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Lincoln Nautilus Sales Down Slightly, Outselling Genesis, Cadillac, Infiniti During Q1 2025

Lincoln Nautilus sales decreased in the United States, but increased in Canada and Mexico during the first quarter of 2025.

Lincoln Nautilus Sales - Q1 2025 - United States

In the United States, Lincoln Nautilus deliveries totaled 8,664 units in Q1 2025, a decrease of about 6 percent compared to 9,231 units sold in Q1 2024.
MODEL Q1 2025 / Q1 2024 Q1 2025 Q1 2024
NAUTILUS -6.14% 8,664 9,231

Lincoln Nautilus Sales - Q1 2025 - Canada

In Canada, Lincoln Nautilus deliveries totaled 784 units in Q1 2025, an increase of about 27 percent compared to 618 units sold in Q1 2024.
MODEL Q1 2025 / Q1 2024 Q1 2025 Q1 2024
NAUTILUS +26.86% 784 618

Lincoln Nautilus Sales - Q1 2025 - Mexico

In Mexico, Lincoln Nautilus deliveries totaled 320 units in Q1 2025, an increase of about 55 percent compared to 206 units sold in Q1 2024.
MODEL Q1 2025 / Q1 2024 Q1 2025 Q1 2024
NAUTILUS +55.34% 320 206

Side profile of the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Reserve with Jet Package. Lincoln Nautilus sales placed mid-pack among compact luxury crossovers In Q1 2025.

Competitive Sales Comparison (USA)

Lincoln Nautilus sales (see running Lincoln Nautilus sales) fell six percent to 8,664 units during Q1 2025, placing it seventh, or mid-pack, in its segment of 14 entries.

The Lexus RX led as the segment’s perennial best-seller, posting a seven percent decrease in volume to 24,716 units. The Audi Q5 followed in second place with a 19 percent upswing for 13,659 deliveries, while the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class took third with a 51 percent jump to 13,020 units. The Volvo XC60 placed fourth with a 45 percent swell to 12,706 units, as the BMW X3 took fifth with a 32 percent drop to 11,235 units. The Acura MDX placed sixth as sales fell four percent to 10,641 deliveries. The Nautilus followed in seventh, and the rest of the field moved less than 7.5K units, including Lincoln’s crosstown rival, the Cadillac XT5 (see running Cadillac XT5 sales), which placed tenth with a one percent uptick to 6,353 units deliveries.

Sales Numbers - D-Segment Luxury Crossovers - Q1 2025 - USA

MODEL Q1 25 / Q1 24 Q1 25 Q1 24 Q1 25 SHARE Q1 24 SHARE
LEXUS RX -6.64% 24,716 26,473 20% 23%
AUDI Q5 +19.05% 13,659 11,473 11% 10%
MERCEDES-BENZ GLC-CLASS +51.15% 13,020 8,614 11% 7%
VOLVO XC60 +45.36% 12,706 8,741 11% 8%
BMW X3 -31.86% 11,235 16,488 9% 14%
ACURA MDX -4.49% 10,641 11,141 9% 10%
LINCOLN NAUTILUS -6.14% 8,664 9,231 7% 8%
PORSCHE MACAN +32.00% 7,486 5,671 6% 5%
GENESIS GV70 +35.10% 7,201 5,330 6% 5%
CADILLAC XT5 +1.24% 6,353 6,275 5% 5%
INFINITI QX50 -19.58% 2,066 2,569 2% 2%
BMW X4 -40.02% 1,431 2,386 1% 2%
INFINITI QX55 -22.38% 850 1,095 1% 1%
ALFA ROMEO STELVIO -25.19% 686 917 1% 1%
TOTAL +3.70% 120,714 116,404

In terms of segment share, the Nautilus earned a seven percent share, down one percentage point year-over-year. The RX led with a 20 percent segment share, down three percentage points. The Q5, GLC-Class, and XC50 each held an 11 percent share, while the X3 and MDX both posted a nine percent share. The remaining models earned a six percent share or less, including the XT5, which maintained a five percent share.

The luxury D-crossover segment expanded four percent to 120,714 units in Q1 2025, meaning that Lincoln Nautilus sales underperformed the segment average.

A rear three quarters view of the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus.

The Ford Authority Take

Despite being down during the first quarter of 2025, Lincoln Nautilus sales placed mid-pack during Q1, moving more units than half of the field. Segment share was down as a result of the six percent drop, but the Nautilus still managed to outsell its crosstown rival, the Cadillac XT5, along with the Infiniti QX50.

As for the Nautilus, it will continue to be imported from China in spite of being most impacted by Trump tariffs, which is good news for Lincoln.

Even more good news is on the way, since a Lincoln Nautilus refresh is on track for a 2026 debut.

About Lincoln Nautilus

The 2025 Lincoln Nautilus features a few notable changes over the all-new 2024 Nautilus, including the fact that the Premiere trim no longer comes standard with a spare tire; it’s replaced with a standard tire mobility kit, though the spare tire remains available as a $250 option. The compact luxury crossover lineup finally the gains the Lincoln Rejuvenate feature and adds a new Whisper Blue Metallic Clearcoat paint color.

Check out our in-depth coverage of the Nautilus here:

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