Lincoln has taken the wraps off the all-new 2019
Nautilus at the LA Auto Show as a direct replacement to the MKX.
The Lincoln Nautilus will be
available with two different engines. The entry-level one is a 2.0-liter
four-cylinder delivering an estimated 245 hp. Sitting at the top of the range
is a turbocharged 2.7-liter engine delivering 335 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque.
Beyond using forced induction, this engine also has direct injection and twin
independent variable camshaft timing. Both engines are mated to an eight-speed
automatic transmission and include Auto Start-Stop capability as standard.
From a design standpoint, there’s absolutely no
mistaking the Nautilus from the SUV it replaces. In fact, its front fascia
bares a striking resemblance to the Lincoln Continental and is characterized by
a prominent chrome grille with distinctive headlights and LED daytime running
lights.
Inside, Lincoln has implemented a 12.3-inch
digital instrument cluster, hand-stitched leather steering wheel, and a large
central touchscreen with SYNC 3 and supporting both Apple CarPlay and Android
Auto. If customers want the best Lincoln can offer, Ultra Comfort seats can be
installed up front, complete with 22 ways of adjustment. Both 13-speaker and
19-speaker Revel audio systems are also offered.
The
Nautilus has a suite of safety and convenience systems. Among these are
adaptive cruise control, Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Blind
Spot Information System, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping aid, active park
assist, and an auto-hold feature that holds the car without the brake pedal.
Lincoln has also introduced its Black Label
experience to the Nautilus. Beyond offering customers a range of membership
privileges, Lincoln Black Label adds three distinctive interior and exterior
themes to the SUV.
The first, dubbed Chalet, comes complete with
Espresso and Alpine Venetian leathers and Silverwood accents. The second,
coined Thoroughbred, aims to celebrate the elite lifestyle of horse racing and
combines Rich Venetian leathers with Alcantara, Jet Black, and Chilean Maple
wood accents. The third is Gala, inspired by New York’s Met Gala. It consists
of Carmine leather, Onyx leather and an Alcantara headliner. A number of
aluminum touches are also included.
The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus will reach Lincoln
dealerships this summer.
