2026 Lincoln Nautilus towing capacity
Max tow rating
1,750lb
- Premiere AWD, 2.0L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 1,750 lb.
- Rank 130 of 147 SUVs (2026).
Trailer check
Yes. 1,400 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 1,750 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 1,400 lb
- Margin
- 350 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- I, up to 2,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 32% of 4,349 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-19 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 1,750 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 1,400 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 1,400 lb |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,400 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | No |
| 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 1,750 lb: Premiere AWD, $53,995.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiere AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 1,750 lb | 4,349 lb | $53,995 |
| Reserve AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 1,750 lb | 4,349 lb | $63,595 |
| Black Label AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 1,750 lb | 4,349 lb | $77,660 |
No rating listed: 3 trims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 8,200 lb | Police RWD | $54,500 |
| Kia EV9 | 5,000 lb | Land AWD | $68,900 |
| Audi Q5 | 4,400 lb | TFSI Premium AWD | $52,800 |
| Audi Q5 Sportback | 4,400 lb | TFSI Premium AWD | $55,100 |
| Volvo EX40 | 2,000 lb | Single Motor Extended Range RWD Plus | $55,150 |
| Lincoln Nautilus (this car) | 1,750 lb | Premiere AWD | $53,995 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 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