2024 Lincoln Nautilus vs 2023 Toyota RAV4

The 2023 Toyota RAV4 was available in six trim levels, ranging from the budget-friendly RAV4 LE to the more luxurious RAV4 Limited, with off-road-oriented trims like the Adventure and TRD Off-Road in between. The Adventure trim featured a more aggressive grille, blacked-out wheels, and additional black cladding, giving it a rugged appearance. Inside, the Adventure trim added orange accents and contrast stitching, enhancing the otherwise basic interior. The RAV4 offered a mix of fabric and synthetic leather seats, with higher trims providing heated and ventilated power-adjustable front seats and dual-zone climate control.

The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus debuted with a sophisticated and streamlined exterior, featuring a new grille with LED lighting that illuminated the Lincoln star logo. The rear design included a full-width animated LED light bar and dual exhaust ports. The interior was the highlight, with high-quality materials, ambient lighting, and a full-width screen. The Black Label trim offered 24-way Perfect Position front seats with massage and extended heating functions. Rear passengers enjoyed 43 inches of legroom, and the Rejuvenate feature combined massage, lighting, and screen images for relaxation. Cargo space was ample, with 36 cubic feet behind the second row and 71 cubic feet with the seats folded.

The 2023 Toyota RAV4 came standard with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine producing 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive was standard, with all-wheel drive available as an option. The Adventure and TRD Off-Road trims came with all-wheel drive by default. The RAV4's performance was adequate but not thrilling, with the engine being somewhat noisy. The TRD Off-Road trim featured 18-inch wheels with Falken All-Terrain tires and a TRD-tuned suspension, while the Adventure trim had 19-inch wheels with all-season tires.

The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus offered a standard turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The hybrid option, available for an additional $1,500, provided 310 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, with an EPA estimated 30 mpg in combined driving. The gas-only engine achieved 24 mpg combined. All Nautilus models came with all-wheel drive and five drive modes, with the adaptive suspension enhancing the driving experience. The hybrid model featured a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that performed smoothly without the typical drawbacks of a CVT.

The 2023 Toyota RAV4 seated five passengers, offering 37.7 inches of headroom in the front row and 39.5 inches in the back seats with the moonroof. Legroom measured 41 inches in the front and 37.8 inches in the second row. The RAV4 provided 37.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row and 69.8 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. Storage options included a shelf running the length of the glove compartment and generous door pockets.

The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus featured power-adjustable, heated, and cooled front seats across all trims, with the Black Label trim offering 24-way Perfect Position front seats with massage and extended heating functions. Rear passengers enjoyed 43 inches of legroom, making it one of the most spacious in its class. The Rejuvenate feature combined massage, lighting, and screen images for relaxation. Cargo space was 36 cubic feet behind the second row and 71 cubic feet with the seats folded in the Premiere trim, slightly less in the Reserve and Black Label trims.

The 2023 Toyota RAV4 introduced a new infotainment system with an 8.0-inch touchscreen as standard and a 10.5-inch touchscreen for higher trims. The system supported over-the-air updates, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto connectivity. The Adventure trim featured an upgraded multimedia system with a 10.5-inch screen and an 11-speaker JBL Premium audio system. A 7-inch driver-information display was standard, with a 12.3-inch version available on the Limited trim.

The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus boasted a massive 48-inch curved display, with a digital dash for the driver and customizable sections for various information. An 11.1-inch touchscreen handled basic infotainment duties, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. HVAC controls were on the screen, with some functions requiring menu navigation. The steering wheel controls were touch-sensitive, displaying audio and ADAS controls on the curved screen. The system included Google maps, Alexa Built-in, gaming, web browsing, and over-the-air updates. Wireless charging and USB-A and -C ports were standard.

The 2023 Toyota RAV4 came with standard safety features, including lane-departure warning with steering assist, automatic emergency braking, automatic high-beam LED headlights, and a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection. Higher trims added adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. The RAV4 earned a 2023 Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS.

The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus included the Lincoln CoPilot 360 suite of ADAS features, such as lane-keeping assist, park assist, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and emergency braking. The Blue Cruise 1.2 technology was available, offering hands-free driving on pre-mapped highways. The 2023 Nautilus received five stars from the NHTSA for frontal and side crash protection and four stars for rollover protection. The 2024 model received top scores in crashworthiness from the IIHS.