The 2020 Lincoln Nautilus's #7 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Midsize SUVs category. Currently the Lincoln Nautilus has a score of 7.7 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 24 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Posh, quiet cabin Cushioned ride Intuitive tech features Good fuel economy
Cons Uninspiring handling No performance-oriented models Undersized infotainment screen
The 2020 Lincoln Nautilus looks great and offers impressive standard features, but doesn’t quite live up to the luxurious standards of its rivals.
Pros Handsome exterior design Active safety tech standard Turbocharged engines Strong twin-turbo V-6 option
Cons Lackluster interior Can’t escape humble Ford roots Competitors are more luxurious Hardly dynamically engaging
The value-oriented Select model has been deleted from the lineup for 2020, which now includes just three trims: Standard, Reserve, and Black Label. The mid-range Reserve and top-spec Black Label both come with a power liftgate as standard. In addition, the Reserve can now be had with the Lincoln Co-Pilot Plus package, which adds adaptive cruise control with lane centering, a 360-degree exterior camera system, evasive steering assist, and a self-parking feature.
Pros Cushy ride, refined powertrains, spacious and well-equipped interior.
Cons High-end models cost a pretty penny, dinky 8.0-inch infotainment screen, probably too cushy.
The QX80 receives an upgraded infotainment system for 2020 that features two displays, stacked one on top of the other like the systems found in much of the rest of the Infiniti lineup. The top screen is an 8.0-inch unit while the lower one is a 7.0-inch one; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability are now both standard, and the gauge cluster now sports a new 7.0-inch color trip-computer display. Lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, and rear automated emergency braking are all now standard, as is a rear-door alert that sounds a reminder to check the rear seat upon reaching your destination.
Pros Bold exterior styling, gutsy V-8 engine, luxury-lined interior.
Cons Expensive option packages, Nissan Armada offers similar luxury for less money.
A new infotainment system debuts along with Apple/Android integration.Many advanced safety features are now standard.A new Edition 30 package celebrates Infiniti's 30 years in the U.S.
Pros Powerful V8 engine delivers strong acceleration and a high tow rating Commendable handling and braking for a big SUV
Cons Interior technology and design lag behind luxury competition Engine is thirstier than others in the class Optional 22-inch wheels can make for a poor ride
The 2020 Infiniti QX80's #6 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Large SUVs category. Currently the Infiniti QX80 has a score of 7.1 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 61 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Capable engine Gentle ride Large cargo hold Low starting price
Cons Some low-rent cabin materials Poor gas mileage Outdated tech and safety features