Short answer: Both are five-seat luxury SUVs with standard all-wheel drive, and both are strong picks. Choose the Lincoln Nautilus if you want a hybrid (285 total combined horsepower and 295 lb-ft, EPA-estimated 29/31/30 mpg, per Lincoln), the standard 48-inch panoramic display, BlueCruise hands-free highway driving with four years included, and more cargo room behind the back seat. Choose the Genesis GV70 if you want more top-end power (up to 375 hp from its available twin-turbo V6), higher towing (3,500 lb) and longer factory warranty and complimentary maintenance, per Genesis. As of October 29, 2026, Team Lincoln Las Vegas (5446 Drexel Road) lists 34 new Nautilus SUVs, 31 of them hybrids.
Below: a side-by-side spec table, what the numbers mean on Las Vegas roads, and how to test-drive a Nautilus from Summerlin, The Lakes, Southern Highlands or Centennial Hills.
Nautilus vs GV70: side-by-side specs (per each brand, checked October 29, 2026)
| 2026 Lincoln Nautilus | 2027 Genesis GV70 (gas) | |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5, two rows | 5, two rows |
| Drivetrain | AWD standard (gas and hybrid) | AWD on every listed trim |
| Standard engine | 2.0L turbo I-4: 250 hp / 280 lb-ft | 2.5L turbo I-4: 300 hp / 311 lb-ft |
| Upgrade engine | 2.0L turbocharged hybrid: 285 total combined hp / 295 lb-ft | 3.5L twin-turbo V6: 375 hp / 391 lb-ft |
| Hybrid available? | Yes, on every trim | No hybrid listed for the gas GV70 |
| EPA est. mpg | Hybrid 29 city / 31 hwy / 30 comb; gas 21 / 29 / 24 | 2.5T 20 city / 26 hwy; 3.5T 18 / 25 |
| Main display | Standard 48-inch panoramic display plus 11.1-inch center display | 27-inch OLED display; available 12-inch head-up display |
| Highway driver assist | BlueCruise hands-free highway driving with Automatic Lane Change, 4 years included | Highway Driving Assist 2 with adaptive cruise and lane-centering support; Hands-On Detection |
| Cargo behind 2nd row | 36.4 cu ft (Premiere) / 35.2 (Reserve, Black Label) | 28.9 cu ft |
| Cargo behind 1st row | Up to 71.2 cu ft (Premiere) / 68.8 (Reserve, Black Label) | 56.9 cu ft |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in. | 113.2 in. |
| Max towing | 1,750 lb (dealer-installed Class I tow package) | 3,500 lb |
| Massage seats | Perfect Position 24-way with Active Motion: available on Reserve (Reserve III), standard on Black Label | Available Ergo Motion driver’s seat |
| Premium audio | Revel, 14 speakers; available Revel Ultima 3D, 28 speakers | Available Bang & Olufsen |
| Basic / powertrain warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi; 6 yr / 70,000 mi; hybrid components 8 yr / 100,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi; 10 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Complimentary maintenance | Not listed on the Nautilus page | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Trims | Premiere, Reserve, Black Label | Six, from 2.5T AWD to 3.5T Prestige Graphite AWD |
Nautilus figures from lincoln.com’s 2026 Nautilus page and FAQ; GV70 figures from genesis.com’s 2027 GV70 page and its per-trim specifications; both checked October 29, 2026. Lincoln rates horsepower and torque on premium fuel per SAE J1349. Genesis also sells an Electrified GV70 (EV), which this comparison doesn’t cover. Confirm equipment on the window sticker.
Powertrain: hybrid efficiency vs turbo punch
This is the biggest difference. Lincoln offers the Nautilus with a 2.0L turbocharged hybrid on every trim, rated at 285 total combined horsepower and 295 lb-ft, with standard AWD. It isn’t a plug-in, so there’s nothing to charge; the hybrid system recharges while you drive. Lincoln’s EPA estimate for the hybrid is 29 city / 31 highway / 30 combined mpg.
Genesis takes a performance route. The GV70’s standard 2.5L turbo makes 300 hp, and the available 3.5L twin-turbo V6 makes 375 hp, per Genesis. Its listed mpg is 20/26 (2.5T) and 18/25 (3.5T).
What it means in Las Vegas: If most of your miles are the 215 Beltway, Summerlin Parkway and stop-and-go on Sahara or Charleston, the Nautilus Hybrid’s city rating is the standout. If you want the strongest pull for passing on I-15 toward the California line, the GV70’s V6 has the edge.
Tech and hands-free driving
- Display: The Nautilus comes standard with a 48-inch panoramic display across the dash, paired with an 11.1-inch center display running Lincoln Digital Experience with Google apps and services, per Lincoln. The GV70 uses a 27-inch OLED display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and an available 12-inch head-up display, per Genesis.
- Highway driving: Lincoln says BlueCruise lets you drive hands-free on prequalified divided highways called Hands-Free Blue Zones while a driver-facing camera checks that your eyes stay on the road. Every 2026 Nautilus trim includes it for four years, with Automatic Lane Change. Genesis describes the GV70’s Highway Driving Assist 2 as adaptive cruise with lane-centering support, and its Hands-On Detection warns you if your hands aren’t on the wheel.
- Safety: Lincoln lists Co-Pilot360 Drive 2.0 as standard on all Nautilus models, plus an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award. Genesis lists a 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ and a 5-star overall NHTSA rating for the GV70.
For long I-15 runs or trips up US-95, ask us to show you BlueCruise on a test drive so you can feel the difference yourself.
Space, comfort and cargo
The Nautilus has the longer wheelbase (114.2 vs 113.2 inches) and more cargo room by both brands’ numbers: 36.4 cu ft behind the second row on Premiere vs 28.9 cu ft in the GV70, and up to 71.2 cu ft with the rear seats folded vs 56.9. That’s the difference between fitting golf bags and a Costco run at the same time, or not.
Lincoln says the Nautilus’s second-row seats slide forward and back. Genesis lists 37.2 inches of second-row legroom for the GV70. Lincoln doesn’t publish a rear-legroom number on its Nautilus page, so the best test is simple: sit behind your own driving position in both.
For comfort, the Nautilus offers Perfect Position 24-way massaging front seats (Reserve with the Reserve III Package, standard on Black Label) and Lincoln Rejuvenate, which combines seat massage, lighting, sound and available Digital Scents while parked. The GV70 offers an available Ergo Motion driver’s seat that uses air cells for lumbar stretching.
Las Vegas heat note: Lincoln’s available Auto Air Refresh filters fine dust, smog and some allergens, which is useful in dusty summer months. Read our Nautilus heat guide for more.
Where the GV70 wins (fairly)
- Towing: 3,500 lb vs the Nautilus’s 1,750 lb. If you pull a small boat to Lake Mead, the GV70 has more capacity.
- Warranty and maintenance: Genesis lists 5-year/60,000-mile basic and 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage plus 3 years/36,000 miles of complimentary scheduled maintenance. Lincoln lists 4-year/50,000-mile basic, 6-year/70,000-mile powertrain and 8-year/100,000-mile hybrid-component coverage.
- Top-end power: 375 hp from the V6 vs 285 from the Nautilus Hybrid.
If those matter most to you, the GV70 deserves a test drive. If hybrid efficiency, hands-free highway driving, the big display and cargo room matter more, the Nautilus is the better fit.
What about the 2027 Nautilus?
lincoln.com now has a 2027 Nautilus page. It shows a refreshed front and rear design, five new wheel designs, new colors (Nocturnal Blue, plus Frosted Fig on Black Label), two new Black Label themes (Eminent Hour and Elysian Light), the Lincoln Security Package included for four years, BlueCruise included for four years, and a 2.0L High Output turbocharged hybrid listed at 310 horsepower with AWD standard. Every Nautilus on our lot today is a 2026. If you’d rather order a 2027, contact us and we’ll walk you through it.
Nautilus stock at Team Lincoln (as of October 29, 2026)
| Nautilus at Team Lincoln Las Vegas | Count |
|---|---|
| Total new Nautilus listed | 34 |
| In stock / in transit / in production | 20 / 2 / 12 |
| Hybrid / gas | 31 / 3 |
| Reserve / Premiere / Black Label | 16 / 15 / 3 |
| Model year | All 2026 |
From the teamlincolnlasvegas.com Nautilus inventory page on October 29, 2026; hybrid vs gas by VIN decode. Inventory changes daily.
Shop them on our new Lincoln Nautilus page, or browse all new Lincolns. Comparing a Lexus too? Read our Nautilus vs Lexus RX comparison. Need three rows? See our Aviator vs Genesis GV80 comparison.
Test-drive a Nautilus from Summerlin, The Lakes, Southern Highlands or Centennial Hills
Team Lincoln is at 5446 Drexel Road in the northwest valley, just off the CC-215 Beltway and US-95. We serve Lincoln shoppers from Summerlin and The Ridges (89135, 89138, 89144), The Lakes (89117), Southern Highlands (89148) and Centennial Hills (89149, 89131). Summerlin drivers can find directions on our Summerlin Lincoln page.
After you buy, Lincoln Pickup & Delivery can make service work around your schedule. Per lincoln.com:
- Lincoln Service Valets come to you anywhere within 20 miles of your preferred retailer (50 miles for Black Label owners), pick up your vehicle and provide a Lincoln Loaner.
- It’s valid for Lincoln vehicles within four years of the new-vehicle warranty start date or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, and is subject to retailer availability. Lincoln can change or end the program at any time.
- You can schedule through the Lincoln app or by calling your retailer.
Give us your address when you book and we’ll confirm whether it’s inside the radius. You can also schedule service online, and our Lincoln ownership guide covers the rest of the benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Lincoln Nautilus bigger than the Genesis GV70?
By the brands’ own numbers, yes, inside. The Nautilus has a 114.2-inch wheelbase vs 113.2 for the GV70, and 36.4 cu ft of cargo behind the second row (Premiere) vs 28.9. With the rear seats folded it’s up to 71.2 cu ft vs 56.9. Both seat five.
Does the Genesis GV70 come as a hybrid?
genesis.com doesn’t list a hybrid for the gas GV70; it offers a 300-hp 2.5L turbo or a 375-hp 3.5L twin-turbo V6. Genesis sells a separate all-electric Electrified GV70. The Lincoln Nautilus offers a 2.0L turbocharged hybrid with 285 total combined horsepower on every trim.
Which is more powerful, the Nautilus or the GV70?
The GV70. Its standard engine makes 300 hp and its available V6 makes 375 hp, per Genesis. The Nautilus makes 250 hp with the gas engine and 285 total combined hp as a hybrid, per Lincoln. The Nautilus Hybrid is rated at 29/31/30 mpg.
Is BlueCruise the same as Genesis Highway Driving Assist 2?
No. Lincoln says BlueCruise allows hands-free driving on prequalified highways called Hands-Free Blue Zones, with four years included on every 2026 Nautilus. Genesis describes Highway Driving Assist 2 as adaptive cruise with lane-centering support, and its Hands-On Detection warns you if your hands aren’t on the wheel.
Which tows more, the Nautilus or the GV70?
The GV70, at 3,500 lb per Genesis. Lincoln rates the Nautilus at 1,750 lb with the dealer-installed Class I Trailer Tow Package.
How many Nautilus SUVs does Team Lincoln Las Vegas have?
As of October 29, 2026, we listed 34 new 2026 Nautilus SUVs: 20 in stock, 2 in transit and 12 in production. 31 are hybrids and 3 are gas. Check the live inventory page for today’s count.
Conclusion + next steps
The Nautilus and GV70 are both excellent two-row luxury SUVs. The GV70 leads on power, towing and warranty length. The Nautilus leads on hybrid efficiency, cargo room, the standard 48-inch display and hands-free BlueCruise. The best way to decide is to drive both, and we have Nautilus Hybrids ready at 5446 Drexel Road.
- See what’s here: new Lincoln Nautilus inventory
- Book a test drive or ask a question: contact Team Lincoln
- Value your trade: online trade appraisal
Team Lincoln Las Vegas is a 2025 Lincoln President’s Award winner, at 5446 Drexel Road, Las Vegas, NV 89130.
Lincoln specs and program terms per lincoln.com’s 2026 Nautilus, 2027 Nautilus, Pickup & Delivery and BlueCruise pages; Genesis specs per genesis.com’s GV70 page; all checked October 29, 2026. BlueCruise is a driver-assist feature and doesn’t replace safe driving; only remove your hands in a Hands-Free Blue Zone. Specifications and terms can change; see each manufacturer and your dealer for details. Inventory as listed on teamlincolnlasvegas.com on October 29, 2026, and subject to change. Genesis and GV70 are trademarks of their owner; Team Lincoln Las Vegas is not affiliated with Genesis.
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