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NAUTILUS ADD HIGH PERFORMANCE AND TECHNOLOGIES

Lincoln, the luxury brand of the Ford group, presented this month at the Los Angeles Show the Nautilus, a new mid-size SUV, Lincoln MK X's successor. The SUV, which will be available in the US market in the second half of 2018, offers high-power turbocharged engines and a set of advanced technologies designed to give drivers more safety when driving on the road.The distinctive design of the brand, in line with the other models of the Lincoln family, features a strong and bold signature grid. With sleek lines, it offers harmonious visual and aerodynamics.Inside, the cabin is carefully designed, providing a spacious and modern environment that keeps the focus on comfort. Acoustic side windows reduce wind noise for rear seat passengers and advanced engineering solutions help reduce noise from outside.The refinement continues with the Ultra Comfort seats, which can be custom-tuned and feature up to 22 settings, providing lumbar massage to reduce fatigue. Developed with the help of orthopedists, this function is perfect for long trips or while waiting in traffic. Heated and cooled seats are available in the Reserve version.

A wireless charging feature allows compatible smartphones to stay connected and eliminate the hassle of tangled cables. A large central touch screen features SYNC 3, compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The hand-stitched leather-wrapped steering wheel completes the sophisticated interior with the fully configurable 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.

Driver assistance Technologies...Another novelty is a set of driver assistance technologies designed to make travel safer and more enjoyable. Among them is a system that combines adaptive autopilot with radar and cameras to help keep the vehicle in range. Another innovative feature is the steering evasive assistance, which analyzes the distance between vehicles stopped or at slow speed ahead to lessen the chance of a rear-end collision. If the risk is high and there is not enough space to avoid collision with braking, the technology helps the driver to bypass the vehicle.The sports utility also features collision alert with stand-alone braking assistant, stand-alone pedestrian detection assistant, blind spot monitoring, parking assistance and a stay-in system.

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The Nautilus offers two options for turbocharged engines: the powerful 2.7 that delivers 335 hp and the 2.0 four-cylinder, which generates 245 hp. Both feature an eight-speed automatic transmission.

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