Lincoln has revealed the
2019 Nautilus will be priced from US$ 40,340 in the United States. Essentially a
facelifted and renamed version of the MKX, the Nautilus costs US$ 1,305 more than
its predecessor. Despite the modest price increase, the Nautilus is an
improvement as it features a more upscale design which shares styling cues with
newer models such as the Continental and Navigator.
Besides the improved looks, the
entry-level Nautilus features a new turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
that produces an estimated 245 hp. The engine is less
powerful than the previous 3.7-liter V6 but it comes with start/stop technology
and a new eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard
while all-wheel drive is available for an additional US$ 2,495.
The Nautilus comes nicely equipped with
a hands-free power tailgate and 18-inch aluminum wheels. Drivers will also find
a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a dual-zone automatic climate control
system and an 8-inch SYNC 3 infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple
CarPlay compatibility. Other niceties include active noise cancellation
technology, 10-way power front seats and a 10-speaker audio system with a
subwoofer. There’s also a host of driver assistance systems including Forward
Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning and a Blind Spot Information System.
The Nautilus Select starts at US$ 44,545
and it has a more luxurious interior with leather seats, a heated leather
steering wheel and a power tilt/telescoping steering column with a memory
function. Other additions include a wireless smartphone charger, LED
headlights, a universal garage door opener and an upgraded security system.
The US$ 48,875 Nautilus Reserve goes even
further as it adds a panoramic glass roof and 20-inch aluminum wheels. Inside,
there are heated/ventilated front seats, heated rear seats and a 13-speaker
Revel audio system.
The range-topping Nautilus Black Label
is the most expensive of the bunch as pricing starts at US$ 56,895. The model comes well appointed it as features an adaptive
suspension and 21-inch wheels. Other highlights include an Alcantara headliner,
special wood trim and extended leather upholstery. Furthermore, there’s an
ambient lighting system, a 19-speaker Revel Ultima audio system and special
floor mats with Alcantara accents.
Buyers looking for more power can opt
for a twin-turbo 2.7-liter V6 engine producing an estimated 335 hp and 514 Nm of torque. The engine is available on Select and
higher grades and pricing starts at US$ 46,615. This a US$ 2,070 premium over the
Nautilus Select with the four-cylinder engine.
