The cars, according to CR, balance form & function without skimping on features, comfort or style.
In a bid to simplify the interiors of a car, automakers are slowly removing physical buttons/knobs and integrating the controls into the vehicle’s infotainment display. Drivers now have to navigate through multiple menus on the car’s touchscreen to even make simple adjustments.
Kelly Funkhouser, Consumer Reports’ manager for Vehicle Technology, stated that touchscreens require drivers to shift their focus onto a screen, search for a feature and tap the spot to control it. While simple controls, like gripping a knob or feeling a button are easier to use without requiring the driver to take their eyes off the road.
With this in mind, Consumer Reports is said to have evaluated the interiors of hundreds of new vehicles to come up with a list of cars which have the easiest-to-use controls in each category. The cars, according to CR, balance form & function without skimping on features, comfort or style.
Among the small SUVs, the 2023 Honda CR-V tops the list. The SUV comes with a traditional gear selector along with physical buttons and knobs to control the most-often used features. Among the affordable sedans, the 2023 Honda Accord tops the list, with a close alternative being the Toyota Camry. Among the compact luxury sedans, the Audi A3 tops the list, while the new Nissan Leaf takes the top spot for electric vehicles. Finally, in the large SUVs/minivans category, the Chevrolet Traverse takes the top spot.
Keyword: Honda CR-V & Accord have the easiest to operate features