2023 Lincoln Nautilus towing capacity
Max tow rating
2,000lb
- Standard FWD, 2.0L.
- Base trim: 1,500 lb.
- Rank 116 of 151 SUVs (2023).
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.
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
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | No |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 2,000 lb: Standard FWD, $44,825.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard FWD | 2.0L | FWD | 2,000 lb | 4,165 lb to 4,566 lb | $44,825 |
| Standard AWD | 2.0L | AWD | 2,000 lb | 4,545 lb | $47,325 |
| Reserve FWD | 2.0L | FWD | 2,000 lb | 4,165 lb to 4,566 lb | $51,040 |
| FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 1,500 lb | 4,165 lb to 4,566 lb | $44,825 |
| Reserve AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb to 2,000 lb | 4,300 lb | $53,535 |
| Black Label AWD | 2.7L 6cyl | AWD | 1,500 lb to 2,000 lb | 4,565 lb | $67,245 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2020: 3,500 lb to 2,000 lb.
- Changed in 2024: 2,000 lb to 1,750 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi Q5 | 4,400 lb | 40 TFSI Premium AWD | $44,200 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 3,968 lb | S AWD | $45,000 |
| Lincoln Nautilus (this car) | 2,000 lb | Standard FWD | $44,825 |
| Alfa Romeo Tonale | 2,000 lb | Ti AWD | $44,995 |
| Buick Enclave | 1,500 lb | Essence AWD | $46,800 |
| Cadillac XT5 | 1,000 lb | Luxury FWD | $44,195 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree