Lincoln · model year 2026
2026 Lincoln Nautilus AWD
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
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Ordered by fuel a year #612 of 2,158
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The CarCody take
The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus AWD is a gasoline SUV in the EPA’s Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class. Its 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and eight-speed automatic return 24 combined MPG, with 21 city and 29 highway. The EPA annual fuel cost is $2,800, and tailpipe CO2 is 369 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 29 MPG on the highway
- All-wheel-drive drivetrain
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 21 MPG in city driving
- 24 MPG combined
- $2,800 EPA annual fuel cost
- 369 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a gasoline SUV with all-wheel drive Owners who value the 29-MPG highway figure
The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus AWD makes sense for shoppers who want a gasoline SUV with all-wheel drive and a clear EPA fuel-cost estimate. Its 29 highway MPG can work for road-heavy use, while 21 city MPG will be more relevant in stop-and-go travel. Budget $2,800 each year for fuel according to the EPA figure. The 369-gram-per-mile tailpipe CO2 figure is another part of the ownership picture.
What it is
The 2026 Nautilus AWD is Lincoln’s gasoline SUV with all-wheel drive. The EPA classifies it as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Its powertrain pairs a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The numbers
The defining figure is 24 MPG combined. In city driving, the Nautilus returns 21 MPG; on the highway, it reaches 29 MPG.
Those figures describe gasoline use for this all-wheel-drive SUV.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel cost is $2,800. That gives you a direct yearly budget figure for gasoline use.
Tailpipe CO2 is 369 grams per mile.
How it compares
The Nautilus AWD carries a 24-MPG combined rating. Its 21 city and 29 highway numbers show the split between urban and open-road driving.
For other Lincoln models, see the Lincoln cars list. You can also browse fuel-efficient SUVs.
Who it suits
This SUV suits a buyer who wants Lincoln’s Nautilus body with gasoline power and all-wheel drive, and who can plan for the EPA’s $2,800 annual fuel cost.
The 29-MPG highway figure may matter most to drivers whose miles are mainly on the open road.
Trade-offs
All-wheel drive comes with a 21-MPG city figure and 24 MPG combined. The 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder uses gasoline, so fuel spending remains a central ownership consideration.
The EPA reports 369 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.
Verdict
The Nautilus AWD is a straightforward gasoline SUV choice: 24 MPG combined, 21 in town, and 29 on the highway. Its all-wheel-drive layout and automatic transmission define the mechanical package, while the EPA’s $2,800 yearly fuel estimate sets the running-cost expectation. Choose it when those numbers fit your driving and budget.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 24 MPG
- City MPG
- 21 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,800
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 369 g per mile
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic 8-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What fuel does the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus AWD use?
It uses gasoline.
What is the Nautilus AWD’s combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 24 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 21 MPG city and 29 MPG highway.
How much does fuel cost per year?
The EPA annual fuel cost is $2,800.
What engine and transmission does it have?
It has a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Is the 2026 Nautilus AWD all-wheel drive?
Yes. The model uses an all-wheel-drive drivetrain.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
The EPA figure is 369 grams per mile.
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