However it is the horizontal wood trim that wraps around the mid section of the interior that was the Legacy's
most upscale touch, going a long way towards separating the larger luxury sedan from the entry level Impreza's metallic swooshes.
Not exact matches
The fourth - gen Clio is bigger than its predecessor, as Renault believes
most people downsize to it from the C - segment rather than
upscaling from smaller cars, but as we've already
touched upon, brilliantly it is up to 100 kg lighter model - for - model than the old Clio.
Nor do the plastics on offer feel particularly
upscale, although the dash's swoopy styling and a smattering of different materials distract the eye to the point that you don't really notice how hard
most of the
touch points are.
The car's interior was up to the high standard of more
upscale Acura models — with voice - activated navigation, heated leather seats, and an LCD
touch - screen interface for
most onboard controls — and Honda's 2.4 - liter, 200 - horsepower i - VTEC engine provided the luxury sport sedan with enough zip to make the ride interesting.
Most importantly, Honda paid close attention to the cabin, adding soft -
touch materials, a new instrument panel and better graining to make the car appear more
upscale.
Most touch points are stoutly padded, and the test car's $ 1,995 «Premium Leather Instrument Panel, Lower Door and Center Console» option made the driver's environment feel genuinely
upscale.
The new Civic interior takes the refinement of Honda's
most affordable sedan to a new level with high - quality premium
touches and
upscale materials applied liberally throughout.
The Canyon's
upscale features include more - formal exterior styling, a ritzier interior with a soft -
touch dashboard on
most models, and an exclusive «Auto» full - time 4 - wheel drive system that allows 4WD to be left engaged on dry pavement.