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The 2019 Nautilus replaces the MKX as Lincoln's midsize SUV offering, and it is more than just a name change. Lincoln has updated the styling and added more options for powertrains and safety suites, as well as bundled various concierge-type services in with Lincoln leasing or ownership. It's part of a move to give each Lincoln model its own identity. Does the newly named Nautilus rise to the top? Edmunds special correspondent Elana Scherr takes a first drive around Santa Barbara, California, in a 2019 Black Label Gala-themed Nautilus.

Q: Why did Lincoln go with a smaller engine for the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus?
A: On first glance it might seem like a downgrade to have the base engine in MKX (the V6) become the top engine in the Nautilus. But Lincoln says the change from a six-speed transmission to the new eight-speed allows the smaller 250-horsepower turbo 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine to match the performance of the previous V6 and get better mileage. And it says the 335-hp twin-turbo 2.7-liter V6 with the new eight-speed performs better still and gets more miles on each tank. Previously the MKX was rated at 19 or 20 mpg combined, depending on the configuration, and through the magic of more gears, the front-wheel-drive Nautilus gets 23 mpg combined with the 2.0-liter engine and 21 mpg combined with the 2.7-liter. The combined figure drops 1 mpg if you go with the optional all-wheel drive, but the fuel economy ratings still beat the previous year's.

Q: Is the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus rear-wheel-drive?
A: The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus is a front-wheel-drive platform, and it's also available in an all-wheel-drive configuration. In typical driving situations, the Nautilus is FWD, only engaging the rear wheels as driving wheels when it senses the driver needs more grip, like on a slippery driveway.

Q: The 2018 Lincoln Navigator had a great interior. How does the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus compare?
A: While the interior in the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus isn't quite as jaw-dropping as the Lincoln Navigator's or the Continental's, it is in keeping with Lincoln's push to be stylish and innovative in interior design. The seats are comfortable and adjustable, and all the controls and storage compartments are within easy reach.

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