2025 Lincoln Nautilus: MotorTrend SUV of the Year in Toronto, ON
2025 Lincoln Nautilus at Downtown Lincoln
Wowing the judges in an appropriately royal Cinderella story, Lincoln’s 2025 Nautilus dominated when pitted against other strong competitors like the Toyota Land Cruiser, the GMC Hammer SUV, and Mercedes’ G Wagen in 2025’s MotorTrend rankings for SUV of the year. Outclassing its peers in MotorTrend’s six grueling criteria challenges including aesthetic, efficiency, safety, and value, the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus shocked everyone with its decisive victory. According to judges, the Nautilus excelled in all arenas and had an innate quality or “X-Factor” that set it apart every single time. To quote Detroit editor Alisa Priddle, “The Nautilus takes the Lincoln badge to another level.” Let’s explore how.
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How Does MotorTrend Determine SUV of the Year?
Nearly 40 SUVs were pitted against one another at Honda’s Proving Centre in California’s Mojave desert and on real roads in nearby Tehachapi for a three-round competition that lasted for one whole week. During that time, a panel of judges assessed the contestants against MotorTrend’s trademark six key criteria designed not just to assess SUVs in terms of general market standing, but with the average consumer in mind:
- Advancement in Design
- Engineering Excellence
- Performance of Intended Function
- Efficiency
- Safety
- Value
Why Did the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus Win SUV of the Year?
Premium Amenities & Technology
MotorTrend’s judges were treated to the 2025 Nautilus’s top-of-the-line Black Label model featuring 11-spoke, 21-Inch wheels and Lincoln’s new illuminated glider grille which, when the vehicle was approached or unlocked, impressed with a light show in conjunction with the Nautilus’s taillights. Though the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus did raise some questions for judges regarding the premium price tag of the Black Label model, the consensus was ultimately that the price does suit the quantity and quality of luxury and features that consumers get in return, and that the Nautilus’s Premiere model is certainly a worthy investment at a far more competitive price point. It’s easy to justify the ticket price once you look inside, after all: outfitted with noise cancellation, a 48-Inch screen, polished wood inlays, and Redwood Venetian leather seats with accent stitching and heating, ventilation, and massage functions, the Nautilus spares no detail and not only looks beautiful, but invites drivers and passengers to feel like royalty.
Performance
Not just concerned with form, the 2025 Nautilus is no slouch when it comes to performance, either. Powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine and eight-speed automatic transmission, the 2025 Nautilus puts out a respectable 250 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque with a conscientious sense of fuel economy and reaches speeds of 0-60 in 6.9 seconds.
Key Takeaways
Overall, the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus was deemed a masterpiece that delivers in every respect; it’s also fun to drive and generally just makes you feel good. As MotorTrend’s digital director Erik Johnson expressed, ”Cruising on the highway with the excellent Blue Cruise system activated, hands on knees, and a massaging seat working out your stress is one hell of a way to go through life.”
Drive MotorTrend’s SUV of the Year in Toronto, ON
Want to assess the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus’s winning capabilities? Book a test drive at Downtown Lincoln today and get behind the wheel of MotorTrend’s 2025 champion SUV. If you’re interested in securing one of these deluxe SUVs for yourself, don’t hesitate to ask our friendly team of Lincoln experts for more information or browse the range at our showroom.