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2021 Lincoln Nautilus towing capacity

Max tow rating

2,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
2,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,600 lb
Margin
400 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
Curb weight not listed

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-18 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,600 lbRating: 2,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,600 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
2,000 lb
80% of the rating
1,600 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,600 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 2,000 lb: Standard FWD, $42,500.

2021 Lincoln Nautilus tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
Standard FWD2.0LFWD2,000 lb4,165 lb to 4,566 lb$42,500
Standard AWD2.0LAWD2,000 lb4,545 lb$45,000
Reserve FWD2.0LFWD2,000 lb4,165 lb to 4,566 lb$49,550
FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,500 lb4,140 lb to 4,566 lb$42,500
Reserve AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,500 lb to 2,000 lb4,300 lb$52,045
Black Label AWD2.7L 6cylAWD1,500 lb to 2,000 lb4,500 lb$65,090

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,00020192021202320252026
Highest rating each year, 2019 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2020: 3,500 lb to 2,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2024: 2,000 lb to 1,750 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Land Rover Discovery Sport4,409 lbS AWD$41,900
Audi Q54,400 lb45 TFSI Premium AWD$43,300
Mercedes-Benz GLC3,500 lbGLC 300 RWD$43,200
Alfa Romeo Stelvio3,000 lbAWD$44,350
BMW X33,000 lbsDrive30i RWD$43,000
Lincoln Nautilus (this car)2,000 lbStandard FWD$42,500

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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