# Gamechanging Car Interiors The New Mercedes E-Class Interior Sets a Whole New Standard By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-12-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclass-interior References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/mercedes-benz-e-class-interior/40823/) & [media.daimler](http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-1568711-1-1871486-1-0-1-0-0-1-12639-1549054-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html?TS=1449666416821) The new [Mercedes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-vision-v) Benz E-Class interior quite simply puts almost all other automotive interiors to shame. This interior design takes into account aesthetic considerations as well as the very latest technology to create a car experience that is both luxurious and classy. The system uses a variety of high-quality materials to add to the feeling of luxury, including open-pore woods, metal fabrics and of course leather. As far as multimedia is concerned, passengers can make use of a Frontbass audio system, [Burmester 3D surround system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadillac-2026-electric-vehicle) and an infotainment system that includes a pair of 12.3-inch screens that offer a resolution of 1,920 x 720 each. This E-Class interior uses touch control buttons for controlling the infotainment, and allows drivers to control car functions without taking their hands off the wheel. The interior is a fine example of bringing together aesthetic quality and technological control without one affecting the other in a detrimental manner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Car Interiors:** The trend towards infotainment systems that offer high-tech, luxurious, and premium experiences is a major disruptor in the automotive industry. - **In-car Touch Control Interfaces:** The trend towards tactile, hands-free control of car functions is disrupting the traditional button-and-switch interface standard in modern cars. - **Design & Technology Integration:** The trend towards seamless integration of design and technology offers broad disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry, with potential for AI and VR integrations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry is being driven by the need to offer premium, high-end experiences to stay competitive, creating exciting opportunities for disruptive innovations in technology and design. - **Interior Design:** The push to integrate technology and design elements is opening up new avenues of opportunity and disruption in the field of interior design. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies have a significant role to play in the automotive industry's disruption, especially in the area of infotainment and touch control interfaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Sedan Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-mercedesbenz-sclass.md) - [Entertainment-Integrated Luxe Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-v.md) - [Art Deco Show-Car Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-iconic.md) - [Luxury Electric Van Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-vision-v.md) - [Stylish Concept Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-cla.md) - [Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-vision-oneeleven.md) - [Sustainable Luxury Vehicle Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odyssean-edition.md) - [Luxe Long-Range Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-eqs.md) - [Luxurious Custom Auto Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexani-motorcars.md)