Lincoln Nautilus – All the Details

The  Lincoln Nautilus puts another face on a maturing yet extravagant MKX SUV and the outcome is quite impressive, to say the least. Offering loads of room, modern-day creature comforts and oodles of power, the Nautilus contends with opponents that are more performance-oriented but falls short when it comes to its handling characteristics. That, however, does translate into a comfortable ride and as for some of the feature highlights. 

Lincoln Nautilus price starts at AED 199,395 and the crossover SUV is available in a three variant lineup. 

Lincoln Nautilus dimensions

The dimensions of the  Lincoln Nautilus make it easy to maneuver thanks to similar turning radiuses and accommodates up to 5 passengers. The Lincoln Nautilus, however, does offer slightly more cargo space than other offerings in the segment with up to 1055 litres of cargo space. Following are the  Lincoln Nautilus dimensions :

Length	4827 mm
Width	2188 mm
Height	1681 mm
Boot capacity	1055 litres
Wheel Base	2849 mm
Curb Weight	1,879–2,015 kgs

Exterior

Discarding the old wing-like front grille from a year ago, the Nautilus now dons refreshed styling that aligns it with the new Aviator, Navigator, and Continental and it exudes luxury. A smooth, solid silhouette compliments the car's chrome highlights and taillight cluster that runs across the width of SUV, making it one of the most attractive SUVs.

Interior

The Lincoln Nautilus has an attractive and tastefully understated cabin design. The premium car manufacturer has draped the cabin of Nautilus, in attractive materials. Both rows of seats are incredibly comfortable, spacious and manage to offer impressive support. The  Nautilus also offers segment-leading cargo space and the infotainment unit happens to one of the finest in the category.

Equipment list and safety features

The Nautilus even comes equipped with a foot-controlled lift-gate as standard and other creature comforts include:

• Dual-zone automatic climate control 
• SYNC 3 infotainment system 
• 8-inch touch screen display
• 11-speaker sound system
• Satellite radio
• Bluetooth
• Wi-Fi hot spot
• Apple CarPlay
• Android Auto
• Two USB ports

On the safety front, Lincoln has equipped the  Nautilus with its Co-Pilot360 suite of safety technology in addition to other standard driver assistance features,  Lincoln Nautilus  specs sheet includes:

• MyKey
• Rearview camera
• Parking sensors
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Crash Sensor       
• Engine Check Warning       
• Tyre Pressure Monitor        
• Front Impact Beams       
• Side Impact Beams       
• Door Ajar Warning       
• Traction Control
• Lane departure warning 
• Lane keep assist
• Forward collision warning

Engine and transmission

Once you get well acquainted with the crossover SUV, it becomes borderline impossible to think of another SUV which is as extravagant as the Lincoln Nautilus. For the current model year, Lincoln has updated Nautilus to be more advanced than any other offering we have seen from the American carmaker over the last few decades. Lincoln offers a spacious cabin, an incredibly comfortable ride and a pair of impressive powerful and highly responsive motor options. Both engine options also come with the start-stop capability and a newly introduced 8-speed automatic transmission which could use some refinement.

Engine	2.0- liter 4- cylinder	2.7- liter V6 petrol
Power	250 bhp	335 bhp
Torque	379 Nm	515 Nm
0-100 kmph Acceleration Time	7 seconds	6.5 seconds
Fuel Economy	10 kmpl	8.06 kmpl

Competitors

To get you caught up with all the details about the Lincoln Nautilus, we will compare the updated crossover SUV with the likes of Range Rover Evoque and Mercedes- Benz GLC- Class. Nautilus’ entry-level model happens to be more powerful than most of all Range Rover Evoque models. 

Even the most powerful, top of the line Range Rover model only manages to outshine the entry-level Nautilus variant, which is understandably a lot cheaper than Evoque and unlike Mercedes- Benz AMG 43 4MATIC, Lincoln does not offer a performance variant for Nautilus.

Verdict

Imposing dimensions translate into incredible road presence and like most Lincolns in the company’s current lineup, Nautilus exudes luxury. The cabin is quite spacious and the cargo space is one of the best in the segment. As far as performance is concerned, Nautilus manages to offer powerful engine options that blow most of its competition in the segment out of the water. Granted for a more premium price there are other models in the category that offer better performance and more creature comfort but Nautilus manages to strike a balance between the two for an incredibly competitive price tag.

Also read: All-new Lincoln Aviator launched at the 2019 Dubai Motor Show