Interior Design, Materials, and Comfort
Sun Visor Quality, Coverage, and Feel
The Issue
Sun visors across the cars tested showed a range of quality. The functional requirement of blocking direct sun was met adequately in most cases. More consistently noted was the feel and physical quality of the visor in use. On several cars the visor had a noticeably loose or insubstantial quality: flexing when pressed, producing a small rattle on uneven roads, or having a mirror cover that did not close with a secure action. The lateral extension that swings out to cover the A-pillar gap was in some cases insufficient to block the sun in the position where it was needed most.
Why It Matters
The sun visor is one of the most frequently used interior components in the car. On a sunny morning commute a driver might use it five or six times within a single journey, and each use involves handling it directly and assessing its quality through physical contact. A visor that feels slightly loose, droops from its set position, or rattles on a rough road creates a persistent background impression of below-expected quality in a location that receives a great deal of daily attention. These are not dramatic failures. They are the kind of small things that, once noticed, are noticed every subsequent time.