Lincoln MKC vs Lincoln Nautilus
Overview | |
Years produced2015-2019 | Years produced2019-Present |
MSRP$33,100 | MSRP$53,995 |
Listings90 | Listings221 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
| |
Reviews SummaryIf you’re looking to impress potential new customers with your luxury crossover, tossing a Mustang engine under the hood is a good start. Never mind that it’s not the V8—a turbo 4-cylinder doesn’t mean what it once did. The last time a Mustang had a turbo four was back in the mid-'80s with the SVO, a car my father actually owned. Also a 2.3-liter engine, the SVO managed just 175 hp and still impressed for the time. This time around we're looking at nearly 300, and with the torque to match. Add some sexy interior materials, an optional adaptive suspension, and a panoramic sunroof, and you’ve got a crossover that’s hard to ignore. | |
Reviews SummaryMost luxury automakers pursue power and sportiness to go with their vehicles’ luxury. Luxury is Lincoln's only consideration, and the 2026 Nautilus is a perfect example. It offers dashing good looks, smooth power delivery, and a new take on interior technology—but most of all it’s about opulence. Verdict: The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus is for the buyer for whom comfort, luxury, and technology are more important than outright power and sporty handling. Its take on technology splashes the interior with screens, which some will find overwhelming, but the Nautilus is also roomy, and its hybrid powertrain is the clear choice in the lineup, even though it doesn’t achieve top-notch fuel economy. | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.0L 250 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower250 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 240 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 250 hp I4 |
Torque270 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | Torque280 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower240 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower250 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space25.2 cu ft | Cargo Space36.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3791 lbs | Curb Weight4349 lbs |
Height65.2 in | Height68.2 in |
Length179.2 in | Length193.2 in |
Width84.1 in | Width85.4 in |
Wheelbase105.9 in | Wheelbase114.2 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1750 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2015-2019 | 2019-Present |
MSRP | $33,100 | $53,995 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
| |
Summary | If you’re looking to impress potential new customers with your luxury crossover, tossing a Mustang engine under the hood is a good start. Never mind that it’s not the V8—a turbo 4-cylinder doesn’t mean what it once did. The last time a Mustang had a turbo four was back in the mid-'80s with the SVO, a car my father actually owned. Also a 2.3-liter engine, the SVO managed just 175 hp and still impressed for the time. This time around we're looking at nearly 300, and with the torque to match. Add some sexy interior materials, an optional adaptive suspension, and a panoramic sunroof, and you’ve got a crossover that’s hard to ignore. | Most luxury automakers pursue power and sportiness to go with their vehicles’ luxury. Luxury is Lincoln's only consideration, and the 2026 Nautilus is a perfect example. It offers dashing good looks, smooth power delivery, and a new take on interior technology—but most of all it’s about opulence. Verdict: The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus is for the buyer for whom comfort, luxury, and technology are more important than outright power and sporty handling. Its take on technology splashes the interior with screens, which some will find overwhelming, but the Nautilus is also roomy, and its hybrid powertrain is the clear choice in the lineup, even though it doesn’t achieve top-notch fuel economy. |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 250 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | AWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | |
MPG Highway | 29 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 240 hp I4 | 2.0L 250 hp I4 |
Torque | 270 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 280 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower | 240 hp @ 5500 rpm | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | |
MPG Highway | 29 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 25.2 cu ft | 36.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3791 lbs | 4349 lbs |
Height | 65.2 in | 68.2 in |
Length | 179.2 in | 193.2 in |
Width | 84.1 in | 85.4 in |
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 114.2 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3000 lbs | 1750 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | |
By: CarGurus + AI
At CarGurus, our team of experienced automotive writers remain at the heart of our content operation, conducting hands-on car tests and writing insightful guides that are backed by years of industry experience. To complement this, we are harnessing AI to make our content offering more diverse and more helpful to shoppers than ever. To achieve this, our AI systems are based exclusively on CarGurus content, ratings and data, so that what we produce is both unique to CarGurus, and uniquely helpful to car shoppers.
