Most people judge cars by their looks, with roof lines, wide wheel arches and spoilers. But those of them who are driving themselves see the car from the inside much more time, looking at the interior. The journalists of the British edition of Autocar have chosen the most attractive interiors that everyone will like from the whole variety of cars.

Compared to body design, designing a beautiful and comfortable interior is much more difficult. It should be safe, ergonomically calibrated, provide good visibility, beautifully and clearly provide information about the condition of the car, easily accommodate passengers, and have a place for small things. This uses modern technologies and the best materials possible: carbon fiber, metal, leather, wood.

Overall impression and ambience in the cabin

Just like the exterior of the car, its interior is the most important part with which the driver constantly interacts. The beauty and decoration of the cabin set it up in a certain way, for a particular driving style. Sometimes a glance at the steering wheel or dashboard is enough to tell you what to expect from a car.

The best way to create the "right" attitude is the interior of the Ferrari F40 supercar. The driver sits in a carbon fiber chair and looks around, trying in vain to detect any signs of comfort. But they are not here. The interior is only meant to focus on driving, nothing else.

Even more "immersion" in the environment racing car creates the McLaren F1 supercar. In his cabin, the driver's seat is in the middle, without even a hint of passengers on the side.

The exact opposite approach to comfort is the Rolls-Royce Phantom cabin. And this is noticeable from the moment the legs disappear into the sheep's wool carpet.

Handlebars

The steering wheel is the main link between man and machine. And it is all the more surprising that over the years, automakers have not been able to make it perfect. A good steering wheel shouldn't have a lot of buttons, like on Formula 1 cars. The steering wheel should not be too small, although it seems cool to some drivers. It should be covered with a soft and grippy material and, most importantly, be hard to the touch.

One of the best steering wheels, according to automotive journalists, is in the new supercar McLaren 675LT. Despite the temptation to "stick" buttons on it, the engineers designed a fairly simple device. The rim, trimmed with alcatara, is connected with carbon fiber spokes. The bottom of the handlebars are slightly recessed to provide more legroom for the driver. And this is enough to become the best.

Many will love the classic Momo steering wheel that was used on a 1970s Ferrari: very simple, three-spoke, black leather rim and bright yellow emblem with a prancing horse in the center. The same steering wheel, but with perforation in the spokes, was on the classic Jaguar E-Type and Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA.

Pedals

Pedals don't have to be pretty as they are hidden in the dark under the steering wheel. However, some firms have tried to make them more than just throttle, brake and clutch controls. The McLaren F1 supercar pedals, like any other aspect of its design, deserve special attention. Their true beauty follows functionality and simplicity. They are made of titanium for lighter weight.

The Ariel Atom uses the same concept. The pedals here are designed to be controlled by light taps sock. Such fast carslike the McLaren F1 and Ariel Atom, this is a decisive quality in terms of safety.

Dashboard

When space is limited, and the choice of components is practically unlimited, a real work of art can be made from a car dashboard. Car Lamborghini Aventador looks like a fighter and therefore should have an information display like an airplane. As a result, his TFT screen looks like a Star Wars.

Audi recently unveiled its coolest dashboard ever. The Q7 SUV has a dashboard that can be controlled by finger movements. Its interactive screen displays a large number of information on the choice of the driver. It is unusual, somewhat classic and very modern.

But the best appliances are those that strive for functional simplicity and beauty. Good example - dashboard 3rd bMW series E21. Forty years have passed, but it has not yet lost its relevance.

Gear shift lever

Almost every old Ferrari has a gear derailleur that can be called a reference. This short lever, topped with a simple black ball, allows you to choose from 6 gears, which realize the power of the mighty V12 engine.

But not everyone can use Ferrari. Much more affordable, but no less charming, is the golf ball on top of the gear lever on early models. Volkswagen Golf GTI. This shape turned out to be very comfortable to grip.

On the other side of this simplicity is the lever from the Spyker C8. Its “naked” drive mechanism is part of the interior design. It looks very nice.

Worst salons

Automotive designers do not always manage to design a beautiful and comfortable interior. So, the British Austin Allegro had terrible plastic inside, but its square steering wheel was absolutely terrible. The interior of the French Citroën GSA doesn't look much better. There is too much "modern" and French style in it. But it's probably better than the Lancia Trevi dashboard. Autojournalists said it "looks like a Swiss cheese stricken with a dangerous disease."

Hardly anyone in Alfa Romeo thought about how good it would be to place the speedometer right in the middle of the dashboard. In the Alfetta GTV, no one can see him there.

But the biggest ergonomic disaster in recent years has been the iDrive multimedia system from BMW. All its functions are controlled by an 8-position controller. As it turned out, the system did not have a home button and was inexplicably difficult to use.

In continuation of the topic, readers will be interested to know which ones.

An article about cars with the most beautiful and functional interiors, their features and characteristics. At the end of the article - a video about stylish car interiors.

The content of the article:

A good car must be gorgeous in everything. Often, when buying, we look only at the exterior, but after all, we will have to drive inside. An inconvenient interior can overshadow all impressions of new car and deliver continuous disappointment to the driver. To prevent this from happening, you need to carefully consider not only the choice of the car brand, but also the interior decoration and interior comfort.

The world famous publication Ward's Auto regularly conducts a comprehensive study and comparison of cars in terms of interior comfort, ergonomics and appearance, quality and safety of materials, quietness while driving and the general comfort of passengers and driver.

This year, the top ten includes both luxury models and quite acceptable middle class ones. It turned out that in order to have the status of the best salon it is not necessary to cost several thousand dollars, although there are such representatives. The main thing is to meet all the required points of the American magazine. So the most beautiful salons cars:

Bentley Beitang - luxury crossover, corresponding to the long-term quality of the manufacturers. This is one of the most powerful and fastest representatives of its class, and its price is almost 280 thousand dollars. There is no wrangling about the interior decoration, which helped Bentayga to be on the leaderboard:

• The interior leather is pleasantly soft. The seats are stitched with diamond stitching, which is Bentley's signature style. Each of them has a logo;
• Available in 15 colors of leather and several types of wood finishes;
• Classic watches with chic diamonds on the dashboard emphasize all the status and luxury of the model;
• The car is equipped with a premium audio system and smart driver assistance;
• Comfortable massage chairs and a folding leather bench will allow the owner to fully enjoy the moment and feel at their best.

Levante is the first crossover produced by Maserati. Despite the debut, it turned out, as it should for a large auto empire, chic and incomparable. The cost of the presented copy was 90 thousand dollars, but its average price varies from 75 to 85 thousand.

1. The salon is covered with very expensive leather. The plastic is soft and pleasant to the touch. In some places there are wooden or aluminum inserts. Contrast seams lend elegance.
2. The dashboard contains everything you need, the controls are intuitive.
3. The extraordinarily comfortable seats for both the driver and passengers will give you comfort on the road and a feeling of relaxation.

Despite the problems with working qualities, the interior of Alfa Romeo is always on top. Giulia is presented in Italian art style with leather interior and elegant wood inserts... Its cost is 50 thousand dollars.

• Delightful cream leather stitched with white threads and chic walnut trim are stunning;
• A large number of metal inserts do not spoil the interior, but complement them with beauty and sophistication;
• Comfortable steering wheel and control systems are pleasant and easy to use;
• The large and functional touchscreen fits perfectly into the sleek panel;
• The neatness and quality of Julia's design attracts the eye, and there is a desire to touch the work of art.

Lincoln - Native American - tried to disguise himself as a European style this year. Experts say that he did it very well. The cost of the basic version is about 45 thousand dollars:

• The combination of classic and modern design gives a sense of admiration and lightness;
• Delicate, smooth transitions from light to dark in combination with silver and black inserts look luxurious and harmoniously combined;
• The panel is controlled by both touch and ordinary buttons.
• Like any purebred "American", the Continental's salon is large, roomy and light;
• All seats, including the rear ones, are very comfortable and will deliver only pleasant driving sensations.

The Buick team has refreshed the interior of the latest model beyond recognition. It did them good, and so Lacrosse ended up on the list of winners. The price of the car is 50 thousand dollars.

1. The feeling of spaciousness and spaciousness is created by wide windows.
2. The front austere two-tier panel with leather and wood inserts lends a serious look and throws away all unnecessary.
3. Massage front seats and comfortable, spacious rear seats will bring pleasure to use.

Despite its modest size, in this model the Mini developers have done everything to provide maximum comfort and convenience. The capacity of the cabin allows five adults to sit there absolutely calmly, without feeling a feeling of constriction. Countryman's cost varies from 25 to 40 thousand dollars, depending on the configuration.

• Unusual look of the front panel with round inserts of devices, will please lovers of original interiors;
• An interesting solution for control buttons is presented. They look like airplane toggle switches;
• In general, the salon is made of very high quality and pleasant materials, which are not inferior to more expensive finalists;
• Countryman is a car for those who love experiments and are not afraid to stand out in the crowd.

The bright, extravagant design of the new Lexus attracts attention, but thanks to the perfect color combination does not give a repulsive effect. The cost of the model is from 92 to 103 thousand dollars.

1. The imagination of the developers has combined soft leather, velor and carbon fiber in the interior of the car.
2. The front panel is covered with leather and hand-stitched.
3. The seats have a very comfortable anatomical shape. They will be comfortable for any person.
4. The oval steering wheel configuration makes the driving experience as pleasant as possible.
5. The sporty look of the interior and the unparalleled quality of materials will impress anyone.

Subaru Impreza Limited

So Subaru finally won the prize for the best salon. In the past, to be honest, its interior clearly did not reach the highest level. But the developers have tried and brought the interior decoration to perfection. The cost of the model is the smallest among all the finalists, ranging from 18 to 30 thousand dollars.

• The trim is made with high quality leather, many metal edging elements;
• Screen on-board computer placed much more conveniently than in previous versions of Subaru;
• The control panel is made in modern form no frills, which gives the interior a stylish and elegant appearance;
• Technological control of all functions is combined with driver comfort.

It is not the first time that Honda has won the title of Best Salon. In the past, other models of her were awarded this title. In the same year, the manufacturers presented the new CR-V, which won the hearts of the jury not for wealth and luxury, but for functionality and thoughtfulness of the interior. The price of the car is quite affordable and ranges from 24 to 33 thousand dollars.

• Despite not high costHonda still keeps the brand and finish interior space very professional. The materials are pleasant and of high quality;
• Large and functional display and advanced control buttons help the driver on the road without inconvenience;
• Comfortable, roomy and functional interior is not for nothing that it found itself on this list.

Crossover Mazda deserves to be here among the best. It is so spacious and comfortable that even the most serious critics will love it. By the way, this is the most impressive representative of all Mazda models. Its cost is from 32 to 45 thousand dollars.

• "Japanese" is equipped with three rows of seats. And although the third row is not very convenient for an adult, the first two compensate for the comfort for them. There is so much space in the car that even tall and stout people will feel comfortable;
• The strict style of the interior with hints of a sporty look gives elegance and at the same time a certain chic;
• Aluminum inserts and rosewood attract with luxury and beauty;
• The touch screen is supplemented with conventional buttons. All control systems are accessible and do not require undue attention when switching;
• Finishing materials used only high Quality and integrated into the vehicle flawlessly.

This is what the top ten finalists look like this year. We will closely monitor the changes.

Video about stylish car interiors:

So, let's take the tests that our magazine conducted in 2016. Who and in what classrooms became the most spacious? The only thing left is to build a rating. But how? After all, if a car beats rivals in terms of headroom, this does not mean at all that it will be the best in the shoulders. I had to invent a new comparison method - we calculate the arithmetic mean value for each car for all measured parameters (if a range is specified, we take into account the maximum value). Of course, in this case, the models with the largest adjustment range are the winner. front seat, but this indicator is far from the last, like other parameters, it directly affects the comfort of the driver and passengers. The rating was based on the average value. The result is in the table below.

Available crossovers (the cost of the basic version is up to 1,000,000 rubles)

		L 1, mm	H 1, mm	B 1 / B 2, mm		L 2, mm	H 2, mm	Average value
	Renault Sandero stepway
	Lada Kalina Cross
								1097,143

This year we have carried out four large tests, in which all the most anticipated market innovations took part. These are Hyundai Creta, Renault Kaptur and Lada XRAY. You will be surprised, but they all lost in space in the cabin to the more compact Kia soul! Moreover, comparing the Soul with other SUVs that have been in our tests earlier, you can see that the Kia is one of the most spacious crossovers in the overall classification. But it is surprising that it was bypassed by the Chinese Haval H2 and Zotye T600 - they noticeably surpass the "Korean" in size.

But among the most budgetary front-wheel drive pseudo-crossovers, Renault Sandero Stepway can be noted. Look, in most parameters it is slightly inferior to the soplatform Lada Ixrei, but it significantly surpasses it in terms of spaciousness in the shoulders. It is also noteworthy that at the end of the rating there were cars that are more focused on the comfort of front riders. They are spacious enough in the front of the passenger compartment, but they are much more constraining the rear row passengers. In other words, the leaders are the most balanced cars in terms of internal space.

Compact and mid-size crossovers (base version price from 1,000,000 rubles)

The Mazda CX-5, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V claim to be the midsize crossover with the most spacious interior. Their figures are very close, but still Honda was a little more roomy. Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4 go almost head to head. Say, in height (H) the championship is behind Mazda, and in terms of space at the feet of rear passengers (L 2) - for RAV4.

The victory in this class went to those crossovers with a spacious rear row. That's why Hyundai Tucson turned out to be among the laggards - in the gallery it is closer than its competitors.

And here is the breakdown of space in the cabin among all tested sedans from the B- and C-class:

Budget sedans (base versions price up to 800,000 rubles)

		L 1, mm	H 1, mm	B 1 / B 2, mm		L 2, mm	H 2, mm	Average value

Here the victory went Kia cerato, but a soplatform Hyundai elantra. Nissan Sentra took third place. Bronze went to him thanks to the spacious back row... He is the largest in the class.

It is also interesting that Ravon Gentra and Renault Logan parity because they tied for sixth place. For Gentra, this is a definite plus. Comparing with the popular Logan is not a bad result.

At the bottom of the table is the most compact in the class Ford Fiesta... It turned out to be the most modest in terms of such indicators as H 1 (distance from the seat cushion to the ceiling for the front passenger) and B 2 (the width of the cabin in the area of \u200b\u200bthe rear seats). That is, they are simply cramped compared to competitors.

Middle and executive sedans

The Kia Optima has become one of the best in its test in terms of interior space. She has the highest ceiling, and the driver and passengers have a place to attach their legs.

In the premium sedan test, we have collected bitter rivals - the new Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In another comparison, Jaguar XF, the representative of the Japanese premium - Infiniti Q70 and the "American" Cadillac CTS, converged.

In the test of the flagship sedans, representatives of the "big German three" again took part. In this class of cars, most buyers choose these brands.

They are greeted, of course, by their clothes, but, as a rule, they are seen off according to their mind. In the case of cars, the "mind" can be the interior of the car, because it is with it that the driver and passengers have to "contact" most of the time.

auto.tochka.net carefully examined car interiors from a wide variety of automotive segments. After a detailed selection, we have compiled a list of truly bright and beautiful car interiors.

Let's start with the most affordable ones. Of course, here you will not see the salons of the most popular cars in Ukraine, because manufacturers spend a lot of money on creating a truly original interior, and this is directly reflected in the final cost of the product. In addition, an attractive interior should have a more or less expensive finish.

Mini cooper

Photo: mini.co.uk MINI Cooper salon is recognizable at first sight

Our Mini Cooper rating opens. Probably, only a person who is very far from cars has not heard of the interior features of this British kid. Only here just a huge speedometer is located not on the dashboard, but on the center console. In addition, most of the switches are made in the form of aviation toggle switches, and the climate control unit is made in the form of a brand emblem. How functional it is is a separate question, but it looks very cool.

Skoda Superb

Photo: skoda-auto.com Almost luxury for little money

The next member of our five is not a premium class. But to say that the latest generation of Skoda Superb, both externally and internally, does not look solid or cheap, it just does not turn the tongue. The Superb interior is the perfect combination of comfort, attractive design and the best practices of the Volkswagen Group in one car for relatively little money.

Photo: audi.com The real flagship of the brand

Next comes another "subsidiary" representative of the "people's automaker". The third line of the rating went to the executive sedan Audi A8. The salon of the luxury limousine is a true example of the brand's flagship. A huge retractable multimedia system monitor on the center console, expensive finishing materials, a lot of space for rear passengers and many systems that allow the driver and, most importantly, the rear right passenger to feel like on a throne.

Bentley mulsanne

Photo: bentleymotors.com Bentley Mulsanne - Silver only

Then there are truly luxurious salons. We gave the "silver" to the Bentley Mulsanne limousine. This newest representative of the manufacturer from Crewe strikes the imagination with its thoughtfulness, sophistication and high cost of execution. Numerous chrome dials with unusual digitization are successfully combined with an almost sporty four-spoke steering wheel, lacquered surfaces and leather trim.

Not so long ago, a competition was held, in which the models with the best salons were selected from 40 car models of 2012 and 2013. The cost of the car did not affect the preliminary selection. The evaluation of the salons was exclusively influenced by the availability of innovation and overall comfort.

1. Volkswagen Beetle. The salon of the second generation of this model is equipped with everything you need for complete comfort. It includes great design and the latest technology, there are also convenient compartments for small items in the doors.

2. Range rover Evoque. According to testers, the interior of this crossover is incredibly simple, reliable and no frills.

3. Infiniti JX35. All interior elements of this car are thought out to the smallest detail. The interior trim includes expensive wood and fabric, as well as aluminum inserts.

4. Mazda CX-5. The main quality noted by the editors in the interior of this car is the convenient seat folding mechanisms.

5. Hyundai Azera. In the opinion of the editors, the interior of this car is explosive, since for the cost of a car such a salon is simply a luxury.

6. Hyundai Accent / Solaris. Top 10 the best salons the cheapest representative of the Hyundai brand entered. According to testers, in the cabin, even the smallest details are made with high quality. I was also pleased with the informative dashboard.

7. Chevrolet Sonic. The cost of this car is relatively low, while the interior is made of high quality materials and is very comfortable.

8. Dodge Dart. "Stylish, well thought out and highly informative interior" - such was the assessment given to him by the testers.

9. Chrysler 300 Luxury. According to the editors, if Bentley came out with an affordable family sedan, it would look like 300 luxury.

10. Audi A7. Salon new Audi The A7 looks a lot more expensive than the quoted price for the car.