Peek Inside 40 Vehicle Cabins Few Get To Experience

From touchscreen dashboards to on-board kitchens, these car interiors will blow your mind.

Damjan

• Published in Interesting
• December 27, 2024

Car interiors have come far from basic seats and a steering wheel. Today, many vehicles are packed with technology, making them feel more like spaceships than ordinary cars.

While most of us are used to a few simple buttons to adjust the heating or change the radio, some cars have complex systems with touchscreens, buttons, and controls that do everything from managing the car’s performance to keeping passengers comfortable. These advanced car cabins might seem overwhelming initially, but for some professionals, they’re just another day at work.

For example, drivers of luxury cars like Teslas and Mercedes-Benz often control most functions through large touchscreens. The dashboard is simple but filled with high-tech features. It’s almost like using a smartphone for your car.

Military and commercial vehicles also have incredibly complex interiors. In military vehicles, drivers use advanced systems to manage communication, navigation, and other essential functions. On the other hand, truck drivers need long-distance comfort, so their trucks are often equipped with comfy seats, entertainment options, and even small kitchens.

Experimental cars with futuristic designs are also available. These cars are filled with new materials and technologies that might eventually be used in regular vehicles. They look like something straight out of a sci-fi movie.

We’ve rounded up the most captivating vehicle cabins you won’t want to overlook. Each photo will make you wonder about the purpose of all those buttons.

Some car interiors offer impressive features that redefine technology, comfort, and design.

"It May Be A Bit Complicated To Get To My Workstation, But The Commute Is Worth Every Ounce Of Effort"

"The Cab Of A 1920 Streetcar"

"Shuttle Endeavour's Cockpit Before All Systems Are Shut Down An It Becomes A Museum Piece"

"Here's The Inside Of A Narrow Gauge Steam Train For Those Who Are Interested"

"The Cab Of My Tractor"

"Cab Of A Modern Trash Truck"

"So How About The Engine Room Of An Actual Steamship?"

"Here's The Shot Of My Cab, The C-5M Super Galaxy While Aerial Refueling With A KC-135"

"Inside The Cab Of An Ice 3 High-Speed Train"

"I Asked To Take A Photo Of The Flight Deck Of The 787-9. The Captain Said, "No, I Have A Better Idea". The Excitement Of Sitting In The Captain's Seat Never Fades"

"Fast Attack Submarine Cab"

"He's A Picture Of My Cab. Just Sailing Along"

"From The Cab Of An Amish Buggy"

"Inside The Operator Cab Of A 240 Ft Tower Crane"

"The View From My Cab. Not A Vehicle But An Airport Control Tower Cab"

"Any Museum That Has Cabins You Can Sit In Gets An Automatic 10/10. I Was Super Surprised By Just How Laid Back The F-16 Was. My Knees Were On My Chest"

"Here Is My Cab En Route To A Glacier Landing (MD520)"

"Here's Mine"

"Inside Operator Cab. 1945 Dravo Barge-Mounted Crane"

"Peek Inside A Supermarket Flower Delivery Truck"

"Here Is A Chick's View From An Anchored Tug And Barge In NY Harbor"

"My Workstation Can Get A Little Lonely, But I Wouldn't Trade It For The World (F-16)"

"This Is The Cab Of My Modern Locomotive"

"Not Quite The Cab, But The Inside Of Our Fixed-Wing Medevac Plane During A Routine Repatriation Flight Of A Neonate. A Beechcraft King Air 200"

"Here's The View From The Engineer's Chair Of A 50-Year-Old Swiss Cog Train That Climbs Up And Down Pike's Peak Every Day. I Miss You, Number 16"

"Office Space, AH-64D Apache Edition"

"Inside My Flying Workplace - Old An-2 Airplane"

"The Inside Of An Amphicar. Rubber Duckies Essential"

"The Inside Of The TV Truck I'm Working In Tonight"

"Inside Of A C-17. Peep The Centrally-Mounted Joystick. Only Boeings Have This Sort Of Design"

"So I Thought I Would Post My UK Bus Cab"

"The Forward Console On The Vessel I Work On"

"Inside Cab, Halter Marine Built Crane. 130 Ton Capacity, Cab Is 82’ Above The Deck"

"Saw The Garbage Truck And Fire Truck. Maybe Your Inner Kid Wanted To Be A Sailor. Here's A Picture Inside A Coast Guard Ship Engine Room"

"The Inside Of A Different Kind Of Emergency Response Vehicle"

"Here's One From An Old And Small Bulk Carrier"

"A Nice View"

"Saw The Other Cool Peeks Inside Childhood Dream Jobs And Wanted To Add The Wheelhouse Of My Tug Boat To The Collection"

"For Those Interested - Generation V'Locity Cab. Or In My Case "The Office"

"So How About This Metro Cab?"

Vehicle interiors have become much more than just spaces for driving. With technologies resembling science fiction scenes, today’s cars offer drivers and passengers functionality, comfort, and futuristic design.

Although the complex systems and controls may seem confusing, for many professionals, it's just part of their daily routine. Given the rapid advancement of technology, we can only wonder what the future holds for car interiors.

One thing is for sure – driving will never be the same, and the cars of tomorrow will be even more sophisticated, comfortable, and innovative.

Damjan