Lexus's Nightmare! New 2024 Lincoln Nautilus is taking the lead. Review.

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

If Lincoln still made a sedan I’d buy it today.

[@TheBreakfastLover]

They do, in China.

[@keithbowers5255]

I love my 2017 #LincolnContinental

[@lawrencegriffor3767]

The Lincoln Zephyr.......it's a pretty nice looking car

[@HelicopterDad-u5b]

I have a 2012 MKS AWD, rides like new at 100k. Best car I’ve ever owned.

[@garys2157]

You would be one a few, barely anyone were buying them.

[@kevinranders]

Just picked up a 24 black label yesterday. The fit and finish is better than my 23 e-class mercedes tbh. The 28 speaker revel is really good (to my ears) and they are likely the most comfortable seats I have ever sat in, in a vehicle.

[@estima08]

I said I would never buy an American vehicle again after my 2010 Mercury Mountaineer became the worst vehicle I ever owned, this is making me reconsider, I'm looking at the Genesis GV70, are you really happy about your purchase?

[@jsfbay1]

Love your reviews. You should consider adding a camera in the center behind you so we can see what you see (including the 48" display.) That would add a lot to your car reviews. At the drag strip, I don't care so much, though that would add value there too.

[@sunburn8640]

The Natilus is the best looking SUV on sale today, period… And yes that’s my opinion, but opinions , especially emotionally driven ones like only automobiles can evoke, are the beginning of car purchases And I’m confident I don’t stand alone in my opinion Great job Lincoln!

[@SamCarLegion]

Agreed

[@The-fs5wn]

It will be for just this year. The 2025 Aviator will rip that title away violently.

[@joecool9739]

Buy Lexus if you want a more expensive Toyota with no tangible luxury attributes Buy a Lincoln if you want an actual luxury car

[@HelicopterDad-u5b]

Sam really points out design details that many may just overlook or assume. Lincoln has done an amazing job with the nautilus design.

[@SamCarLegion]

Agreed

[@gw8405]

Wow Lincoln really brought out the Toyota/Lexus fanboys screaming..."but what about reliability, but what about, but what about.....!" Tells you everything you need to know about what the competition thinks. From an unbiased perspective Lincoln has raised the bar to the stratosphere with this new design language and tech. I can't image the stress that every other car maker is feeling right now looking at their tiny 12 inch displays and chiclet tablets scattered around the cockpit that barely work in harmony. Time will tell about reliability, just as it does with any new model...including ToyLexus. That's what a warranty is for. Great job Lincoln! Ok other car makers, what you got? This just got exciting

[@SamCarLegion]

They did an amazing job I must say

[@ovidio722]

According to Repair Pal, Lincoln Reliability Rating is 3.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 24th out of 32 for all car brands. The Lexus Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 7th out of 32 for all car brands. Time has already shown that reliability is not a Lincoln strong suit.

[@SamCarLegion]

@@ovidio722 how does repair pal gather these data?

[@The_Hi_Life]

It’s stunning, definitely one of the best looking SUVs of year!

[@SamCarLegion]

No doubt!

[@chrisrodriquez2639]

Nice catch, I never related the cradle for the outside mirrors to the daytime running light design. The cradle design for the outside mirrors is not new, this design first appeared on the 2017 Continental sedan which also introduced to us the outside door handles blended into the trim piece on the sides. In the Continental the cradle for the outside mirror was chrome not the same color as the mirrors. I think Lincoln did a fantastic design and I hope that the vehicle doesn't experience quality or reliability issues. If it doesn't this will ignite Lincoln sales number. We all thought the Aviator was the vehicle to push Lincoln to the top, it had performance, and good looks, but soon after its launch in 2020 it had several recalls and quality issues that it has never been able to recoup. Let's hope Lincoln learned from that fiasco.

[@teresalee3567]

This SUV is stunning!!!! The 48 inch screen is a game changer. I would buy it today...but how is the reliability?

[@PapioRed]

Test drove a Nautilis and RX, the Lincoln is far nicer.

[@grisa12345]

We have a 2023 RX500... and I have no doubt you are correct. In fact, I plan to ditch the RX asap for this Nautilus, and it will join my 2023 Navigator in the garage.

[@dorybleu1]

Sam I have been watching your reviews for a long time, but this was the absolute best! Aside from the coolest music & driving intro - I happen to be a Lincoln owner and I now can't wait to turn in my old Nautilus for the new!! :-)

[@gopaulsalick507]

Lincoln is on 🔥 ❤

[@cw4623]

Hardly. This car is an over-priced and impractical gimmick with pointless screens and lack of physical controls. 🤮

[@iyerajay]

@@cw4623sour grapes … it’s better designed, luxurious/quality construction, tech savvy/ rich, quieter and smoother than any Tesla, Lexus, and some of the other overpriced EVs out there (built in with mileage anxiety 😅)

[@jsfbay1]

I love this concept - I wish the map used more of the display, including the left side like the moving map in a high-end Audi (and maybe BMW?) There's so much room, I just hope that future software updates will allow this. Doing this would also make up for the (admittedly unneeded) omitted head-up display. I want the map right in front of me, not in the center. I have the same complaint regarding the 360 camera display - I *know* that you can see it on the 11" center touch display, but up on the big 48" display it is too restricted (small) though I realize that the aspect ratio of the big display could make it challenging to use more of the display. I also wonder whether (or how much) there is or will be a tariff on this vehicle. The Lincoln Black Label adds $20 grand to the price, which to me is a step too far, unless they did what you said and stuffed the 2.7T V6 in this thing. (But then it should be RWD and that's just not what this vehicle is about.)

[@mrr2041Rags]

I bought a 2024 Lincoln Nautilus having trouble with brakes Rotors rusting after washing car or in rain overnight ..makes nose when I apply brakes I was told ride brakes to wear off every day Lincoln motor Co won't correct my problem. I believe the Rotors are made of inferior material

[@eddiea.2542]

That Blue Cruise is perfect for me to hold my phone and watch your drag race videos as I drive down the 401. 😜

[@oscarespinoza3713]

I have a 2022 and 60k kms, zero problems. I will be upgrade to the new hybrid engine. Best vehicle I have owned.

[@66skate]

One thing I noticed is when you sat in the cargo area, it looked like the floor was gonna give way under you. I suppose, nobody would be placing that much weight in one spot, so no big deal. I really like all of the tech in this car and was planning to buy one. The 4 cylinder powertrains didn't seem to be enough to really enjoy it. I ended up buying a 23 Black Label with the 2.7 V6.

[@ohioplayrs1]

What difference did you notice between the 4 and 6 cylinder options? And at what cost? Thanks

[@CharlesBanks-bj1un]

To the person said that it would never be A lexis Lincoln is Lincoln. Lincoln is Ford for the last time. I know Ford sell more vehicles are in this case trucks than anyone else. If they're the king of trucks all across all the vehicle is a truck a car try to be a truck or truck. Trying to be a car last time. I know Toyota having problems selling their big trucks before it don't sell cars. They sell crossovers and trucks and they damn good at it

[@Domini0n1]

Very attractive vehicle. The angles are sharp and clean. The innovation of the screens says it all. Great design Lincoln, love the review Sam 💪🏽👍🏽

[@Marvin-fn7ks]

Does the lane centering (not blue cruise) work without cruise on ? Kia and Hyundai work without and it is so good.

[@skycaptain3344]

@@Marvin-fn7ks We have a Corsair and it does.

[@nickns23659]

Beautiful looking interior and exterior!

[@SamCarLegion]

We agree!

[@Tru1981]

The steering wheel looks like bent play dough. 😂 The exterior is amazing. ❤

[@darthcholo]

The resale price will tell us everything.

[@joecool9739]

The coolest most luxurious cars always have terrible resale prices So no, resale wont tell us anything

[@darthcholo]

@@joecool9739 lol. When you're comparing to Lexus and Acura it does. BMW has finally figured some things out with their B58 engines in the last 5 years. I hope you're not comparing this to Porsche or Ferrari. Those dang things don't depreciate, but for somewhat different reasons.

[@joecool9739]

@@darthcholo I dont think Porsche or Ferrari are worried about making luxury cars when their primary focus is making exotic performance cars They have luxury attributes but arent competing against everyday luxury cars like the E-Class or Cadillac Escalade

[@darthcholo]

@@joecool9739 yes. That's why I classify Porsche coups and Ferrari differently. Porsche sedans and SUVs however are just Audi junk. For Mercedes you have to jump into S-class to get anything decent. BMW makes decent 3 series now, but that's it. Please tell me how Lincoln fits in this?

[@joecool9739]

@@darthcholo Yeah the Acura and Lexus lineup totally blow away everything BMW and Mercedes make short of the S Class 🙄 Audi is total junk next to Lexus and Acura 🙄

[@ModernCowboy78]

We got to look at all the SUVs we are in the market for at the Kansas City auto show and this was our favorite.

[@kingarthur8646]

Wouaw what a stunning looking car. The design, the curves, the material inside look top notch. Then what about reliability? Ford and his luxury department lincoln are well known for their electronics shortcomings

[@jben212]

Wish you had used the NVH device here

[@SamCarLegion]

Comparison Will

[@josephdiaz85]

Looks good but reliability is the huge issue with Lincolns. Well, most American made vehicles.

[@ElijahCamSmith]

What an amazing car review!

[@SamCarLegion]

Glad you liked it!

[@adamwright9741]

Sam, I'de like to see a comparison between this hybrid and the '24 Santa Fe Calligraphy hybrid. Does someone who wants luxury really need that luxury name plate with a bit less utilitarianism, or is the "Land Rover" exterior and the new Hyundai interior opulence and cargo space enough to sway a luxury buyer towards saving lots of money on the Santa Fe?

[@The-fs5wn]

I personally despise every generation of Santa Fe styling. The last one looked like a spherical, soulless blob and the current one is wrong in the exact opposite direction.

[@sunburn8640]

This thing looks awesome. I also thought the Continental that Lincoln recently produced for 4 or 5 years was a damn good looking sedan too. I think Lincoln is doing it right

[@n.y.8916]

who told them i-4 engine was ever premium? this SUV should at least sport the 2.7 v6

[@SamCarLegion]

Fuel efficiency

[@garys2157]

Yeah, the 2.0 should stay in the Escape/Corsair, should have been a 2.3 or the 2.7, above 300hp, hybrid about 350hp.

[@Unsalted375]

If only this had similar reliability to the Lexus I would consider one

[@SamCarLegion]

It will be reliable not doubt

[@akio6505]

​​@@SamCarLegion not with my experience with my LAST lincoln. He loves the service center more than the owner 😂😂😂

[@oldsnwbrdr]

It’s only a nightmare for Lexus if this thing proves rock-solid reliable and the tech “just works.” I have my doubts. The Lincoln IS gorgeous though!

[@europec2082]

definitely has better aesthetic than Lexus rx

[@TillTheThrill19]

Nobody is a threat to Lexus other than Toyota/Lexus themselves. The Lexus community has a strong sense of loyalty, &those who have owned one typically experience minimal issues. Consistently ranked in the top 5 for customer satisfaction and consistently in the top 3 for reliability, Lexus maintains a great reputation for excellence.

[@SamCarLegion]

You can’t sell just cars to the “community” otherwise you will be out of business. Thats the secret to making a profit. I love loyalty to the brand, yet the brand doesn’t care. Keeping being loyal…

[@TillTheThrill19]

@@SamCarLegion Fair. End of the day it is a business. Thanks for always taking the time to reply back. Your opinion is always valued and appreciated.

[@Lololol24LA]

Lexus is cheap, at least Lincoln builds legit luxury cars as opposed to the plastic toys of Lexus/Toyota

[@MarkPhilly-tp2wq]

Lexus forever❤❤

[@joegarcia3954]

Using old Sync 3, this is a nightmare for Lincoln, not Lexus!

[@Volta24]

Verry Nice. 👍

[@danielmelendez9943]

I very much doubt that a car that is an American name plate now manufactured in China could be a threat to Lexus. Lexus offers a pretty high degree of reliability if compared against a na E olate like Nautilus. While the Nautilus may offer some luxury and it appears to compete in the entry level luxury. I do not believe lexus is worried about the car since Lexus has the Rx 350 as a mid asize SUV. If we sre talking depreciation after 5 years, i doubt the Lincoln could even compete in the same tier as Lexus.

[@jamesbarbato2192]

Lincoln vehicles are made in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The plant in Ontario, Canada is responsible for the assembly of the Lincoln Nautilus. The popular Lincoln Aviator is built in Chicago, Illinois. The Lincoln Corsair and the Navigator are both made in Louisville, Kentucky. the parts for Lincoln vehicles are actually mostly made in the US approximately 74% one of the highest of American brand.

[@66skate]

@@jamesbarbato2192 No more Nautilus production in Canada. The 24 is assembled in China.

[@66skate]

Don;t believe that for a second. Most manufactures are running scared because China is getting close to flooding the U S with with cheap vehicles they can't compete in price with. As far as depreciation, when you buy a vehicle in that price, depreciation isn't exactly at the top of the priority list. If that wasn't a fact, many brands wouldn't sell. People take the good with the bad.

[@ohrandyrandy]

Lincolns always look good, until they wind up in the service bay. Lincoln has THE worst ventilated seats in the business, they absolutely DON'T work. They're notorious for electrical gremlins.

[@Freddy_Confetti]

Nice

[@SamCarLegion]

Thanks

[@keymaker88]

One of the first US brand gasoline vehicles to be made in China.

[@SamCarLegion]

Everything else is made in China why are people are so shocked about cars as well

[@andrewlee4714]

@@SamCarLegionA vehicle is the second biggest purchase you make, that's why!

[@w曾经沧海]

iPhone is made in china,because the wage is much cheaper. I like iPhone,and this car is amazing too. I will buy this Lincoln car.

[@e.o9470]

The only design flaw is that piano style buttons for gear shifter! absolutely not good shifter design.

[@SamCarLegion]

It’s not as bad u think

[@keithbowers5255]

The 2017 #LincolnContinental had the door handles first

[@pattycarljackson]

I’d never buy a new Lincoln, too much tech and too much useless tech at that.

[@ginolopresti2997]

Dont like the push buttons on this. If the drive button fails now u cant even drive it. And the dealer charges u 1500 to fix

[@SamCarLegion]

If the gear in a standard shift knob fails, what do you think can be done to make it drive? It’s just an automatic machine under that knob.

[@Tru1981]

The steering wheel looks like bent play dough. 😂 The rest of it is very sexy. Just the wheel….I can’t get over it.

[@markwilliams6378]

This Lincoln got the looks down pat. Now work on the reliability

[@rtcturnemup7028]

Lexus is overrated…

[@Bavaria525]

U need to feel it to understand. Just like Bmw and Mercedes

[@rtcturnemup7028]

@@Bavaria525all overrated 😂 Lexus is a standard car, nothing luxury about those cars BMW interiors been the same hard plastic layout since 2007 Mercedes .. oh Mercedes lost their way in 2014

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

The whole package would take out most European SUVs until you get to the engine. I dont care what anyone says whether its a Ford or AMG 4 banger on a huge car, it aint gonna last on North American roads for any length of time Guaranteed. This will be a high mileage vehicle pulling out of McMANSIONS all across North America and a four cylinder simply wont cut it. That interior looks a little Tesla esque with some of nothing for a high price, but the McMansion crowd will only want the exterior look.

[@nashwave29]

4 cylinder is fine for a hybrid setup

[@jockboy]

The inTerior looks nothing like a Tesla. I don't know what you're talking about.

[@PhoneOffAlex]

Really? Nightmare? Reliability and resale value. I own F150. But when come to buy car , I am willing to pay 25 % more for equal size vehicle, produced by Toyota.

[@outshyne666]

They are not like they used to be… and yes nightmare, this vehicle looks amazing

[@jockboy]

You'll pay 25% more for a Toyota??? Sorry, that's absurd.

[@tunedbyeazy3538]

I owned a Tundra for 4 years, went back to an f150 as the Toyota failed to haul my trailer with confidence, and spent a few weeks with Toyota trying to find an electrical gremlin

[@dlmp70]

Is the Lincoln Nautilus made in China?

[@SamCarLegion]

The phone you are typing is made in china

[@dlmp70]

@@SamCarLegion that doesn’t answer the question as to whether or not the Lincoln Nautilus is made in China. Is it?

[@pizzaslapper]

@@dlmp70 I think that was Chinese for yes.

[@dlmp70]

@@pizzaslapper😂😂😂 Amen! I’m amazed at how people these days can’t give a direct answer to a simple question.

[@saairgunner5925]

Looks nice, but a nightmare for Lexus...Really? I would like to see how this compares to a 2024 Lexus in 2044.

[@SamCarLegion]

So many Lincoln cars are still on the road doing really well from the MKZ Lincoln, navigator and more

[@joecool9739]

I live in NYC and routinely see Lincolns from the past 60 years on the road 60s suicide door Continentals, 70s-80s landyacht Continentals, 90s-2000s town cars and Navigators But okay

[@LaszloGaspar-s3x]

Lexus destroyer 💪👍

[@AndrewFaust-x1e]

Too much technology crap to break and cost you and arm and a leg. You don't need all of this.

[@HailCaesar-lm4bq]

I don’t think so

[@ОлегКо-э9к]

Низкий уровень инженеров и дизайнеров , долгое обновление модельного ряда . Фирма в плачевном состоянии .

[@cw4623]

Nope. Sorry, Sam. There's no such thing as "too many physical buttons." The interior of this is trash. WAY too heavily touch-sensitive with too many screens, and the wheel is stupidly not circular.

[@SamCarLegion]

I don’t mind if the shortcuts are in the screen. But I do like buttons more

[@kzombie888]

Lincoln will never ever take over a Lexus 😂😂😂😂 what a joke 😂😂

[@SamCarLegion]

We shall see :)

[@kzombie888]

@@SamCarLegion 😂😂 a luxury Ford out doing over a Lexus 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@garys2157]

​@@kzombie888Toyota tends to do a lot of sleeping at the wheel.

[@kzombie888]

@@garys2157 because they last so long 😙

[@STF-1993]

Funny cause when I test drove the Lexus it’s interior felt like a Toyota with different badging….. The Lincoln felt and looks nothing like a Ford…@@kzombie888

[@wrzl1675]

That’s one butt ugly vehicle! Lexus has nothing to worry about and especially when you see Lincoln/Ford reliability on the Explorer and Focus chassis which makes up their entire crossover lineup

[@cultofmodernism8477]

Imagine paying $75k for a Ford 2.0L 4 banger 😂

[@jockboy]

Imagine completely misrepresenting what this vehicle is.

[@cultofmodernism8477]

@@jockboy what did I "misrepresent?"

[@Orazo-ct5sg]

That's no different than paying 75k for a glorified Avalon, all car companies do such. I've had Fords for years, no problems. As owners not critics

[@cultofmodernism8477]

@@Orazo-ct5sg what are you talking about? What "glorified Avalon" costs 75k?

[@jockboy]

@@cultofmodernism8477 The fact is the Nautilus looks and feels and acts NOTHING like a Ford. It's dated and old-school thinking to call Lincolns nothing but dressed-up Fords.

[@87Aquarian]

I gotta say, this interior IMO looks really bland in black. Black plastic overload with odd lines. For the price, the styling is well underwhelming. Exterior isn't bad, but the interior is a miss for me. The screens are hiding the fact that the dash itself has nearly no design or quality materials to it. For $70K plus, there are much better looking, higher quality, and more reliable brands out there. But hey, someone has to come along and scrape up what customers are left over after Lexus, BMW, Mercedes, Infiniti, Genesis, Hyundai, and Kia snagged nearly all the market segment sales lol!

[@jockboy]

You're just making it up, aren't you? Where's the "black plastic overload"? What quality materials are missing? You can tell that from photos??? What is "higher quality" to you? You just came here to bash Lincoln.

[@87Aquarian]

@@jockboy ​ You are so angry over my opinion lol😂 I stand firm in what I said. How do you know if I've seen one in person or not..? Also... I am allowed to dislike anything without your approval lol. This looks basic to me even if you dont agree. You just came to fanboy Lincoln.

[@87Aquarian]

@@jockboy It's literally only fake leather and plastic in the Lincoln... have you never been in a real luxury brand..?! 😁😅🤣

[@flashnmb1]

Lincoln is completely out of touch with it’s real customer base. Wades of cheap black plastic and tons of distracting electronic wizardry with a unreliable power train & components. The huge plunge in resale value will proves the reliability evidence. A Gen Z vehicle that only a Boomer could afford. Unfortunately Boomers want value for their money that is cheap to maintain; a hallmark of Town Car.

[@jben212]

Genz vehicles only boomers could afford. Haha nice one

[@yejoonyang9552]

I've seen people up to gen x rave at the car's design, plus we're about to have a massive wealth transfer as boomers are about to pass their wealth onto their gen x and Millenial sucessors... so I think although a little early, this will sell quite well. Most reviewers have said the screen layout has not been distracting so far because of its placement being close to the road. And the power train is actually quite reliable with a proven engine and two different options for a transmission where even the CVT model is actually a non belt driven fully geared trans.

[@garys2157]

They are going after the largest market were this was designed, just other companies have.

[@jockboy]

There's not "wades of cheap black plastic" in this vehicle. Unreliable power train and components? I don't know why people like you have to lie.

[@limitlessinnovations5947]

Beware of the Lincoln 8 speed automatic transmissions they are currently under investigation I challenge anyone on here to ask google about said tranmission

[@jockboy]

That is not true.