If you're looking for a luxury SUV that delivers sophistication and comfort with practical convenience, the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus deserves a closer look. With its updated styling, tech-savvy interior, and quiet confidence on the road, the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus is designed to impress. The Lincoln Nautilus brings a new level of luxury to everyday life.
In this review, we’ll explore the modern mid-size design, premium materials, and innovative features that set the new Nautilus apart, offering a driving experience that’s as refined as it is effortless.
Key Takeaways:
- The mid-size luxury 2026 Lincoln Nautilus has arrived updated, upgraded, and featuring more adaptive technology.
- The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus now offers new exterior color options and additional interior themes, and the Jet Appearance Package is now available for every model.
- A hybrid powertrain is now available for all 2026 Lincoln Nautilus models.
Is the new 2026 Lincoln Nautilus updated and upgraded this year?
The new 2026 Lincoln Nautilus, a J.D. Power top pick for best mid-size premium SUV, has been updated and upgraded this year with a new available hybrid powertrain, a redesigned exterior featuring modern styles, more standard adaptive technology, and interior features, along with upgrade packages now available for all models.
Other upgrades include more exterior paint colors, additional interior color themes, and the latest updated 1.5 version of BlueCruise with more hands-free functionality.
What models and packages are available for the new 2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
The new 2026 Lincoln Nautilus lineup features three models: Premiere, Reserve, and Lincoln Black Label. Every 2026 Lincoln Nautilus model is powered by a turbocharged 2.0L Inline-4 cylinder engine with the option to choose the hybrid turbocharged 2.0L I-4 with the CVT automatic transmission with a power split electric motor.
Each 2026 Lincoln Nautilus model offers an exclusive luxury driving experience with exclusive features and modes that make every ride the pinnacle of luxury. Some features and themes differ by model, but whether you choose the Premier, Reserve, or Lincoln Nautilus Black Label, you get premium materials, safety and driver-assist features that earn this mid-size luxury vehicle recognition as a Top Safety Pick with the IIHS, and modes that turn your SUV into a spa while you park and wait in the school drop-off line, during football and cheer practices, and running errands around town.
From the 48-inch panoramic display, 11-inch center stack touchscreen, heated steering wheel, and heated leather seats to the Perfect Position front seats with 24-way power adjustability, including power thigh extenders and Active Motion massage functionality, the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus is everything you want in a mid-size SUV.
2026 Lincoln Nautilus Features:
- Lincoln BlueCruise
- Lincoln Co-Pilot360 Drive 2.0
- Lincoln Embrace
- Lincoln Rejuvenate
- Lincoln Drive Modes
- Lincoln Digital Experience
- Piano Key Shifter
- Digital Scent
- Frameless Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Panoramic Vista Roof
- Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers
- Navigation with Google Maps
- Revel Audio Sound System
- Wireless Charging Pad
- Remote Start
- SecuriCode Keyless Entry Keypad
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Use Your Phone as a Key
2026 Lincoln Nautilus Driver Assist Features:
- Rear Parking Sensors
- 360-Degree Camera
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Lane Centering Assist, Predictive Speed Assist
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
- Pedestrian Detection
- Lane Keeping System
- Blind Spot Assist
- Evasive Steering Assist
2026 Lincoln Nautilus Packages:
- 2026 Lincoln Nautilus
- Trailer Tow Class I
- Lincoln Connectivity Package
Does the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus require premium gas?
Lincoln recommends that all its vehicles be filled with premium gas rated at least 91 octane. The benefits of using premium gas in your 2026 Lincoln Nautilus include better engine performance, improved fuel efficiency, often exceeding EPA estimates, and a reduction in engine issues like knocking.
Where Can I Purchase a 2025 Lincoln Nautilus?
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