2027 Lincoln Nautilus First Look: Our Former SUV of the Year Gets a Fresh Face
Plus some more interior colors and themes.
As our 2025 SUV of the Year, the Lincoln Nautilus got a ton right, so as you might expect, the 2027 model’s refresh was applied with a light touch. The serene cabin experience remains, and now offers new colors, trims, and more to choose from.
First, updates to the front fascia see the removal of the slim central light bar and lower chrome trim. In their place are simplified and more geometric grilles. In the back, the full-length taillight is skinnier as well. Nocturnal Blue is a new color available for all trim levels, while Frosted Fig (great name) is a new color exclusive to the Black Label model. Five all-new wheel options also accompany the 2027 vehicles, ranging from 19 to 22 inches in size and are dependent on trim.
The Black Label serves up two new theme choices for the interior. Elysian Light is said to be inspired by “sunrise over water” and combines white leather, dark blue and gray accents, and a white headliner. The Eminent Hour theme sprung from “a desert sunset” and incorporates a dark headliner and brown leather. Premiere and Reserve trims get an Afterglow theme, while Reserve buyers can also opt for Hot Chocolate. These are the actual names and not new Celsius flavors, we promise.
The Reserve also gets the new option of a Renew package, where you get the Rejuvenate relaxation feature paired with the 24-way powered front seats with memory function and massage. The rest of the show-stopping 48-inch display stays the same.
Powertrain options remain untouched, so that means either a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder or a hybrid. However, Premiere I SUVs can no longer be ordered as a hybrid.
The 2027 Lincoln is available to order now and deliveries are expected to happen early next year. Prices start at $56,790, which is only slightly pricier than 2026’s starting price of $56,290.
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