What's New in the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus?
Although the Lincoln Nautilus looks much the same as it did in 2021, the 2021 model profits from a significantly updated interior with a horizontal theme, a huge 13.2-inch touchscreen, and Sync4 infotainment with over-the-air (OTA) updates. What’s more, there are two new interior colors (Sandstone, Black Ebony) and three new exterior colors: Asher Gray, Green Gem, Lincoln Flight Blue. Also new: Lincoln’s “Phone-As-Key,” which allows you to use your smartphone in place of the usual key fob, has become available on the Nautilus.
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For its combination of price, features, and options, we'd opt for a Lincoln Nautilus in Reserve trim. It's nicely equipped, and we like that it can be ordered with Lincoln Co-Pilot360 Plus. We'd also upgrade to the 2.7-liter V6 because it adds a tremendous amount of power with minimal impact on fuel economy.
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The Lincoln Nautilus continues to be offered in three trim levels: Standard, Reserve, and Black Label. All-wheel drive is a $2,500 option on the Standard and Reserve. It’s standard on the Black Label. The standard
Nautilus ($41,940) is generously equipped. In addition to a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission, the base Nautilus has synthetic leather upholstery and
Sync4 infotainment with a 13.4-in infotainment touchscreen. Moreover, there’s a 12.3-in digital instrument cluster, cruise control, 18-in alloy wheels, a blind-spot monitor,
rear cross-traffic assist, lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking, and
dual-zone automatic climate control. Rear privacy glass also is standard, along with active noise cancellation, a push-button starter, and a 10-speaker sound system with Sirius XM satellite radio. Upping the luxury quotient is the Nautilus
Reserve ($49,410). It has 20-in wheels, leather upholstery, adaptive suspension, a 13-speaker audio system, heated front and rear seats, adaptive LED headlights, a power tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel, a wireless smartphone charging pad, and a panoramic moonroof. The twin-turbo 2.7-liter V6 engine is available on the Nautilus Reserve for $2,500, but it also requires upgrading to AWD. The Co-Pilot360 Plus safety suite, which features adaptive cruise control (with stop and go), a 360-degree camera, evasive steering assist, and a parking program, is available as an option on the Nautilus Reserve. The decadent Nautilus
Black Label ($65,090) adds 21-in alloy wheels, a 19-speaker Revel audio system, Phone-As-Key, the upgraded Co-Pilot360 Plus safety suite, and a generous list of member privileges. These include a personal Lincoln liaison, an extended premium maintenance plan, and even complimentary car washes. The 2.7-liter twin-turbo V6 engine and AWD are standard on the Nautilus Black Label. At these prices, the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus competes with the Cadillac XT5 and Lexus RX. Expect to pay more for European SUVs like the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE. Other options of note on the 2021 Lincoln Nautilus include a rear-seat DVD entertainment system and 22-way massaging front seats. Also: All Nautilus owners are offered Lincoln’s Pickup and Delivery service, which provides free retrieval and delivery of vehicles for service and maintenance. Lincoln says this service has been very popular during the COVID-19 pandemic.