Lincoln Nautilus Drivetrain & Drive Type
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.
Lincoln Nautilus Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 2.0L | 30 |
| 2026 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 4 2.0L | 24 |
| 2025 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 2.0L | 30 |
| 2025 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 4 2.0L | 24 |
| 2024 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 2.0L | 30 |
| 2024 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 4 2.0L | 24 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 23 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 22 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 2.7L | 21 |
| 2023 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 4 2.0L | 23 |
| 2023 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 4 2.0L | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 23 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 2.7L | 21 |
| 2022 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 4 2.0L | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 4 2.0L | 23 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 23 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 22 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 2.7L | 21 |
| 2021 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 4 2.0L | 22 |
| 2021 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 4 2.0L | 23 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 22 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 23 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 2.7L | 21 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 22 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 2.7L | 22 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 2.7L | 21 |
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 Drivetrain FAQ
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.