2024 Lincoln Nautilus vs 2025 Toyota Sienna

The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus, available exclusively in Reserve trim in Canada, showcased a sophisticated and streamlined exterior design, hinting at a new direction for Lincoln. Its grille, reminiscent of Mercedes-Benz's bifurcated design, featured LED lighting that extended through the grille, illuminating the Lincoln star logo. The rear mirrored this horizontal aesthetic with a full-width animated LED light bar and dual exhaust ports. The interior was the highlight, with a full-width screen as its crown jewel, complemented by high-quality materials like open-pore wood and fine leather. The Jet Appearance Package offered additional customization with two-tone paint, black exterior trim, and 22-inch wheels.

In contrast, the 2025 Toyota Sienna, while attempting to add style to the traditional minivan design, still retained its box-on-wheels appearance. The trapezoidal grille and upswept body lines added some flair, but the Sienna remained unmistakably a minivan. The Platinum package introduced new flower-petal wheel designs and a Magnetic Grey paint colour. The interior, updated for 2025, featured a woodgrain finish that received mixed reviews. Despite its practicality, the Sienna's design and interior updates did not significantly elevate its aesthetic appeal.

The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus came standard with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 250 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. For those seeking more power, a hybrid setup was available, offering 310 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, with a fuel efficiency of 7.7 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving. The hybrid also boasted a range of over 950 kilometres. The Nautilus featured all-wheel drive and five drive modes, with the hybrid equipped with a CVT that avoided the typical droning. While not a driver's car, it offered a satisfying driving experience.

The 2025 Toyota Sienna, on the other hand, was equipped with a hybrid system featuring a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine and a CVT, delivering a net horsepower of 245. Despite its lower power output, the Sienna's electric assist provided adequate torque, preventing it from feeling sluggish. The Sienna excelled in fuel economy, with a rating of 6.6 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving for the FWD model. However, its handling was less engaging, with squishy steering and brakes that struggled during hard-braking events. The Sienna offered a smooth and quiet ride, but driving enjoyment was limited.

The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus offered power-adjustable, heated, and cooled front seats, with the option for 24-way Perfect Position front seats, renowned for their comfort. The rear seats provided ample legroom, and the Rejuvenate feature combined massage, lighting, and screen images for relaxation. Cargo space was generous, with 997 litres behind the second row and 1,947 litres with seats folded. The Nautilus seated five, prioritizing cargo space over additional seating.

The 2025 Toyota Sienna focused on practicality, with power-adjustable, heated, and ventilated front seats. The second-row captain's chairs with ottoman-style leg rests were popular among passengers, and the third-row seat accommodated adults comfortably. Cargo space was ample, with 949 litres behind the third row and 2,129 litres with seats stowed. However, the Sienna's maximum cargo capacity of 2,860 litres was less than rivals due to its non-removable second-row seats, limiting its versatility for maximum load space.

The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus featured a stunning 48-inch curved display, with a customizable digital dash and an 11.1-inch touchscreen for infotainment. It offered wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Google Maps, Alexa Built-in, and over-the-air updates. However, the unlabelled steering wheel controls and menu navigation for vent adjustments were distracting. Wireless charging and USB ports were standard.

The 2025 Toyota Sienna, in higher trims, boasted a 12.3-inch digital instrumentation panel and touchscreen for the Toyota Audio Multimedia system. The Limited trim included a four-zone climate control system, a 10-inch head-up display, and a camera-based digital rearview mirror. The TAM system offered connected services with varying subscription periods, and the digital assistant responded well to commands. The JBL premium audio system, however, produced excessive bass. The Sienna's infotainment system was comprehensive, but some features required active subscriptions.

The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus came equipped with the Lincoln CoPilot 360 suite, including lane-keeping assist, park assist, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and emergency braking. The Blue Cruise 1.2 technology offered hands-free driving on pre-mapped highways, with features like automatic lane-change assist. The 2023 Nautilus received high safety ratings, but the 2024 model had not yet been rated.

The 2025 Toyota Sienna featured TSS 2.0, with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control. The Sienna added a new rear-seat reminder system for 2025. The NHTSA gave the Sienna a five-star overall rating, but its frontal crash-test result was four stars, with only three stars for driver protection in a frontal impact.