These driving impressions are, of course, transmitted through the various elements found in the passenger compartment, which is fabulously lush and, as mentioned, ridiculously quiet.
The oversized steering wheel will remind some of the helm of a yacht, but here the wheel is thicker â€" befitting for a car that is the sportiest in the fleet by far.
Similarly, all the other controls have weight to them, from the buttons to close the coach-style doors to the metal vent pulls to the Spirit of Ecstasy rotary controller used to operate the car’s many climate control, audio system and navigation system functions.
The centre console showcases a 10.25-inch touchscreen with swipe, pull and pinch functionality, as well as the ability to read cursive characters written by fingertip.
To reinforce the notion that the Wraith is a next-generation Rolls-Royce, there is a USB port, 20.5 GB of onboard storage capacity and front seatback pockets specifically designed to hold a pair of iPads.
The cabin configuration consists of four individual seats â€" covered in the finest natural grain leather, of course. The seats offer a nice balance of plushness and support, like fuzzy slippers with orthopedic inserts. Other traditional Rolls-Royce touches, including the optional lambswool floor mats, embroidered headrests and Teflon-coated umbrellas hidden away in the doors, complete what is a very exclusive picture.
The 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith is one of the most unique new cars on the road today and, in many ways, it defies classification. It offers the effortless performance of a classic GT coupe. But it’s not a GT in the same way as, say, an Aston Martin Vanquish or a Bentley Continental GT. It’s different.
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