Kia consider the Sportage's all - new interior a significant improvement over the current model's, with a greater use of soft - touch materials, metalwork and cloth, leather and stitching adding to the ambience and
upmarket feel of a cabin that's driver - orientated and with a simple, modern look.
The large screen and bright graphics further boost
the upmarket feel of the cabin.
Not exact matches
The Octavia, meanwhile, beats the lot
of them for interior and boot volume, and it
feels more
upmarket than the Leon inside.
The rest
of the cabin doesn't
feel quite as
upmarket as the C - Class or A4, but there's no doubt that there's a clean elegance to it.
The controls are very much
of the Nissan family and don't
feel upmarket.
There are plenty
of soft - touch materials and a pleasant blend
of textures, producing an
upmarket feel.
The steering wheel is not the most stylish around, but is a nice size, and there are plenty
of deft touches to make everything
feel upmarket.
It's an exceedingly polished vehicle that may not offer the extreme thrills
of some
of its rivals, but it has a more
upmarket feel now and a wider spectrum
of usability.
The look
of the Xcent was awesome from close, and when I stepped into it, it was really roomy and gave
upmarket feel inside.
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.
With a typically intelligent selection
of Volkswagen's excellent turbocharged engines, smooth gearboxes and a comfortable ride, the Touran
feels like the classy
upmarket sort
of product you'd expect from the German company.
However, the look and
feel of the plastics and other bits in the cabin is truly
upmarket and premium.
Not only does everything
feel more
upmarket in this model than in its predecessor, but it also puts rivals like the Ford Focus Estate, Kia Cee'd SW and Toyota Auris Touring Sports in the shade when it comes to design and the quality
of materials used.
As a result, it didn't
feel as premium as some
of its rivals, especially in the cabin, and though subsequent refreshes improved the product considerably, it never
felt upmarket enough for the price.
Build quality, for example, is as you'd expect from an executive Audi, and the use
of high quality plastics, leathers and metals further endow the Audi A6's interior with a more
upmarket and befittingly premium
feel.
It leaves you with a general
feeling that the EcoSport is edging closer to the likes
of the SEAT Arona, Fiat 500X and Peugeot 2008, but the facelift can not work miracles, and many
of the rivals have much more
of an
upmarket, plush
feel than the Ford.
As well as having an
upmarket feel, the Expert also benefits from a range
of practical touches in the cabin.
For sure, the higher - up trims are undoubtedly far nicer («Grand Touring» gets items like lane departure warning and radar - guided cruise control, whereas the flagship «Signature» has all
of that on top
of its uber - luxurious Nappa leather and rosemary wood interior trim), but we
feel the Touring spec is the sweet spot in the Mazda CX - 9 range, and those less inclined to have the most
upmarket interior or the most advanced gadgets will be fine without the luxuries available in the top two trims.
With a base price
of $ 21,095, the Mitsubishi Lancer is positioned right on the cusp
of what more
upmarket alternatives like premium -
feeling rivals like the Mazda 3, Honda Civic and Subaru Impreza sedans retail for — not to mention well - specified mainstream alternatives like the Hyundai Elantra and Chevrolet Cruze.
It doesn't
feel quite as solidly built or well finished as some
of its fellow
upmarket SUVs, in particular the Q5 and X3.
Furthermore, the interior architecture
of the car is exquisitely designed with a dual - tone cockpit, luxurious patterned seats with bolsters, a premium knitted roof liner, along with customizable air vents, lending a very
upmarket and inviting
feel.
The Sedona
feels like a quality piece
of kit from the driver seat, the dashboard, controls and upholstery all look and
feel upmarket and match up well to anything else in this segment.
Admittedly, we do
feel the Kia Sedona has a slightly more
upmarket -
feeling interior (an important aspect, considering both the Kia Sedona and the Chrysler Pacifica can both become rather pricey cars if you're not careful enough), but the Chrysler Pacifica nevertheless has a pleasantly - assembled interior that should hold up to the hardships
of day - to - day family life.
Ford has accomplished its goal
of making the Mondeo Estate look and
feel more
upmarket than before; it's now a closer rival to the Passat Estate as a result.
The remainder
of the materials are
of a good quality, and the overall fit - and - finish and the relative simplicity
of the design gives the F - Pace's interior an
upmarket and premium
feel.
The contemporary
feel continues inside, where the
upmarket presentation is reminiscent
of the latest i30 hatchback.
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.
The design
of the dashboard and door trim is thoroughly modern and the materials used give this sedan a very
upmarket feel.
All versions come with plenty
of equipment as standard, so the car
feels really
upmarket even if you buy the entry - level model.
The panoramic glass roof
of higher trim levels floods the interior with light, adding to the modern
feel, and the materials used
feel sturdy and
upmarket.
The symmetrical design
of the dash, along with quality materials, makes the Tucson look and
feel very
upmarket.
One
of the more prominent downsides to the Acura ILX is that it doesn't have the most
upmarket -
feeling interior in this segment.
The posh interior ambience is backed up by the fact that even entry - level S models get a that eight - inch colour touchscreen in the centre
of the dashboard, which helps the Golf to
feel upmarket from the word go.
Nissan today introduced a new premium version
of its urban - class utility vehicle, Evalia with an
upmarket feel inside and out.
Inside, the new Range Rover Sport takes the best bits
of the old Sport — a more driver - focused position and cocooned
feel — and mixes it with the best
of the new Range Rover for an interior that looks more
upmarket than ever before and devoid
of clutter.
Inside, the car has the same
upmarket feel as the C - Class saloon, with plenty
of metal switches and high - grade plastics throughout.
Another important addition is the introduction
of a sunroof which does a lot in elevating the
upmarket feel.
It's a family - run affair with great big rooms on the second floor that have polished hardwood floors and a more
upmarket feel than many
of the budget places scattered throughout town.
Our «
upmarket»
feel boutique bar offers a range
of unique beers from Peroni, IPA to the local favourite
of Newcastle Brown Ale.
Soho is where London comes to party — head out to one
of the many public houses,
upmarket restaurants, clubs or late night coffee shops that give Soho its «open all night»
feel.
In some areas
of public life politicians still
feel obliged to pretend to love the things they really hate - their constituents, their ailing local football team, or the six - hour epic opera they must attend to establish
upmarket credentials - but it is always open season when it comes to criticising contemporary art.
The lavish drawing room has the look and
feel of a comfortable
upmarket hotel lounge complete with a grand piano and a large floral statement bouquet.
5 A snug sitting room The perfect place to escape to when it all gets a bit too rowdy, this relaxed room has the
feel of an
upmarket gentleman's club, with a toasty fire to snuggle in front
of and acres
of paperbacks to feed both young and old imaginations.