Lincoln, the US manufacturer known for its ultra-luxury vehicles, has revealed its fully reimagined mid-size SUV: the Nautilus. Elevating the idea of sanctuary, Lincoln’s next-generation mid-size luxury SUV gives the Nautilus a distinctive, commanding exterior. The reimagined interior maximises space and creates a sense of calm through new connected experiences.
Exterior
The exterior of the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus radiates clarity and completeness. Completely revamped, it takes on the soothing character of the sea through carefully crafted horizontal design lines. All-new LED headlamps and tail lamps, four distinctive grilles and the strong contrast of the optional Jet Appearance Package give it a sporty, nimble look.
The Nautilus has a refreshed, authoritative design, highlighted by signature lighting that runs seamlessly from the illuminated Lincoln star to the front light bar. A carefully crafted signature grille adds to its commanding, updated appearance.
Rejuvenating interior
The interior has been completely reimagined, fusing technology with luxury. Designed for Lincoln’s younger, global clientele, the SUV offers a range of technology, design and powertrain options, marking a shift toward a more dynamic, digital design language for the brand.
Crystal-inspired details run through the cabin, and new ambient lighting mimics sunlight playing on water. The piano-key shifter, instrument-panel toggles and audio knob shimmer in the same way. The Lincoln Embrace starts at the centre of the new display and extends into the front and rear door panels. A flat-top steering wheel improves visibility and gives a feeling of space and freedom.
The Lincoln Rejuvenate feature is a stationary experience that combines lighting, on-screen visuals and personal preferences such as seating position and massage settings, giving occupants a chance to recharge. With high-resolution animations on the displays, it creates an immersive digital sanctuary for different moods.
Automated driving
The Nautilus expands Lincoln’s driver assistance with BlueCruise 1.2, which improves hands-free driving with new features and system enhancements aimed at a more human-like driving experience. Lane Change Assist lets the Nautilus make a hands-free lane change when the driver taps the turn signal. It can also suggest whether a lane change is possible when following slow traffic.
In-Lane Repositioning makes hands-free highway driving feel more natural: the vehicle stays in its lane while subtly adjusting its position relative to vehicles in neighbouring lanes, for a smoother, more intuitive drive.
Ford’s engineers are working to make their ADAS behave as close to a human driver as possible. That goes beyond refining the visuals, sensing and steering: maps are continuously improved through over-the-air updates that identify pre-qualified sections of divided highway where BlueCruise can be used. The network currently covers more than 130,000 miles, so the technology works across a broad range of driving scenarios.
Conclusion
This post covered Lincoln’s newly launched Nautilus SUV. With its styling and long feature list, Lincoln has raised the bar for comfort and capability in the segment.