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Ask Goodwin

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Writer:

Colin Goodwin | Journalist

Date:

8 February 2022

Dear Colin, Some cars work as a whole, others can show painfully differing visions between interior and exterior design teams. What car in your opinion has the least well matched interior/exterior combination? Guy W

Dear Guy,

That’s a great question but a very difficult one to answer (without cheating and asking Julian Thomson for help). I think the interior of the BMW i8 is a real disappointment compared to the fabulous exterior. Also, the cabin of the Lamborghini Aventador is horrific, but I like the outrageousness of the outside.

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