While the entry - level Sport model remains relatively basic, the more
upmarket trim levels are much nicer inside and comfortable even around town.
On the S5 Coupe
the upmarket trim is Prestige and includes DVD player, Bang & Olufsen premium sound, memory for driver seat and mirrors, navigation and voice control of nav / phone.
The now - defunct BMW 135i also aligned closely with
upmarket trim levels of the 370, and here again, the Z acquitted itself well.
At the same time, buyers who aren't badge - conscious find the mainstream Honda Pilot (first cousin to the MDX), Hyundai Santa Fe, Nissan Pathfinder and others to be very close to the premium SUVs when you choose
the upmarket trim lines.
Over the years, each successive generation of Cresta offered more space, pace and
upmarket trim options, culminating in the Viscount which could hold its head high against some far more expensive competitors.
Not exact matches
The Octavia comes across as
upmarket of the Leon thanks to its higher - quality interior
trim and smarter graphics, and it treads surprisingly closely to the Golf's and A3's toes here.
S60 Cross Country models are only available in
upmarket Lux
trim, at # 33,695 for the D4 and # 36,725 for the D4 AWD.
The
upmarket VW touches are easy to spot if you're familiar with the Chrysler minivans, but they're still nice, including a better shifter, nicer interior door
trim, and much more substantial inside door handles.
It lacked the fancier
trim and bodywork of its
upmarket GT brother, but it was also quite a bit lighter.
A four - spoke heated steering wheel, with a thick high - grip rim, fine leather
trim and multiple control switches, completes the
upmarket cabin feel.
Material quality is better, including several different colored leathers, various wood
trims and chromed controls, all for a more -
upmarket feel.
The market launch of the new S - Max is not until a couple of years and when launched, Ford's «Vignale»
trim level, offering a more
upmarket customer experience and product, could also be seen on the family van.
Glossy black
trim on the dashboard feels solid and looks
upmarket, too.
The dual - tone dashboard looks
upmarket with brushed aluminium accents and new walnut brown wood inlays, which is exclusive to this
trim.
The quality of
trims and plastics appear more
upmarket than their current line - up and should be one of its strongest points.
If you want the fullest array of driver assist technology, you have to buy
upmarket, past Cruze L, LS and LT to Cruze Premier, a $ 6,500 jump from the base
trim line.
More
upmarket version of the GMC Sierra 2500 are available: starting from $ 47,445 is the pleasantly - equipped «SLT»
trim (leather upholstery, power - adjustable pedals, dual - zone climate control), whereas the range - topping, $ 55,785 «Denali»
trim adds all of those features along with built - in navigation, ventilated front seats, wireless charging, a premium audio system and front and rear parking sensors.
Inside, the 2015 Yeti impresses with more
upmarket market materials, including a soft - touch dashboard and door
trims, although a clever height and reach adjustable centre front armrest only comes standard in the new mid-range Ambition 90TSI 2WD auto.
I was happy to see that this is a non-M Sport -
trimmed car because the standard interiors in
upmarket BMWs are nice on their own.
The Audi certainly is way
upmarket of both in terms of luxury, technology and price with a starting price of $ 44,000 for the Premium
trim level, $ 47,000 for Premium Plus and $ 51,400 for the Prestige model before options and the $ 950 destination charge.
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.
Better still, stainless - steel pedals and smart
trim inlays give the vRS an
upmarket feel.
There is a Signature option pack that sits above the Titanium +
trim level and gets a host of features to move the SUV
upmarket.
Toyota is more a mid-market brand than Acura, but it's taking the models
upmarket with better interior
trim, ventilated seats, much as it did previously with the full - size Avalon sedan.
It has the fit - and - finish inside and out to compete with its more
upmarket rivals, overall running costs are on par with the more efficient cars in this class and there are plenty of
trim packages to choose from.
A choice of bright chrome, piano black and anodized metal
trim accents will be offered, while indirect LED lighting of the centre console and sweeping «vertical fin» door handles establish an
upmarket ambience for the cabin.
Rubbermaid must have worked out a deal with Ford for
trim pieces; I'm sure the hard plastic that covers the dash, the doors and even the center of the steering wheel are easy to clean, but they contrasts unfavorably with the softer, more
upmarket materials and faux - woods used elsewhere.
Offered in
upmarket Ambition
trim, the 1.8 quattro comes equipped with the following features in addition to those offered in the Attraction - grade model: 17 - inch alloy wheels with 225/45 tyres, leather -
trimmed sports seats, high - gloss decorative
trim, front fog lights, full colour infotainment system, Audi Drive Select and multi-function leather - bound three - spoke sports steering wheel with shift paddles.
The design remains mature and tasteful, with minor changes to
trim materials intended to provide an even more
upmarket feel.
The CX - 9's four levels of
trim - Sport ($ 31,520), Touring ($ 35,970), Grand Touring ($ 40,170), and Signature ($ 44,015)- represent Mazda's strongest move
upmarket since the days of the Cosmo.
The new highlight is the latter with its distinctive
upmarket feel, including luxurious upholstery (Alcantara and leather as an optional), extensive
trim elements and multi-colour ambient interior lighting.
[9] Marketed as Subaru Liberty Exiga, it is powered by 2.5 - liter normally aspirated EJ25 engine and available as the base 2.5 i and
upmarket 2.5 i Premium
trim levels.
The design of the dashboard and door
trim is thoroughly modern and the materials used give this sedan a very
upmarket feel.
Inside, the Clio goes
upmarket with chrome and gloss black
trim, a dash shaped like an aircraft wing, a wide range of colour options and comfortable seats with clever stuff like R - Link, an internet - ready touchscreen tablet which even offers an App for selecting engine sounds, reversing camera, keyless and a bass reflex system.
There are some bothering plastic bits, but the fine insertions (especially towards the higher
trims) make for a good,
upmarket - ish feeling overall.
The is an option pack that sits above the Titanium +
trim level and gets a host of features to move the SUV
upmarket.
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.
Stepping inside a Volvo is a revelation; things are decidedly
upmarket no matter what
trim level you're in, but the Swedes have managed to keep things looking unique.
The city car moves
upmarket with new tech features, nicer materials inside, and a range - topping
trim level named Vignale.
The dashboard and door panels are now covered in upgraded plastics and soft - touch materials and on higher
trim models, the large 7 - inch touchscreen looks distinctly
upmarket compared to some rivals» offerings.
For sure, the abundance of leathers, plastics and in some cases wood
trim does lend an
upmarket aura to the G80's interior, but we'd be lying if we said the overall fit - and - finish here is able to give the interior designers at Audi and Mercedes - Benz sleepless nights.
The abundance of leathers, plastics and in some cases wood
trim does lend an
upmarket aura to the G80's interior
A 12.3 - inch digital driver display, an innovation traditionally reserved for
upmarket models, is available in range - topping HSE R - Dynamic
trims.
Has a few
upmarket features like the Follow me Headlamps, a comprehensive Multi Information Display, Gear Shift Indicator and Speed Sensitive Wipers which are offered right from the base
trim.
The Mal Bali Galeria is a two - storey town mall with all the
trimmings: a movie theater, supermarket, boutiques, and shops selling
upmarket international labels, all arranged around an airy central garden.
Deck your bed with lace - covered pillows, invest in lace
trimmed bedding or even go
upmarket with a full lace bedspread.