Lincoln has given the Nautilus a thorough interior redesign for 2021, bringing the mid-size SUV in line with the rest of the company's lineup. A new dashboard design incorporates a larger 13.2-inch infotainment display running the latest version of Ford's Sync 4 operating system. Lincoln's now-pervasive piano-key shifter replaces last year's push-button setup.
PROS Comfort-tuned suspension, nicely-outfitted cabin, large infotainment display.
CONS Top Black Label model's eye-watering price, lacks athleticism, not as fuel efficient as other similar SUVs.
Redesigned and upgraded dashboard.Sync 4 infotainment with larger 13.2-inch screen.Updated front styling.New interior and exterior color schemes for 2021.
PROS Quiet interior with plenty of legroom all around Comfortable seats with lots of adjustments Strong, smooth acceleration from the optional turbo V6 New easy-to-use infotainment system that's packed with features
CONS Compromised rear headroom if you select the panoramic sunroof Piano-key gear selector is an improvement but can still be annoying to use
The 2021 Lincoln Nautilus's #7 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Midsize SUVs category. Currently the Lincoln Nautilus has a score of 8.0 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 32 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
PROS Spacious, high-end interior Intuitive touch screen Many standard safety features Cushioned ride
CONS Ho-hum handling
The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse is bigger and more butch, but still every bit as good for a bunch.
Pros Bold new exterior Stout V-6 Spacious third row Built for families like network prime time Plenty of cargo room
Cons Active safety is pricey Turbo-4 further sidelined No hybrid batteries, at all Poorly functioning all-wheel-drive system
For 2019, the Traverse returns with the same winning formula. Today's lighter Traverse carries over the same V6 engine from the last model, but with an additional 29 horsepower (310 hp). The engine pairs with a nine-speed transmission, a combination that helps achieve up to 21 mpg combined (18 city/27 highway). There's also a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, but it's only available on the sport-styled RS trim.
Pros Passenger room is generous in all three rows Loads of space for any combination of passengers and cargo Feature-rich infotainment system comes with standard Wi-Fi hotspot
Cons Some safety features are only available on top trims Quality of some interior panels and controls seem low-rent for this class
The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse ranked #9 in Midsize SUVs. Currently the Chevrolet Traverse has a score of 8.3 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 15 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Abundant passenger and cargo space Intuitive infotainment system Smooth ride
Cons Many competitors are more upscale inside Underwhelming engine power
