Lincoln Nautilus

Lincoln Nautilus
2019 Lincoln Nautilus
Overview
Manufacturer	Lincoln (Ford)
Production	2018–present
Model years	2019–present
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive
Related	Ford Edge
Chronology
Predecessor	Lincoln MKX

The Lincoln Nautlius is a mid-size luxury Crossover SUV made by Ford's luxury brand Lincoln since 2018.

First Generation (2018-2023)

First generation
Overview
Model code	U540
Also called	Lincoln MKX (2015–2018) Lincoln Legacy/Grand Legacy (hearse)
Production	2018–2023
Model years	2019–2023
Assembly	Canada: Oakville, Ontario (Oakville Assembly) China: Hangzhou, Zhejiang (Changan Ford)
Designer	Kemal Curić
Body and chassis
Platform	Ford CD4 platform
Related	Ford Edge (second generation) Ford Fusion/Mondeo Lincoln MKZ (second generation)
Powertrain
Engine	Gasoline: 2.0 L EcoBoost I4 2.7 L EcoBoost V6
Transmission	8-speed 8F35 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	112.2 in (2,850 mm)
Length	190.0 in (4,826 mm)
Width	76.2 in (1,935 mm)
Height	66.2 in (1,681 mm)
Curb weight	4,142–4,442 lb (1,879–2,015 kg)

The Lincoln Nautlius was shown as a mid-cycle revision of the Lincoln MKX in 2017 as a 2019 model it shares its styling with the Lincoln Navigator and the new Lincoln Continental it shares its plataform mainly with the Ford Edge and is positioned between the Lincoln Aviator and the Lincoln MKC (later discontinued and replaced by the Corsair in 2020).

The SUV has a 2.0 liter and 2.7 liter V6 both Ecoboost engines with a 8-speed automatic transmission it was improved in 2020 as a 2021 model.

Second Generation (2023-present)

Second generation
Overview
Model code	CDX707
Production	September 2023 – present
Model years	2024–present
Assembly	China: Hangzhou, Zhejiang (Changan Ford)
Designer	Jae Chang, Henri Kavaja, Jordan Meadows
Body and chassis
Layout	Transverse front-engined, all-wheel drive
Platform	Ford C2
Related	Ford Edge L
Powertrain
Engine	Gasoline: 2.0 L Ecoboost I4 (turbocharged) Gasoline hybrid: 2.0 L Ecoboost I4 (turbocharged)
Electric motor	Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Transmission	8-speed automatic eCVT (Hybrid)
Battery	1.1 kWh Li-ion (Hybrid)
Range	480–600 mi (770–970 km)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	114.2 in (2,900 mm)
Length	193.2 in (4,908 mm)
Width	76.9 in (1,952 mm)
Height	67.6 in (1,717 mm)
Curb weight	4,349–4,517 lb (1,973–2,049 kg)

The second generation was launched in 2023 in China. in The United States it was shown in April 2023 and was put on sale in 2024. (where its imported from China) and in Middle East it was launched in February 2024.

The second gen Nautlius is made only in China by the Changan Ford joint-venture and has a 2.0 liter Ecoboost turbocharged engine and there's a hybrid version that combines the same engine from the standard version with a electric motor. and has a 8-speed automatic transmission (standard version only) while the hybrid version has a eCVT transmission.

Markets

The Lincoln Nautlius is currently sold in North America Middle East China and South Korea.

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