We
all know that if you are willing to plunk down a large sum of cash, you can
purchase a car with an interior that seems fit for a king. But, the reality of
the consumer landscape dictates that most of us don't have pockets full of cash
to burn, and are leaning towards the much more economical side of the
purchasing scale. Car and Driver is one of our esteemed sources
for everything happening in the auto world, and always is on deck to dole out
the goods regarding features and performance stats. This past month they took a
good, hard look at cars that many average folks can purchase, focusing on those
with cabins that really impress.
Once
again just as in many awards categories, we had two of our vehicles make the
cut! The Cadenza fared well in this department because it is “simply great
looking inside and out”. As soon as you open the door, the visual flair
immediately is realized, with the available nappa leather's diamond-quilted
seat bolsters evoking a very striking and high-end luster. Once you sit down in
the front, this is a very sleek dashboard on hand that could easily be mistaken
for Genesis-level design, and the infotainment system layout is clear, quick,
and simple, without the massive cluttering effect that takes place inside many
other current models. Going low on the plastic factor really helped during this
design, and it's real proof that minimalism can speak high and mighty volumes.
It
was also a great excitement to see the Kia Soul make this list, as it is one of
the models that customers ask us about most frequently here. Who could be
disappointed in the least with these very well-built insides offered at such a
great price? You get to enjoy a large audio display screen, SiriusXM satellite
radio, Bluetooth, and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls. The Soul is known
for its very unique charm, and the fact that it was the back-to-back winner of
10Best awards further solidifies its value and appeal.
The
main thing to keep in mind about the interior of a car is that this is where
you will be spending your time. If the journey you are taking happens to be a
bit longer than average, all of the comfort you can muster for the price is
going to make a difference in the long run, when the location where you're
spending most of your time brings you comfort. One thing that we love about our
brand is the fact that you don't have to pay a largely inflated sum of money to
enjoy an awesome interior, and we are thankful to the good people at Car
and driver for pointing out the finer points of these two cars' inner
aspects. While you are behind the wheel,
your immediate surroundings define how your entire trip will feel, and
we are beyond proud that two Kia models made the cut for the most clandestine
insides around!
