Top 9 Sedans with the Best Interiors in India

Sedans hold a unique place in the hearts of Indian car buyers. While their sales were waning at one point of time, an injection of fresh blood into the segment has seen their fortunes change. What hasn’t changed is the fact that sedans continue to be held to higher standards when it comes to the interior experience. Most importantly, sedans need to offer a dynamic experience from the driver’s seat and a comfortable one for the rear passengers. To make things simpler, we have compiled a list of nine sedans that manage to provide the best interior experience.

1. Hyundai Aura

Hyundai’s smallest sedan, the Aura, shares a lot of its interior with its hatchback sibling the Grand i10 Nios. However, Hyundai has given the Aura its own unique colour scheme for the interior. The dashboard features multiple layers of trim and an eye-catching honeycomb pattern. Black and grey have been used interchangeably in the cabin, however, the honeycomb pattern on the dashboard features a brown satin finish. The same finish is found on the transmission bezel as well.

The touchscreen is an 8 inch unit found on other Hyundai cars too, and it’s easy to use. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported as well. The Aura also features a wireless charging tray and a total of 3 USB ports for charging. The rear seat passengers get their own armrest with cupholders and AC vents. The Aura’s seats are wrapped in fabric and are light in colour. While they are comfortable, they are prone to getting dirty frequently.

Being a sub 4 metre sedan, the Aura has its work cut out, trying to establish its identity as a sedan. However, for the price it commands, the Aura offers really good value for money. If you are looking for a really good deal, you can check out our inventory of used Hyundai Auras.

Hyundai Aura Key Interior Features

2. Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz was first launched in 2014, received a facelift in 2018 and it has remained largely unchanged since. Despite this, the Ciaz features on this list because of the exceptional amount of cabin space on offer and its overall comfort. Maruti Suzuki has made a generous use of the colour beige in designing the cabin, giving it a grand sense of space. The dashboard uses some amount of black and is distinctly split in three different layers.

The feature list of the Ciaz is fairly limited, but still ticks the box for all basic creature comforts, and despite the age, all of the tech inside is still highly functional. This includes the 7 inch infotainment touchscreen which offers a good touch response. Despite the small size, the menus on the screen are laid out ergonomically. The seats are supremely comfortable. The rear seats are not only comfortable, but offer best in class space as well.

Ultimately, the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is a well rounded sedan with all the basics covered. For the price, the Ciaz offers a great interior, especially on the space front. It has long been a petrol only model and a used Maruti Suzuki Ciaz can be a great choice for those on a budget.

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Key Interior Features

3. Honda City

The Honda City is the original luxury car from the late 90s, and in fact, it is among the oldest nameplates in the Indian car market. In all this time, the City has always exuded an air of confidence about its interior, which has always been known for its quality and comfort. Honda uses a mix of beige and black colours in the cabin. The dashboard features a smooth design with a leather trim on its lower half and vertical AC vents complimenting it.

The touchscreen is smoothly inset into the dashboard, and although the graphics aren’t sophisticated, they are clearly visible. The HVAC controls are neatly laid out and offer great tactile feedback. The steering wheel of the City is wrapped in leather and so is the gear lever. The front seats hold the occupants snugly, whereas the rear seat offers an optimum recline angle for maximum comfort. The seats are neither too stiff, nor too soft, and offer great comfort on both short and long journeys.

The Japanese sedan has a legacy in the Indian market and it's not just for its reliability, but for its great interior experience as well. Being highly reliable, a used Honda City with a petrol engine will make for a great long term car.

Honda City Key Interior Features

4. Hyundai Verna

The Hyundai Verna is the most powerful sedan in its segment, but that is not the only thing that stands out about it. The Korean car maker has designed its cabin quite beautifully as well. The Verna’s cabin is available in two specs. The non-turbo version features a mix of beige and black whereas the turbo version gets an all black interior with red accents. The dashboard is split into two halves, separated by a metal insert that runs the width of the dashboard. In the turbo version, this same accent is red in colour and looks great against the all black background.

The Verna gets a fully digital instrument cluster and a 10.25 inch touchscreen, both neatly packed in the same housing. Furthermore, the touchscreen is slightly tilted towards the driver for ease of use. The seats, steering wheel and gear lever are wrapped in leatherette which offers great grip. The rear windshield also gets a manual sun blind. The front passengers can enjoy the single pane sunroof while the rear passengers also get their own AC vents and charging ports. The 8 speaker BOSE sound system with a subwoofer really sets the Verna apart from its rivals.

Previously, the Verna was known for being a feature-rich sedan, however, it now also offers a high quality interior experience for both first and second row passengers. If you are looking for a feature-rich sedan, then, a used Hyundai Verna makes for a great option.

Hyundai Verna Key Interior Features

5. Skoda Slavia

Skoda has been selling cars in India since 2001 and in all that time, its sedans have mostly done the talking. The Slavia was developed keeping Indian consumers in mind, but it offers a similar experience that we have come to expect from global Skoda sedans. Designers have used both beige and black in the cabin, but the overall ratio of colours depends on the variant you choose because most variants offer different coloured seats. In the top-spec Monte Carlo edition, the Slavia features an all black cabin with red inserts.

The 10.25 inch touchscreen has been given its own housing in the centre of the dashboard. Its graphics are laid out ergonomically and the touch experience is satisfying too. The Slavia features a two spoke steering wheel, which is an acquired taste, but quickly grows on you. It is wrapped in leather and feels great in one’s hands. The other touch points such as the transmission lever and the seats are wrapped in leatherette. The Slavia’s sunroof can only be enjoyed by the first row passengers but its 8 speaker sound system envelopes the whole cabin in rich sound.

In the Slavia's case, Skoda has managed to recreate the magic that it is known for in its global models, while meeting the demands of Indian consumers at the same time. If you are looking for a great deal on one, you should check out a used Skoda Slavia.

Skoda Slavia Key Interior Features

6. Volkswagen Virtus

Underneath, the Volkswagen Virtus is the same sedan as the Skoda Slavia as they both use the same underpinnings. However, when it comes to the interior experience, both cars go their separate ways. The Virtus’ interior is more driver-centric, which is evident in the way its infotainment touchscreen is tilted towards the driver. The dashboard design is relatively simple and Volkswagen has clubbed the touchscreen housing with that of the digital instrument cluster in a seamless manner. The Virtus also has one of the best designed digital instrument clusters in its segment.

The touchscreen unit is the same as that of the Slavia, but its positioning and graphics put the Virtus a step above the rest of its rivals. The seats of the Virtus are comfortable and are well bolstered to hold you in place. Rear seat passengers have access to their own armrest with cupholders and AC vents too. The Volkswagen Virtus also comes with metal pedals and red ambient lighting in the GT Line variant, which further elevates the cabin ambience.

With the Virtus, Volkswagen has tried to revive the legacy of its sedans in India and succeeded. If you are considering the sedan because of one of its many stellar qualities, you should look at some used Volkswagen Virtus units to find a good deal.

Volkswagen Virtus Key Interior Features

7. Toyota Camry

The Toyota Camry is part of a unique group of sedans in India which are highly luxurious just about fit into the category of mass market cars . While Toyota is known for its reliability, the Camry is also known for its delightful interior which is highly comfortable. Toyota has mostly used beige for the cabin. The upper half of the dashboard and certain trim elements are finished in a darker shade to lend some visual contrast.

The Camry is a relatively older model and thus its instrument cluster is still analogue and the touchscreen integration looks out of place in today’s times. However, the user experience remains top notch and is one of the reasons the Camry is highly admired by Toyota loyalists. The rear seats are intricately sculpted and offer great comfort and support in the right areas. Rear seat passengers get their own set of features in the form of touch controls in the armrest, that help modulate the volume, AC, rear sunshade and the recline of rear seats. The 9 speaker JBL sound system is simply out of this world and works well to drown out outside noises.

If you are looking for a luxury sedan that is highly reliable, comfortable and luxurious, then, the Toyota Camry makes a great case for itself. If you want to browse more highly reliable cars, you can check out these used Toyota cars.

Toyota Camry Key Interior Features

8. BYD Seal

The BYD Seal was launched in India in 2024, and the EV managed to create a new niche for itself. Being a sedan that is styled like a coupe, the Seal has its work cut out from the beginning. Space inside the cabin comes at a premium but people under 6 feet should be able to accommodate themselves well. What puts the BYD Seal on this list is the high quality of materials used inside the cabin, and the great overall experience. The panoramic sunroof sets the tone for the interior with it extending well beyond what we are used to seeing, and it is instrumental in creating a high sense of space inside the cabin. It is also the only sedan on this list to feature a panoramic sunroof.

The touchscreen in the BYD Seal is another marvel on its own. At 15.6 inches, it is huge and can be rotated to a horizontal or vertical orientation, further increasing its practicality. BYD has bestowed the Seal with the best features in the segment such as a high output 12 speaker sound system, cooled and heated seats and a head up display. Being an EV, the Seal also offers high levels of refinement as the NVH levels of an electric motor are negligible in comparison to an ICE engine.

Fundamentally, the BYD Seal won’t appeal to everyone because of slight space constraints inside the interior and the fact that it is an EV. But if these are not challenges for you, then, the BYD Seal can make for an interesting alternative to the usual crop of cars. 

BYD Seal Key Interior Features

9. Skoda Superb

The Skoda Superb is well known in India and it is a highly desirable car among sedan lovers. It has always offered the very best in driving dynamics, luxury and features in its segment, and the sedan continues to excel on those fronts. Skoda has given the Superb a dual tone interior. Black is the predominant colour but the seats, along with certain other trims, feature a shade of brown. Skoda calls this colour Cognac. There is a big miss as well as the Skoda Superb does not get a sunroof of any kind.

In typical Skoda fashion, the touchscreen is well integrated into the dashboard and is easy to use. The steering wheel and gear lever are also wrapped in genuine leather and feel good to hold in one’s hand. The Superb also features 3 zone climate control, which makes the back seat experience that much greater. As far as the seats go, the Superb features some of the best seats in its class.

Fundamentally, buying the Superb isn’t a wise choice as its price tag is inflated as it is an imported car. However, as far as the experience is concerned, most other cars can’t get close to matching the calm, sophisticated experience of the Superb’s interior. A used Skoda car can often offer a great interior experience as well.

Skoda Superb Key Interior Features

List of 9 Sedans with the Best Interiors in India

Conclusion

Sedans, from the get go, are expected to have a nice interior. Car designers have to keep this in mind when engineering the interior. They make concessions like offering two great seats at the rear, while offering a third middle seat which doesn’t offer the same comfort. Ultimately, in the case of sedans, the best interiors are ones that offer the most luxurious experience for a given size.