Cars With The Best-Looking Dashboards

A car's dashboard is not just a panel containing the steering wheel and control system; it's a statement piece, an intersection where aesthetics meet ergonomics

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Today, you no longer have to spend Rs. 60+ Lakhs to get a premium-looking interior. The aesthetics of an expensive car’s dashboard have now reached affordable prices or semi-affordable at least. With big screens being the latest norm, not all cars with big screens end up looking good on the inside. Well, today, we have an interesting list of the best-looking dashboards. No, these cars are not super expensive. These are from some of the most popular segments in India!

  1. Mahindra XUV700

    The XUV700 has to be on this list of best-looking dashboards! It is the car that brought the ‘twin-screen’ dashboard into the segment. You might argue that the dashboard is a copy of what we see on Mercedes cars. Yes, it is, but it still looks premium right? The high-resolution displays really light up the dashboard and elevate the cabin feel. Moreover, the design, usability, and functionality are well done. It is not just a copy-paste product. It is well thought through and works very well in this car. With prices starting just at Rs. 15.50 Lakhs for the AX3 variant, this is one of the most affordable names on this list of best-looking dashboards! PS – You get a 200HP petrol engine here, which is a steal!

  2. Hyundai Tucson

    The Tucson is the next name on this list of best-looking dashboards. It is a bit more on the premium side, starting at Rs. 27.70 Lakhs. The screens are not the only thing that makes this dashboard very handsome. The overall layout of the AC controls, the color combination and the touch and feel make it really upmarket. The AC vents here look like they’re running through the dashboard, and it looks super cool. The AC controls are touch-based, which may be a downer for some buyers, but it sure looks good.

  3. VW Virtus

    The only sedan on this list of best-looking dashboards! The VW Virtus has the best-looking dashboard in its segment. It gets a black and red treatment (for the GT variant), which looks very sporty. Moreover, the red ambient lights enhance the aggressive profile of the car. The infotainment unit is flawlessly integrated into the dashboard, and it looks very sleek. The massive driver’s display also looks sharp and is functional as well. The dashboard gets a piano black finish, which is a fingerprint magnet but it looks very premium.

  4. Citroen C5 Aircross

    Okay, the C5 Aircross is a rather unconventional name on this list of best-looking dashboards. It is not a very popular car in India, but the dashboard is very smart. It is a clean, simple, and all-black dashboard. The buttons are well laid out, the leather inserts feel premium, and the slightly asymmetric dashboard looks rather unique. Coming to the steering, the massive paddles behind the steering look like they’re out of a supercar. The prices for this SUV start at Rs. 36.67 Lakhs.

  5. MG Astor

    The MG Astor gets one of the best-looking dashboards in the segment. This is especially true for the ‘Sangria Red’ interior option. The dashboard gets a complete leatherette finish that goes all the way down to the center console. The screen is not as big as we see on the Hector, but it is big enough. It is slightly tilted towards the driver, which also increases ergonomics. Unlike the Hector, this one gets physical controls for the AC, which are a big plus for many buyers. The Astor is the only car in the segment which gets ADAS tech, which also sets it apart. Prices for this compact SUV start at Rs. 10.32 Lakhs. 

Which one of these best-looking dashboards do you like the best? Let us know in the comments below!