The gear selector for the 10 - speed automatic is a similarly
knurled knob that's easy to use, with manual - control buttons below.
You'll push it and watch a large,
knurled knob in the narrow center console — looking every bit like BMW's dreaded iDrive controller — rise up and present itself.
Not exact matches
You can treat yourself to handsome 20 - way adjustable leather seats with diamond - quilt patterns, a litany of color and veneer trim choices for the interior, and dashing touchpoints like a
knurled metal rotary
knob and start - stop button.
A row of buttons on the center stack operates the climate system, for instance, with
knurled - metal temperature
knobs and heated - seat buttons that click nicely when pushed.
Save for the minor blemish of some cheap looking trim panels in Sport models, every touch point and accent — from the
knurled metal climate control
knobs, to the high quality textured plastics, to the elegant silver finishes — feels exclusive.
The air - con controls and
knobs are finished in matt chrome and the
knurled texture feels very classy every time you operate them.
Physical switches seen to excess on the first - generation Panamera (photo inset) are all but gone, replaced by a piano black panel surrounding the shifter with a combination of capacitive touch switches and a few
knurled roller wheels and
knobs.
For example, the volume - control, drive - mode selector and temperature - control
knobs all feature a
knurled surface that looks and feels premium.
A
knurled metal shift
knob, damped vent plungers, stunning veneers and the supplest leather imaginable are just a few indulgences.
Knobs and buttons feel excellent with
knurled finishes that provide grip and large sizes that are easy to hold while the car is moving.
The basics, like the volume and tuning
knob, need to be larger, and textured with a
knurl or rubber finish for easier turning.
Discussing this with S - Class Development chief, Dr. Hermann - Joseph Storp, I learned that undoing two
knurled securing
knobs and disconnecting the power cable allows you to remove the bulky power unit in instances when maximum boot space takes priority over cold champagne.
Two Mulliner packages are also available that add 21 - inch wheels, a jeweled fuel cap,
knurled gearshift
knob and unique interior trimmings including quilted and perforated seating.
The feeling that everything within the body panels is designed to serve the occupants like a loyal butler comes to surface when playing with the
knurled aluminum
knobs and multitude of buttons that control everything from the heated and cooled front seats to the Audi MMI - like infotainment system.
Nappa Leather Upholestry Ventilated \ nPower Adjustable Side Support \ nPower Cushion Extension Driver and Passenger Side \ nLinear Walnut Decor Inlays \ nLeather Gear Lever
Knob With Unideco \ n Leather Covered Dashboard \ n Jewel Like Touches Such As Controls With Diamond
Knurled Finish and Translucent Edges Underline
Luxurious wood and
knurled aluminum
knobs are truly high - line design.
The more powerful V8 S is essentially identical, but rides on a lower, more firmly tuned suspension, has unique 20 - inch wheels, red brake calipers, aero - optimized bodywork a
knurled gearshift
knob.
Skoda has paid a lot of attention to details in contrast to Ford; little bits such as how the gear lever feels while slotting into the driveq, the
knurled finish on the temperature control
knobs, the suave graphics on the infotainment and the multi-information display, all do their bit in uplifting the overall experience.
As we've seen on other spyshots, these include a silver starter button, a shorter, stumpier gearlever and a large
knurled iDrive
knob.
The air - con controls and
knobs are finished in matt chrome and the
knurled finish to the touch points feel top drawer.
There also seem to be aluminum buttons and
knurled aluminum
knobs, which is refreshing, as you get such features in an Audi A4 but not a six - figure 7 Series.