru is more reliable and suffers from less depreciation. Finally, Subaru really knows how to treat its customers.
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Comfortable vehicle
Scooter, 10/09/2021
updated 04/21/2025
2021 Lincoln Nautilus 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
19 of 33 people found this review helpful
The first year with 2021 nautilus was a rough one. Engine shaking, transmission locking and braking issues but weirdly, they self corrected after turning the engine off and leaving it for awhile. Since then only one issue fixed with a new battery. The car has numerous bells and whistles and I really enjoy driving it. The multi tone interior is impressive, comfortable and convenient. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone wanting to drive a luxury type SUV.
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2021 Lincoln Nautilus for sale near you
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No adaptive suspension
bob b, 12/18/2019
2020 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
23 of 42 people found this review helpful
My 2020 Nautilus 2.0T AWD Reserve did not come with adaptive suspension even though it clearly says on window sticker that it is standard equipment. Had a 2019 with identical equipment and it had it.
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Great luxury AWD SUV
RichardF, 02/10/2021
2020 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The v6 is smooth and has effortless power to move the AWD version. Nice size for a 2 row suv. Initial quality is excellent.
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The perfect upgrade from performance to luxury
Scratch, 09/20/2023
2020 Lincoln Nautilus 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Years ago I thought Lincolns were for the aging crony crowd but now as a well oiled senior citizen, I've changed my mind. I love cars. I love trucks. Through the years I've owned them all from stylish and fast Corvettes, to high performance Mustangs, to competitive upscale BMWs, and practical yet sophisticated 1/2 and 3/4 ton pickups. As I was waiting for my F150 to complete routine servicing I took a walk through the Ford/Lincoln dealer lot and spied a good looking 2020 Nautilus which I wound up taking for a test spin. That's all it took. As a 30-year military veteran, my body, especially my back, has succumbed to eight surgeries leaving me with chronic pain which I learned to live with. My Nautilus taught me that I could incorporate comfort, stylishness and spunky performance into my expectations of what an exacting senior citizen wants from his trusty steed. I was surprised to find the right combination of these characteristics in my Nautilus and have now accepted 'Mickey' as my ideal driving machine. I like it. I like it a lot. The perfect fashionable, yet peppy machine capable of providing comfort and luxury on those relaxing road trips to stylishly pulling a vintage Mustang to the weekend car shows. Wish I had transitioned a few years ago.
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