Detailed Photos of the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus

Lincoln's Continental and Navigator may grab the headlines, but the MKX is the brand's best-selling model, which means this new Nautilus will be a key player in the lineup.

The rear lighting treatment and lower bumper have been tweaked, and turbine-style wheels similar to those seen on the Navigator are newly available.

The substantive changes are chiefly under the hood. The previous base engine, a 3.7-liter V-6, has been broomed in favor of a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four. Horsepower drops from 303 to 250, but torque nudges up from 278 lb-ft to 280.

The entire fascia has been redone with new headlamps (and available full-LED adaptive lighting), a new hood, and restyled front fenders.

New bushings and adaptive dampers on all Nautilus models aim to improve ride comfort. Reserve and Black Label trim levels also get selectable driving modes-Comfort, Normal, and Sport-which alter the damping and the steering weight.

The roomy interior environs are mostly carried over from those of the MKX.

While the interior design didn't push the envelope even when it was unveiled back in 2015, Lincoln is offering some interesting color and trim selections that go beyond the usual gray and beige.

Most are part of the Black Label series, which returns with three design themes: Chalet (off-white leather with dark-brown accents and silver wood trim), Gala (deep maroon leather with black accents and aluminum trim), and Thoroughbred (black leather with brown accents and Chilean Maple wood trim).

The chief difference is the move to a digital gauge cluster, a 12.3-inch unit that is standard across the lineup.

The second display, the touchscreen in the center of the dashboard, is only an 8.0-inch unit. That's small in this class, although its ease of use is commendable (typical of most current Ford products), as is that of the knobs and switches below.

Black Label models include a range of perks, including free carwashes, annual detailing, and memberships in a restaurant club (called the Culinary Collection) and the Avis Presidents Club.