Lincoln Nautilus vs. Acura MDX: The Ultimate Luxury SUV Showdown
The luxury SUV market is packed with stylish, tech-savvy, and powerful options. Two standout contenders are the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus and the 2025 Acura MDX. Both offer a premium driving experience, but the Lincoln Nautilus makes a strong case with its sophisticated design, smart features, and a refreshed approach to comfort. Let’s explore how these two SUVs compare across key areas.
Power Meets Precision
The 2025 Lincoln Nautilus offers a standard 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 250 horsepower and 275 lb.-ft. of torque, whereas the 2025 Acura MDX comes with a 3.5-litre V6 engine that delivers 290 horsepower and 267 lb.-ft. of torque. The Nautilus is equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, whereas the MDX features a 10-speed automatic transmission and also offers all-wheel drive. The Nautilus additionally offers an available hybrid powertrain, giving it an advantage in fuel efficiency without sacrificing performance.
A Digital World Inside
The 2025 Lincoln Nautilus features a 48-inch panoramic display that includes an 11.1-inch center touchscreen, whereas the 2025 Acura MDX comes with a 12.3-inch center display paired with a touchpad controller. The Nautilus supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and is paired with a 14-speaker Revel audio system, whereas the MDX also supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and includes a 12-speaker premium audio system. Standard heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel come with the Nautilus, whereas the MDX includes similar comforts but with a slightly less modern interface.
Spacious Cabin and Cargo
The 2025 Lincoln Nautilus seats five passengers and offers 1,055 litres of cargo space behind the second row, expanding to 1,948 litres with seats folded. The Acura MDX seats seven passengers with 461 litres behind the third row, 1,107 litres behind the second row, and up to 2,690 litres with all seats folded. While the MDX provides more overall space, the Nautilus focuses on upscale finishes with soft-touch materials, available leather upholstery, and ambient lighting that elevates comfort.
Safety and Driver Assistance
The Nautilus comes equipped with Lincoln Co-Pilot360, offering standard features like blind spot detection, lane-keeping assist, rearview camera, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control. The MDX includes AcuraWatch, which also offers forward collision warning, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and road departure mitigation. Both vehicles are designed with driver confidence in mind, whereas the Nautilus integrates its features seamlessly with its digital cockpit.
Experience the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus at Riverview Ford Lincoln
While both the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus and Acura MDX bring strong features to the table, the Nautilus shines with its sleek technology, plush comfort, and efficient hybrid option. If you wish to experience the Lincoln Nautilus for yourself, visit Riverview Lincoln located in Fredericton, NB and take a test drive today!
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