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Lincoln Nautilus Drivetrain (FWD/RWD/AWD/4WD)

The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus is available in Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.

Latest model year (2026):

The Lincoln Nautilus is offered in Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive configurations, depending on trim.

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Lincoln Nautilus Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2026Config 1 of 2Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L30
2026Config 2 of 2Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd4 2.0L24
2025Config 1 of 2Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L30
2025Config 2 of 2Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd4 2.0L24
2024Config 1 of 2Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L30
2024Config 2 of 2Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd4 2.0L24
2023Config 1 of 5Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L23
2023Config 2 of 5Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L22
2023Config 3 of 5Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 2.7L21
2023Config 4 of 5Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd4 2.0L23
2023Config 5 of 5Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd4 2.0L22
2022Config 1 of 5Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L22
2022Config 2 of 5Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L23
2022Config 3 of 5Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 2.7L21
2022Config 4 of 5Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd4 2.0L22
2022Config 5 of 5Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd4 2.0L23
2021Config 1 of 5Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L23
2021Config 2 of 5Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L22
2021Config 3 of 5Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 2.7L21
2021Config 4 of 5Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd4 2.0L22
2021Config 5 of 5Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd4 2.0L23
2020Config 1 of 3Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L22
2020Config 2 of 3Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L23
2020Config 3 of 3Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 2.7L21
2019Config 1 of 4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L22
2019Config 2 of 4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)4 2.0L23
2019Config 3 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 2.7L22
2019Config 4 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)6 2.7L21

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Lincoln Nautilus data analysis

How to read this Lincoln Nautilus data

This page lists every 2019 through 2026 Lincoln Nautilus record we hold for this measurement — 28 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Lincoln Nautilus figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Lincoln Nautilus record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About Nautilus Drivetrain

Is the Lincoln Nautilus front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The Lincoln Nautilus is available in Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the Lincoln Nautilus come with AWD or 4WD?

Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Lincoln Nautilus. See the table above for the specific years and trims.

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