She also makes a point of flying various airlines to stay on top of
new cabin layouts and designs.
Inside, the 2017 Hyundai Elantra has
a new cabin layout that mimics the horizontal - dashboard design of the Sonata, with upgraded materials, and extra sound deadening to reduce cabin noise.
A new cabin layout reminiscent of its well - received C - Class sedan sibling moves the gear selector to the steering column and replaces it in the center console with Benz's new - generation COMAND controller and touchpad.
In particular, they were impressed with its «striking»
new cabin layout, quality interior materials, acceleration and braking feel, and, you know, things that actually matter a great deal on the job: plentiful storage spaces, more abundant tie - downs and lighting fixtures than the competition, and an impressive load capacity.
From the Polaris Lounge to
the new cabin layout, the experience on the ground and in the air is come a long way.
I've just checked all the American Airlines 777 - 300ER routes that I can think of and, as of 19 April 2018 all of them are showing
a new cabin layout for the aircraft.
The A340 - 300 seats a total of 298 passengers in Business, Premium Economy and Economy Class offering the comforts and quality that Lufthansa is known for, with
the newest cabin layout in all traveling classes.
From the Polaris Lounge to
the new cabin layout, the experience on the ground and in the air is come a long way.
Not exact matches
The number of buttons, switches, and telltales has been drastically reduced; the
new dashboard
layout looks simple and contemporary; and the airier
cabin offers quantifiably more head - and legroom in the back.
And so it is with the
new Lusso: The
cabin is a gorgeous «twin - cockpit»
layout (as an option, the front - seat passenger even gets a personal 8.8 - inch color touchscreen with engine performance gauges and infotainment controls), the armrests are softer than before, noise insulation is vastly improved, the climate - control system is more efficient and 50 percent quieter, and in the center of the dash lies a beauteous 10.25 - inch HD touchscreen for easily controlling and displaying everything from navigation to climate controls to Apple CarPlay.
Based on the French brand's latest EMP2 platform and slashing around 70 kg off its predecessor's kerb weight, the
new Peugeot 508 will introduce a range of modern features including a digitised «i - Cockpit»
cabin layout that targets rivals such as the imported Holden Commodore and Ford Mondeo.
The
new Kia Rio will offer motorists a modern
new cabin design, featuring sculptural forms and a more ergonomic
layout than its predecessor.
Step inside the
new BMW 4 Series Coupe, and a
cabin that's very close in look and
layout to the outgoing model will greet you.
«From the improved aerodynamic design, to the thoughtful
cabin layout, to the even more powerful and responsive driving experience, the
new 2017 GT - R pushes the legendary GT - R forward once again.»
Like the exterior, the
cabin of this
new 7 Series is an evolutionary design and retains the same
layout as the outgoing model.
The redesign of the 2014 Subaru Forester extended into the interior of the vehicle, where a
new layout and quality materials create a comfortable
cabin.
The Tiguan's
cabin is similar to the previous car's
layout but gets a premium design with
new leather and other materials.
Modern
layout and greater refinement for high quality
new cabin The Sportage boasts an all -
new interior, representing one of the most significant improvements over the third - generation car.
AMG Performance Seats and AMG Carbon Fiber trim bits were redesigned and optional to spice up the
cabin, while a
new AMG Performance steering wheel updates the design and modifies the button
layout for easier use of the COMAND infotainment system.
The inside of the car will retain Quanto's seven seater
layout, which has been revamped with a more stylish looking
cabin and
new trim options.
The
cabin layout of all -
new Genesis has been designed to benefit all occupants with a premium, spacious design ethos.
As a complement to the upscale
layout and top - shelf materials, Mazda says the
new 6 gets reduced levels of NVH (or noise, vibration, and harshness) inside the
cabin, which is obviously critical to attaining that upscale vibe Mazda is shooting for.
The interior
layout is the same, but the
cabin gets updated with start - stop function, keyless entry, automatic climate control,
new audio system with Bluetooth telephony, reverse parking sensors, 60:40 split rear seats and electrically foldable ORVMs.
Developed on the
new global platform, the HR - V utilizes a center - mounted fuel tank
layout and reconfigurable 2nd - Row Magic Seat ® to deliver voluminous interior space along with a flexible
cabin featuring multiple seating / cargo modes.
Following in the wheel tracks of the
new Rexton SUV, the South Korean marque has concentrated change aft of the B - pillar, thanks to re-designed rear doors, a revised
cabin layout and the installation of a cargo tray.
The
cabin of the all -
new Cadenza has been designed anew, boasting a fresh, luxurious appearance and
layout that offers a sense of width and spaciousness.
Inside the
cabin, the overall
layout has been retained from the outgoing model but gets updated with a
new dual - tone leather upholstery.
Material choices inside the
cabin seem to be a cut above the outgoing RDX, and there's an entirely
new control
layout.
The material quality, on the
new - gen A8, is brilliant and can not be faulted; but the
layout of the
cabin appeals to a different crowd, altogether.
Currently, neither of these routes have United's
new Polaris business class
cabin layout.
Currently, neither of these routes have United's
new Polaris business class
cabin layout.
Routes with the
newer Polaris seats and
cabin layout are few and far between; we'll keep an eye out for any change to United's flights to Sydney.
Japan Airlines is also in the process of rolling out its
new business class seats on the Boeing 787 - 9 Dreamliner, which will feature a 1 -2-1
cabin layout.
The aircraft is configured in a three - class
cabin layout - 12 business, 32 premium economy, and 235 economy - and deployed to open up
new international routes.
I checked all the American Airlines 777 - 300ER routes I can think of and in each case the seat maps on and before 18 April show the regular
layout on the 777 - 300ER while, on 19 April 2018, every seat map appears to show the
new American Airlines 777 - 300ER Premium Economy
cabin.
Assuming that the
layout currently being shown on American's 777 - 300ERs is indeed the
new, post-refit
cabin, this should make quite a few people happy.
The Economy Class
cabin is as
new as the Business Class
cabin and offers 301 seats arranged in a 3 -3-3
layout.
If this
new layout is in fact the
new first class
cabin, I think this further marks the
new trend of airlines cutting down the size of their first class
cabins.
I have to admit that I've never flown in this Air
New Zealand Business Class
cabin but I didn't enjoy my experience with a similar (not identical) seat
layout in the Virgin A330.
The older Business Class
cabin offers a 2 -2-2
layout with angle - flat seating (i.e the seat folds out into a 180 degree bed but it's not quite parallel to the floor) while the
newer Business Class
cabin looks very similar (it's still a 2 -2-2
layout) but the seats are true lie - flat.
The Economy Class seating is divided into two
cabins on the Air
New Zealand 787 - 9 Dreamliner but both
cabins offer the same 3 -3-3 seat
layout.
The
new Business Class
cabin looks great too although it's worth pointing out an issue I noticed the first time I saw the
cabin layout.
If this is the
new United Business Class seat it looks nice... although I'm not yet convinced about the
cabin layout.
The aircraft's Premium Economy
cabin has a 2 -4-2
layout which, although featuring the airline's
new seats, is a denser configuration than I hope for — I was dreaming of a 2 -3-2
layout.
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The
new first class
cabin has six individual suites in a 1 -1-1
layout, dropping a suite from the current 1 -2-1 configuration.
The
new QSuites will be fitted to the Airbus A350 - 1000 for which Qatar Airways is the launch customer but we're also going to see a rapid (and much needed) retrofit of these seats to Qatar's 777 - 300ER aircraft which currently offer a 2 -2-2
cabin layout that lags significantly behind what the airline already offers on its 787 Dreamliners, its A380s and its existing A350s.
This aircraft swap doesn't really affect the
cabin products that passengers can expect as the DFW - ICN route is currently operated by a refurbished 777 - 200 aircraft featuring
new Business Class seats in a 1 -2-1
layout.....
There's good news is to be found in the Business Class
cabin where the Air France 787 - 9 Dreamliner offers the airlines excellent
new Business Class seats set out in a reverse herringbone
layout (my favorite)....
As the
cabins featuring the
new Business Class QSuite will be arranged in a 1 -2-1
layout the centre seats will appeal most to couples and colleagues traveling together... and it looks like the
layout should work pretty well.