YOUR SAY...

I congratulate you for selecting the Lincoln Nautilus as your SUV of the Year (Winter 2024) and congratulate myself for purchasing one a few weeks before your announcement.

- 

Of the Years

I have about 3,000 miles on the odometer and agree with almost all your positive statements about the vehicle; the hybrid in particular has provided unexpectedly great mileage. You wrote at length about the Black Label trim, but except for interior color options, some external trim, anda few perks, the Reserve III trim is virtually the same and many thousands less. I thinkits the sweet spot for maximum comfort and luxury. That said, Lincoln still has a way to go. It would be nice ifthe Nautilus’ cargo area had four, not just two, tie-downs and mesh pockets around the wheelwells. Overall, it's an excellent vehicle, and I hope Lincoln can continue to import it.

John K. Urice

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Thank you for photographing the Grateful Dead playing on the infotainment screen of your 2025 SUV of the Year. This one resonates well with us Deadhead readers. Keep up the great work.

Will DeMuri

Via email

It’s always fun to find out what our photographers are listening to while they work.—Ed.

I've been a MotorTrender for more than 50 years and have enjoyed every issue but have never written you until now. Something in the Winter 2024 “Of the Year” issue caught my attention: Asa lifelong Ford enthusiast, I liked your selection of the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus as the 2025 SUV of the year. In the summary data, you list the base price of the Hybrid Black Label you tested as $78,645. When looked up the same vehicle in Oregon, the base price is $119,000. Why the wide variation between what you reported and reality? What other information is subject to such a massive change?

Alex Cross

West Linn, Oregon