The 2021 BMW X4 is a crossover worth coveting, though our money would be on the more practical, cheaper, and really not much different X3.
Pros Willing turbocharged engines Balanced handling Excellent interior tech Lots of available safety gear M versions especially fun
Cons Mega price tag So-so cargo space So-so rear-seat human space Style not for everyone
Newly standard equipment includes SiriusXM satellite radio, Android Auto compatibility, and several driver-assistance features. There are also some changes to the various option packages.The M40i’s turbocharged inline-six is impressive, but the 30i’s turbo four-cylinder provides plenty of power.
Pros Entertaining to drive, two powerful engine choices, design-forward exterior.
Cons Costs more than the X3, less cargo space than X3, tighter on rear-seat room than X3.
No significant changes for 2021.
Pros Both available engines are smooth, powerful and fuel-efficient Easy personalization thanks to abundant standard and optional features Impressive handling for an SUV
Cons Sloping roofline compromises rear headroom and cargo space
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
