The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Is The Lexus You’ve Been Looking For!
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- Опубликовано: 6 июн 2024
- If you’re shopping for a new Lexus RX, you might want to hold off until til you’ve driven the new Nautilus. Unless you really want a plug in hybrid, this Lincoln does everything else quite simply better than the Lexus RX.
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13:00 I wish all manufacturers would allow these electronically controlled AC vents to be linked to the user profiles and their specific preferences for air flow directionality
This is the first Lincoln ever to catch my eye. I don't know if it's because its such a vast improvement over what I am used to seeing from the brand, or if it's my ever-advancing age (turning 46 in a few weeks). Either way, good job Lincoln/Ford!
I have a 2023 Lexus RX and a 2023 Navigator-based on the first 10k mile experience with each, I would take this Nautilus over our RX500 for in a heartbeat.
The 2.0 EB Hybrid is very interesting. I hope they put it in the Escape and Maverick at some point.
It's proven gen2 GTDI engine. It's ultra smooth, quiet & gets great mpgs. Of course will be used in many models. That's the norm. 💯
Its in the excellent Maverick & Escape already! -NY
Loved your review. In the market and the brands you discuss and it really help me navigate all of this. I enjoyed your straight talk review. Awesome job!
I'm not a big fan of the piano key shifter, BUT I do appreciate that they put that in instead of a rotary one next to the all-too-similar looking and feeling volume nob. I was maneuvering a Genesis in our parking lot today, thought I had shifted from R to D, but no! I turned down the volume on the already muted system and didnt notice until I let my foot off the brake and realised I was still going backward.
Dumb .
There are console shifter designs, some are ugly, some others are uglier.
Column shifter is winner.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 has a good column shifter, IDK why Genesis units don't use that. GV60 is the worst with that "flipping magic-ball" console shifter thingy.
I loved this review. Jeep is out of their minds with their pricing.
Also Jeep comes with 3 yr bumper to bumper whereas lincoln comes with 4 yr
Excellent review. Bring back the options and prices board at the end.
Gorgeous interior, I love the practicality offered by the cargo hold shape, and I'm thrilled Ford has retained its door entry keypad from my youth, though in a clearly modernized way. This is a sleeper hit IMO.
Interior is very similar to a mid-90's Honda Prelude. Minus the abundant screens, of course.
I still remember wondering how that interior might have looked had the entire dash panel been filled with displays. Now I know!
wonderful report Alex...thanks!
31:21 Love that media plug. I appreciate Alex memorizing entire spec sheets and still struggling with all the media platforms.
Beam me up! I finally fell in love with an interior being consumed by displays---I am in on this vehicle----
Fantastic review, much appreciated, what about the voice control feature?
Finally someone gets it. Not everyone is looking for "dynamism" in their luxury SUVs (looking at you BMW & Audi) with a firm ride. Given the amount of potholes in my area, I want a soft ride and all the creature comforts, effortless power would be nice too (i.e. good pickup without having to constantly downshift).
ya, and given the NUMBER of potholes in my area... agreed.
I like it. This is really the first Lincoln that doesn't have any Ford influences from the get go. The 2.0T hybrid is the perfect blend of power & MPG, something the RX 350h focuses more on the latter. Sucks that there is no PHEV option given how high tech the interior design is.
The RX looks more conventional but I'm not sure if the older buyers would be keen on the contextual buttons and configurable displays.
The interior designs of the Lincoln models haven’t looked remotely like the Fords since the Nautilus was unveiled in 2019. The exterior designs aren’t close either, except the Navigator.
Oh man, whew!
Read the title and thought "What could possibly be better than a GX460??"
Then I realized you were comparing it to the RX, & now I understand why the comparison is fair.
Well anything is better than the gx
Alex, great review as per usual, and a very intriguing vehicle! How much of the 48" screen can you allocate to Apple CarPlay? It didn't look like it was very much, but I'm hoping there is the ability to make the map occupy quite a bit more space on the way-back (48") screen. And I agree with you that the 360 degree camera display should occupy more of the screen. I wonder if it's the same size as the Apple CarPlay map display...
All you can do is have the map on the upper screen.
Alex, at around 16:10 you discuss the buttons on the steering wheel that display the options that would normally go on a head-up display but on this vehicle are displayed on the way-back screen (an idea I like though I would need to check out the vehicle to make sure that, in my preferred seating position, I can see the display over the top of the steering wheel.) So my question is, do you feel like Lincoln did a better job than Lexus (with their (I think) capacitive touch controls on the steering wheel that display options for the head-up display) in implementing that feature?
Yes, it's much more visible than the HUD for the touch buttons.
Beautiful job Lincoln! Lincoln SUVs have always been excellent. Weve owned a ton of Ford & Lincolns. Well built, best in class powertrains & features. We cross shopped luxury SUVs few mos ago & went w/ '24 Lincoln Aviator AWD. Drove nicer, better features & proven gen2- 3.0L twin turbo V6 GTDI.
Great design and great value. Love the extra space! Can you please clarify why so many (4) options for tires? Do they really make a difference? Would you say two options would not be enough? A bit confusing. Thanks for your comments!
Excellent review, Alex this vehicle is a beautiful luxury vehicle.
Will depreciate like a stone in water
03:10, oh! Expansion on the fancy keypad. I love this, and not sure why more brands don’t have this.
Nice Bob James reference on the stereo. Adds to an overall good review.
Suppose you're on vacation with the cargo area full and you need to use the spare tire. Do you just abandon the flat full size tire at the side of the road?
Excellent evaluation!
Alex, at ~6:30 for the seat section, the graphic for the seat score comes up but you never give it x/10 points and the graphic is just blank the entire time.
Beautiful vehicle. I'd definitely consider one down the road.
Lost that excess weight, looking fit bro! Nice job!!
Of course, solid review too, as usual!
I had a 2020 or 21 Nautilus for a rental car and enjoyed it. Basically an upscale Ford Edge. With the redesign I would LOVE to get one of these as a rental. This looks like a homerun.
But it reminds you less of a ford edge
Cactus. Cactuses? Cacti?
Lexus. Lexuses? Lexi?
Nautilus. Nautiluses? Nautili ?
lol
Lexus’
Cacti. Lexora. Nautiluses.
Great overview! Are there movable foot pedals that are saved with the driver memory settings, as well as the seat, mirror, and steering wheel positions?
No, sadly no power pedals in most new cars for 2024.
@@AAutoBuyersGuide that’s what I feared, based on the lack of mention in the video. Thanks!
I'm looking forward to hearing how BlueCruise performs on the Nautilus. Hopefully you'll have a chance to test that when you get a review loaner. Looking at the owner's manual, initially it appears Lincoln really did not fully utilize the 48" screens for BlueCruise notifications. Instead, it looks like all they did was just use the bland, easy-to-miss BlueCruise steering wheel icon on the driver's side screen.
I feel 2024 is the year when all non European manufacturers are putting their best foot forward with styling, features, capability and mileage .. I'm excited to wait till 2027 when all these new models will be available after 3 year lease are finished and most depreciation has occurred
Alex, You started this video with a bold statement bordering on the bombastic and you are going to get plenty of 'bold' comments to answer it. 😉
Wrong. Alex is right. Facts show that the RX is subpar compared to just about every other competitor. It’s not bias. Put up an RX against and 100% chance the RX would objectively get destroyed
That’s funny that they sell 10X more Lexus RX though. I wonder why that is??
@@wallbangerzsports People tend to listen to the hype. The amount sold doesn't make it the right choice for everyone.
Awesome Video Keep Up the Absolutely Amazing Work 😉😎🇺🇲
I have seen a few driving around in my area, they look pretty classy
Alex, consider an option of showing the lights at night, the effect should be more pronounced than if shown during daylight.
Very informative.
This is Alex dream car!!! He loves his screens!!!!😂😂
I remember you called the MKX when it came out "floaty boaty", Does this also feel the same?
This one is more buttoned down, but it's still on the softer side like the Lexus RX. Something like an X3, GLC, XC60, etc are firmer.
Would love to see the blue interior you talk about in the reserve model.
I wonder why Ford uses their 2.0 more then the 2.3. The fuel savings is negligible and power from the 2.3 is more smoother for a 4 cylinder. For a bigger vehicle it would make more sense. The Corsair makes more sense with the 2.0. I do like the styling, hopefully the electronics aren't glitchey as they age. I do like, non the less where Lincoln is headed and is finally not looking like a rebadged Ford vehicle. Lincoln has found it's own image and I love it 🤙🏼❤️
This one isn't quite the same as the regular 2.0L as it makes 300hp. The turbo part number matches that of the 2.3L from the mustang. I HATE 4 cylinders and almost didn't buy the car because of it. I am actually pretty happy with it though because it is very quiet and refined. Only good 4 cylinder is one you cant tell is there lol.
I enjoy your videos immensely. Extremely detailed & well explained. However, I wish you’d discuss the most important detail. That being a vehicles long term reliability. If the vehicle is new or completely redesigned, mention it’s predecessor’s reliability.
for that you go to Consumer Reports!
Agree with concerns on Chinese build quality. Also will all this tech “just work?” Beautiful SUV though!
Another good report from Alex. To copy Rivian and have the air vents control on the screen is absurd, but more than anything, dangerous. Similarly, the piano keys CVT box control is too far away from the driver. I drove a Camry Hybrid for 12 years and 102,000 miles. I used the "L' button or as Toyota call it, "B' (for brake) many times when I needed to maintain traction or slow without using the footbrake and it worked well. To have to reach over to the far right button for this is also absurd. I drive a 2018 MKX 3.7 and it really handles and drives well. Ford have been cracking the handling/ride situation well for years, starting in Europe in 1990 with the Mondeo.
love those center console buttons, very Thunderbird-esque
I look forward to the day when Ford gets it's act together and resurrects the Thunderbird again only do a better job this time. Ford and Chev have the best nameplate history to draw on for future models.....
They suck.
As a 30 year old German auto driver….. I’m actually very impressed with this and never ever thought I’d say that about an American car. If only they’d bring a true sport model. They’d probably start attracted “younger” buyers.
sport to me is a dirty word for a SUV. i want luxury smooth ride and light steering in my SUV, do not want to feel the road or outside noise. i have a second weekend car for 'sport'.
@@papagen00 at least how I read his comment, I think he meant a true sports vehicle, like sedan or coupe, not a sport version of SUV.
@@ruffmadman even so, most SUV makers are aiming for sport instead of ride comfort.
I meant a sport variant. More aggressive steering feel, suspension, transmission tuning. A lot of buyers my age think of Lincoln and still think of the 80 year old couple who drive the highways like it’s still the 50’s. Good for you on wanting light steering and a smooth ride. I’m talking about my age of buyers. They would gain a lot more interest as the boomers age out of the car market. Until then, I’ll keep my “sports” X5.
@@michaelbramblett2193 ideologically i cannot see SUV's as anything other than "utility" and "comfort" due to their ride height and stiffer suspension. Sedans and coupes are for sport, IMO, regardless of age.
How’s the seating position? I drove an Aviator recently and it felt like I was sitting on a barstool. Seat wouldn’t adjust very low.
did you drive the 2025 Aviator that is just now out?
No, they were 23. A reserve they had on the lot with the perfect position seat and a base model with the cheaper seat. Was a little bit better but still high. The explorer they had on the lot didn’t have that issue. Was the only reason we didn’t buy one.
I want to know how reliable the info display is, a fender bender and insurance will total the car.
Reliable? Do you mean durable? This isn't a fragile piece of equipment, it would have to be a major accident to damage the screen and in that case the vehicle would be totalled anyway. -Travis
I still like physical buttons for AC. The TESLA buttonless style is so anti-ergonomic
LOTS OF ISSUES GUYS.... PLEASE BE AWARE.... I have a 2024 Lincoln nautilus and already there is a bad rattle coming from the back of the vehicle. Took it in and Lincoln says they are aware of the issue but dont have a fix for it right now. Half the dash has went out just by going into an app. Sound on a phone call is very distorted
Be aware of the biggest issue effecting all Hybrids manufactured between 10/7/23 and 2/29/24 concerning faulty Fuel Injectors. You should check with your dealer to learn if your car is on the list - over 6,500 of the first Hybrids delivered are on the list to have injectors replaced. Some owners have had total engine failures.
Traded my 23 rx for this and Alex is absolutely right. It's a better vehicle than the Lexus. I was shocked myself. The engine in the Lexus was just unrefined. The nautilus engine is so much more refined and smooth. Crazy to say that but it's true. I don't regret my choice one bit.
You're now driving a Chinese built Ford.
Good luck.
The most tasteful, elegant, yet techy Lincoln! Call me impressed! I hope the plastics and tech ages well
I have a problem with a car that is manufactured in a country that has nuclear weapons aimed at the US. US allies? Not so much. The Lexus I want is a RX 450h+. And the 37 miles of all electric range.
No you don’t 😂.
If you want a Lexus head over to your Genesis dealer and drive a gv80
I’m curious how the drive and acceleration (for merging into the road) compares to the V6 2023 model. I opted for the 2023 model as it was on a deep discount, and I liked it more when test driving both top-spec options. But I’m curious what a knowledgeable person has to say about them.
Better, maybe. Bigger question is better for how long. Lexus is the reliability king, I do not have the same faith in Lincoln. 2L Turbo for a heavy vehicle does not inspire confidence long term.
I wish this wasn’t made in China. I’d still take it over a Genesis though.
You're out of your mind.
@@Incomudro1963Why that’s very thoughtful of you, you random RUclips troll.
6:59 Captain Morgans/ Captain Kirks, UNITE!
Was there any mention of warranty coverage for the Lincoln vs the Lexus?
It's basically the same but over 75% of the RX and Nautilus are leased so it probably doesn't make much difference.
Both are 4 years/50,000 miles.
@@grisa12345 If you choose a Black Label Nautilus, the powertrain warranty is 70,000 miles.
There is definitely a lot to like about this new Nautilus, and I have been looking specifically at this class of car to replace my Grand Cherokee, but I'm not a fan of all the touchscreen controls. Edited to add - Ooof... I'm not sure I'm ready for a Chinese-built car.
Take a look at the Corsair (Kentucky built) or Aviator (Chicago built)
Think I might prefer the X5, but you're right that this sure does beat the RX.
Anything beats the RX. Literally anything
Thank you for the review! It is a real eye-opener for me. Now RDX and RX need to do more work to win me back.
RDX is fine but not Lexus. They’re done as a brand. You’re better off eliminating Lexus from your list
😂😂@naveenthemachine 😂😂 You just don't give up, do you LOL
the RDX competes with the NX not RX. Its a knock off RX
What is “luxury” anyway? Reliability? Highest number of screens? More leather and wood? Electric door handles? I’m so lost.
Reliability no way
Tech performance power comfort materials design etc are luxury
The new Nautilus is substantially better than I thought it would be.
Alex, when you have someone with you, what's the reason for not discussing the vehicle with them on camera? Did you have more time with the vehicle than Travis? Do videos with multiple people discussing the vehicle not do as well? Not that this video was missing anything. I'm just curious.
no, leave it. Alex talks too fast, and a second guy just reflects, or tries to say it in a different way. No one can bounce along with Alex; your suggestion might be good for 2 guys who have equally strong personalities but with opposite opinions in an attempt to add humor and make it entertaining, but that wouldn't work with Alex and Travis. We go to Alex for the facts and the numbers; not for entertainment.
My Premier Hybrid is arriving next week!!!
You’re not very smart with money, are you?
@@wallbangerzsports And you are the poster child for retroactive birth control.
You'll love it. I just got mine 😍
@@techtiffany6494 What color did you get? We went with Blue Panther Metallic.
@@tonymartin4097 Silver ☺️
When Alex said, "if you want a V6, that's last year's model" my mind jumped to "Wow V8 only this year?" Guess my brain is in the wrong century...
Wheels look like my Bolt EUV.
Looking very Euro.....I like it !
I love the look of the Nautilus, not a huge fan of the interior, the interior comes across as screen overload to me but I can see how some people like it. Recently took my mum to test drive a bunch of cars, we looked at the RX500h and 350h, took a look at the Nautilus hybrid, XC60 hybrid, and RDX, first thing both of us noticed was how “gruff” the 2.0T hybrid system felt in the Nautilus compared to the RX500h, my mum specifically said it, it did not sound or feel smooth at all, and I generally agree, the 2.4t in the RX was definitely a smoother experience and even comparing the 350h which also has an E-CVT, they were about the same with the Lexus transition between electric and hybrid mode being smoother, although the Lincoln wa faster compared to the 350h. The RDX was just too small, old and a little cheap feeling compared to the rest. Ultimately we settled on test driving the XC60 and RX500h again. We prefer the infotainment in the RX, but the Volvo definitely felt a little more upscale. It’s unfortunate the 500h only comes in black, red or white on the inside, the 350h luxury we sampled has like a cream with light brown wood interior trim and it looked amazing.
When I first saw that screen on the commercial, I was like "That's a pretty cool concept." Then I realized it's a real car that you can actually buy... Lincoln, you're on the map again. This is cool.
Nothing says quality better than a Lincoln. 😂😂
How does this compare to the genesis gv80?
I don't think I heard you quite mention it, or maybe you called it something else, but doesn't the Nautilus Hybrid have a CVT?
Yes.
A Chinese assembled Ford with a cvt.
You'd have to be high to get one of these things.
@@Incomudro1963 CVT. No thanks!
Love how the new Nautilus looks outside and powertrain choices are certainly more interesting than what Lexus is offering but the all-screen interior is just a no-go for me. Such an interior design philosophy just isn't luxury to me. Lincoln pretty much nailed the classic luxury vibe with the interiors of the facelifted previous gen Nautilus and current gen Aviator and Navigator and it's quite sad that is already being retired.
Nitpicking it, visually and I believe in it's actual dimension, the steering wheel is oddly shaped. It's not flat nor oval. The curve at the top is not the same as the bottom.
Practically, doesn't this flat top make it feel awkward to hold the steering wheel with one hand where you grab it at the top center? Especially when turning it, the trajectory won't be a full circular motion.
Please tell me this oddly shaped steering wheel actually works better than the regular one in real life.
Comparing its Black Label (4 Cyl Hybrid and Made In China) to Lexus GX (V6 Hybrid and Made In Japan) Overtrail+/Luxury+, the GX is only $5k more so the GX's top trim surely feels better value.
That's like comparing apples to oranges, the Lexus GX is in a different sector from the Nautilus
Although let’s be honest the gx is also subpar compared to the nautilus
Gorgeous SUV !!
It’s stunning!!!!
Why the screen redundancy? Do not need the "iPad" with the full width screen
you control multiple functions on the smaller screen.
Pretty sure Alex would expire if he ever mentioned Genesis as a luxury competitor to other luxury brands. I mean he brings up a Jeep but not a Genesis product in his luxury SUV comparisons.
and another attribute is it’s being recalled due to low quality build.
Reference?
Never mind for that kind of money. I’ll get a Kia Niro and do something else with that extra 20 or 30 grand left over.
dumb comment; two vastly different vehicles. Like saying, forget the F150 sticker price; for that kind of money I'll get a Kia Rio and spend the rest on a boat; but then you can't tow the boat... dumb.
Those lifhts look nice but gonna be a nightmare to change the bulbs and God forbid you get into a fender bender
The thing about Lexus is the consistent reliability the brand offers 5-15 years after the purchase.
That reliability is hard to replicate and hard to verify in the short term. It is something the Lexus brand accumulated over the years. Lexus’ handling is actually at the bottom of the luxury pack.
But Lexus is subpar compared to any other luxury brand
Choosing Lexus means you clearly don’t know anything. In fact a dolphin would choose any other brand over Lexus
@@naveenthemachine are you declaring the millions of Americans that owned cars their entire life choose Lexus knew nothing? Most Lexus owners also owned BMW/MB/Cadillac at some point.
@@WSOJ3 those millions don’t know anything. They’re so convinced Lexus is the best thing to exist when clearly every other brand is objectively better. Besides they don’t know that they can get a top trim Toyota of that Lexus for less cash
If those millions possessed any physical sense or real knowledge they’d choose a better brand. Besides if reliability matters so much then why haven’t bmw Audi Jeep Mercedes Porsche Bentley rolls Royce Maserati etc gone out of business yet?
@@naveenthemachine Well, Jeep is cheap to fix. Porsche is actually reliable in an odd twist given that Audis usually aren't. Rolls, Bentley are all about exclusivity. If you can afford a Rolls you genuinely don't care about repair costs. Maserati is a joke and is mostly on life support. Consider Jaguar is practically a dead man walking given reliability has been a concern for them for so long that people automatically ignore them
@@user-oy4cz9uo3n I would even rather have a ten year old Lexus over a one year old ford. And if you look at reliability data I’m not even exaggerating.
Beautiful
For the price the engine options are a bit disappointing.
Nah. The drivetrains in the RX are significantly worse than the nautilus
@@naveenthemachine I never said the Lexus powertrain were better.
@@DM72513 true but the RX is the elephant in the room with the nautilus. When you compare the two the nautilus has the advantage despite having half the powertrains the RX has
Tacky center screen but beautiful dash.
You sold me on it.. I’m a test drive away
What about long term reliability? No reviewer ever mentions this.
Reliability doesn’t matter at this point
Last time I looked at Ford/Lincoln was ~2019 and their infotainment was kind of pathetic back then. Nice to see how far they've come, especially in terms of UI responsiveness, and native Google Maps seems like a huge win.
I am waiting on the 2025 Lincoln Natillus.
The Nautilus is made in China. You keep repeating that the Nautilus has better electronics and better efficiency. So my question is where is the reliability of a car that has no real historical reference, since it started as a Lincoln MKX and later it was renamed into what it is now. The bkck label Nautilus is the most expensive, easily placing right next to the executive trim Lexus RX350. While the Nautilus at that level does have more HP, i just dont see reliability and because the Nautilus does not have sell many units a year. One has to wonder how easy it is to fix, foing to dealership can be expensive.
In terms of the quality of plastics, paint, electronics and options in the car, one has to wonder if they will go 10 or more years without problems and if the engine offers ease of access for working when service is needed. While you mention the hatch maximizes space that is a great selling point.
To the demise of Lincoln, i dont believe this car would hold long term value as the way all lexus models do. I still see Rx300 on the road and those cars are well over 20 yr old.
The amount of electronics this car has only increases malfunctions and electronic gremlins. This is something that i can see will have to be tested long term specially in the cold weather and ling term.
By the way not that it matters but i drive a 20- MdX with SH- AWD. Only i had to do is oil changes, brakes, regular maintenance and the 100k tine up with new belts and water pump. While
My car 115k miles, interiors materials are holding up well and my mechanic tells me i can go another 100k miles with no issues.
I am not sure if I buy a Nautilus, i will have the same luck.
Great review.
Love your reviews, Alex, but would like to hear a bit more about expected/historical reliability. "Past results are no guarantee of future returns" but -- BUT -- past reliability is the best single predictor of future reliability. Love the look of that but Lexus QC is simply better.
honestly, that’s my biggest deterrent to Lincoln
Who cares? Reliability isn’t why anyone buys a luxury car LOL
You want the ultimate luxury of reliability? Get a Camry or something
Besides Lexus quality is a thing of the past
Camry and Lexus are both Toyota. It makes no sense to say one is reliable and the other isn’t.
New powertrain, gear train, infotainment, and a 48 volt architecture? How can you predict reliability?
You can still get a Camry without turbo . For Lexus you have to know how to choose your model and avoid turbos.
This is not my Dad's Lincoln!
Poor travis... "he's not exactly lightweight either."
I've been wanting to see what a dashboard with a full width screen right up against the windshield would look like in a production car. I used to draw concept cars like that as a kid, so the kid in me likes it.
We didn’t need to know any of that
Absurd they don’t offer the v6,twin turbo on this size of a luxury vehicle.
That's reserved for the Aviator and Navigator
Omg the fuel mileage said 62 mpg while driving down that hill. Wow
...down a hill being key. I've had many vehicles that max out high mpg when going down hill. Depends on the grade of course.
All of the Stellantis and MB screens look so shitty compared to this implementation. They actually designed it to be useful and put some work into the UX instead of just turning every surface into a screen. Especially the way they try to make the EQS waterfall in the center, it's all so tacky. Lincoln could easily make an actual Rolls-Royce competing giant Continental this time around, Celestiq be damned.