Lincoln Nautilus vs Lexus RX 350

Imagine rolling up to your destination and heads snap in your direction. Eyes gleam with intense interest, and the gaze lingers with longing. Will this be achieved with the Lincoln Nautilus or the Lexus RX 350? The time has come to find out.

The Lincoln Nautilus takes a revolutionary approach to design with its sturdy, angular frame. Unlike the RX 350, the Lincoln Nautilus features less of a curve between the hood and the roof, making it more easily distinguishable in a crowded parking lot.

The assertiveness of the Lincoln Nautilus is enhanced by its adaptive LED headlamps that seamlessly illuminate the darkest nights while showcasing a design reminiscent of Hermes with its winged appearance, conveying its true essence.

Adding Lincoln Embrace, a system that greets you with a choreographed light display, elevates the Lincoln to a level unobtainable by the Lexus RX 350.

Climb inside the Lincoln Nautilus and the Lexus RX 350, and you'll encounter cabins styled to the nines. Both models can be optionally outfitted with a panoramic roof that floods the cabin with natural light during the day and makes the space feel airy and expansive. When the sun goes down, interior ambient lighting helps create a relaxing, opulent mood.

Despite these similarities, it’s the Lincoln Nautilus that delivers a more impressive cabin, thanks to these standard and available amenities:

• Crystal-inspired volume knob to add an air of sophistication
• Auto Air Refresh to filter out pollutants from the cabin
• Active Noise Control to block unwanted travel sounds

Another exclusive feature of the Lincoln is symphonic chimes. Crafted from live orchestra recordings, symphonic chimes offer a refined auditory experience that replaces traditional digital sounds with softer, more elegant tones.

Your commute to the office has never felt more effortless. Unlike ever before, you'll feel at ease when you enable heated front seats and feel your body melt into the supportive seats. On days you need a quick cool-down, only the Lincoln Nautilus, with its standard ventilated front seats, can provide that level of comfort.

While heated front seats do wonders to help ease back and shoulder tension, the Lincoln Nautilus goes the extra mile. This SUV can be optionally equipped with Perfect Position Front Seats with Active Motion®. These seats provide 24-way power-adjustable capabilities and targeted massage points for enhanced relaxation.

Sadly, for Lexus RX 350 drivers, no massaging seats are offered.

The Lincoln Nautilus understands that engaging your senses is the best way to help you feel relaxed. Its various seat amenities deliver a tactile response, but this is only the tip of the iceberg. Adding panoramic display screens and selectable display themes is what you need to experience next-level you time during your daughter’s piano lesson.

This system includes four distinct themes, each of which makes visual adjustments to the panoramic display to deliver a unique visual feast:

• Constellation
• Engage
• Inspire
• Tranquil

This system pairs perfectly with available Digital Scent, which allows you to enjoy aromatherapy on the go.

Once again, no similar features are found with the Lexus RX 350.

Solo travels and family adventures just got safer. Both models have an advanced driver-assist suite that constantly scans your surroundings and alerts you to potential hazards. Both Lincoln Co-Pilot360® Vision 2.2 and Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 include advanced features like:

• Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
• Lane-Keeping System
• Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert
• Adaptive Cruise Control

Despite these similarities, the Lincoln delivers a more confident commute thanks to the addition of Lincoln BlueCruise 1.2. This advanced system enables hands-free driving across more than 130,000 miles of North American roads.

The Lincoln Nautilus and the Lexus RX 350 were designed with adaptability in mind. Climate and seat settings can be adjusted daily to ensure optimal comfort on each trip. But that's not all. These models come with selectable drive modes that alter how your SUV performs. An Excite mode enhances steering and throttle response for a sport-tuned ride, while a Conserve mode optimizes fuel efficiency.

Some days, you may want to catch up on your favorite podcast; other days, you may need to locate a new point of interest. Which of these SUVs can assist throughout all your daily demands?

With more tech features and added space for passenger/cargo flexibility, the Lincoln Nautilus is the winner in this category.