2024 Lincoln Nautilus | MotorWeek First Drive

When you think of luxury vehicles, you probably think of something German flaunting a high 6-figure price tag. Well, think again! We recently had the chance to fly out to Palm Springs, California to see what Lincoln has been up to with their all new 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. So, let’s take a first drive and see what this spruced up utility has to offer. #Lincoln #Nautilus #LincolnNautilius
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[@nateisright]

NGL, the red seats and white stitching is 🔥

[@minnybiker4505]

That is a very sharp looking vehicle.

[@chrisdooley1184]

Very good looking vehicle. $50K starting price isn’t bad for such a classy well appointed SUV crossover 😊

[@Canadasvt]

Made in China. Price should be much lower.

[@chrisdooley1184]

@@Canadasvt which SVTs have you owned in Canada?

[@mrr2041Rags]

Haha 65 more like it😅😅😅😅

[@lakeelmpine5351]

Wow you can really tell they threw basically everything at this thing. Not bad

[@jeffs6090]

Missing: illuminated door sills, 3 zone climate, ventilated rear seats, power or manual rear window shades, digital rear view mirror camera. Especially the $80k loaded black label should have all these things!

[@sppoitier1]

I wish everything wasn't so focused on screens.

[@ericbritton9346]

I'll be feeling like Captain Nemo driving the Nautilus due to the comfortable interior. Like the Nautilus submarine slicing through the sea on The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, but on the road.

[@T3CHET]

Looking good!

[@KrazC]

This is crazy good and exactly what Lincoln should have been bringing to the table. It won't beat it in sales but it's VERY compelling compared to the Lexus RX line.

[@roberthoyt7921]

After the Nautilus, what's next for Lincoln? Could the next-gen Navigator have the same cues as this new Nautilus which itself has used from the already-discontinued Continental sedan?

[@pokerfred68]

Very handsome interior and exterior, however they are going ape $hit with the 4 cylinder engines…should offer a V6 with at least 350hp in Black Label trim.

[@jeffs6090]

I would love for them to have an inline 6 phev for this!

[@mrr2041Rags]

I bought a 2024 Lincoln Nautilus having a big problem with the rotors.Rusting making noise when I apply the brake.I believe the Rotors are made of inferior material Lincoln won't correct the problem

[@acelacrocker2958]

Most manufacturers use cast iron for their brake rotors, and Lincoln isn't going to be any exception. Take it to an independent mechanic and get a second opinion if you don't trust the dealer service center.

[@Chimpunk729]

Dogital dashboard reminds me of star trek. Really futuristics. Anyway i always concern with the shelf lifes of the battery pack.

[@RabbiJesus]

And antiquated and tacky 5 years from now. Not that I’ve ever owned a vehicle that long.

[@dohc1067]

Beautiful inside and outside. Unfortunately, It may have been overshadowed to a degree by Ford's quality issues and brands like Lexus.

[@Vwjl1207]

I'll take this over the boring midsize Lexus suv.

[@LL-mt2nz]

My Nautilus has been problem free

[@mrjim1973]

I'm such a jeans and T-shirt guy 😅. I wouldn't want that if it was free. Love my base xl F-150. These are the vehicles that make even the best technicians cringe. So glad to be retired from the dealership service department.

[@toronado455]

That's how I feel too. All the so-called luxury features mentioned in this video are things that I dislike and don't want on my vehicle.

[@Vwjl1207]

Not all of us are pickup truck people. I'll take this any day over some pickup truck.

[@stevend3753]

2 problems, having owned a Corsair I know the build quality isn’t there, and the 2L? Not even the 2.3? Let alone the 3.0? No.

[@nickcrncich7255]

Steve, I still own my 2020 Corsair Reserve with the 2.3. Except for a RF door that (disappointingly) required adjustment (which I had done shortly after tsking delivery) the build quality, especially the interior, is very good for the $$. The car is solid, quick, and handles well not to mention totally reliable. I also like the fact that, unlike the Germans (4/80000KM), the powertrain warranty is 6!! years. I still very much enjoy driving it and intend to keep it for quite a while as gas powered vehicles are being phased out. BTW I suspect you would complin about Korean cars as well. Bought my wife and took delivery of a 2023 AWD Ioniq 5 Ultimate last April and it too has been more than satisfactory and totally reliable to date. Au revoir.

[@stevend3753]

@@nickcrncich7255 well, coming from a 21 Corsair that was plagued with the 360 camera issue that they still hadn’t resolved (rear camera doesn’t work), the drivers seat that was loose in the track even after they “fixed it”, the rattle from the back that sounded like marbles in a tin can they couldn’t find and the radio that would squeak when driving I’d say, at least on my unit, the quality was no where to be found.

[@tedschmitt178]

Be glad it’s not electric.

[@nickcrncich7255]

@@stevend3753 If that’s your experience wow! I can’t blame you for your opinion…..especially when it comes to rattles or squeaks which would drive me crazy! Coincidentally, I just left my car at the dealer this morning for the rear camera issue (mine is working fine but they want to replace it anyway). I’m here at home writing to you since they provided me with a 2023 Corsair loaner as they have done every time I’ve taken it in for normal service not to mention a nicely washed car when I pick it up. I have owned a Lexus 400 which also was a great (boring) car and can honestly say that my dealer, West Island Ford Lincoln in DDO Quebec, has matched if not surpassed the service I received from Lexus. Good luck.

[@nickcrncich7255]

@@tedschmitt178 You know not of what you speak sir. Do you own an electric car? Betcha you don’t! Well, as I wrote, I (wife) have one of each and can’t be happier with them both. Electric may (is) not be for everyone but here in Quebec where electricity is the least expensive in N.A. (not to mention the provincial subsidy of $7000.00 in addition to $5000.00 from the feds I received nor the 50% I received towards the cost of installing a level 2 charger in my condo garage!!) an electric car is desirable. Oh, did I mention that it’s cool/convenient “gassing up” the Ioniq 5 while I’m sleeping? BTW regular gas is going for almost $1.70 per litre right now. Gassing up my Corsair with premium costs almost $100 and I’ll get approx. 700 Km out of that compared to about $30.00 for the Ioniq 5 for approx. 1000 Km. Both cars are AWD.

[@vindevhunta4905]

Looks beautiful inside out…but there no v6 or v8 😢

[@Chitwn81]

That is gorgeous and beautifully done. Makes you wonder what could have been of a new Continental or dare I say Mark IX Coupe

[@markbehr88]

They need to make sedans. Apart from the Navigator I will stick with my old Lincolns.

[@Bonsai-Miata2020]

CVT….not for me Start stop….not for me Same price as a Lexus….not for me Todays car have so much technology and gizmo’s that I see nothing but high cost of ownership when you get passed 50,000 miles.

[@screenPhiles]

"After a long day take 5-10 minutes to lay back with a massage, digital scent and selected theme on the display to clear you mint." Make sure that you have OnStar as well, to get out of of the ditch you crashed in while getting massaged and lulled to sleep by the digital scent.

[@dtranger]

I had decided this was going to be my next SUV. Then I found out it is completely built in China and imported to the USA. No way I’m buying a Lincoln made in China.

[@AmandeepSingh-ck9xd]

I agree with you on that. As I only buy vehicles made in the usa.🇺🇸

[@papajakeyjake]

Just get a Lincoln mkt town car

[@sponk2112]

When you think of MotorWeek, you think of the legendary JD. Well, think again, now you get...this guy.

[@dooder126]

Lincoln marketing: please lose the eCVT nomenclature. It communicates exactly the wrong message.

[@genepatrick5325]

3:19 It's built for the rich but marketed as a family vehicle. Who puts handles that high? How will kids reach it? When you have your eyes on money 💰 I guess you don't think things through.

[@jeffs6090]

Ford needs an inline 6 cylinder phev and put it in this vehicle!!

[@jayburris6252]

Again, the shot of the driver discussing the vehicle is ridiculous. No one cares to see this dude driving the car. Show a more in depth shot of the car itself. Why are you doing this MW????

[@JarmelSingsKaraoke]

🔥🔥 MOTORWEEK 🔥🔥

[@runoflife87]

So, old Nautilus/Edge are "over"?

[@Canadasvt]

Sadly, yes. This new Nautilus is built in China. The North American Edge plant is scheduled to build full EVs next year.

[@TheCosmicGuy0111]

Nice

[@rabit818]

The 48” GUI , - owner may need an engineering degree

[@teajaydc4484]

Lincoln is like the houseplant in the room no one goes into very often. Somebody should water that. Talk about a forgotten brand. Even by Ford. The Lincoln EV is.... oh wait, there isn't one. It sure seems like they stopped trying.

[@toronado455]

Every feature mentioned is something I do NOT want.

[@1_Papa]

I'm SO glad that Lincoln hasn't forgotten what luxury looks, feels and drives like. I wish that CVT wasn't there, but otherwise, this "luxury" is, not them ugly Cadillac "iq" vehicles (more like "ick" to me!)

[@taurussho86]

Thank you, Cadillac still has that prototype, trying to be too hip designs about their cars.

[@jeffs6090]

It's an eCVT, which is different. Especially different from a Nissan CVT which is what has given CVTs a bad name.

[@1_Papa]

@jeffs6090 C.V.T. = Crap Vehicle Transmission. Give me gears or give me a bus pass.

[@tonymerendino5846]

A Chinese Built Lincoln. No Thank you. At $60k+, that's a scary proposition to me, and to the American consumer it's a slap in the face from Ford. Volvos are built in China now and their quality, reliability, and longevity is (now) abysmal. This Lincoln, with all it's Chinese firecracker box technology should be the final nail in Lincolns coffin. It's a sad day for the workers in America and Canada that once built great cars. I've owned at least 10 new Ford products for work and pleasure. I'm sure that's over now.

[@PrinceCharm05]

Looks really good, but sounds a little under power with a 2 liter 4 cylinder engine and the starting price is ok not competitive. But, I guess Lincoln is notorious for losing resale value much higher than say Lexus or Mercedes.

[@Slevin-Kelevra]

No V6 or V8. No Thamks!

[@tedschmitt178]

😂😂😂😂Just be glad it’s not electric.

[@spnc91]

My exact thought. I think they should’ve at least offered at V6

[@minipandora22]

Welcome to Mr.J0ES “new America” 👴🏼

[@Domini0n1]

Lincoln went this way for efficiency and long term

[@dennispond4822]

0 to 60 in forever

[@dalegereaux1863]

Looks nice, too bad it's manufactured in China.

[@PopsRacer61]

He kept referring to it as a 'car' ..I always thought Cars, SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicles built on truck or jeep platforms) and Trucks were all separate. I guess Planes, Trains and ships will all soon be called Trains 🤔🚴

[@nickcrncich7255]

Most, by far, SUVs are built on car platforms, very few on truck platforms

[@sayedsadat678]

Doesn’t worth a made in China car 60k. The price shouldn’t have been more than 35k

[@RabbiJesus]

Power is inadequate.

[@MrChristopherMolloy]

Built in China 👋👋👋

[@GustavoEBarriga]

For real? 🤦‍♂

[@Greatdome99]

that huge plastic dash panel will look like crap in no time. scratches and smudges.

[@albeezie12]

It’s not a touch screen.

[@Adam88Mike]

Few parts from China is one thing, but when the whole car is assembled in China. Hard pass.

[@Canadasvt]

This is assembled in China. Why doesn’t the price coincide with that fact $$$

[@pasta-eo5mt]

For real? I'm going to go Google this right now.. Edit: it's true. 👎

[@andrewsmactips]

The 2024 equivalent to crushed velvet and opera windows. no thanks.

[@mattspeer01]

Too bad Lincoln’s build quality and reliability is abysmal. Have driven two brand new Aviators with zero miles on them at dealerships and they both had numerous issues (speaker dangling from the ceiling by wires, leather coming unraveled on drivers seat, window shrieking when lowered/raised, and button to move the 2nd row seat for 3rd row access installed the wrong way and inoperable. Pathetic quality control at Lincoln. No wonder Ford’s CEO had to make a public apology about the garbage quality of their vehicles 😂

[@yejoonyang9552]

Took delivery of a 24 Nautilus Black Label last week, the car had 56 miles on it at the time of signing. The interior build quality is a lot better than what you've described, everything feels solid, there are no rattles or squeaks and even if you really push hard on the armrests and interior elements, they don't squeak or move. But this could be because it is built at a different plant than the aviator.

[@LL-mt2nz]

The Aviator shares its platform with the disastrous Explorer and built in the Chicago plant… another gong show. The Nautilus is a totally different vehicle

[@modelmanjohn]

Well, not having that trash 3.5 v6 is a positive.

[@ShanGamer1981]

Nice but........... too much

[@tundrav8georgia]

No thanks overpriced junk

[@enriqueherrera9550]

Still a. FORD:........Fixing Or Repairing Dayli!!!!

[@llspragulus]

Is the narrator AI? His cadence is robotic and tends to over enunciate. Just curious.

[@GrandPotatoe]

Lord knows the people that buy this aren't even going to be driving it themselves. They'll have a driver.

[@toronado455]

I'd say most owners will be driving it themselves. Chauffeur-driven would be more like Bentley, Rolls, Maybach, etc.

[@RabbiJesus]

What?!

[@johnbanning8156]

It's junk.❗️

[@thomasofone]

Why?

[@Jag-leaper]

​@@thomasofoneput simply..ford...I work for them and can MORE than agree

[@ShanGamer1981]

@@Jag-leaper I was gonna get a ranger but after seeing all the recalls and crap, im gonna get a nissan frontier

[@thomasofone]

@@Jag-leaper so you work for a company that produces crap? Well done. You must be proud.

[@Jag-leaper]

@@thomasofone In a perfect world we would all get to choose where we ended up Making our money , but the culture and pay is very good at my place of employment👍