lincoln | The Nautilus tries to reinvigorate itself with technology

He is probably not the default choice in his category, he who pays for a certain immobility of the Lincoln brand against much more proactive rivals. The Nautilus nonetheless remains a very important model for Ford’s luxury division, which is affected by poor sales performance. To rekindle the flame, Lincoln has completely renovated its interior with an emphasis on technology.

Charles Rene

The Press

But first, let’s highlight the interesting work of remodeling the envelope, focusing on the muzzle, which is longer in appearance. This allows him to better rub shoulders with the Aviator. Trend obliges, the horizontal lines of diodes are present as much at the front as at the back and Lincoln keeps the textured grille at the front, which is more imposing, for the build.

It is however inside that the exercise tows this Nautilus elsewhere. The three-stage dashboard hosts an 11-inch touchscreen in the foreground in front of a second screen that occupies its entire width. A line extending over the doors ensures harmonious visual integration. Lincoln also does not overlook the physical keys, which are always present on the control nacelle.

To move it, Lincoln chose to abandon the optional 2.7L twin-turbo V6 for hybrid mechanics. It’s a 2.0L four-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor and a CVT gearbox. The power is increased to 310 hp. As standard, the Nautilus is still offered with a 250-hp 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder guided by an eight-speed automatic transmission.

As these numbers suggest, there is no emphasis on performance. The brand does not advance any data in this direction and specifies that the adaptive suspension is there to smooth, above all. Interestingly, this Nautilus is the manufacturer’s first model assembled in China – in the Changan Hangzhou plant –, a sign of the brand’s popularity in this country. It will reach our continent early next year.