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Let's say for cars with an achievable price tag.
Do you work for VAG and are on a survey mission ?
Don't like Audis or the people who drive them, but the interiors are always pretty nice.
'Best' in terms of design/style, or in terms of fit and finish?
I love the Jaguar XF for understated elegant design, and quality of finish, and the 'drama' of the rotating vents and rising gear shift when you start it. And unlikely a lot of cars, they didn't feel the need to festoon the dash with buttons for everything.
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i owned an audi and the interior was lovely (i have never met loddrik, apparently he dosent like me!) now a BMW and the interior is also nice.
Most 'premium' cars these days are nice places to be in - if you like the feeling of being inside a piece of coal.
Whilst it's not my cup of tea, my Mum has a Nissan Juke and that's pretty funky. She had an RX-8 when they first came out and I remember that being pretty cool as well.
VAGs are dull as dishwater. My Passat interior is so dull I don't like to think about it or I might fall asleep at the wheel.
BMWs and Alfas are nice
My old Saab was the best 🙂
The new Audi TT is meant to be ace.
Not a huge Audi fan but agree that they've got interiors nailed in a solid and steady way. Better then VW.
Our 1 Series is pretty nice inside. Not spectacular but it's well made.
Don't like Audis or the people who drive them
What an odd thing to say (or indeed even think).
I was once told that 'all people that wear glasses are idiots' and I took mine off and asked him if I was no longer an idiot, or indeed was it him that was one all along.
Your thinking fits the same level of stupidity.
Yes I drive an Audi (and wear glasses).
I'm slightly biased, but the Nissan Pao dash is ace. A good chunk of steel too, so easy to decorate with fridge magnets and the likes.
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My current company car is a 1 series with red leather seats. A bit 1970's Morris Marina, but I like it.
dullest thread ever?
For quality Audi or VW.For flair Alfa .
Have owned quite a few Audis many years ago. I am indeed also probably an idiot. I bought an Audi. They were by and large shite to drive. And these were the 'S' models. Interiors were nice though.
Ha ha. If you want to stir up the hornets nest on STW, just declare that 'AUDI DRIVERS ARE ****'. 😆
That's half the forum probably.
My wifes Fiat 500 dash is my favourite. It has the right balance between retro looks and modern function. I always smile when I get into it.
Contrast that with my C220 Coupe interior which has sports leather seats, gadget upon gadget and tbh I prefer small and funky to solid and expensive.
If only fiat could make a car that didn't need gogogadget arms to set the seat distance correcty it would be even better
Please.
Seats, steering wheel, gear stick and pedals. Done.
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Subjective, innit...
There's this one, the most ergonomically perfect I've ever used.
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Then there's this. Surprisingly well bolted together, quality materials and a little latin charm. Note, no electric window switches in the roof and a driving position designed for the average Northern European human. Plus, it's gorgeous
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Then there's this.
Designed ten years after the MK2 Golf's shown above. Note that the steering wheel is offset in relation to the seat and pedals, guaranteeing back ache. In addition, the seats are made of sweaty velour, the steering wheel has all the tactile quality of a lavatory seat and the ventilation is asthmatic.
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So many variables in the question.
I think VW have the best of the low end ie Ford/Vauxhall/Seat etc.
Ford Mondeo build quality up there with all.
BMW absolute best ergonomically, everything where it should be etc.
Never been a fan of VAG interiors very dull. BMW's are better but the dash still looks like something from the 90's.
French cars tend to have nice interiors and good places to spend a lot of time but not so good materials unfortunately.
Mercedes seem to have the best balance of design, comfort and build quality.
Agree on the mk2 golf ... Love those dashboards ..
Depends on your price tag and what kind of age but surely this
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Of the more modern cars, the Alfa 159 is my favourite – just seemed a bit more interesting than the big slab of black plastic in my 3 series.
I’m not a fan of digital the dashes that seem to be increasingly common on new cars – much prefer analogue dials. Lots of new cars also no longer seem to even have a temperature gauge – guess that’s testimony to how reliable modern cars are. I used to be really envious of my mate’s Clio 16v that had an oil pressure and temperature gauges!
yeager ..
Ya all need to step up on the gauge quota 😉
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All subjective of course, but my favourite was my Saab 95. Big buttons (for use with gloves), fantastically tactile vents, dark panel button for night driving and the key where it should be - between the seats. Foldy out cupholder was awesome as well.
Edit: Just remembered that the speedometer wasn't linear. Was linear up to 80mph or so (which was all you would ever use), and then compressed up to 140 or whatever - made it easier to read.
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This: hose it down when it gets dirty, if anything breaks, buy second-hand spares dead cheap from broken/[s]stolen[/s] Defenders:
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Maserati or Alfa for me. There's something about a tan leather door card......
My BMW is a nice place to be, but the build quality isn't as good as expected. My previous Scirocco was put together better. Moving to a Golf next month, so hope that's as solid as the Scirocco. I've always felt that VW; Audi and BMW all know how to lay out an interior brilliantly.
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Gravity-slave...nice, but we allknow it won't be complete without this:
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I have a feeling some people aren't taking this seriously 😆
with an achievable price tag.
I'm ignoring this bit.
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The new 2016 Jag XF is a lovely place to be as is the F-type. I think the current XF is rather dull and hasn't aged well.
New Porsche interiors are the best of the VAG group.
This was brilliant at the time, love it
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I like the low key look
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Who missed that eh?!
That Saab - yes please. Just so nicely put together, and like the old Golf, amazingly well laid out ergonomically, all in reach and simple to understand.
Foldy out cupholder was awesome as well.
I was completely stuck on a work problem to design something. A ride in a Saab 95 and play with the cup holders sparked an idea that led to me (well, my employer) gaining a design patent. Love those cup holders.
tvr cerebra's can be had for reasonable money ?
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I have a Rover 75. Fake Walnut Dash, Fake leather seats I'm sure it was styled ny the Test Match Special commentary team. Its the only car I've ever had that makes me laugh whenever I get in it. Other highlight is the "sports" setting button for the auto box!
Who ever said 'Land Rover' must be taking the pee. Worst interior I've ever been in with a driving position that would struggle to be more uncomfortable. Hateful things.
Always used one of these in a Mini 😆
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this has to be up there for good looking and afordable, 2016 Mazda 2...
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I test drove Civic, Jetta, Focus and Passat when I was buying. The Honda had the coolest interior but I ended up with the Passat - I still like its interior. Driven much newer and worse since then too.
Also quite like the Prius from an ergonomic point of view too.
I don't take much notice. I look at what's outside the car.
I don't take much notice. I look at what's outside the car.
Good of you to open a thread about interiors then....Thanks.
MkII Golf for me, too. Just a lovely case of everything being in the right place, logical arrangement and perfectly put together.
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Just a lovely place to be!
My folks had a 1986 Toyota Celica - the supercharged 4x4 version. Sadly sold before I could drive, but was a wonderful place to sit.
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The Discovery 4 with all the toys over the summer had a great interior. I think though that part of the feeling came from the ride height and 'special' feeling you get in a big off roader.
+ for the Saab 9-5 my Aero was the most comfortable and logically laid out car I've ever driven, the seats were just incredible, 6 hour stints were no problem at all.
Also there was a do dad called night panel that blacked out all the dash bar the speedo which I still miss in other cars.
It's a shame they're gone.
I also enjoyed being here everytime I drove it
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Also there was a do dad called night panel that blacked out all the dash bar the speedo which I still miss in other cars.
Prius has the ability to turn the main screen off and dim the speedo so it's a dull green. It's really very nice indeed to drive with near blackness in front of you, only wish there was a voice command for it or a single button - you need to press two touch buttons to do it.
loddrik - Member
Don't like Audis or the people who drive them, but the interiors are always pretty nice.
As others have said, strange sentiments...
Another Audi driver here: it's a lovely car to look at and to be in and I try to be a nice guy (but don't always succeed, admittedly).
MrsJulianA's Octavia is very well put together and our Mercedes is very nice to be in too.
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Morgan 3 wheeler , the essentials and nothing else.
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As others have said, strange sentiments...
Not really. Just a continuation of the chip on his shoulder. Audis perceived as expensive, therefore clearly only owned by red trouser* wearing Old Etonians. Probably with hats on the parcel shelves as well, the scum! Chippy, and dull.
* Insert other awful trouser colour as required. I've seen the way you dress!
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I find recent Audis and VWs claustrophobic with their high waist lines and small windows. I liked cars when you could see all the corners, the Fiat 131 for example. And the view out of the back was as good as the view out of the front. Or better:
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Prius has the ability to turn the main screen off and dim the speedo so it's a dull green. It's really very nice indeed to drive with near blackness in front of you, only wish there was a voice command for it or a single button - you need to press two touch buttons to do it.
My A3 has a small dial by the light switch to dim the dash lights.
I had a breadvan Polo in the 80s with red quilted door linings like a smoking jacket.
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My old CX. I wish cars had followed this direction rather than the wood and leather attitude we got.
I had a Citroen Visa.
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Jeez I don't remember them being that blue. The orange/beige ones felt just like the French inter-city trains at the time:
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Rover 200 BRM - Always liked this.
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Not really. Just a continuation of the chip on his shoulder. Audis perceived as expensive, therefore clearly only owned by red trouser* wearing Old Etonians. Probably with hats on the parcel shelves as well, the scum! Chippy, and dull.
That's not it at all. Audi's have replaced BMW's as the reps favourite, which links them with aggressive drivers, small John Thomas, owning the road and generally being a twot.
I'm not saying this is true (soon to be fil is an Audi driving rep. You could not meet a nicer man and he's a good driver) but that is the perception, just as it used to be with beemers.
My favourite car interior at any price ( and they are fairly cheap now...Hmmmm ).
Alfa Romeo 156 GTA.
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CaptainFlashheart - Member
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Oh I had a W123 300D it was hardly quick but what a sublime car
Arse. Finally a thread with some Alfa love and I'm not at home to take an interior pic...
I'd have to day my '52 330i interior was a lovely place to be and very efficient. But the 159Sw is more emotive, especially at night when all illuminated in Alfa red.
Anyone care to post a night illuminated 159 dash?
That Visa interior is extraordinary. It's like Citroen looked at every good idea in car interiors and thought 'Pah! We'll challenge your admittedly excellent but conventional bourgeois ergonomics with a load of random, parts bin **** and some bits from the shed.'
Alfasud 1.5ti, whilst not in the league of some above I adored this car..
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I've had a lot of VAG cars, the Mk2 golf interior was great for its time, but it was a bit of a sweet spot in time when you got a bit of interior (instead of just seats and a wheel) but before a lot of gadgets and stuff meant lots more switches and buttons to house. Fit/finish and materials pretty terrible by today's stardards mind, gives you an idea of progression mind, a lot of 80's VW switches and stuff found a new home in early 2000s MGs and Rovers.
Mk3 golf seemed more 'old man' and Mk4 was pure old Mans Passat (I had both) my Passat was nicely built, but the creme dash got very dirty, the 'wood' was anything but but the leather seats were amazingly comfy.
My Exeo interior is lifted straight out of the B7 A4 and I can see why they're so well thought of, 50k miles and it's exactly like when I had it, the buttons all work, the seats are amazing and the Bose radio sounds great, the combined satnav, radio, phone control is a complete mess though.
None of them were my favourite though, my little Mk2 MR2 beats them all.
Let's say for cars with an achievable price tag.
As others have demonstrated as we've gone along, any interior of any Alfa, at any price, ever. The only exception I can think of is that one they did based on a Datsun Cherry..
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Grrrr. *sput*
Revisiting this thread, I'm really chuffed to see the love for the Mk2 Golf, at the time I owned mine, my old man had a Saab 9000, with a famously sober dash layout and I honestly preferred the ergonomics in my Golf - humble, easy to reach and never got in the way when you were lift-off oversteering round a bend.
Alfa Romeo...
I've had a 156 V6 Sport, a 147 Lusso and finally a 159. The 156 looked gorgeous, the binnacle was straight out of a Lamborghini Miura but the plastics were a tad Airfix. The 147 was leagues ahead, with excellent materials the equal of an equivalent VW (I know, I drove a lot of VW loan cars while my Golf was being fixed), gadgets worked well and it fitted my athletic frame but it lacked a little charm.
My 159?
Well, the passenger experience is amazing. Leather trimmed with quilted matching door panels, everything has an expensive feel and smell (as it should, a replacement gear knob is £138.94 from Alfa). The switches feel nicely tactile, the controls just so, you'd be forgiven for thinking you were sat in an Audi or early noughties Merc...
...But the column stalks feel cheap, cheaper than the 147 and 156. The dash is a quality item, but the cruise control will hit your right knee, unless you have the classic Italian driver shape of long arms, short legs and small feet, which I don't. The gear lever blocks the aircon controls if you're in 3rd or 5th, the throttle travel is long but it's a front wheel drive GM based saloon that you can heel-and-toe with happy abandon.
The piece de resistance? The boot release is in the roof, a la Alfa 33. Albeit, it's well made, reliable and a delight to use, but it's in the ****ing roof...
Sorry, but VW had it sorted in 1983.
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* Insert other awful trouser colour as required. I've seen the way you dress!
And the problem with green or orange is...?
@MrOvershoot - well spotted on the W123 thing. 300TD quite rare now, I think? W123s definitely lovely.