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Road Test: 2026 Lincoln Nautilus Black Label AWD Hybrid

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Road Test: 2026 Lincoln Nautilus Black Label AWD Hybrid

The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus Black Label AWD Hybrid pampers the occupants, in-town or on fuel-efficient long, comfortable road trips. The Lincoln SUV line-up carries the premium flag for the Ford Motor Company, including, largest to smallest, Navigator, Aviator and Nautilus. Our time in the Nautilus Black Label AWD Hybrid was a smooth and quiet experience, with a lush ride and all the features expected in an $80,000+ vehicle.

The Nautilus comes with two engine choices—a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine, and the one Clean Fleet Report tested, a hybrid turbocharged 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder that puts out 310 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The hybrid delivers an EPA-estimated of 29 mpg city/31 highway and 30 combined. In 252 miles driving around Southern California, we averaged 30.6 mpg. For comparison, the non-hybrid gets 21/29/24.

Both numbers are good for a 4,517-pound all-wheel drive SUV, but the hybrid gets the nod if you are looking for the best efficiency. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Your numbers may differ.

The hybrid runs on 87 octane with all four wheels driven through an electric continuously variable transmission (eCVT). To maximize performance and efficiency, the selectable drive modes present several options for tailored driving. 6 seconds. Normal mode is for around town, Conserve when on long stretches of open highway for maximum efficiency while Slippery and Snow/Sand are self-explanatory.



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