On the other hand, the interior design has changed a lot in the five years since its launch. An update has already been made in 2021, which can be recognized mostly by the new buttons on the steering wheel, but the on-board system has also been updated at that time. However, the real big change inside was for the 2024 model year. The center console is completely new, the designers have ditched the few buttons, the digital-analog climate panel has been completely eliminated, which also includes rotary knobs, and the shift knob and center display are new as well. .
The latter is now 11.4 inches, in accordance with Tesla's own design principles, a cool piece reminiscent of tablets, on which the new generation of the Pivi Pro infotainment system runs. The promise of this is that you can access anything in the menu with two or three movements, and the fact is that the resolution is very sharp, the brightness is good, and the graphic solutions are also consistent with the new minimalist style.
On the left and right side, you can find the quick buttons as a sticky menu, and here the most important functions can already be called up with a few clicks, but if you want to fine-tune the driving assistance extras, you have to dive deep into the options. Overall, we got a good system, fast and easy to use, even the climate control didn't become annoying with the complete deletion of the buttons.
All major functions have moved to the on-board system
Passengers can customize very comfortable seats up front, and the cool-down heated seats with adjustable side bolsters do them good. Their materials may still be made of natural leather, but the manufacturer is actually trying to source that from a sustainable source. JLR, Land Rover's parent company, has started using natural-fiber eucalyptus fabric in the Evoque's cabin, while the Kvadrat is a high-quality fabric mixed with recycled plastic.
As drivers, we don't notice any of this, the soft-touch materials and textiles have a noble effect and deliver what we expect from a premium model, both in terms of craftsmanship and quality.
The interior of the test car is finished in elegant black, which does not improve the feeling of space, as the strong pillars, high transmission tunnel and large steering wheel also narrow the front row. It is an intimate luxury hideaway, where it is still possible to experience standing on the directly horizontal cover of the thickly padded door.
It comes with a 9-speed automatic transmission, the previous model's trick was the prominent dial, but this generation gets a traditional lever
Space in the back is adequate for two adults, but none of the lower-midrange RVs offers a more airy second row. The opening panoramic glass roof increases the feeling of space, but this 900,000 option can be a problem for tall passengers, and especially for a tall driver, because even in the lowest position, my head almost touched the upholstery at a height of 184 cm. By the way, the factory configurator also warns about this, it is worth checking this option in the salon, while testing the seat.
Distinctive ambiance and simplicity in the passenger cabin
There's 591 liters of space in the back, plenty of luggage space, and the back row folds 40:20:40, so we can manage 1,338 litres. The obligatory accessories can be found here, there are mounting tabs, an elastic strap, a part with a mesh, and a 12V connector.
