Is the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus a good car?
No.
2 of 6checks
- First car: 2 of 5. Price $53,995. Class median $47,693.
- Commuter: $116 a month. Class median $111.
- Off-road: 8.0 in clearance. Top 59% of 173.
- Good buy: 6 rivals beat it on all four.
- Not enough data: worth the money.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 2 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $116 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 8.0 in, top 59% |
| Worth the money | Not enough data | N/A |
| Good buy | No | 6 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Nautilus a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 43.1 in | Median 38.5 in | 167 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 39.8 in | Median 38.7 in | 168 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 36.4 cu ft | Median 25.2 cu ft | 176 | Yes |
Is the Nautilus a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $53,995 | Median $47,693 | 176 | No |
| Horsepower | 250 hp | 175 hp to 373 hp | 182 | Yes |
| Length | 193.2 in | Median 191.6 in | 178 | No |
| Turning circle | 37.5 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 13.3 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 179 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Nautilus a good commuter car?
No. $116 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $116
- Median of 179 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 29 mpg, top 32% of 139
Is the Nautilus a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.0 in clearance, 68.2 in tall | 6.9 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.8 in tall | 156 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | Median 39.9 in | 169 | No |
| Turning circle | 37.5 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Nautilus a good off-road vehicle?
No. 8.0 in clearance. Top 59% of 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Premiere AWD, 8.0 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Nautilus worth the money?
Not enough data.
Is the Nautilus a good buy?
No. 6 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nautilus Premiere AWD | $53,995 | 13.3 cents | 71.3 cu ft | 250 hp |
| Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Select AWD | $39,300 | 12.8 cents | 74.2 cu ft | 280 hp |
| Subaru Trailseeker Premium AWD | $39,995 | 4.9 cents | 74.0 cu ft | 375 hp |
| Mazda CX-70 3.3 Turbo Preferred AWD | $42,750 | 12.8 cents | 75.3 cu ft | 280 hp |
| Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Blue SEL 7P FWD | $44,160 | 10.3 cents | 86.7 cu ft | 329 hp |
| Toyota bZ Woodland AWD | $45,300 | 4.9 cents | 74.3 cu ft | 375 hp |
| Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid EX AWD | $48,290 | 8.8 cents | 75.5 cu ft | 261 hp |
Compared with 1,119 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2026.
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