Best interior design of current gen cars

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In a standardised world with 2000 cc engines and speed cameras everywhere the inside atmosphere is starting to be a huge selling point for me. I am absolutely impressed by the new Peugeot interiours, the 3008 and the 508 seem to be at least one product cycle ahead of anyone else in terms of design. So, what other newish cars are out there that can impress with their style inside?

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I hate touch screens in cars as much as the next guy, to be fair though most manufacturers now have shortcut keys simplifying the process.
Ergonomics are vitally important, but a bit of imagination and style can make the daily grind a bit more bearable.
The ergonomics in a lot of VW’ s is a bit tainted by their insistance of mounting the infotainment screen too low.
I am talking about design and atmosphere, and yes the new Peugeot design lines are gorgeous. The ergonomics are not bad either. They look one generation ahead of MB,BMW, Lexus or most other brands.

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The Panamera interior is nice, however the last gen that still had all the buttons was even better. I agree that buttons are a must, always dreamt of lots of buttons when I was a kid.
That Lexus layout is surprisingly nice as well.
This fad with the bolted on tablet screens is so tacky! Whatever happened to integrated or dissapearing screens?
Another feature that should be present is the old Saab blackout dash. Some of these screens and myriad of lights are just too bright for long night time driving.

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Fermit and Sarah said:

300bhp/ton said:

Fermit and Sarah said:

Nickyboy said:

I had a sit in the new DS7 a few months back, the interior is similar to the Peugeot but better quality materials.

I love the way the door flows in to the dash on that, makes it look a bit more cockpit. Even if I still hate the DS Moniker, to me it's like modern day Jaguar bringing out an E-Type range!

Older but similar style with the dash and door.

What model is that, something American?

It looks like an Oldsmobile

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Muddle238 said:

Seeing as there has been mention already of the Peugeot 3008, 508 and DS7 Crossback, I thought I'd just throw this into the mix:



Citroen DS5. The Mk1 had a screen but it didn't become touchscreen until the Mk2, instead the early cars have a wheel control gadget similar to an iDrive system. As a result you have a lot more physical buttons and switches, often finished nicely in chrome or with knurled rotary effects.

I have one lying about somewhere, had it almost four years now and despite what some say about flaky French interiors, these modern Peugeot, Citroen and DS cars have anything but flaky interiors - mine is absolutely silent on the move, not a single squeak, buzz or rattle. Plus all the toys still work perfectly!! For those who like lots of buttons and switches, there are over 100 in the DS5 on high spec examples.

For a long journeys, this car is a lovely place to be.

Yeah the DS5 interior is great, the whole aeronautic feel with the switches on the roof...I love buttons!
Only problem with the DS5 is the very untypical hard suspension. Had they offered the Hydramatic it would have made the highly desirable.