The 2025 Lincoln Nautilus and the 2025 Lincoln Aviator are two great options for families seeking a luxury SUV. This guide from our Lincoln dealership can help you decide which one to take home.
Size and Capacities
Both the Nautilus and the Aviator are midsize SUVs, but each model suits different needs. The Nautilus is built on a 114.2-inch wheelbase and has a total exterior length of 193.2 inches. Inside, it has seats for five and a generous cargo area with a capacity of 36.4 cubic feet behind the rear seats. You can fold the rear seats for a maximum cargo space of 71.3 cubic feet in the entry-level Premiere trim.
The Aviator is designed with growing families in mind. It has a slightly longer 119.1-inch wheelbase and a total exterior length of 199.7 inches. This model has a three-row interior with seats for up to seven riders and 19.2 cubic feet of cargo capacity behind the third-row seats. Both rear rows have foldable backrests, so you ​get 42.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity behind the second row and 78.6 cubic feet behind the front row.
Interior Layout and Comfort
As a five-seater, the Nautilus has a conventional interior layout with power-adjustable Comfort front seats and a 60/40 split-folding rear bench with Easyfold seatback release. Lincoln Soft Touch seating surfaces give a luxe feel to the cabin, while active noise control allows you to enjoy quiet, relaxing rides. Symphonic chimes are standard, while Lincoln's Digital Scent is optional.
The Aviator has a standard 2/3/2 interior layout with power-adjustable Comfort front seats, a 40/20/40 split-folding rear bench, and a 50/50 third-row bench with Powerfold. Like the Nautilus, it has Soft Touch seating surfaces, but it brings more comfort with standard heated and ventilated front seats and heated second-row outboard seats. Active noise control and symphonic chimes are also standard.
Engines and Performance
The Nautilus comes standard with a turbocharged 2.0L inline-4 engine that makes 250 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. All-wheel drive is standard, so you can explore paved roads and rugged trails alike. Both upper trims get power from a hybrid turbocharged engine that provides 310 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque combined, as well as fuel economy ratings of up to 31 MPG on the highway.
Each trim level of the Aviator gets power from a twin-turbocharged 3.0L V6 engine with 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque. A 10-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters allows you to add more engagement to your drives, while standard rear-wheel drive delivers great EPA estimates of up to 25 MPG on highways. All-wheel drive is available across the lineup.
To explore each of these models, stop by Steet Ponte Lincoln in Yorkville, NY.
