• Tech-fest cabin, but clear 911 heritage
• High-quality materials throughout
• Driving position is close to perfection

How’s the quality and layout?

It’s very hard to fault the quality of the materials used in the 911’s interior. We find ourselves surrounded by plenty of dense, soft-touch plastics, attractive trims, supple leather and a sense that everything’s exceedingly well screwed together. The only disappointment is the slightly flimsy passenger cupholder.

Yes, some might complain that it looks a little dour compared to flashier rivals, but then the 911 has never been particularly extroverted (some interior colour choices aside). Besides, the majority of switches and controls are easily reached by the driver, and there are just enough physical controls to make changing temperature or the stereo’s volume easy on the move.

Infotainment and tech

All 911s get a 10.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with sat-nav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto all as standard. The display has sharp graphics and is generally easy to use, although we find some of the icons are a bit small to accurately hit on the move and the menu screens tend to look too busy. It is responsive to commands unlike the Aston Martin Vantage’s system. Even so, the Audi R8’s is a little easier to use.

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Instruments are taken care of by a large analogue rev-counter flanked by a pair of digital displays that can be configured to show a wide range of information. This includes sat-nav instructions, performance data, fuel economy and music. You scroll through using dials on the steering wheel spokes; it’s easy to use, but the steering wheel’s spokes obscure chunks of the outer displays.

If you want more tech, fancier hifi systems are an option, you can add coloured ambient lighting, and even night vision is available.

Comfort

• Comfortable and supportive seats
• Full electric seat adjustment optional
• Perfect driving position

Even the basic seats are comfortable and supportive, although they don’t have quite the range of adjustment you might expect. Indeed, on most models you’ll need to upgrade to get full electric adjustment and moveable lumbar support. Racing-style bucket seats are offered on some models; these can be tricky to get into but we’ve always found them comfortable.

Once you’ve arranged the driver’s seat, you’ll find the steering wheel, pedals and pew line up perfectly, and the wheel has plenty of reach and rake adjustment. Whether you’re tiny or towering, you should be able to find a driving position that suits.