Volvo Introduces the 2025 EX30
Volvo’s 2025 EX30 might just be the bite-size electric crossover that catapults Volvo’s sales into new territory. In addition to a trove of pictures and details, we also have the…
Lincoln just revealed the 2024 Nautilus in NYC, and Lexus should be worried because this new Lincoln looks like the kind of roomy 2-row luxury SUV so many of us hoped the new RX would be. As before, the the Nautilus is a 2-row midsize CUV designed to compete primarily with the Lexus RX and Cadillac XT5, but also be a value alternative to a BMW X5 and Mercedes GLE. At 193.2 inches long (+2″), it’s a solid 8-10 inches longer than most luxury 2-row options like the X3 or Lexus NX, but still easier to park than a 3-row family hauler. Compared to the new Lexus RX, the Nautilus’ boxier profile and taller roofline seem to give it a more spacious rear seat.
If you’re an LCD lover, the Nautilus will scratch your itch like no other. Spanning the entire dashboard is a ginormous LCD. Two displays combine to produce 48 inches of screen real estate just below eye level. It’s large enough that it makes the 11.1-inch control screen look somewhat small. It’ll be a combination of instrument cluster, navigation and infotainment all rolled into one. CarPlay and Android Auto integration will be standard, but the upper screen won’t interface with CarPlay or Android Auto at this time.
Lincoln’s Level 2+ semi-autonomous driving system is now “BlueCruise 1.2”, but it’s more than just a rebrand. Lincoln has improved the system’s performance, added automated lane changing and refined the lane positioning algorithm when you’re driving next to a semi.
At least for the moment, the Nautilus will be powered exclusively by a 2.0L turbo engine. The first option will make 250 HP and 275 lb.-ft. and will be mated to an 8-speed auto and standard torque-vectoring AWD. The next option is the interesting one. Using a beefed up version of Ford’s planetary hybrid system paired with essentially the same 2.0L turbo and a 100kW drive motor, you’ll get 310 horsepower and likely a bump in fuel economy. (No MPGs yet)
Ready for another surprise? The Nautilus goes on sale later this year and will be built in China. This makes a great deal of sense as Lincoln has been growing rapidly in the Chinese market. Unfortunately this means a plug-in hybrid version is unlikely as it wouldn’t be eligible for the federal tax credit. Before destination, the base Premiere trim will start at $50,415, the mid-level Reserve at $54,750, and the top Black Label trim at $74,465. Getting the hybrid adds $1,500, and a fully-loaded Black Label will cost $83,230.
More on the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus here.
