2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid

Drive and Performance 7.0/10

Comfort is king when it comes to the Nautilus Hybrid's ride quality. This Lincoln doesn't aim for athleticism; instead, the suspension provides a gentle, compliant ride on just about all types of pavement, making it excellent for pleasant commuting. The light power steering is easy to manage, and the brakes are capable and robust. However, the Nautilus Hybrid's large wheels and low-profile tires generate exterior noise, some of which reaches the cabin.

The Nautilus Hybrid is new for 2024, and its gas-electric powertrain is a first for this Lincoln. The hybrid offers more horsepower (310) than the gas-only Nautilus (250 horses), acceleration is effortless, and power delivery is seamless. With the optional trailer tow package, the SUV can tow up to 1,750 pounds.

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Fuel Economy 7.1/10

The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid gets an EPA-estimated 30 mpg in the city and 31 mpg in highway driving, which is about average compared to other luxury hybrid SUVs. However, the estimates are much better than the regular Nautilus, which gets 21/29 mpg city/highway.

Interior 8.1/10

The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid has a stylish cabin anchored by a sprawling 48-inch panoramic display. The interior looks modern, featuring materials that are mostly high-quality. This SUV has room for five people, and even taller adults will find comfortable seating in both rows.

The Premiere trim has 36.4 cubic feet of cargo room behind the second row and 71.3 cubic feet behind the first row. Reserve and Black Label models have 68.8 cubic feet behind the first row and 35.2 cubic feet behind the second row. A power liftgate comes standard, and a hands-free liftgate is available.

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Value 6.5/10

The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid has a below-average value rating for the luxury hybrid SUV class. We determine value based on the vehicle's estimated total cost of ownership, along with the vehicle's MSRP for its base and top trims.

Safety N/A

The 2024 Nautilus Hybrid has not been crash tested, but the Lincoln comes standard with a long list of desirable driver aids, including hands-free park assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, stop-and-go adaptive cruise control and Lincoln's BlueCruise hands-free highway driving technology.

For installing child safety seats, there are two complete sets of LATCH connectors for the Nautilus Hybrid's rear seats.

Quality and Reliability 87.0/100

The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid has a predicted reliability score of 87 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.

Critics’ Rating 8.2/10

The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid receives a critics' rating that is average for the class. This rating, driven by our qualitative research, represents the overall tone and recommendation level that the automotive press places on a car.

Pricing

How Much Is a 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid?

The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid lineup's base Premiere trim has a starting price of $50,415 and comes with amenities like wireless device charging, satellite radio, a 10-speaker stereo, rain-sensing windshield wipers and heated and ventilated front seats. The Reserve starts at $54,750 and gains features like leather upholstery and larger wheels. The top-tier Black Label is the most lavish model in the lineup. It starts at $74,250 and includes a 28-speaker sound system, heated rear outboard seats and a panoramic sunroof.

Is the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid a Good SUV?

Yes, the 2024 Nautilus Hybrid is a good SUV. It has a comfortable ride and a roomy cabin. In addition, this SUV's hybrid powertrain delivers good fuel economy and brisk acceleration.

If you want a luxury hybrid SUV that costs less than this Lincoln, the Lexus RX Hybrid and its NX Hybrid sibling are good options. Both are more fuel-efficient than the Nautilus Hybrid, and the NX Hybrid is available with a plug-in-hybrid (PHEV) powertrain with an all-electric driving range of roughly 37 miles.

2023 vs. 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid: What's the Difference?

The Nautilus Hybrid is a new addition to Lincoln's lineup for the 2024 model year, so there are no previous models to compare it to.

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2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid Versus the Competition

Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid vs. Lincoln Nautilus

The regular Nautilus and the Nautilus Hybrid have different powertrains but are similar in most other respects. The Nautilus has 250 horsepower, while the hybrid offers a total output of 310 horsepower. That difference makes the Nautilus Hybrid a more energetic choice, and it also gets better fuel economy. The Nautilus Hybrid is excellent if you're willing to pay a slight premium (the hybrid powertrain is $1,500) for improved acceleration and gas mileage.

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Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid vs. Lexus TX Hybrid

Like the Nautilus Hybrid, the Lexus TX Hybrid debuts for the 2024 model year. With 366 horsepower, the Lexus has more muscle than the Lincoln but is less fuel-efficient. The TX Hybrid seats six people and surpasses the Lincoln in cargo space, but its $68,000 base price makes it a much pricier choice. The Nautilus Hybrid is a better value pick unless you need the Lexus' extra room.

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2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid Models and Trims

The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid is available in three trims: Premiere, Reserve and Black Label. All models come with a 310-horsepower hybrid powertrain, a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and all-wheel drive.

Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid Premiere

The Nautilus Hybrid Premiere has a base price of $50,415. It comes standard with Lincoln's Soft Touch synthetic leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, a 60/40-split-folding rear bench seat, power-adjustable front seats with memory settings for the driver, a cargo management system and drive modes allowing you to tailor the performance. You also get 19-inch wheels, LED exterior lighting, remote keyless entry, remote engine start and Phone As A Key.

Standard tech features include wireless device charging, satellite radio, a 10-speaker stereo, voice recognition, Google-based navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, Amazon Alexa and a 48-inch panoramic display that includes an 11.1-inch touch screen.

The Nautilus Hybrid's standard driver-assistance equipment includes hands-free park assist, forward collision warning, forward and reverse automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, a surround-view camera system, stop-and go adaptive cruise control, lane-centering assist, lane-keep assist, evasive steering assist, rear parking sensors, adaptive headlights with automatic high beams and rain-sensing windshield wipers.

Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid Reserve

The Reserve starts at $54,750 and builds on the Premiere trim with genuine leather upholstery, 21-inch wheels, an adaptive suspension, a black-painted roof, an illuminated Lincoln star and aluminum roof-rack side rails.

Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid Black Label

The Black Label has a starting price of $74,250 and adds a 28-speaker Revel Ultima 3D audio system, a panoramic sunroof, unique front and rear floor mats, a Digital Scent feature with a choice of fragrances, an Auto Air refresh air filtration and active air monitoring system, upgraded leather upholstery, heated rear outboard seats and 24-way power-adjustable front seats with thigh extenders and a massaging feature. This trim also comes with 22-inch wheels, upgraded headlights and illuminated Lincoln lettering in the liftgate.

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2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid Safety

2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid Crash Test Results

Neither the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety nor the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has crash tested the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid.

2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid Safety Features 

Standard driver-assistance features:

Available driver-assistance features

Warranty

Lincoln covers the 2024 Nautilus Hybrid with a four-year/50,000-mile limited warranty and a six-year/70,000-mile powertrain warranty.

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Specs and Features

The Nautilus Hybrid features a 48-inch curved digital display that covers the length of the dashboard. It puts vital gauges within the driver's sightline and functions in much the same way as a head-up display. The large central touch screen is your primary interface for accessing key infotainment features. It's easy to use and comes with voice command technology that responds quickly.

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Why You Can Trust Our Reviews

U.S. News & World Report has been ranking the best cars, trucks and SUVs since 2007, and our staff has more than 75 years of combined experience in the auto industry.

This 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid review combines 14 professional reviews with concrete data like performance specs, fuel economy estimates and safety ratings and incorporates applicable research for all models in this generation, which launched for 2024. Check out excerpts from some of the reviews that drive our rankings and analysis.