Who makes the best cabin interiors?

[TazLondon]

Which mainstream marque consistently makes the best cabin interiors. The criteria is simple: you enjoy sitting in the cabin without even driving the car. Being in cabin brings a smile to your face.

Of the cars I've had over the years, I'd nominate:

Mercedes-Benz

Audi

Jaguar

Citroen

All of the above (cars have been C-Class, RS4, XF and C5) have had cabins that I've looked forward to sitting in. Understated luxury, quality and good design (ergonomics, comfort, materials). Citroen may be a surprise on that list. I had a C5 that was an even nicer place to be in than the Merc C-Class. The car itself was a disaster from the outset in terms of mechanicals, but the cabin was lovely.

So, which marques/models have had the best cabin interiors for you?

[Shiv_P]

djneils98 said:

rolls royce, pagani, bentley

mainstream?

[Denis O]

A full fat Range Rover is a rather nice place to be.

[mustdash]

I'd disagree about the Audi. I have an '07 plate B7 RS4 and it's not that nice to be in as it is starting to look very outdated. In comparison the daily hack is a '56 plate 330d touring and the cabin in the BMW is a much nicer place to be, and has aged much better.

[KungFuPanda]

As has already been said, I've owned an L322 Vogue SE and the cabin is lovely albeit fragile place to be.

Hands down winner for me in my history of cars is my current D4 Audi A8. Absolutely love it.

[Jakarta]

Denis O said:

A full fat Range Rover is a rather nice place to be.

Being driven to the golf course by my mates driver in the back of a Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition is a rather pleasant place to be.
Particularly amusing is when he jumps out to get some beers for the road and you adjust the seats from maximum chill to maximum heat (35c outside).
The champagne cooler in the centre armrest is pretty useless though. It may keep a bottle chilled, but it won't cool it from room temperature.

[MOBB]

I've always liked Volvo interiors, that bit more interesting

[Quhet]

I always thought that Saab made very nice interiors, very ergonomic and everything driver focussed

[ED209]

Boats have cabins, not cars.

[T16OLE]

Call me bias but I think the interior in my 640d is nicer than my in laws new Maccan S & RRS autobiography

[Blue Oval84]

MOBB said:

I've always liked Volvo interiors, that bit more interesting

Thread complete - based on their latest stuff anyway.

[F1GTRUeno]

Volvo's interiors are lovely things, especially the new XC90.

Also quite like Jag's latest, the F-Pace is a lovely place to be.

[Johnny 89]

Alfa Romeo seem to excel in this department

[Frankthered]

Johnny 89 said:

Alfa Romeo seem to excel in this department

+1

[HustleRussell]

Sunseeker IMO

[Big Al.]

Hard to beat this level of craftsmanship on any level

[anonymous-user]

[HustleRussell]

allroad one said:

Yuck.

[anonymous-user]

HustleRussell said:

allroad one said:

Yuck.

well, it is modern..

if we had to go older..

[HustleRussell]

allroad one said:

HustleRussell said:

allroad one said:

Yuck.

well, it is modern..

if we had to go older..

Now I know you're taking the piss. That's grim!