Lincoln Nautilus Transmission Specifications
The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus uses Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic 8-spd, Automatic (S8) transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2026):
The Lincoln Nautilus comes with Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic 8-spd depending on engine and trim.
Lincoln Nautilus Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2026 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2025 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2025 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2024 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2024 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 L | 6 2.7L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2023 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 8-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2023 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 L | 6 2.7L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2022 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 8-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 L | 6 2.7L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2021 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2021 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic 8-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 L | 6 2.7L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 L | 6 2.7L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.7 L | 6 2.7L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 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 Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Lincoln Nautilus have?
The Lincoln Nautilus is offered with Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic 8-spd, Automatic (S8) (2026 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Lincoln Nautilus come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the Lincoln Nautilus in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.