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 is always 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 is noticed immediately,
with the available Nappa Leather's diamond-quilted seat bolsters a 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 speaks 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. Who could be disappointed with these 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
at Jim Butler Kia we are beyond
proud that two Kia models made the cut for the most clandestine insides around!
