The score at the Auto Interior Show’s annual “Interior of the Year” awards competition in Detroit was Europeans 4, Americans 3 and Asians 1.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more


By automaker, GM and Audi each won two awards; Ford, Mercedes, Honda and Land Rover, one each.


In all, 23 nominee models in four vehicle categories – popular-priced car, premium-priced car, popular-priced truck and premium-priced truck – from 12 different automakers competed for top honors. Two separate groups voted – automotive journalists from around the US, and the industry at large – to select eight winners.


The 2005 “media choice” winners were:
  Popular-priced car:        Audi A4
  Premium-priced car:       Audi A6
  Popular-priced truck:     Honda Odyssey
  Premium-Priced truck:    Land Rover LR3


“Industry-choice” winners were:
  Popular-priced car:        Ford Mustang
  Premium-priced car:       Cadillac STS
  Popular-priced truck:      Hummer H3
  Premium-Priced truck:    Mercedes M-Class

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

The 23 nominees were selected by the editors of Ward’s AutoWorld magazine.