The Bottom Line With its tuned - up engine, the 2009 Nissan Sentra SE - R Spec V should appeal to younger drivers, but its lack of
cabin tech makes it an unattractive option.
A collection of optional
cabin tech makes the RX 350 a wired ride.
Not exact matches
A parade of temporary companions
makes its way through the backseat
cabin: a nervous
tech wizard (Jay Baruchel), an art - dealing sex partner (Juliette Binoche), a vice president of «theory» (Samantha Morton) and a pie - throwing terrorist (Mathieu Amalric).
> Interior and
tech - Improvements
made at the last update have bestowed a certain quality on the GT - R's
cabin that was absent before.
> Interior and
tech - Driving position is spot - on and while the 3's
cabin isn't a design classic, it's well
made and logically arranged.
Audi has upped its game with the A6 by shaving weight, adding a smooth - as - silk eight - speed transmission, and
making the
cabin a high -
tech hotspot.
Sumptuous leather, rich veneers and surprisingly sorted in -
cabin tech feel bang up to date; it
makes an F - Pace feel like a public convenience.
The large touchscreen certainly
makes the Ford's
cabin look higher
tech, and it adds genuine functionality for smartphone users.
Gray 2017 Toyota Prius Two 5D Hatchback 1.8 L 4 - Cylinder DOHC 16V VVT - i CVT FWD 50/54 Highway / City MPG Awards: * 2017 IIHS Top Safety Pick + Reviews: * Capable of 50 - plus miles per gallon;
cabin remains quiet even when the gasoline engine is engaged; liftback design
makes for easy access to the cargo area; plenty of room for four adults in the spacious
cabin; offers a complete package of high -
tech active safety equipment.
The Bottom Line The 2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet 2.0 T Quattro combines peppy performance and sun - loving style with a good range of
cabin tech options and usable cargo room,
making it an all - in - one daily driver and weekend cruiser.
Poor quality maps
make route guidance frustrating, and most
cabin tech functions react sluggishly.
A turbocharger, closer gear ratios, and suspension tuning
make the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth ridiculously fun to drive, but it takes the TomTom navigation option to overcome problems with the
cabin tech interface.
A segment - exclusive 10 - speed automatic transmission provides you with expert handling, and a plethora of advanced comfort and
tech features
make the
cabin comfortable for your whole crew.
Although a little expensive for a boy racer, the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR combines impressive performance and
cabin tech,
making a car that is extremely fun to drive.
30/21 Highway / City MPGReviews: * Distinctive and well -
made cabin with easy - to - use
tech controls; reasonably priced; offers safety features not usually available in this class.
Source: Edmunds * Capable of 50 - plus miles per gallon,
cabin remains quiet even when the gasoline engine is engaged, liftback design
makes for easy access to the cargo area, plenty of room for four adults in the spacious
cabin, offers a complete package of high -
tech active safety equipment.
Voice command allows hands - free control for some of the
cabin tech, such as
making phone calls by contact name and entering addresses for navigation in a single string.
Super Black 2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum FWD CVT 3.5 L 6 - Cylinder 30/21 Highway / City MPG Awards: * ALG Residual Value Awards * 2017 IIHS Top Safety Pick + * 2017 KBB.com Best Resale Value Awards Reviews: * Well -
made and attractive
cabin rivals those of luxury - branded sedans; easy - to - use
tech controls; abundant features for the money; sharp driving dynamics for a midsize sedan; top crash scores.
When Lexus chopped the top off the IS model, it not only added a convertible to its lineup, but
made some much - needed updates to the
cabin tech.
Lexus also
made some cosmetic and handling improvements for the 2009 model year, but the
cabin tech remains the same as when the model was launched in 2006.
The Good The optional Mark Levinson audio system in the 2009 Lexus IS 350
makes music sound superb, and we like the aesthetics and usability of the
cabin tech interface.
The optional Mark Levinson audio system in the 2009 Lexus IS 350
makes music sound superb, and we like the aesthetics and usability of the
cabin tech interface.
The Bottom Line As optioned, this example of a 2012 BMW 335i
makes for an acceptable commuter car with some very advanced
cabin tech features and good fuel economy, but a few different choices could turn it back into an ultimate driving machine.
The 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid
makes a solid midsize sedan choice for its fuel economy and power, but it will need a generational update to catch up to the competition, which is beating it in fuel economy and
cabin tech.
The Bottom Line The 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid
makes a solid midsize sedan choice for its fuel economy and power, but it will need a generational update to catch up to the competition, which is beating it in fuel economy and
cabin tech.
Make no mistake, the G37 Coupe can hustle, even loaded down with power everything and the latest in
cabin tech.
Infiniti also gave the G37 Coupe brains to go along with its brawn,
making a suite of
cabin tech available that includes hard - drive - based navigation with space for music storage, voice command, and iPod integration, among other features.
New
cabin tech interface
makes room for apps.
Equally appealing to geeks and gearheads, the 2009 Infiniti G37 Coupe combines an athletic presence with a high level of performance and a complete
cabin tech package to
make a vehicle that's attractive from almost every angle.
As for
cabin tech, Nissan has been
making great strides in this area over the past few years.
This year, we're looking at the 2010 Honda Pilot Touring model with navigation and rear - seat entertainment, a trim level that
makes up for the EX-L model's missing
cabin tech.
However, the refinement and modern
cabin tech of the 2015 Legacy
makes this sedan worth a look.
Distant touch screen Ford pulled few punches in
making cabin tech available for the 2012 Focus.
Depending on your daily balance of dirt and tarmac, both are solid choices, but I'm giving the Golf a very slight advantage because it's dashboard
tech,
cabin comfort and on - road performance is just a step better than Subaru's,
making the Alltrack easier to live with as a commuter and grocery - getter.
But BMW does
make a good range of
cabin tech available in the Z4 sDrive35is, and we have used similar features in other BMW cars.
Despite its heavy price tag and its luxurious features, the Discovery is a very practical as a family car, with its huge
cabin space, 7 - seater layout, and the host of
tech that
makes it more contemporary.
A full - fledged navigation option would be nice, and Ford could really do a better job
making the
cabin tech interface more usable.
The quality of sitting in the
cabin of a 2018 Jeep Cherokee Limited, with all the best
tech and safety features was enough to
make me change my mind.
The addition of driver aid technology, such as blind spot warning,
make the cars
cabin tech even better.
Weighing in between 200 - 300 kg lighter than the current VF Commodore, the slightly smaller German - built five - door hatch
makes up for it
cabin space deficit with more standard
tech and safety equipment.
Although our test car didn't have much
cabin tech, we give the Matrix points for
making a better sound system, Bluetooth, and navigation available.
BMW also
makes its raft of
cabin tech options available in the 135i, including navigation displayed on a pop - up LCD, Bluetooth cell phone integration with voice command, and a premium stereo system.
The
cabin tech interface is also near - perfect, with the touch pad
making it very simple to enter alphanumeric characters and the elliptical onscreen menus being easy to navigate.
The 4WD EX-L with Nav model as tested tops the line at $ 27,095; this trim is our recommendation, as the
cabin tech is what really
makes this vehicle shine above its competitors.
The Bottom Line The 2009 Suzuki SX4 Sport packs good performance, decent fuel economy, and a high level of
cabin tech into an unassuming package,
making it a great value for the relatively low price.
The 2009 Suzuki SX4 Sport packs good performance, decent fuel economy, and a high level of
cabin tech into an unassuming package,
making it a great value for the relatively low price.
As such, these cars show their best virtues in getting superior fuel economy and providing the kind of
cabin tech that lets drivers avoid serious traffic jams while
making hands - free phone calls to spouses to see if a grocery stop is necessary on the way home.
The Bottom Line Excellent fuel economy and a large, airy
cabin make the 2012 Toyota Prius v a very practical choice for families, and new electronics give it a modern
tech edge.
With the focus on catering to families, Honda has put a lot of work into
making the
cabin quieter, more flexible and packing in
tech.
The
cabin tech is better integrated and there are many more neat touches that
make living with the Highlander more pleasant.