Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid | Interior, Performance, 2024 vs 2025 and more!

[@weighit]

Watched your video, went to the local dealer and drove the 2025 Hybrid Nautilus white & black with cream interior. Drove it home. We needed a vehicle to tow behind our motorhome and this will work. Thanks for this video

[@CarsWithSteve]

Wow, glad the video helped you figure out it was the right one for you! How are you enjoying the Nautilus so far?

[@weighit]

@@CarsWithSteve Well, bought it because it can be towed four wheels on the ground,behind my motorhome. The car is really nice, but for some reason it has stopped going into flat tow mode? Have an appointment Wed to have it checked.

[@CarsWithSteve]

Hmm.. I'd be curious what the fix is. I've seen a few comments from people saying they have issues with flat towing in general with different cars but no real solution or follow up is ever posted

[@gabrielcroker2083]

Very articulate, very detail oriented, and your pacing was excellent. I believe you are the first person to actually speak on the actual fuel requirements. Great video. I subscribed because of this video

[@CarsWithSteve]

Thanks Gabriel, appreciate that! Always good to hear when people catch details like that and actually find it helpful. Cheers

[@laserzapper685]

Very well Explained 👍

[@CarsWithSteve]

Thanks!

[@techtiffany6494]

Thanks enjoy watching and learning about my Nautilus through your channel. 👏🏾🤩

[@CarsWithSteve]

You're welcome! How are you liking the Nautilus so far?

[@techtiffany6494]

@ Absolutely loving it.

[@DeeTay08]

Gives luxury & sporty without doing too much. For a single woman with nothing but two small dogs, the backseat nit having much going on is perfect for me

[@CarsWithSteve]

Great taste ;) What kind of dogs do you have?

[@DeeTay08]

@@CarsWithStevechihuahuas

[@CarsWithSteve]

Aww nice! One of my neighbours has one and he has such little dog syndrome 😂

[@larrylemieux4306]

My one grip about the car is that it is difficult to fasten the seat belts. Otherwise, it's sick!

[@CarsWithSteve]

Glad you're enjoying it otherwise! Is it the first time that you've owned a Lincoln?

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from oakville Ontario thanks for the presentation I am currently waiting for the hyundai tucson phev 2025 as the mitsubishi outlander phev handle 7 persons big for my lifestyle

[@CarsWithSteve]

Hey! Don't think I'll have access to a 2025 Tucson until the new year, but its definitely on the list to review once I get the chance.

[@rickhughes8561]

Hi @carswithSteve, I have really enjoyed your reviews of the Nautilus. I'm currently waiting on my 2025 and trying to suss out whether the Viso heated wiper blades are still going to be included on the 2025 model year. The recent owner manual released for 2025 seems to have removed part number WW-2505 and is only indicating replacement for WW-2506 (for the driver's side). Not sure if they are still heated but have changed it up to an insert replacement part only. And if they aren't heated any longer....are they still the Visoblades (that deliver washer fluid along the entire blade)? Somewhat disappointed about the automated parking ( I used it infrequently on my 2017 MKX - but really enjoyed using when I needed to do some tighter parallel parking).

[@CarsWithSteve]

Thanks Rick! Exciting about the new ride.. how did you spec out your Nautilus? The 2025 model does have heated wipers still across all trim levels but I'm unsure what types of blades will be on the 2025s as they haven't landed at dealers yet. I was surprised that they decided to get rid of park assist, especially since all the sensors are there, tres bizarre

[@rickhughes8561]

​@@CarsWithStevewhite with truffle interior, reserve hybrid, 203a pkg. With the mat package.

[@CarsWithSteve]

Wow, so fully loaded! Great call on the hybrid.. I've been in more of them lately and love them. It would be great to get some more EV mileage out of it but the existing range is a good start

[@rickhughes8561]

@@CarsWithSteve We received our 2025 Nautilus last week. Can now confirm the blades are not Visoblades any longer, the chrome stripe in the rocker panel has been replaced with a black stripe (even on the reserve model without jet appearance), but we do get one themed version of rejuvenate included which is cool. Very quiet, quick to warm up in Winnipeg weather (so far), and love the longer range with the hybrid.

[@ancil57]

I test-drove a 2024 Nautilus today, and the engine and road noise were much louder than those of my Audi Q7 and BMW X5. Even with the stereo turned up, the road and engine noise were very perceptible and annoying.

[@CarsWithSteve]

Hmm.. which version of the ride did you test drive?

[@ancil57]

@@CarsWithSteve 2024 Nautilus Reserve SUV GTDi III. Fully-loaded.

[@FrankieFencepost]

Thats odd. I have found the Nautilus very quiet. As quiet as my wifes X5.

[@larrycameron3602]

No need to lie. It's just wrong. I compared and your liying.

[@FrankieFencepost]

@@larrycameron3602 Hah. Funny. Not lying. Totally accurate. You on the other hand....

[@patrickmulready4873]

@CarsWithSteve, I think you already know I'm a Lincoln fan, so this video was a fun watch. I have to say, while I'm still a bit old school preferring Internal Combustion Engines, The Hybrid Electric seems to be gaining in popularity. I read an article yesterday that Oliver Zipse, CEO of BMW, delivered a message at the Paris Auto Show that the EU needs to cancel the upcoming 2035 ICE ban. Apparently, full EV sales have been dropping precipitously as European buyers are trading them in on cars with traditional IC engines. If it's happening in Europe, I have to believe it's happening in North America, too. Which is why the Hybrid Electric has a competitive advantage over full electric. It isn't hamstrung by all the drawbacks full EVs come with: limited range on a full charge, performance affected by cold weather, fewer lithium ion batteries translates to a reduced risk of fire, charging time vs. refueling time, etc. I think the Lincoln Nautilus hybrid will likely impress people who want reduced carbon emissions but aren't prepared to go through all the daily hassles of a full EV.

[@CarsWithSteve]

I just had a chance to read that article! I can't see countries being ready for a ban of ICE vehicles, the price point isn't anywhere close to being affordable, infrastructure isn't there yet.. it would be a nightmare. Plus the ICE ban is only for regular passenger vehicles, not trucks, ships etc. Sodium batteries are showing some promise but something new is going to have to come in order for a switch to an ICE alternative to make sense. Hydrogen if they can really maximize the tech? I think if the Nautilus was a PHEV it would be more promising, there's something about getting fully electric mileage with a gas engine backup that is pretty great

[@rich8607]

Very nice but I think I’ll keep my 2016 MKX with the 3.7 naturally aspirated with 303 hp clocked at 166,000 miles and counting, no issues and oh yeah…it’s paid for 🎉😂❤

[@CarsWithSteve]

Nothing wrong with that at all! Curious.. have you run into any issues with your MKX?

[@rich8607]

@ I haven’t had any issues, just regular synthetic oil changes, and tires when needed.

[@CarsWithSteve]

Nice, that's what I've heard from most owners too!

[@musikbuf42]

I drive a 2016 Reserve MKX also, 83,000miles . Still absolutely LOVE this car. But I’m probably making the jump to this new Nautilus. It will be my 3rd Lincoln. Our salesman is looking for a 2024 Reserve III in the color I want. I really want to keep the parking assist because I use it a lot. @CarsWithSteve I so appreciate your reviews/walk through. Such valuable information and you seem responsive to your comment section; I love that. Thank you.

[@decline1129]

Thorough review but would have liked to see the back up and 360 cameras. Looks like they will be small on the screen.

[@CarsWithSteve]

I cover that off in the infotainment walk through --> kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6bJqHaka7aZjbM

[@decline1129]

@@CarsWithSteve awesome thank you!

[@decline1129]

Watched your whole video and the cameras popped up for a split second and you swiped them away.

[@CarsWithSteve]

I'll keep that in mind when I shoot an updated video for the Nautilus! Didn't realize the 360 cam is a feature people really wanted to see

[@decline1129]

@@CarsWithSteve Appreciate it. We are considering the new Navigator with the long wheelbase. On such a large vehicle it is important to us, even just parking it in the garage. Since the Nautilus and new Navigator share so much I was watching to get an idea of how the Navigators cameras would be.

[@mariod2890]

Any info on the 2026 planned refresh?

[@CarsWithSteve]

No official news yet.. probably won't get much info until early to mid 2025, unless Lincoln is planning at debuting it at upcoming auto shows

[@mariod2890]

@@CarsWithSteve Thanks for the info. I'm assuming changes would be minor and mostly interior or perhaps trim options. Thanks again.

[@CarsWithSteve]

That's what I'm thinking. The interior is brand new so I can't see them making changes to that, but maybe some color and slight trim changes. An old Lincoln guide showed the Nautilus potentially getting an EV upgrade in 2025/2026 which I'm not ruling out as there isn't a full EV in the Lincoln lineup yet

[@Vrag1]

7 seconds for 0 to 60 is not something to write home about at these prices.

[@CarsWithSteve]

To be fair, it's a public road and I throttle back a bit. But even still the car is more about overall comfort and quality than mind blowing performance

[@sorcererstone3303]

Is this new Nautilus using an e-AWD or traditional mechanical AWD like Explorer's and hybrid Escape's AWD?

[@CarsWithSteve]

It's an intelligent AWD system, similar to last years model. It's the transmission of the Nautilus hybrid that's different.. eCVT instead of a fixed 8 speed in the regular 2.0 L

[@sorcererstone3303]

@@CarsWithSteve Thanks for the reply. I probably not clear in my question. Put it in another way, does this new Nautilus has a second motor that drives the rear wheels? Thanks in advance.

[@CarsWithSteve]

Ah, misunderstood the question. That main 100 kw motor drives both the front and rear wheels.

[@mountainhobo]

Linclon (thumb).

[@CarsWithSteve]

HAHA aww geeze

[@lockheedload]

Still far too much money for the extremely lackluster performance. This car would be a hit with some power.

[@CarsWithSteve]

What are some other SUVs in the same class with a similar price point and feature set that you'd recommend?

[@Moey-us1fg]

Rip park assist 2012-2024

[@CarsWithSteve]

Sad day! I had someone mention on an older Edge video that they're trying to get park assist to work aftermarket but it's a feature that shouldn't have been pulled out in the first place

[@sacredsounds4234]

Lincoln depreciates more than 50% after 5 years.Better to get the Lexus RX 350 or a Toyota Grand Highlander.

[@CarsWithSteve]

Depreciation is just one factor that people might look at when they buy a car.. there's brand loyalty, individual tastes and potential discounts to consider too

[@larrycameron3602]

So how much does the Lexus depreciate after 5 years??? If your seeing what I saw you won't reply. 6 of one half a dozen of the other.😊

[@omarcedeno8630]

Better for me then buying this in 2 years 😅