LINCOLN NAUTILUS TRIM LEVELS | All Model Years
Jim Burke Lincoln has guided Bakersfield drivers through every Nautilus generation since its 2019 debut. Below, you'll find an expert, model-year-by-model-year breakdown of trims and key powertrain notes, starting with the newest models. Where specs and trims carry over, we group years together to make comparison easy.
2026-2024: Premiere, Reserve, Black Label
For the second-generation Nautilus, Lincoln standardizes a 250-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with available hybrid power (310 combined hp). All-wheel drive is standard. Trims are consistent across 2024, 2025, and 2026: Premiere, Reserve, and Black Label. Signature tech includes the 48-inch Panoramic Display running the Lincoln Digital Experience, while BlueCruise hands-free driving is broadly available and listed as standard on 2026 models.
2023-2021: Standard, Reserve, Black Label
The late first-generation Nautilus runs three familiar trims: Standard, Reserve, and Black Label. A 250-hp turbo 2.0-liter is standard; the twin-turbo 2.7-liter V6 remains available on upper configurations. In 2021, Nautilus received its major interior refresh and transitioned to SYNC 4 with a larger touchscreen, but trim structure and core powertrain offerings stayed steady through 2023.
2020: Standard, Reserve, Black Label
For 2020, Lincoln simplified the lineup to three trims-Standard, Reserve, and Black Label-dropping the previous Select grade. Powertrains mirror 2019 with the 2.0-liter turbo standard and the 2.7-liter V6 available.
2019: Standard, Select, Reserve, Black Label
The Nautilus nameplate launches for 2019 with four trims: Standard, Select, Reserve, and Black Label. The standard engine is a 250-hp 2.0-liter turbo; a 335-hp twin-turbo 2.7-liter V6 is optional on upper trims. Black Label appears as the top expression, including its curated themes and upgraded appointments.
How to choose your Nautilus trim
If you prefer the newest interface, driver-assist tech, and hybrid availability with standard AWD, focus on 2024-2026 models. The 2021-2023 group offers an excellent value play with the refreshed cabin and straightforward Standard/Reserve/Black Label ladder. Shoppers targeting the most configurations and the optional 2.7-liter V6 in an early build should look at 2019-2020, noting that 2019 uniquely includes the Select trim. For tailored guidance on features, packages, and availability in Birmingham, our team at Jim Burke Lincoln can match you to the right year and trim.
Conclusion
Across two generations, Nautilus has kept trims clear and consistent: Premiere/Reserve/Black Label for 2024-2026, Standard/Reserve/Black Label for 2021-2023 and 2020, and a launch-year quartet with Select added in 2019. With this roadmap, you can home in on the model years that best fit your priorities-whether that's next-gen tech and hybrid power or the value and V6 availability of earlier years. When you're ready to compare features in person or place an order, Jim Burke Lincoln is here with expert, model-specific advice.