Lincoln Nautilus Premiere, Reserve & More

Last updated August 4, 2026

Lincoln Nautilus

The Lincoln Nautilus lineup starts with the base model or Premiere, depending on year. This entry trim level focuses on the Nautilus essentials: a quiet cabin, heated power front seats, useful safety technology, and modern screens that vary by model year. Select was a 2019-only step up with genuine leather, navigation, wireless phone charging, and added convenience. Reserve is the comfort-focused choice, adding ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof, adaptive suspension, and Revel audio. Black Label sits at the top with massaging front seats, a multisensory cabin program, 28-speaker audio, and distinctive interior themes.

What each trim is known for

Lincoln Nautilus Entry-level

Entry-level

Premierebase

The Entry-level trim level, sold as the base model or Premiere depending on year, delivers the Nautilus's core quiet-cabin comfort and easy-to-use technology without the richer upgrades of Reserve.

Best for: Shoppers who want a comfortable, well-equipped Nautilus without paying for the higher trims' leather, panoramic roof, or adaptive suspension.

Highlights

  • Heated power-adjustable front seats with driver memory
  • Driver-assist technology with automatic emergency braking and lane support
  • Modern digital displays, with the screen layout varying by year
  • Turbocharged four-cylinder power; recent Premiere models use AWD and may be gas or hybrid
19 in stock
Lincoln Nautilus Mid-Level

Mid-Level

Select

The Mid-Level trim level, called Select and offered for 2019, is the cabin-materials and convenience step between the base Nautilus and Reserve.

Best for: Shoppers considering a 2019 Nautilus who want genuine leather and useful convenience upgrades without the comfort-heavy Reserve equipment.

Highlights

  • Bridge of Weir Deepsoft leather seating
  • Built-in touchscreen navigation
  • Wireless phone charging
  • Power-adjustable steering column with memory

Select adds genuine leather, built-in navigation, wireless phone charging, a memory-linked power steering column, and additional LED lighting over the 2019 base model.

2 in stock
Lincoln Nautilus Premium Comfort

Premium Comfort

Reserve

The Premium Comfort trim level, called Reserve, centers on softer seating, a smoother ride, and richer everyday cabin amenities.

Best for: Shoppers who value ventilated seats, rear-seat comfort, a panoramic roof, premium audio, and ride quality more than Black Label exclusivity.

Highlights

  • Premium leather-trimmed heated and ventilated front seats
  • Heated rear outboard seats
  • Adaptive suspension
  • Panoramic glass roof and Revel premium audio

Reserve adds ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a panoramic glass roof, adaptive suspension, and Revel audio over Select.

69 in stock
Lincoln Nautilus Top Tier Luxury

Top Tier Luxury

Black Label

The Top Tier Luxury trim level, called Black Label, is the most extensively equipped Nautilus and is defined by massaging seats, immersive cabin features, and distinctive interior themes.

Best for: Shoppers seeking the fullest factory-installed Nautilus comfort and cabin presentation.

Highlights

  • 24-way heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats
  • Lincoln Rejuvenate multisensory cabin program
  • 28-speaker Revel Ultima 3D audio
  • Black Label interior themes with upgraded seating surfaces and wood trim

Black Label builds on Reserve with 24-way massaging front seats, the Rejuvenate cabin program, 28-speaker Revel Ultima 3D audio, and Black Label-specific interior themes.

7 in stock

Trim comparison

FeatureMid-LevelEntry-levelPremium ComfortTop Tier Luxury
Includes
Select2 in stock
Premiere, base19 in stock
Reserve69 in stock
Black Label7 in stock
Cabin materialsBridge of Weir leatherCore comfort materialsPremium leather trimUpgraded surfaces and wood trim
Front-seat comfortHeated, power-adjustable leather seatsHeated, power-adjustableHeated and ventilated24-way heated, ventilated, and massaging
Heated rear outboard seats——StandardStandard
Adaptive suspension——StandardStandard
Panoramic glass roof——StandardStandard
Audio identityNo standard premium-audio upgradeLincoln audio; details vary by yearRevel premium audio28-speaker Revel Ultima 3D
Standout cabin technologyNavigation and wireless chargingDigital displays vary by yearComfort-focused equipmentRejuvenate multisensory program

Frequently asked questions

What are the Lincoln Nautilus trim levels?

Since the 2024 redesign, the lineup has consisted of Premiere, Reserve and Black Label. Earlier models used a base Nautilus as the entry trim, and the Select trim appeared only for 2019.

What is the Lincoln Nautilus Premiere trim?

On 2024-and-newer models, Premiere is the entry trim. It still has the 48-inch display, all-wheel drive, heated power front seats, a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control and lane centering.

Is an older base Nautilus the same trim as Premiere?

No. They fill the same entry-level role in different generations, but they are not the same trim. The base name belongs to first-generation Nautilus models, while Premiere starts with the 2024 redesign and its much wider digital dashboard.

What is the Lincoln Nautilus Select trim?

Select is a 2019-only step above the base Nautilus. It adds genuine leather, built-in navigation, wireless phone charging, a power-adjustable steering column with memory, and upgraded exterior lighting.

What is the difference between Nautilus Premiere and Reserve?

On 2024-and-newer models, Reserve adds the major comfort upgrades: premium leather-trimmed seats, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof, Revel audio, adaptive suspension and a hands-free liftgate.

What is the difference between Nautilus Reserve and Black Label?

On newer models, Black Label builds on Reserve with 24-way massaging front seats, the Rejuvenate cabin program, 28-speaker Revel audio and exclusive interior themes with upgraded materials. Both retain the panoramic roof and adaptive suspension.

Which Nautilus trim makes sense if I mainly want the wide screen and driver-assist features?

Premiere is the straightforward fit on 2024-and-newer models. It includes the 48-inch display, 11.1-inch touchscreen, adaptive cruise control, lane centering and a 360-degree camera without the higher trims’ major cabin upgrades.

Which Nautilus trim focuses on comfort without moving up to Black Label?

Reserve is the comfort-focused middle trim. On newer models it brings ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, leather trim, adaptive suspension, a panoramic roof and Revel audio without Black Label’s massage seats and exclusive cabin themes.

Does Nautilus Premiere still have the model’s main technology?

Yes. On 2024-and-newer models, Premiere includes the 48-inch panoramic display, 11.1-inch touchscreen, wireless phone charging, adaptive LED headlights and the core driver-assist suite.

Which Lincoln Nautilus trims have leather seating?

On 2024-and-newer models, Reserve and Black Label are the leather-focused trims; Premiere has heated power front seats but not their standard leather treatment. For 2019, the short-lived Select trim also added genuine leather over the base model.

Which Nautilus trims have ventilated front seats and heated rear seats?

In the newer three-trim lineup, Reserve and Black Label have ventilated front seats and heated outer rear seats. Premiere has heated front seats but lacks those added cooling and rear-seat heating features as standard equipment.

Which Nautilus trims have a panoramic roof and adaptive suspension?

On newer models, Reserve and Black Label include both a panoramic glass roof and adaptive suspension, which adjusts the ride as conditions change. Premiere does not include those two upgrades as standard equipment.

Which Nautilus trim has massaging seats and Lincoln Rejuvenate?

Black Label is the trim centered on those features in the newer lineup. It has 24-way heated, ventilated and massaging front seats plus Rejuvenate, a cabin program that coordinates comfort and sensory settings.

How do the Nautilus audio systems differ by trim?

In recent years, Reserve upgrades to Revel audio, with 14- or 28-speaker systems depending on its equipment level. Black Label uses the 28-speaker Revel Ultima 3D system, making it the most audio-focused trim.

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