Out of 47 cars participating in the competition, 19 models are premium cars. For example, 5 models ( , and ), 3 BMW models and 3 Lexus models were selected for the competition.

The main condition for admission to the competition is the novelty of the car. That is, only those cars that were restyled in 2015 or 2016 or completely updated due to the change of their generations were allowed to participate in this selection.

Best interiors: Audi TTS, BMW 7-Series, Cadillac XT5

The company "Audi" installed on the car model TTS digital panel devices, which made it possible to get rid of the central display, which made it possible to visually free up the space of a cramped cabin. Also, the center console got rid of unnecessary buttons, which made the interior more stylish. And it should be noted here that a similar virtual instrument panel is installed on new generations of Q7 and A4 cars, which, in combination with a screen on the center console, also have a stunning design.

But this Audi TTS model stands out from the crossover and from the sedan. For example, the designers created aggressive red leather bucket seats with beautiful diamond stitching. In combination with brushed aluminum of the center console itself, the interior looks very chic.

Of course, salon Audi models TTS cannot be called ideally practical, but nevertheless, for this size of a car, what the designers and designers have done is admirable.

BMW faced a certain problem a few years ago when a car model appeared on the car market that has a stunningly beautiful interior and which set a new bar for luxury sedans of this class in the world market.

As a result, the Bavarians were forced to respond to a competitor by launching their new generation of 7-series cars on the world car market, thus creating another and new interior design language for BMW cars.

But what is most surprising is the amount of electronic technology that BMW engineers have stuffed into their new "seven".

Yes, definitely new design salon, it's a departure from the company's past. True, some elements of the interior still remained in the same place (for example, this is clearly seen in the climate control system, which is made in the same style as the previous models of the car company).

With comfortable oversized heated and ventilated seats, comfortable armrests with chestnut wood inlays, wireless charging, a Bowers & Wilkins audio system and micro suede, it got top marks. But the main highlight in the car is the proprietary technology for controlling the infotainment system using gestures.

Cadillac has already taken a big step when it changed the name of the SRX car model to another name, the XT5.

It is for this very reason that when the auto world saw new car crossover XT5, then no one had an association with the old SRX model. Thanks to new look and new technical specifications and of course the interior design, this novelty now looks completely different and is a new car model without looking back to the past.

Thanks to practicality, comfort and a combination of soothing colors, any passenger and driver in this car will be very cozy, safe and comfortable.

I would especially like to note the simple possibility of transforming a seven-seater car into a five-seater.

After the 10th generation Honda cars Civic erased all representation in the market due to the fact that this model does not belong to the premium class, then immediately everything changed. Yes, it certainly is.

Today, when it comes to interiors, this new model auto quietly competes with cars in the luxury segment.

Thanks to its new color combinations in finishing materials, as well as a new instrument panel, a new audio system and the latest electronic technology, this novelty is far ahead of its previous generation of cars.

Best Interiors: Lexus RX, Mercedes-Benz GLC

The top 10 cars with the best interiors in 2016 also included several premium (luxury) midsize crossovers.

For example, we are talking about a brand new crossover Lexus RX. We remind our readers that this car model came out for the first time 20 years ago, but nevertheless, in its new generations, it remains popular all over the world, despite a significant excess in price of its competitors.

Having slightly opened the door of the car model, it immediately catches your eye that the interior of this car is simply flawless and chic. From the same satin brushed aluminum interior to the walnut inserts, this car looks a lot richer and more expensive inside than it's worth.

It is also worth noting here that the second row of seats can be easily folded, as a result, the trunk volume will increase significantly, it will really be possible to carry a large number of things in it.

Similarly, you can say (answer) about the interior of the car Mercedes-Benz brands GLC, which is also chic and also flawless.

The new crossover is equipped with a completely new interior style that uses the design language that we first saw on the new generation of S-class cars 2 years ago and also most recently on the new C-class car.

Dear friends, it is worth noting that this even in its basic configuration equipped with a huge number of options. Also, for an additional fee, the buyer can choose for himself and additional options, the range of which surprises with a huge variety. The same experts, evaluating the interior of this new crossover, immediately noted that the front seats of the car have incredible convenience and comfort.

Best Interiors: Nissan Maxima, Volvo XC90

The eighth generation of the Nissan Maxima is still the flagship vehicle that boasts its spacious interior, benevolent interior that quietly competes with more expensive luxury car brands .

Weightless front seats, soft Alcantara leather with contrasting diamond stitching, comfortable wheel and much more makes you feel like you are in a luxury car. Of particular note is the interior trim with chrome-plated metal panel elements and door trim. At first glance, these chrome elements seem like ordinary plastic, but when daylight falls on their surface, it immediately becomes apparent to you that we have a high-quality fabric.

Despite the sheer luxury of the finishes, the XC90's interior itself is unassuming and doesn't try to look like the interior of high-end cars. Before us friends, so to speak, a really individual Swedish interior design that is not like other cars that were presented in the ranking. Yes, it is, the company "has repeatedly stated that their new generation of crossovers ( this crossover) will directly compete with SUVs, and. Many market participants doubt this, namely, that the Swedes will succeed. is the right and correct solution.

Photos of Cars with the best interiors of 2016

So, let's take the tests that our magazine ran in 2016. Who and in what classes became the most spacious? The point is small - to build a rating. But how? After all, if the car beats rivals in terms of headroom, this does not mean at all that it will be the best in the shoulders. I had to invent a new comparison method - we calculate the arithmetic mean for each car for all measured parameters (if a range is specified, we take into account the maximum value). Of course, in this case, the winners are the models with the largest range for adjustment. front seat, but after all, this indicator is far from the last, like other parameters, directly affects the comfort of the driver and passengers. Based on the average value and built a rating. The result is in the table below.

Available crossovers (the cost of the basic version is up to 1,000,000 rubles)

		L 1, mm	H 1, mm	B 1 / B 2, mm		L2, mm	H2, mm	Avg. meaning
	Renault Sandero Stepway
	Lada Kalina Cross
								1097,143

This year we conducted four large tests, in which all the most anticipated new products of the market took part. These are Hyundai Creta, Renault Captur and Lada XRAY. You will be surprised, but all of them lost to a more compact one in terms of space in the cabin. Kia Soul! What's more, comparing the Soul to other SUVs we've tested in the past, you can see that the Kia is one of the most spacious crossovers in the overall standings. But it is surprising that the Chinese Haval H2 and Zotye T600 bypassed him - they are noticeably larger than the "Korean" in size.

But among the most budgetary front-wheel drive pseudo-crossovers, one can note Renault Sandero stepway. Look, in most parameters it is slightly inferior to the platform Lada Xrey, but it significantly surpasses it in terms of shoulder room. It is also noteworthy that at the end of the rating were cars that are more focused on the comfort of the front riders. They are quite spacious in the front of the cabin, but much more constrain the back row passengers. In other words, the leaders are the most balanced cars in terms of interior space.

Compact and mid-size crossovers (the price of the basic version is from 1,000,000 rubles)

Mazda CX-5, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V claim the title of mid-size crossover with the most spacious interior. Their performance is very close, but still the Honda was a little more spacious. Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4 go almost head to head. Let's say, in terms of height (H), the championship is for Mazda, and in terms of space at the feet of the rear passengers (L 2) - for RAV4.

The victory in this class went to those crossovers with a spacious back row. That's why Hyundai Tucson turned out to be among the lagging behind - in the gallery he has more closely than his competitors.

And here is the alignment in terms of space in the cabin among all the tested sedans from the B- and C-class:

Budget sedans (the price of basic versions is up to 800,000 rubles)

		L 1, mm	H 1, mm	B 1 / B 2, mm		L2, mm	H2, mm	Avg. meaning

Here is the victory Kia Cerato, but soplatform comes on her heels Hyundai Elantra. Nissan Sentra took third place. Bronze went to him thanks to the spacious back row. He is the largest in the class.

It is also interesting that Ravon Gentra and Renault Logan parity, so they share sixth place. For Gentra, this is a definite plus. Comparing with the popular Logan is a good result.

Closes the table the most compact in the class Ford Fiesta. It turned out to be the most modest in terms of such indicators as H 1 (distance from the seat cushion to the ceiling for the front passenger) and B 2 (cabin width in the rear seat area). That is, it is simply cramped compared to competitors.

Middle class and executive class sedans

Kia Optima was one of the best in its test in terms of interior space. Her ceiling is the highest, and the driver and passengers have where to attach their legs.

In the test premium sedans we have gathered irreconcilable rivals - new Audi A4, BMW of the third series and Mercedes-Benz C-class. In another comparison, the Jaguar XF, the representative of the Japanese premium - Infiniti Q70 and the "American" Cadillac CTS agreed.

Representatives of the "big German three" again took part in the test of flagship sedans. In this class of cars, most buyers choose these brands.

In the car, experienced motorists pay attention not only to appearance but also on the interior. Indeed, if the exterior of the car pleases the eye and is rather a matter of taste, then an uncomfortable interior can become real problem, especially if the driver spends a lot of time in the car. In our review, the most comfortable cars that connoisseurs of comfort should pay attention to.

1. Acura ILX

Sporty calm interior. Beads of form and reasonable positioning of elements. The cabin has five suede armchairs. The front seats are adjustable between 8 positions. There is a modern infotainment center, which can be controlled using the touch screen.

2.Mazda3

A great option for those who are looking for a car with a "universal" spacious interior. Very powerful infotainment system with adjustable screen. Heated leather seats. Among other things, there is such a luxury as a rear-view camera.

3 Ford Mustang

A car with not the most spacious interior. However, this drawback is largely mitigated by the very successful positioning of all interior elements, as well as the ability to change the position of the steering wheel. Thanks to this, the driver will definitely not be constrained in any way.

4 Ford Flex

Excellent interior options. However, this car will be remembered not at all for its seats, but for the functionality of the information center. The latter is equipped with a touch screen, provides access to multiple rear and side view cameras. There is a function of night, circular lighting.

5 Volvo XC90

A true work of art in terms of interior design. The car grabs a typical European approach in this matter. Here we have soft leather seats, leather corner trim, birch wood inserts, four climate control modes, a vertical navigation screen and much more.

6. BMW i3

This hybrid car offers not only modern filling, but also comfortable lounge. We can safely say that the BMW i3 today is a real sample. There is literally everything that a modern driver needs. However, the motorist will be delighted with the local audio system and sound suppression system.

7 Corvette Stingray

The beauty of the interior of this car can be called somewhat archaic and complex, even strict. However, this does not make the interior worse. Despite all the external minimalism, the interior of the Corvette Stingray has a high-quality audio system with 8 speakers, soft seats, and a modern on-board computer.

Continuing the topic review. These gizmos will also appeal to owners of the most ordinary economy class cars.

Cars are valued according to external design, but sometimes inside a car novelty is much more interesting than outside. Massage function of chairs, Internet, high-quality audio sound, purified ionized air, an instructor program on how to download the press - in modern car want to spend more time. The American consulting agency Wardsauto has selected the best car interiors for 2016 models.

Volvo XC90

The list is opened by the technologically advanced and austere Scandinavian interior of the Volvo XC90. The interior is really ascetic: the number of buttons is reduced to a minimum, and the instrument panel may seem "bare", but all the intellectual filling is contained in the central touch screen tablet. Here you can directly read the imitation of the American electric crossover Tesla Model X, where all the functionality is hidden in a huge tablet. The Swedes, following the German auto companies, said goodbye to analog devices - the "dial" of the tachometer and speedometer are made in digital format. It can be said that a minimalistic approach to interior design has become a trend for premium cars.

Japanese cars were also included in the rating, which is surprising, since in the Land of the Rising Sun salon luxury is not as appreciated as in Europe and the USA. "Cockpit" of the new Nissan generations Maxima in comparison with the previous one is like the latest iPhone in comparison with the Nokia 3310 "soap box", which was convenient to open a beer bottle. The color scheme is harmoniously matched: sand-colored leather doors, black instrument panel and bright aluminum inserts. And the "flattened" bottom steering wheel brings sporty motives into the interior atmosphere. The model got into the rating due to radical stylistic differences from its predecessor.

Mercedes-Benz GLC

The rounded shape of the dashboard, the smooth curve between the tunnel and the instrument panel - all the details inside the Mercedes-Benz GLC should not create discomfort. One of the main features of the crossover is the high-quality Burmester audio system, which reproduces surround sound even from flash cards, disks and phones, which is not available even for mainstream radios. In addition, Burmester is equipped with a function to compensate for external noise when the car is moving. Large touch screen multimedia system in the GLC makes it easy to get up-to-date information on the Internet, and the driver, without being distracted from the road, can search using voice commands.

Lexus RX

Lexus, unlike many Japanese compatriots, has long been a good judge of quality interior and, in fact, with the help of this, she managed to gain credibility in the market. Attentive fans of the brand will notice that German premium notes have appeared inside the new generation RX crossover. The restraint hitherto unknown to the Japanese is visible in everything: the straight lines of the instrument panel, the wide tunnel instead of the expected plastic is trimmed with expensive woods. Large with metal edging "tablet" multimedia succinctly fit into the center console with an analog clock. With all the luxury, the designers did not forget about the utilitarian component: rear seats fold into a flat floor, forming an impressive cargo compartment.

Honda Civic

In the middle of the ranking is the new Honda Civic, which, alas, is temporarily withdrawn from sale in Russia. This sedan is especially interesting in that the interior of the car boasts rich equipment with relatively low cost($27 thousand) cars. The entertainment and information "computer" of the car is already equipped with a messenger, speakerphone, 10 speakers and a subwoofer. And the Civic's leather upholstery is the envy of another business sedan.

Chrysler Pacifica

The owner of the American Chrysler Pacifica minivan will definitely not be bored on the way. The main advantage of the car is a transforming interior: the second and third row of seats fold into a flat floor, and the resulting space is enough for three adults to sleep comfortably; you can also transport bulky items up to a bookcase or refrigerator. Another configuration maximizes the distance between the front and second row of seats, which creates the effect of a limousine for passengers. If you turn on your favorite movie, then Pacifica will generally turn into a small cinema. The execution of the interior does not lag behind the luxury German cars- expensive leather, four-zone climate control, large screens of the multimedia system for front and rear passengers.

chevrolet camaro

Experts rated the interior of another "American" even higher - the Chevrolet Camaro muscle car. Its interior has become less brutal, soft plastic and new comfort systems have appeared. The steering wheel has a heating function, and the seats can even be cooled. The center armrest narrows as you get closer to the gear knob and resembles a guitar case. The visual perception of the interior is improved by leather inserts in the sidewalls of the doors and high-quality stitching of the seats. In general, the interior looks very harmonious and has almost nothing to do with previous generation where minimal attention was paid to the interior.

Third place in the ranking went to the American crossover Cadillac XT5, which uses expensive materials in the cabin: mahogany, velvet and satin. When changing lanes and parking, the driver will be assisted by cameras in the rear-view mirrors that display an image on the display in the instrument panel. A roof with a panoramic view it has an auto-dimming mode, which will be useful on a sunny day, and at night the glass can change the color configuration so that in clear weather the stars from the cabin appear red or green. noted good ergonomics all vehicle control units: a driver of any height can reach the gear knob, multimedia system buttons and glove compartment.

BMW 7 Series

In second place is the interior of the new BMW 7-Series, which can hardly be called minimalist: a program for sports in the cabin, several types of massage for rear passengers, a built-in tablet on back row to control all comfort systems - these are just a few of the advantages of the new sedan. The interior of the BMW 7-Series is designed for sports: the front passenger seat automatically slides to free up space for exercise. Then the instructor program turns on and tells how to properly pump the press or hands in the "seven".

The 7-Series passenger can choose the massage mode depending on the purpose of the trip and physical condition: for a business meeting, the "mobilization" function (intensive massage) is suitable, for the evening of graduates it is better to go in the "relaxation" mode (unobtrusive movement of servo rollers), and in the morning the best option there will be a "recovery" (medium speed). A touch pad is built into the armrest of the second row of seats, which controls climate control, massage, interior lighting and a telephone. Music in the car is also not easy - the premium Bowers & Wilkins audio system with 16 speakers is responsible for high-quality sound.

Audi TTS

The leader of the rating was the interior of the Audi TTS sports coupe. The first place was awarded for a non-standard approach to the arrangement of comfort and entertainment systems. There is no central display in the car interior at all - now it is in place of the speedometer and is not inferior in functionality to screens with a traditional arrangement. You can display any information on it - from tire pressure to pages of Internet browsers and DVD movies. While driving electronic speedometer and the tachometer expand to the entire display for the convenience of the driver, and if you need to display the navigator, the instrument images are narrowed to make room for other data.

The set temperature indicator is now located directly on the climate control knob. In addition to compact multimedia, there is a high level of comfort of sports bucket seats - even on a long trip, the driver will not get tired, and with active driving, lateral support will firmly fix the body. The car turned out to be centered around the driver, as it was in the old Saab and BMW models: neither information nor entertainment is provided for TTS passengers.