I don't know what the dash of the particular vehicle in question looks like, but every manufacturer has a "design language" that drives their choices in external and internal appearance. Lately it seems that Honda/Acura have been embracing a very modern, technical, feature-dense design. In contrast, early/mid 2000s Toyotas favored simplicity and parts sharing, with little regard for the fact the trunk release button is a different shape, color, and texture than the radio/heat controls on the same console surface.
The domestics have really worked to bring their controls up to par in the 90s. The Honda design language is moving forward, as well, but they're optimizing for the Japanese preference for many neat features executed well, as opposed to minimalism and key features implemented flawlessly.
The domestics have really worked to bring their controls up to par in the 90s. The Honda design language is moving forward, as well, but they're optimizing for the Japanese preference for many neat features executed well, as opposed to minimalism and key features implemented flawlessly.