2019 Lincoln Nautilus vs 2016-18 MKX: Facelift differences and changes

The second generation Lincoln MKX has been given a new face and a new name, but just how different is the Nautilus? See in this side-by-side comparison.

Nautilus

MKX

The biggest change is at the front, where the Nautilus has a new bonnet, headlamps, bumpers and, of course, Lincoln's one-piece grille design.

Nautilus

MKX

The MKX and Lincoln's old split grille is no more, replaced by a chrome heavy unit similar to the one on the new Continental. It has a slight horseshoe shape, and the pattern is formed by a seemingly endless set of Lincoln logos laid next to each other.

Nautilus

MKX

The shape of the LED headlight units is rounder, softer and more organic, and no longer blends into the grille.

Nautilus

MKX

Aside from the slightly changed front fenders, no other body panels have been touched in this facelift, although the plastic lower cladding for the lower portion of the Nautilus does seem to be darker than the MKX's.

Nautilus

MKX

The tail-light graphics have been redesigned with a greater emphasis on the LED elements, with white, grey and silver taking over from the MKX's predominantly red design.

Nautilus

MKX

The dashboard and interior design remains pretty much the same as before, with a column of buttons along the centre console allowing you to select P, R, N, D and S for the automatic transmission.

Nautilus

MKX

In the centre, though, there is some really good news. Goodbye hard to use MyLincoln Touch! Hello much better Sync 3 infotainment system!

Nautilus

MKX

The Nautilus is now available with a configurable digital screen in place of the older set analog dials flanking a multifunction display.

Nautilus

MKX

In keeping with Lincoln's new design language and nomenclature, the Nautilus has chrome spear on the front doors and fenders with its name imprinted on it. Hopefully that'll mean no more arguments about just which Lincoln you own.