The Cars with the Best Interiors
Car interiors have become incredibly important to buyers, and for good reason. When you’re behind the wheel, the way a car feels can be just as crucial as its exterior design. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of our favorite new car interiors, spanning a wide range of prices, from the accessible to the ultra-exclusive. This list specifically focuses on passenger cars, excluding SUVs and trucks, and showcases everything from hot hatchbacks to high-performance supercars and elegant convertibles. We’ve arranged them in ascending order by base price.
2024 Mazda3
Base Price: $25,355
Available as both a sedan and a hatchback, the Mazda3 offers a premium feel that surpasses its modest price tag. Inside, you’ll find attractive materials, a well-designed dashboard, and user-friendly controls. While we’re fans of the optional turbocharged engine, even the base models boast an outstanding cabin for the money.
2024 Toyota Prius
Base Price: $29,045
The latest Prius has undergone a complete transformation, and its interior is a significant upgrade. A large 12.3-inch touchscreen is available and seamlessly integrated into the modern dashboard. Despite some minor ergonomic quirks and slightly reduced rear seat space due to the sloping roofline, the Prius’s cabin is impressively stylish and cohesive, especially considering its affordable price.
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Base Price: $30,170
In an era of increasingly complex car interiors, the Mazda MX-5 Miata remains a shining example of simplicity done right. The driving position is perfect, and the gear selector falls naturally into place. The Miata allows the driver to focus on the driving experience, which is what this nimble, lightweight, and engaging roadster is all about.
2024 Honda Civic Type R
Base Price: $45,890
Yes, a Honda Civic makes the list! The latest Civic’s cabin is a lesson in refined design. It’s clean, simple, and functional. While all Civic models have well-appointed interiors, we’ve chosen the Type R hot hatchback trim for its distinctive metal shifter and eye-catching red seats.
2024 Volvo S90
Base Price: $59,495
Volvo exemplifies tasteful car interiors, showcasing Swedish minimalism at its finest. The S90 luxury sedan embodies this aesthetic, with its beautiful combination of wood, leather, and metal trim. Even after being on the market for a few years, the S90’s interior still looks modern and elegant. It stands out from its German luxury sedan rivals.
2024 Chevrolet Corvette
Base Price: $69,995
Though its two-spoke steering wheel may be controversial, the C8 Corvette’s interior feels like a fighter jet cockpit. The digital gauge cluster provides important driver information. A long row of buttons on the center console separates the driver from the passenger.
2024 Lexus LC
Base Price: $99,800
The LC500 offers a comfortable and inviting interior that is perfect for long road trips. Lexus updated the infotainment system with a new touchscreen setup that surpasses the old touchpad controller.
2024 Porsche 911
Base Price: $116,050
The newest Porsche 911’s design does everything right, with a perfect driving position and great visibility. Its digital dash is both modern and traditional, combining digital and analog gauges. Versions with the PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission have an interesting shift knob, but Porsche also provides a traditional manual transmission with a classic stick-shift in the center console.
2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Base Price: $118,450
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a leader in luxurious and well-appointed car cabins. Its seats are meticulously detailed and supremely comfortable. The dual digital screens offer a full range of tech features. The S-Class has a Maybach version with an even more opulent interior.
2024 Audi RS6 Avant
Base Price: $126,895
Pretty much any car in Audi’s current RS lineup would fit on this list; the company’s performance division is known for designing beautiful interiors. We chose the RS6 Avant here as it’s a stylish station wagon with a robust 600-plus-horsepower V-8. It offers a surprisingly spacious cargo area for something this quick and competent.
2025 BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupe
Base Price: $152,675
Everything in the 8-Series’ cabin is centered around the driver, which is appropriate for a GT car. Alpina, BMW’s in-house tuner, further enhances the experience in the B8. It features high-quality materials and unique touches that make the driver feel even more special.
2024 McLaren Artura
Base Price: $238,000
Mclaren uses a minimalist approach for its interiors, and the Artura offers its best cabin yet. All of the controls are easy to understand, reach, and feel well-built. The touchscreen infotainment system finally works as it should.
2024 Bentley Continental GT
Base Price: $245,425
The Continental GT is breathtaking inside and out, but the rotating center display is the most interesting component. It can switch between a blank panel or three analog-style gauges when not in use. It makes use of real wood, metal, and leather materials that feel appropriately lavish for a vehicle with a Bentley badge.
2024 Rolls-Royce Ghost
Base Price: $354,750
Rolls-Royce markets itself as the most luxurious car company on the planet, and all of its models must have a first-class cabin. The “entry-level” Ghost sedan certainly lives up to the brand’s reputation. Every piece of trim uses high-quality materials to create a comfortable motoring experience. The starlight headliner, with fiber-optic lights in the ceiling designed to resemble the night sky, is a distinctive detail.
Gordon Murray Automotive T.50
Base Price: $2,600,000 (estimated)
The GMA T.50 is the reimagining of the legendary McLaren F1. It features a naturally aspirated V-12 engine, a manual transmission, world-class driving dynamics, and a three-seat interior design with a centrally mounted driver’s seat. Is this the coolest new car interior available right now? It’s a strong contender.
