Forbes recently released a list of their top 10 car interiors in 2013. From that list has been compiled a shorter list of the creme de la creme. These vehicles have the most comfortable seats and the easiest to handle controls on the console. These choices are relatively affordable as well. If you are looking for a new car and want to make sure it has a solid interior, start here.

The Acura RDX

is a compact crossover SUV. ” Not Available in the GCC”

The cabin earned high marks in comfort, ergonomics, fit and finish, materials, safety, user friendliness, value and overall design. The leather interior is clean and efficiently put together. Most of the systems are operated with analog buttons. The interior is made up of high quality materials with a lot of cup holders, storage bins and other places to store random items.

The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

is another SUV with a great interior.

It can comfortably seat five passengers. The inside looks nice with an emphasis on flow. Analog gauges are simple to navigate and there is a touch screen implemented for the tech savvy driver. The aluminum looking trim adds to the visual appeal.

The Kia Forte

adds style to the substance of its predecessor.

The interior provides more room while holding on to the straightforward design. The instrument panel is easy to read. The dashboard switches are placed in an easy to reach area which provides the minimum of distraction from driving. The materials used in the interior make the car look more expensive than it actually is.

The Mazda 6

is one of the top scorers in the midsize sedan category.

The interior shows a sports car with easy to understand gauges and the metal looking trim with burgundy accents to set off the optional black leather seating. The front seats are comfortable and provide support for the passengers, the back seat can handle two adults for long journeys and three for short trips.

The Nissan Pathfinder

appeals to both the rough neck and the urban commando.

motoraty.com - 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

The vehicle is roomy with seating for seven passengers. The dashboard offers functional controls with attractive leather and wood trim. The controls look busy, but they are easy to operate with analog controls. The center button is used for the navigation system. The carpet floor mats are Berber and the second row seats have a “Latch and Glide” system which offers easy access to the third row.