The switchgear feels solid and the major controls are well weighted, plus overall fit and finish is first rate.
With the exception of the drive - mode selector,
the switchgear feels expensive to the touch — and the steering wheel, in particular, is perfectly proportioned.
It looks classy and feels well constructed, while
the switchgear feels nicely damped, too.
The switchgear feels better than in previous Mazdas, and the controls are all very conventional.
It's just a slight shame that most of
the switchgear feels so interchangeable with the full alphabet of Classes in the rest of Mercedes» range.
The switchgear felt solid, but what impressed me most in the cabin was the new infotainment interface.
The switchgear felt solid and an LCD mounted on the dashboard showed the latest version of Mercedes - Benz's infotainment system, combining refined - looking maps for navigation with its recent in - car apps system.
Not exact matches
You
feel almost single - seater low in the R8, bum skimming the tarmac, and although the
switchgear is no more special than a TT's, things like the carbonfibre hoop that arcs from the transmission tunnel round the back of the instrument binnacle and into the door make the R8 a very special place to be.
Subjectively at least, the LFA
feels a little roomier than the SLS, which combines C - class - style
switchgear with instruments that are unique to the model, plenty of leather, and a high level of fit and finish.
Kia's European designers paid close attention to
switchgear, and as a result, controls — especially the HVAC knobs —
feel incredibly solid.
While some of buttons and
switchgear are familiar BMW items, much of the instrumentation is unique to the BMW i brand and it really enhances the futuristic
feel of the i3.
Before you could gripe about its appallingly flimsy
switchgear or hard plastic trim, the engine would head - butt you into your seat and make you forget why it was you
felt the urge to complain in the first place.
The column stalks seem to have come out of a lower - class car, and the
switchgear just doesn't
feel the way it should in a $ 50,000 automobile.
We can't help but think that the 300 barely
feels any nicer inside than its mainstream stable mate, the Dodge Charger, while the Hyundai's nicer
switchgear, softer leather, and attractive trim pieces fall much closer to Audi and Lexus in terms of perceived quality.
The interior looks and
feels as though it was designed to last forever — the
switchgear, dash and plastics have a solid
feel and should never squeak or rattle.
Yes, you can spot some
switchgear from much cheaper cars, but it all
feels so well built and the architecture is perfectly laid out around you.
It can
feel a touch more premium, with an Alcantara - wrapped wheel and quality
switchgear.
The front of the X4's cabin is similar to the X3's, which means there's a good blend of high - quality materials and well - damped
switchgear, while everything
feels well put together.
Quality, long a sore spot for FCA minivans (and cars and SUVs) is much improved, with convincing leather seats, carpeted cargo area, and soft - touch dash, easily eclipsing some of the antiquated plastics in its rivals from Honda and Toyota, but some of the
switchgear still
feels brittle and cheap.
Build quality
feels rock solid and all the
switchgear is beautifully made, complementing some great materials used inside.
Rear visibility in the Jaguar XJ is not as good as some rivals though and while most of the interior
feels well made, some of the
switchgear is flimsy and dated - in particularly the audio controls mounted on the large deep - dish steering wheel.
Switchgear and controls
feel well built and there are plenty of shortcut buttons to complement the large touchscreen infotainment system available.
Soft - touch plastics are used throughout, and the
switchgear has a nice
feel when using it.
The Porsche Macan has a more solid
feel to its cabin trim, however, and the
switchgear is more logically laid - out.
The
switchgear finally
feels expensive, with tactile feedback, and the four - wheel - drive engagement switches have been exchanged for a single dominant knob.
The quality of the
switchgear is also good, although the Citroen
feels better built and has a higher - grade
feel.
All of the interior materials have a
feeling of quality, while the
switchgear, even the plastic buttons,
feels solid.
The simplification of the
switchgear and instrument panel ensures an intuitive layout and open
feel.
The fit and finish of the interior is up there with the very best in class, soft - touch fabrics and high - quality
switchgear contribute to the upmarket
feel in the cabin.
Nor does its
switchgear operate with quite the same level of perceived precision as those of its new five - seat rival, which, in justification of its higher price, is subjectively more premium in
feel.
The material quality, fit and finish and general
feel of buttons and
switchgear are all top - class.
Extensive use of «Volcano Black» leather on the front dashboard coupled with
switchgear finished in either anodized black or «Limelight» aluminum give the interior an upscale and sophisticated
feel.
The dash, infotainment monitor and
switchgear are all brought over with only minor changes, but the door trims, rear quarters and seats are new in a move to give the new two - door a slightly richer
feel.
Admittedly, its aforementioned rivals do have the edge in this regard, and the cheaper -
feeling materials and
switchgear lower down in the cabin do diminish the premium
feel a bit, but overall the construction and layout is befitting of a vehicle with a $ 72,000 base price.
The plastics have a richer look and
feel to them, the
switchgear is top - notch and the gloss - black trim of the touchscreen interface has a modern sophistication to it.
Not the design, mind you, but the trim plastics used on the center stack and various bezels were flimsy and hollow - sounding, the
switchgear (particularly the rotary shifter knob)
felt cheap and the textured material upholstering the dash was just weird.
The
switchgear operates elegantly and the materials
feel high - quality.
We were less impressed with the
feel of some of the
switchgear, though, as the radio knobs
felt sticky and hard to dial in precisely, and the radio itself sounded only average.
Typical of Honda interior design, the soft - touch
switchgear of the Civic is engineered to deliver a high - quality
feel and positive action.
When it came to the interior, we liked the simplicity of the
switchgear, controls, and instrumentation, but
felt the Limited's luxury level needs to be improved for its price point.
Yet while the
switchgear has a quality
feel, the laid - back dashboard means the driver has to stretch forward to reach some of the buttons on the left of the centre stack.
Switchgear on the steering wheel spokes for audio and cruise control
feels solid, reflecting the general quality of fit and finish in the cabin.
The fifth generation's cabin was a symphony of hard plastics and often discount -
feeling switchgear, and there wasn't much tech on the menu.
The
switchgear boasts of good quality but the buttons
feel a bit small and the pass light is different.
Switchgear on the steering wheel and infotainment interface uses metal, for a quality
feel.
Inside, though, the Honda Accord boasts superb build quality with lots of soft - touch plastics and solid -
feeling switchgear.
In placement,
feel and presentation, the
switchgear is excellent.
These buttons are supplemented by
switchgear on the steering wheel that has a nice, solid
feel.
The
switchgear in particular brings down the more upmarket aura of the cabin, with the flimsy toggles on the center console and the small infotainment setup
feeling out of place in a vehicle as expensive as this.
Larger TFT displays, better infotainment systems, new
switchgear, a new rotary shifter, and a user - focused center console all give the Ram's interior a rather modern
feel.