When shopping for a new car, several factors come into play: performance, fuel economy, and reliability. While these seem like the only important areas to consider, comfort and interior build quality are also vital factors. An excellent interior will be as spacious as possible, have supportive seats, and feature a perfect finish. State-of-the-art technology features could take a ride from lackluster to luxurious.
In the modern auto market, almost every car manufacturer is building luxury cars. Even the cheapest cars in the market come with some features designed to make the ride as comfortable as possible. Even then, automakers vary in the attention they give to the cabin build and quality. Here are ten brands offering the most excellent interiors in 2021.
10 Audi
Audi builds some of the best and most luxurious cars in the world. What makes this German automaker unique is the amount of attention the company gives to its cars’ interiors, which feature sleek designs and high-quality seats built from elegant materials.
While most Audis feature comfortable interiors, some top-ranking models can be outfitted with premium features such as high-quality pure leather, genuine wood trims, and metal accents. Models such as the A7 come equipped with valcona leather and massaging front seats.
9 Volvo
Volvo has long been known for producing some of the safest cars in the world. While the company still focuses on safety, modern Volvos have become quite comfortable and luxurious. The 2020 Volvo XC40, for instance, comes standard with a leather-wrapped steering wheel and an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat. Top-ranging models of the compact SUV have heated seats and leather upholstery.
Most modern Volvos come with clean dashboard designs with a tablet-like Sensus touch screen from which the driver controls all the vehicle’s functions. Every current Volvo is equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
8 BMW
All BMW cars are built with high-end, quality materials. They have supportive seats and a plethora of standard luxury features. Most BMWs are elegantly styled and come with synthetic leather, panoramic sunroof, and heated front seats as standard.
Most modern BMW models feature genuine leather finishes, aluminum accents, and heated front armrests. The dashboards are beautifully wrapped with pure leather on some of the top models. Some of its cars, such as the 7 Series, have exciting features like built-in air fragrance. All modern BMWs come standard with Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, and the company’s iDrive infotainment system.
7 Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz is famous for making some of the most reliable cars and the best performance models. Every Mercedes-Benz car is built with high-quality materials and features very luxurious and comfortable interiors with top-notch technology features.
Some top-ranking cars from this brand, like the newly redesigned GLE, feature heated and power-adjustable seats. Massaging functionality is available. Some Mercedes models are outfitted with leather and ventilated front seats with massage. A few models, like the A-Class, come equipped with the Mercedes-Benz User Experience infotainment system.
6 Lincoln
Lincoln has a long history and reputation for building comfortable vehicles. Most of its cars have leather upholstery, spacious and comfortable seating, and many high-quality cabin features. Some luxury models such as the Navigator are equipped with heated front and second-row seats, a panoramic sunroof, and tri-zone climate control. The Navigator has 30-way power-adjustable front seats.
All modern Lincolns come with Bluetooth connectivity, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Lincoln’s SYNC 3 infotainment system. The cars also have a Wi-Fi hot spot.
5 Porsche
Porsche cars stand out for their sleek designs both inside and outside. These cars feature curvy lines, smooth edges, and elegant interiors upholstered in genuine leather with wood trims. One of its famous creations, the iconic 911, was redesigned in 2020 to feature improved high-end leather sports seats.
Porsche has a selection of two-door luxury cars like the Cayman, which features a high-end interior that feels genuinely opulent. The Cayman’s cabin comes with suede and metal accents, heated seats, massaging front seats, and a panoramic sunroof. All modern Porsche models come with the intuitive Porsche Communication Management infotainment system paired with a sleek touch screen.
4 Hyundai
Hyundai has for a long time been the best go-to auto manufacturer for cheap and economical cars. That has changed, and the South Korean automaker has beefed up its modern cars to feature some genuinely luxurious features. Its cars’ interiors now have high-quality, spacious cabins with comfortable seating.
Like the newly redesigned Hyundai Sonata, some new models in the lineup come with supportive seats and a spacious passenger room. It also features dual-zone climate control and high-end quality sound system. Other top-ranking models like the Hyundai Palisade feature dual-pane sunroof, Harman Kardon sound system, and other premium luxury features.
3 Ford
Ford cars are known to be spacious and comfortable. The company avails luxury and comfort to the ordinary man by offering vehicles with high-end interior features at affordable prices. Anyone looking for high-end, exclusive interior features can upgrade to leather upholstery, genuine wood trims, aluminum accents, and other high-quality interior materials across the company’s lineup.
All modern Fords are fitted with the company’s SYNC 3 infotainment system with a touch screen. Other standard features across the brand’s lineup include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity, and Wi-Fi hotspot. The latest Ford F-150 is the highest-rated Ford vehicle with the nicest interior.
2 Jeep
Jeep is well-known for building unbeatable off-road vehicles. It was once contracted by the American Army to build cars that could go through any terrain during the war. In the modern days, Jeep has shifted its focus to the cabin.
The automaker has upgraded its Spartan cabins to be luxurious and comfortable. Its modern SUVs and off-road trucks now come with ample and comfortable seating, premium materials, and a technology-focused dashboard. Its most comfortable model, the Jeep Gladiator, can be outfitted with leather upholstery, among other features designed to enhance comfort.
1 Subaru
Subaru is a renowned race car manufacturing company. Its vehicles have for long been known as boxy, aggressive, and bland. However, the Japanese carmaker is now adopting a softer and sophisticated approach with its modern vehicles. A large part of the transformation includes the company revamping their cars’ interiors to feature spacious and comfortable seating.
New Subaru models like the 2020 Outback and Forester can be fitted with perforated leather seats. These modes can also be outfitted with heated front seats and reclining back seats. Modern Subaru cars come with many technology features, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto designed to enhance the driver’s stay in the car.