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2026 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid
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2026 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid

The Nautilus is redesigned for 2024. This two-row midsized luxury SUV now boasts an optional hybrid powertrain 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. The optional hybrid powertrain adds another 60 hp and delivered an impressive 30 mpg overall in our testing. The cabin is quiet, and the ride seems comfortable at first, but it gets unsettled easily and feels unrefined on rough roads. Handling is short on agility but secure. The cabin looks swanky and is well put together. But the oblong steering wheel feels strange in your hands, and the center infotainment touchscreen is too low. Plus, it's annoying that you have to go through the screen to adjust the dash vents. The ultra-wide driver's screen looks impressive but is daunting to use. Rear-seat room is generous. Ford's excellent BlueCruise active driving assistance system is available as a subscription, but 2025 models and up come with a free, four-year trial. Automatic lane change functionality is added for 2026 models.

Market value
$56,995
Fuel
Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2026
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability 2/5
Data updated June 4, 2026

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Hybrid
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
Category
Luxury midsized SUVs
Generation began
2024

Pricing

Original MSRP range
$56,995 - $80,130

Ratings

Road test score
82/100
Reliability
2/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
29 MPG
EPA highway
31 MPG
EPA combined
30 MPG
Tested city
23 MPG
Tested highway
37 MPG
Tested overall
30 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,285
Cruising range
605 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.2 sec
0-60 mph
7.3 sec
60-0 mph braking
132 ft
Avoidance speed
49.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
193 in
Width
80 in
Height
68 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Weight
4,685 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
6/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Lincoln

<p>Lincoln is Ford’s luxury brand, and most Lincoln models are fancier, quieter versions of existing Ford SUVs. The Lincoln Navigator, for example, is closely based on the Ford Expedition. The Lincoln Corsair, Nautilus, and Aviator make greater departures from their Ford siblings. Some models are available as hybrids or plug-in hybrids. Lincoln SUVs tend to come with standard leather seating surfaces, large screens, and generous sound deadening. That interior high-quality paired with lively powertrains have contributed to some models earning a 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. However, Lincoln's maintenance and repair costs are lower than almost all other brands.</p>

Vehicle ID: 38777 First published: December 4, 2025 Updated: June 4, 2026

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