Cars and SUVs With the Easiest Controls

"Simple controls—especially ones that you can use by gripping a knob or feeling a button—are easier to use without taking your eyes off the road," says Kelly Funkhouser, CR’s manager for vehicle technology. "Touchscreens require drivers to focus on the screen, search for where to place a finger, and then try to tap that spot. This can be difficult while driving down a bumpy road."

CR’s experts have evaluated the interiors of hundreds of the latest vehicles, and we know it’s possible to balance function and form without skimping on features, comfort, or style. The cars below are recommended by CR and have the easiest-to-use controls in their category.