2021 Lincoln Nautilus Luxury SUV Review and Test Drive

The new 2021 Lincoln Nautilus arrives with a new interior with a sense of calm and big technologies that elevates the midsize luxury SUV. We test drive the Black Lable edition. We show you everything you need to know, score it in 10 categories with Car Coach Reports ratings before you go for a test drive. If you have additional questions, put them in the comments below and I'll be happy to answer.
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0:00 2021 #Lincoln #Nautilus Black Label #SUV
1:24 Under the hood
1:44 Performance / Black Label, Towing capacity
4:38 Handling
6:45 Safety
8:25 Visibility
9:58 Seating Comfort
12:54 Technology
18:36 Features, options
24:43 Design
27:20 Quality
28:02 Value and Cargo space
29:16 Car Coach Reports Total
30:14 Comments and questions
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[@bobdavis3357]

Thumbs up! A nice little CUV. 10 for tge review. I hope to see the big guy more, Lauren. It was great to see him in the review. A great team. I would take the 2.7TT V6.

[@CarCoachReports]

Paul and I will have the Bronco First Drive coming next week when the embargo lifts. We will have more coming. Thank you for your 10 on the review. 😊

[@bobdavis3357]

@@CarCoachReports awesome. I have been wanting to see a test review on the new Bronco! You n Paul are a dynamic team

[@CarCoachReports]

Embargo lifts on Monday - stay tuned

[@bobdavis3357]

@@CarCoachReports Will do, Lauren.

[@vernonpaigejr.1517]

My girl has a 2019. It is not little.

[@ramonefisher2063]

I want one now because it is the hallmark of luxury and comfort for everyone

[@EAMHawkeye]

Your reviews are by far the most comprehensive and useful, I love the way you organize information and you hit everything I want to know about when considering a new vehicle. With the market the way it is right now, I might wait a while longer to trade in my F-Pace--but that just gives me more time to check out your reviews. 🙂

[@StarShippCaptain]

Loved your Report, especially the details (which I haven't seen in other reviews). Keep up the good work. You deserve 5 Gold Stars (highest rating).

[@NileshR12]

I LOVE the Nautilus! It's such a stunning design on the outside & the interior is much better with the 2021 update. It's so refreshing after seeing the same German crossovers on the road & even some of the Japanese competition. It's really a standout vehicle in its segment

[@CarCoachReports]

Agreed

[@NileshR12]

I can’t wait to get a 2021 Nautilus Reserve or Black Label used in a couple of years from now. I actually love the MKX/ Nautilus so much that I’m looking at getting a 2016-2018 MKX/ 19-20 Nautilus Reserve or Black Label used for now. I am looking to get it to replace my family's aging 2008 Chrysler 300C with the 5.7L Hemi V8 which is just giving us multiple problems now.

[@stuartlee6622]

She is ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! I learn so much from her!!

[@panacea407]

New subscriber. Great channel. Very in-depth analysis of this beauty. Seriously considering for 2022.

[@noeliamonreal2428]

Thanks. Looks like an amazing car. Looking into it now for a purchase. 👍👍

[@randolph1917]

I just got the 2020, since the 2021 is currently sold out and in backorder in Texas, but I am blown away by it, I've had BMW's, and went to Mercedes, Lexus, and Porsche, and although they had great cars, I did not enjoy the feel, look, and comfort like I did with this Nautilus. I got the all wheel drive Reserve with 4* wheel drive.

[@CarCoachReports]

You mean 4 wheel drive, but you made a wise choice. This is a great value.

[@randolph1917]

@@CarCoachReports ahh yes, and thanks for the video, it's day 3 with mine, but did enjoy your insight for the 2022!

[@robertusga]

Did she mean 2021, they don't have the 2022 out yet

[@wisdomandknowledge9361]

This is a good review that you have done. The format of giving a score for the various vehicle segments throughout the review is good. Also, giving a final score at the end is a good idea. I recently test drove a 2021 Lincoln Nautilus and I like it a lot. I wish the review you did for the 2019 BMW X5 was done in the same format as this one. I wonder what final score (0 to 100) would you give the X5?

[@AimeeFleck]

We bought a 2021 Nautilus. It’s a lovely vehicle .

[@axion8788]

Deciding which SUV to get meant watching hundreds+ car reviews. Other reviewers seem to miss the big point (what is it like to actually live with the car) and spend 20 - 25 percent of their time telling the audience about the appearance. I think you provide the most useful and comprehensive reviews of any channel, period. I got the Santa Fe Calligraphy and I commented in your review of that car that real competitors cost 15K+ more and this vehicle makes my point. I will concede that the Lincoln has a better ride (never been in one) and other advantages as well. But if you compare every feature the Hyundai comes very close (excluding the seat massager!), costs $22,000 less, and the rear camera is ultra sharp,

[@CarCoachReports]

I truly believe you got the best bang for your buck! The Calligraphy trim level is as close to a luxury vehicle, like Genesis, as you can get at a better price. It's in the sweet spot. Thank you so much for the kind words. Please tell your friends as we build a community of owners to share their experiences rather than just get you to buy a car. Much appreciated! 🙂

[@axion8788]

@@Brian-jv8iy Couldn't agree more. The Hyundai was "perfect" FOR ME as I wanted an extra quiet cabin, super passing power, 87 octane, good mpg, excellent winter traction along with a mountain of tech. So as you point out, if you have different needs, you want a different car. I see Ms. Fix as providing some of the best informed and most balanced reviews available.

[@NileshR12]

The Aviator also has the rear side window sunshades that you put up or pull down manually. You don't have to jump to a Navigator just to get that feature

[@icequeen6259]

BMW has been doing this since the 80's nothing new! These economy cars are very late in everything!!!

[@jakubpla]

Great review and a good car.

[@lisamccray9079]

Gorgeous

[@nickandros1450]

When activating turn signal, would be nice to see blind spot in dash as in the Genesis GV70/80. Another improvement for the driver that would be nice is having window/mirror controls closer and tilted up so you don't have to reach forward and look down. Overall though, this is a great car!

[@CarCoachReports]

The “Lane WAtch” safety you describe is currently a KIA, Hyundai, Genesis exclusive product. I’d like to see every brand add some form of it. Honda has some of that for the right side in the past.

[@godfreemunyoro7350]

Great car coach report. test drove one excellent car.loved it smooth ride.powerful S mode drive.quiet cabin. Had a nightmare experience with the dealer though. lincoln dealers should improve on customer service.

[@CarCoachReports]

Lincoln makes great cars, find another dealer that treats you better.

[@aronnecamilleri4566]

What a stunning design. It blows away the competition.The new Sync 4 is amazing. You can access most features by voice command. Love the hands free rear lift gate which you did not show. I aso love the exterior, and perimeter ground Lincoln lighting to welcome you as you approach the vehicle. It sure comes in handy at night and there is so much more....

[@CarCoachReports]

Lincoln has stepped up their game and their product is top notch

[@AimeeFleck]

I call the ground lighting my Bat Signal 😂😂😂

[@chuckp4710]

Lauren; GREAT & INFORMATIVE VIDEO. Do you know when Lincoln will update their website so I can build a "2022 NAUTILUS"???

[@CarCoachReports]

No changes yet - we have seen the 2022. Everything is based on chips these days. I would assume this month they will update the site.

[@MegaRetr]

Thumbs up! A nice little CUV.

[@craig1519]

Very impressive vehicle love your review very well explained. Your lucky can have this type of SUV in Australia we can get with European cars only If only they could make in RH drive. Impressed it can be so quiet that is something can only get on expensive European cars but the seating and trim very nice except for rear vents and switch in rear looks a bit weird. Like the style on the front and back and panoramic sunroof makes me wish can see this SUV . Love it

[@CarCoachReports]

Thank you. I hope they eventually make this in right hand drive, so you can enjoy it on your beautiful roads. I’ve been to Australia one time for an F1 race, it was fabulous!

[@terramonde]

Hey Lauren! dream of getting a BL nautilus you reviewed. Disappointed immensely with your review of the rear camera quality and wondering if they upgraded for 23 or 24?

[@CarCoachReports]

I hope they improve the quality it important - but the mirrors are great. 😊

[@bobdavis3357]

Like this lil hunter

[@AimeeFleck]

I adore my 2021 Nautilus. She’s so pretty 🤩 I was going to save some cash and get the Edge but the auto stop/start on it was so bad. My girl is a reserve 2 with the 2.7 engine, 21” wheels and tow package. We had a MKC and hubs always wanted to drive in sport mode 🤣 He likes the Nautilus in sport mode too, but he only gets to use it when he’s alone. I’ve had major brain surgery and sport mode is too hard on my head .

[@wdholm5453]

Hi Lauren, question? We have a 2022 Lincoln Corsair Standard. Great car! We want to upgrade. We re looking at the Nautilus, Infinity X60, And the Acura MDX. Which of these do you think is the best buy, or better SUV

[@CarCoachReports]

A bigger issue is what is in stock. To help you decide, call your insurance agent. Rates make a huge difference. Sit in all of them, how comfortable you are is a critical factor. I can tell you what I like, but you need to get the best rates and comfort. Do not pay over sticker.

[@maximoguerrero6900]

Have you done a Jaguar F-Pace 2017?

[@scottr303]

How is the ride compared to the Cadillac CX5? Genesis GV 70.? My wife has back problems. (have a 2016 Ford Edge Sport now.)

[@jockboy]

I drove all 3 -- and bought the Nautilus. Thought it was superior to both, inside and in performance and ride.

[@delorespico]

Thanks nice review! They should have put in the heads up display in this vehicle.. And the wood steering wheel ... For the money. My first lincoln 2001, they should of kept it.. and no heads up display...

[@CarCoachReports]

Good call!

[@crispylineslim5041]

You didn’t cover the reclining rear seats.

[@phlotographer]

you are the first to mention about the rear wiper which is something I have spoken to my dealer about for the last 8 years that I have owned the MKX and I don't understand why the Corsair and the Aviator hid the wiper and the Nautilus did not. Another change I don't like as a person with bad shoulders and can't reach up very well is the move of the hatch closing button in the raised hatch instead of as in my MKX at the side rear which is easy to reach. Also, I have seen other reviews that say the Nautilus unlike the Corsair and the Aviator does not allow for active parking but only has the option to have the vehicle back into and exit a vertically accessed parking location with no option to parallel park itself. Too bad reviewers don't actually do things that the user would like to see. I did enjoy that you mentioned, unlike anyone else that I can recall doing, that there is a nice area below the console to store things as that is perfect for a lady's purse to be placed. Now, the next question -- is the next Nautilus going to be an EV? Maybe Ford/Lincoln will create charging stations and maybe try to work together with Canadian Tire to have much better charging capacity than in now available in our country. Would be nice if the top line of the Nautilus here also came with concierge like the Genesis does. Pretty good review. Now do one with more info about the info centre and actually take the vehicle on a test drive and also show if it will park itself parallel and vertical. TIA

[@phlotographer]

@@Brian-jv8iy and the Corsair is a facelifted MKC I believe so not sure still why there could not be that change for the Nautilus. I don't recall if the Navigator hid the wiper.

[@AimeeFleck]

My nautilus has the rear wiper , and the foot lift gate, so the button placement isn’t an issue.

[@minipandora22]

2.7 liter twin turbo from the F-150 ? Wow 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@wdholm5453]

Please help me with your opinion Lauren. I just got my standard Corsair I might upgrade to the standard Nautilus. Is that a good idea. If not why?

[@CarCoachReports]

If you just purchased a new car the worst thing you could do is trade it in for something else. Typically you’ll have to keep the vehicle at least one year in order to at least break even. You can always check with your local dealer. But don’t be surprised if it’s not to your advantage. The Nautilus is larger and more expensive and the insurance rates will be higher too.

[@wdholm5453]

@@CarCoachReports thank you. Makes sense 🙂

[@robertusga]

I am confused, title says 2021 Nautilus but you start with "this is the 2022 Nautilus" and then you are driving in the snow...?

[@AimeeFleck]

Oh about the rear camera, per my Ford tech husband- the SCREEN is high def but the camera is not, so that’s why it looks weird.

[@stuartlee6622]

I'd like a bright purple "black label".

[@xicanamorales6836]

How you put it in drive, reverse, all that..

[@apap1586]

When I see that Lincoln the logo the first thing that comes to mind is my grandmother's Brother's submarine he used to drive.

[@CarCoachReports]

😂

[@apap1586]

@@CarCoachReports Yes this was back in the '80s so it had to be a continental from the '70s.

[@pierre-luclefebvre9883]

This is the 2022?

[@seikibrian8641]

Wait... The title and the description both say "2021 Lincoln Nautilus," but the speaker is saying it's a 2022. Which is it?

[@melmattoast1271]

I think this is a 2022 based on the cup holders in the back seat. I'm pretty sure that the 2021 has better, more solid cup holders. Just an observation, I'm not sure.

[@navdeepsingh5184]

Which exterior color you have used for review?

[@CarCoachReports]

Blue Diamond Metallic

[@collins202]

Was this the Lincoln MKX prior years?

[@CarCoachReports]

Yes it was.

[@collins202]

@@CarCoachReports Thank you, love watching your videos.

[@CarCoachReports]

Thank you 😊

[@7700778737]

No the copilot 360 is not standard. @6:48

[@justSTUMBLEDupon]

The best way to test drive a vehicle is to rent it. Turo rentals is a good way to do it. Then when you go to the dealership you already have n idea what it should do for the easy drive there

[@KM-lz2ch]

Tapped out at 12:43 because I KNOW this is not for me. The 2nd row is a disappointment. For Black Label, I would expect Climate Control settings for the rear passengers as well as sunshades. Don't like the plastic cupholders but they seem to be appearing in a lot of suv's and they are so outdated! The MDX has them built in to the armrest which is a really nice feature. My friends and families comfort is important to me and living in the desert, some things I just can't compromise! Great Review! I'm sticking with Genesis 🤓

[@CarCoachReports]

I do like the MDX and GV80, both are good choices, its a huge category with tons of brand choices.

[@minipandora22]

4:07 drag race? LMAO 😂😂 hell yeah ❤

[@NileshR12]

The competition to the Nautilus from Lexus is the RX not the GX

[@christinedean2800]

which is better lincoln black label or genesis 3.5 prestige? cost between not that important.

[@NileshR12]

Both are really nice vehicles. Are you looking at a Genesis GV70 or GV80 3.5T Prestige?

[@christinedean2800]

@@NileshR12 GV80 3.5T prestige

[@CarCoachReports]

Good choice

[@tri3pleagent]

@@christinedean2800 GV80 would be more of an Aviator competitor. Between this and the GV70, I think I would go GV70. But this Lincoln is absolutely a solid offering in the segment. I simply like the exterior styling of the GV70 slightly more.

[@pooh4519]

Is it Sync 3 or 4. Too much piano black around, it looks cheap and is a pain in the butt to keep clean.

[@mickey6244]

Nice but does it ride better than a Ford Edge, which rides like a wagon

[@garymoore3497]

I like the V6 ; but what this video does not say ; dealers will charge you a co-pay on the Black Label Service plan, which can be as much as an extra $500 dollars per service visit, and you have no say in it..... on top of ; not only paying $90,000 to buy it , and the extra non-refundable $5,000 deposit, and the extra $30,000 dollar up-charge to pick-up the vehicle upon delivery..

[@velboone6041]

This blows the Cadillac XT5 out the water...

[@justSTUMBLEDupon]

Anything would do that lol

[@modlerjeancharles3287]

The camera shots are way to close for me to see the car.

[@liamwatson5125]

I got my first dose this week.

[@KM-lz2ch]

Oops Lauren! You say it's the 2022 but it's listed as the 2021 😉💗

[@superfly4137]

Well to be fair your normal nautilus does not look like that. The one she is driving seems like it is the top tier version which is the black label which has an outrageously high price tag. Your normal standard and even the reserve look more like a station wagon instead of a luxury lincoln vehicle

[@DesertDog2]

So is this car a 2021 (the title of the video)? Or 2022 like she states. 🙄

[@nowornever81]

A facelifted Q7

[@CarCoachReports]

Hmmm maybe

[@tktk8453]

めっちゃカッコいい！ 右ハンドル、ナビも日本用にアップデートして販売して欲しいところ

[@CarCoachReports]

Translated to English: It's really cool! Where you want the right-hand drive and navigation to be updated and sold for Japan

[@copyrightking7185]

It is looking like 2013 audi q7

[@jonathanc.6925]

So the title says 2021 and the lady says 2022..........

[@kendeas3697]

Exactly. My same thought. I was trying to figure out what year is the car?

[@craigtimmons6907]

Title: 2021 First statement: 2022 ?

[@yoong8197]

존나 사고 싶다.

[@einsaan]

For value it can't be more than a 5 or a stretching 6. For the price of the black label there are much better options available in this segment. The design is also lack luster and a bit boring. Technology is not a luxury anymore as you can get similar or better technology standard in cars as standard as technology is the cheapest part of car manufacturing. I think the review is a bit skewed in favor of this Lincon without looking into what is really available in the market in the same segment in similar price range.

[@CarCoachReports]

Everyone has an opinion, no one is right or wrong, with my 40 years of experience and driving all the new technologies this was my opinion of the vehicle. Not looking for a dispute, I do appreciate your perspective.

[@tri3pleagent]

That's your opinion. What are those "better" vehicles of which you speak? I can pretty much guarantee everything that makes those other options "better" from your perspective is subjective.

[@jockboy]

You have examples? Specifics? You don't -- and I think your "review" is ridiculous.

[@markdelio8281]

Nope. If you're not developing and building Hybrids in 2021/2022 , you don't belong in the car market any longer. In probably only 5 more years, non-hybrid cars will be worth nothing.