Lincoln Nautilus Black Label – Lincoln Nautilus is a five-seater midsize SUV model that’s bigger than the Corsair but not as big as the three-row Aviator and large-and-in-charge Navigator. The SUV’s underlying platform and architecture date to 2016, when the vehicle debuted as the redesigned second-generation MKX.
The name MKX was changed to Nautilus in 2019 with the exterior redesign to give it a more befitting appearance. Furthermore, for 2021, the interior receives a long-overdue revision with a new dashboard design and widescreen infotainment system. Lincoln also touched up the Nautilus’ front-end styling.
Thanks to the recent updates which have given Nautilus the needed boost. The sleek new dashboard is essentially identical to the one in the Aviator and looks and feels far more upscale than the old one. From the driver’s seat, the Nautilus almost looks like an all-new model. Like the Aviator and Navigator, the refreshed Nautilus reminds us of the best parts of Lincolns of old. Let’s briefly take a look at some of its features.
The Different Trim Levels
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The 2021 Nautilus comes in three different trims and they are Base, Reserve and Black Label trims. The turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and eight-speed automatic transmission are standard for the front-wheel drive. An upgrade to the 2.7-liter V6 engine is available on the Reserve and standard on the Black Label. All-wheel drive is standard with this engine.
Nautilus’ Tasteful Interior
In the words of Lincoln designers, The 2021 Nautilus’ cabin was inspired by the calming horizon of an ocean view. The car’s dash appears lower and longer, with details that meet and blend at the door panels, accentuating the sense of space.
The 2021 Nautilus comes with a new Sync 4 designed to work more like a cellphone. The Lincoln Way smartphone app now includes the ability to use a cellphone as a key, and a new charging pad. The wireless Apple CayPlay and Android Auto connectivity ensure you’ll never have to plug in your phone to interact with the car. Natural voice recognition and over-the-air updates round out the list of Sync 4 improvements.
The Nautilus has some fantastic driver’s assist. to further enhance the smooth and funfilled driving experience. These include the standard Lincoln Co-Pilot360, forward collision mitigation, lane departure mitigation, and blind-spot monitoring. The optional Co-Pilot360 Plus package further adds a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, automatic lane-centering, and automated parallel and perpendicular parking.
Under The Nautilus’ Hood
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The Nautilus comes standard with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. There is an optional turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 that offers 335 hp and 380 lb-ft. The two engines are accompanied by an eight-speed automatic transmission. Nautilus SUV with the V6 is found to be pleasingly quick and smooth to drive.
The Nautilus gets an EPA-estimated 21 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway with its four-cylinder engine and front-wheel drive. That’s above average for this segment. Upgrading to all-wheel drive lowers each rating by a point. The V6 model is rated at 19/25 mpg city/highway.
Its towing ability is poor compared to other midsize SUVs of its class. Nautilus can only tow up to 3,500 pounds when properly equipped with its Class II towing package.
Nautilus Safety
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Lincoln Nautilus the highest rating of Good in all six crash tests. That said, the SUV earned the lowest rating of Poor for how well its headlights illuminate the road ahead, due in large part to their excessive glare.
The IIHS uses a different scale for grading collision avoidance features. The Nautilus earned the highest rating of Superior for its vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention systems, as well as the mid-tier rating of Advanced for its vehicle-to-pedestrian systems.
Lincoln Nautilus Black Label – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the Nautilus an overall safety rating of five out of five stars. The SUV received five stars in the frontal and side crash tests, along with four stars in the rollover test.
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