EXPERT REVIEW · LUXURY SUV

2026 Lincoln Nautilus review

Lincoln Nautilus: a class leader on the details. Illustrative review

9.1/10 OffLot expert score

The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus sits near the top of its class. Ride stays composed on rough pavement; roomy second row and flexible cargo floor. Third row (where offered) is for kids and touch-only climate controls on some trims, so test the trim you'd actually buy. Starting around $52,000, it lines up with most direct rivals.

What's good

  • Ride stays composed on rough pavement
  • Roomy second row and flexible cargo floor
  • Easy to see out of and park
  • Excellent city fuel economy

What to check

  • Third row (where offered) is for kids
  • Touch-only climate controls on some trims

Best for: Buyers who want low running costs without giving up comfort. Starting MSRP: $52,000.

Owner reviews · 4.7 of 5 from 3 owners

★★★★☆Omar P. · Austin, TX · 28 months owned
Exactly what we needed

Twelve thousand miles in. Nothing has gone wrong, dealer service has been easy, and the cargo room still impresses passengers.

★★★★★Dwayne C. · Charlotte, NC · 15 months owned
Great daily driver

Twelve thousand miles in. Nothing has gone wrong, dealer service has been easy, and the cargo room still impresses passengers.

★★★★★Jenna D. · Nashville, TN · 20 months owned
Exactly what we needed

Bought it for the school runs and road trips and it has handled everything so far. Fuel economy has been close to the sticker in mixed driving.

Price trend · used Lincoln Nautilus, 12 months

$29.7k$30.6k$31.4k$32.2k$33.1kNov 25Jan 26Mar 26May 26Jul 26Sep 26

Average used asking price in the OffLot demo index: $31,875 · -1.91% last 30 days · +5.49% year over year.

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