Car with Best Cockpit

vkochar · 10th June 2011, 12:20

I have sat in a lot of cars BUT my favourite ones remain - I am only talking Indian Budget cars and not the luxury category.

The Cruze - it has a very expensive look and functionality to it and sporty too.

The Civic - Stil today even after 5 years it has a modern look and looks very cool.

Amongst small cars I feel the i20 is very nice.

pgsagar · 10th June 2011, 13:03

What a wonderful thread! Most buyers go by exterior looks or interior space but overlook a pleasing dash/instruments. But car owners ( the self-drive types ) spend more time looking at dash and dials than the exterior. So, it is very important for a car to have a pleasing dash/dials.

My full vote goes to Civic and Cruze and Beat. Special mention must be made here of Beat, which despite being an econo-hatch, has a cockpit which is nearly in the same league as Civic/Cruze, for oomph factor.

ashok_lat · 10th June 2011, 13:15

Under 20 Lac bracket it will be

1. Chevy Cruze
2. Honda Civic
3. Chevy Beat
4. Honda Jazz

Latheesh · 10th June 2011, 13:34

^^

+ to that!

Above 20 lacs - Jaguar xjl for me!

rajchetan · 10th June 2011, 13:35

Below 10Lac

1) Beat
2) Jazz
3) I20

Above 10Lac below 20lac

1) Civic
2) Cruz
3) Aria

gautamkhadse · 10th June 2011, 13:42

Hey Krish, that FIAT punto joke wasn't funny at all .

OT guys , and sorry to hack the thread , this is an article that i read some time back , thought you guys might be interested .

Ward’s Announces 10 Best Interiors Winners

Three economy cars, three luxury brands, a sport sedan, minivan, upscale off-road SUV and family sedan round out this year’s Ward’s 10 Best Interiors list. Throughout February and March, Ward’s editors drove 51 vehicles that were all-new or featured significantly upgraded interiors in determining the 2011 winners.

2011 10 Best Interiors Nominees

Acura TSX wagon
Acura TL
Chrysler Town & Country
Dodge Charger
Dodge Durango
Dodge Journey
Fiat 500
Ford Edge
Ford Explorer
Ford F-Series Super Duty
Ford Fiesta
Ford Focus
Audi A8
Ford Mustang GT
GMC Acadia Denali
Honda CR-Z
Honda Odyssey
Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai Equus
Infiniti QX56
Jaguar XJ
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jeep Wrangler
BMW X3
Kia Optima
Kia Sportage
Lexus CT 200h
Lincoln MKX
Mazda2
Mazda5
Mini Countryman
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Nissan Juke
Nissan Leaf
Cadillac CTS-V wagon
Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet
Nissan Quest
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Ram Laramie Longhorn
Saab 9-5 Aero
Scion tC
Subaru Forester
Toyota Avalon
VW Jetta
VW Touareg Hybrid
Chevy Cruze
Volvo S60
Chevy Silverado HD
Chevy Volt
Chrysler 200
Chrysler 300

Winners :

Audi A8
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Chevy Cruze 2LT RS
Dodge Charger Rallye Plus
Ford Focus Titanium
Honda Odyssey Elite
Hyundai Elantra Limited
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit
Kia Optima EX
Volvo S60

Notice , one hyundai and one Kia , I guess the Koreans are catching up , don't hate them .

Source :
All luxury affair: Ward's shows-off 10 best Interiors of 2010

You guys might love this article too :

10 Cars that put you behind the worlds coolest steering wheels :
10 cars that put you behind world

Superleggera · 10th June 2011, 13:51

I am surprised that none of the Cars from Toyota/Lexus came into the list!.
IMHO, Lexus LS450 has a very nice cockpit, though I dont have the pic.

Anandg · 10th June 2011, 13:53

In the pics above, the Hyundai's has the meanest and new looking cockpit followed by Honda. On the inside of our border, Tata and Maruti can walkaway with the worst design prize for interior and exterior. Though they are catching up, they need to shed the glasses of old cows and bring in what surprises customers and not shocks them. Among Indian cars, I feel interiors of Jazz and Superb are quite good and ergonimical.

issigonis · 10th June 2011, 14:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by reignofchaos

More than just the design which might or might not be funky, what finally matters is how well positioned all the controls are and how well the car wraps around the driver.

I'm sorry to say, no matter how funky looking a wonderfully ergonomic design and wraps around perfectly.

>>>

reignofchaos,

Couldn't agree with you more- you've hit the spot.
I would say the parameters for me are :

1. Ease of use of controls
2. Visibility, both in the daytime and at night
3. Comfortable use in city, highway and long drives

If the cockpit is not the funkiest, it doesn't matter, to me.

Regards, drive safe
issigonis

kphilip · 10th June 2011, 14:37

In my opinion Beat has the best looking cock pit in hatchbacks
I like Honda accord cock pits too, ofcourse not a comparison to Chevy cruze.

dot · 10th June 2011, 14:45

A funky and ergonomic cockpit is a vital parameter for me. This is where we spend the time. It is not a wonder that I went for the Civic.

@John, those were some amazing cockpit pictures of the H1 and Ferrari. The H1 cockpit is.. indescribable.

My best cockpit list (Cars sold in India)

Beat
Civic
Audi A4

hajaar · 10th June 2011, 15:37

The design of the cockpit - ergonomic and looks are a vital factor when I chose a car. Ultimately, we spend 99% of the time inside the car rather than outside and the interiors make a huge difference to our comfort levels. That said, my favorite is the Civic.

Soccerfan · 10th June 2011, 16:05

Whats so bad about Punto cockpit? Atleast it has a great steering wheel. The dials and ambient lighting is also good. Whats fashion without functionality?

advaitlele · 10th June 2011, 17:49

For me, Jazz takes the cake in terms of ergonomics and futuristic look, both.

I have always drooled over Civic's dashboard. Amazing and fresh even after 5 years of launch.

The thing to watch out for would be Fiesta 2011 model looking at the photos.

And that H1 cockpit - bye. I am going in search of dictionary to find right adjectives.

A question though - what is beneath that huge box between two front seats? I thought engine is where it ought to be - under bonnet. If its not, is it seating underneath that square between those two seats? I am amazed.

vinya_jag · 10th June 2011, 18:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soccerfan

Whats so bad about Punto cockpit? Atleast it has a great steering wheel. The dials and ambient lighting is also good. Whats fashion without functionality?

Parts falling OFF. Fading paint.

But one thing is the footwell is very much cramped. Its like landing both legs in the same pant.

I have driven it extensively. The door hand rest is very far from the steering wheel. I have trouble reaching the steering wheel when my right arm is resting on the arm rest.
And the door release lever makes a real noise [Tugg] when you open the doors.

The steering as you mentioned has great grip, but the heavy steering is still a pain in traffic. [The guys who mentioned Jazz must feel the real difference when they try the Punto]

10th June 2011, 12:20	#16
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,152 Thanked: 859 Times View My Garage	re: Car with Best Cockpit I have sat in a lot of cars BUT my favourite ones remain - I am only talking Indian Budget cars and not the luxury category. The Cruze - it has a very expensive look and functionality to it and sporty too. The Civic - Stil today even after 5 years it has a modern look and looks very cool. Amongst small cars I feel the i20 is very nice.
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10th June 2011, 13:03	#17
pgsagar BANNED Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Vizag Posts: 2,638 Thanked: 3,634 Times View My Garage	re: Car with Best Cockpit What a wonderful thread! Most buyers go by exterior looks or interior space but overlook a pleasing dash/instruments. But car owners ( the self-drive types ) spend more time looking at dash and dials than the exterior. So, it is very important for a car to have a pleasing dash/dials. My full vote goes to Civic and Cruze and Beat. Special mention must be made here of Beat, which despite being an econo-hatch, has a cockpit which is nearly in the same league as Civic/Cruze, for oomph factor.
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10th June 2011, 13:15	#18
ashok_lat BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 307 Thanked: 58 Times	re: Car with Best Cockpit Under 20 Lac bracket it will be 1. Chevy Cruze 2. Honda Civic 3. Chevy Beat 4. Honda Jazz
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10th June 2011, 13:34	#19
Latheesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CNN/BLR Posts: 4,296 Thanked: 10,308 Times	re: Car with Best Cockpit ^^ + to that! Above 20 lacs - Jaguar xjl for me!
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10th June 2011, 13:35	#20
rajchetan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Thailand / Vietnam / HK / Bangalore Posts: 375 Thanked: 163 Times	re: Car with Best Cockpit Below 10Lac 1) Beat 2) Jazz 3) I20 Above 10Lac below 20lac 1) Civic 2) Cruz 3) Aria
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10th June 2011, 13:42	#21
gautamkhadse BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: pune Posts: 343 Thanked: 311 Times	re: Car with Best Cockpit Hey Krish, that FIAT punto joke wasn't funny at all . OT guys , and sorry to hack the thread , this is an article that i read some time back , thought you guys might be interested . Ward’s Announces 10 Best Interiors Winners Three economy cars, three luxury brands, a sport sedan, minivan, upscale off-road SUV and family sedan round out this year’s Ward’s 10 Best Interiors list. Throughout February and March, Ward’s editors drove 51 vehicles that were all-new or featured significantly upgraded interiors in determining the 2011 winners. 2011 10 Best Interiors Nominees Acura TSX wagon Acura TL Chrysler Town & Country Dodge Charger Dodge Durango Dodge Journey Fiat 500 Ford Edge Ford Explorer Ford F-Series Super Duty Ford Fiesta Ford Focus Audi A8 Ford Mustang GT GMC Acadia Denali Honda CR-Z Honda Odyssey Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Equus Infiniti QX56 Jaguar XJ Jeep Grand Cherokee Jeep Wrangler BMW X3 Kia Optima Kia Sportage Lexus CT 200h Lincoln MKX Mazda2 Mazda5 Mini Countryman Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Nissan Juke Nissan Leaf Cadillac CTS-V wagon Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet Nissan Quest Porsche Cayenne Turbo Ram Laramie Longhorn Saab 9-5 Aero Scion tC Subaru Forester Toyota Avalon VW Jetta VW Touareg Hybrid Chevy Cruze Volvo S60 Chevy Silverado HD Chevy Volt Chrysler 200 Chrysler 300 Winners : Audi A8 BMW X3 xDrive35i Chevy Cruze 2LT RS Dodge Charger Rallye Plus Ford Focus Titanium Honda Odyssey Elite Hyundai Elantra Limited Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit Kia Optima EX Volvo S60 Notice , one hyundai and one Kia , I guess the Koreans are catching up , don't hate them . Source : All luxury affair: Ward's shows-off 10 best Interiors of 2010 You guys might love this article too : 10 Cars that put you behind the worlds coolest steering wheels : 10 cars that put you behind world Attached Thumbnails
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10th June 2011, 13:51	#22
Superleggera BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kannur/Boston Posts: 533 Thanked: 819 Times View My Garage	Re: Car with Best Cockpit I am surprised that none of the Cars from Toyota/Lexus came into the list!. IMHO, Lexus LS450 has a very nice cockpit, though I dont have the pic.
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10th June 2011, 13:53	#23
Anandg BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 324 Thanked: 47 Times	Re: Car with Best Cockpit In the pics above, the Hyundai's has the meanest and new looking cockpit followed by Honda. On the inside of our border, Tata and Maruti can walkaway with the worst design prize for interior and exterior. Though they are catching up, they need to shed the glasses of old cows and bring in what surprises customers and not shocks them. Among Indian cars, I feel interiors of Jazz and Superb are quite good and ergonimical.
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10th June 2011, 14:37	#25
kphilip BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cochin Posts: 333 Thanked: 6 Times	Re: Car with Best Cockpit In my opinion Beat has the best looking cock pit in hatchbacks I like Honda accord cock pits too, ofcourse not a comparison to Chevy cruze.
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10th June 2011, 14:45	#26
dot Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ban Chang Posts: 1,681 Thanked: 733 Times	Re: Car with Best Cockpit A funky and ergonomic cockpit is a vital parameter for me. This is where we spend the time. It is not a wonder that I went for the Civic. @John, those were some amazing cockpit pictures of the H1 and Ferrari. The H1 cockpit is.. indescribable. My best cockpit list (Cars sold in India) Beat Civic Audi A4 Last edited by dot : 10th June 2011 at 14:50.
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10th June 2011, 15:37	#27
hajaar BANNED Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chennai Posts: 231 Thanked: 232 Times Infractions: 0/2 (9)	Re: Car with Best Cockpit The design of the cockpit - ergonomic and looks are a vital factor when I chose a car. Ultimately, we spend 99% of the time inside the car rather than outside and the interiors make a huge difference to our comfort levels. That said, my favorite is the Civic.
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10th June 2011, 16:05	#28
Soccerfan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kochi Posts: 591 Thanked: 59 Times	Re: Car with Best Cockpit Whats so bad about Punto cockpit? Atleast it has a great steering wheel. The dials and ambient lighting is also good. Whats fashion without functionality? Last edited by Soccerfan : 10th June 2011 at 16:06.
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10th June 2011, 17:49	#29
advaitlele BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pune, Vadodara Posts: 528 Thanked: 464 Times	Re: Car with Best Cockpit For me, Jazz takes the cake in terms of ergonomics and futuristic look, both. I have always drooled over Civic's dashboard. Amazing and fresh even after 5 years of launch. The thing to watch out for would be Fiesta 2011 model looking at the photos. And that H1 cockpit - bye. I am going in search of dictionary to find right adjectives. A question though - what is beneath that huge box between two front seats? I thought engine is where it ought to be - under bonnet. If its not, is it seating underneath that square between those two seats? I am amazed.
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