2022 Lincoln Nautilus

The new 2022 Lincoln Nautilus is a two-row luxury SUV with turbocharged performance, remarkable cargo space, and next-level technology.

Lincoln drivers and shoppers near Dearborn, MI, can choose between two turbocharged powertrains for the new 2022 Lincoln Nautilus, including the twin-turbocharged 2.7L V6 that delivers up to 335 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque. Customers can enjoy Lincoln Soft Touch Seats and a distinctive exterior style as well with this Lincoln SUV.

With the advanced SYNC 4 system that includes an expansive 13.2-inch LCD touchscreen as well as a 19-speaker Revel Ultima Audio System, plus Lincoln Co-Pilot360™ 1.0 with an array of standard and available safety systems, you can stay connected, entertained, and in control when driving the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus.

It received a more thorough interior redesign last year, so for 2022, the Nautilus gets just a few changes. A new Premium package is available and includes 18-inch wheels, a power-adjustable steering column, a universal garage-door remote, and in-dash navigation.

The Reserve trim can now be ordered with a Luxury package that adds a hands-free power liftgate, a 13-speaker Revel stereo system, and the ability to use a smartphone app to lock and unlock the SUV. Lincoln has also swapped out some colors, adding Artisan Blue, Green Gem, Iced Mocha, Red Carpet, and Chroma Elite Copper to the palette.

ENGINE AND IMPLEMENTATION

The entry-level engine in the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus lineup is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that pumps out 250 horsepower. It’s hooked up to an eight-speed automatic transmission and can be had with front- or all-wheel drive.

Our Reserve test vehicle with all-wheel drive managed a 6.8-second zero-to-60-mph time, edging out the V-6-powered Lexus RX350 by 0.1 seconds but falling behind the Cadillac XT5 by 0.2. We also tested the optional 335-hp 2.7-liter turbocharged V-6, and it delivered a brisk 5.9-second zero-to-60-mph time.

Neither engine felt underpowered in city driving, but the V-6’s extra power is handy during highway merging and passing maneuvers. In keeping with the Lincoln brand’s luxury ethos, the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus is a soft-shoed crossover that’s the happiest wafting lazily along.

Its available adaptive suspension helps smooth impacts from potholes. Reserve and Black Label models, along with the all-wheel-drive Select, come with three driving modes (Comfort, Normal, and Sport) for an extra layer of personalization.

ENERGY AND REAL-WORLD MPG

The SUVs in this segment are all closely grouped when it comes to EPA fuel-efficiency estimates, but it’s no surprise that the four-cylinder Nautilus with front-wheel drive leads the way for the Lincoln entrants. What is surprising, though, is how close the turbocharged V-6 models are to the four-cylinder numbers.

The all-wheel-drive four-cylinder Nautilus is rated at 22 mpg in combined driving, while the all-wheel-drive V-6 version is rated for 21. Our all-wheel-drive V-6 Black Label test vehicle only delivered 24 of its 25-mpg highway estimate on our 75-mph highway fuel-economy test route.

The all-wheel-drive RX350, for context, delivered an incredible 31 mpg versus its EPA rating of 26 mpg. For more information about the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.

INTERIOR, CONVENIENCE, AND BOOTH

The cabin of the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus is finished in nice materials; layers of more luxurious leathers, metals, and woods become available as you climb up through the lineup. Nearly everything in our Reserve and Black Label test vehicles was wrapped in soft leather, and the headliner of Black Label models is covered in faux suede.

Although the Nautilus shares a platform with the Ford Edge, buyers likely wouldn’t guess that. While the vehicles are similarly spacious, the cabin of the Lincoln offers more style and substance in the form of optional massaging seats with 22-way adjustability, a standard digital gauge cluster, and a push-button gear selector.

Behind the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus‘s rear seat is a vast cargo area that swallowed 12 carry-on suitcases in our testing—two more than the XT5 and three more than the RX350.

Dropping the rear seat to its flat position—a process that’s made simple due to handy levers in the cargo area that flop the seatbacks down—creates room for up to 27 suitcases, which matches the larger, three-row Volvo XC90.

IN-VEHICLE INFOTAINMENT AND INTERCONNECTIONS

In addition to the 12.3-inch digital gauge display, all Nautilus models come with a large 13.2-inch infotainment touchscreen. Ford’s latest Sync 4 infotainment software is easy to use and offers more modern features, including over-the-air update capability.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, an 11-speaker audio system, and a 4G LTE-powered onboard Wi-Fi hotspot are all standards; navigation and a wireless smartphone-charging pad are standard on Reserve and Black Label models. Especially appealing to buyers with kids, Lincoln offers an optional rear-seat entertainment system on all trim levels.

PROTECTION AND DRIVER ASSISTANCE-ASPECTS

All Nautilus models come with Lincoln’s Co-Pilot360 suite of driver-assistance features as standard. For more information about the 2022 Lincoln Nautilus’s crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites.

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