Automotive Interior Testing

Automotive interior systems continue to become more advanced in modern vehicle design. Customers expect a luxury feel with unmatched quality, safety, and functionality at all price points in the market. As the expectation grows, so does the demand put on OEMs and Suppliers to make continued advancements in materials, design geometry, longevity, and comfort. 

At MGA, we specialize in delivering top-tier interior testing services that ensure your automotive interior exceeds expectations for comfort, safety, and quality. We have full DVPR test capability for interior components and utilize our network of test labs to ensure even the tightest timelines are met. 

MGA is currently supporting Interior testing programs in Canada, Michigan, South Carolina, Alabama, Texas, and California. Whether you're developing a new vehicle model, enhancing interior design features, or seeking to validate product improvements, MGA Research is your trusted partner for achieving excellence in interior testing. Join leading automotive manufacturers and suppliers who rely on our expertise to deliver superior interiors.

Common interior components that MGA tests are:

• Instrument Panels (Cockpit)
• Center Consoles
• Door Panels
• Headliners
• Upper and Lower Interior Trim
• Deco Trim
• Carpet
• Other Injection Molded Components

MGA Advantage

Utilizing our network of nine laboratories across North America, MGA is always making sure that support is close by.

• Physical presence across North America, nearby to key industry regions including Canada, Southeastern US, West Coast, Detroit, and Mexico (2025)
• Proximity allows rapid response and flexible scheduling for our OEM, Tier 1, and Tier 2 customers
• Highly experienced with global OEM specifications 
• 100+ environmental chambers available across the company
• Complete interior component testing solutions including NVH, Environmental, Materials, Safety, and Vibration test capabilities

Capabilities 

Comfort & Material Testing

Comfort testing involves evaluating the quality and durability of interior materials, including upholstery and trim. Tests assess factors such as wear resistance, color fastness, and tactile comfort to ensure that materials maintain their appearance and feel over the vehicle's lifespan, even under daily use and exposure to environmental conditions. 

Functional

Functional testing verifies the performance of various interior systems and components, such as infotainment systems, climate control, lighting, and connectivity features. Tests ensure that these systems operate reliably, respond accurately to user inputs, and integrate seamlessly with other vehicle systems to enhance convenience and user experience.

Safety

Safety testing evaluates the effectiveness of interior safety features in protecting occupants during collisions and emergencies. This includes testing airbag deployment systems, seat belt performance, headrest effectiveness, and structural integrity to ensure compliance with global safety standards and regulations including FMVSS, CMVSS, ECE, and Global NCAP Protocols.

Durability & Environmental

Durability and environmental testing simulate real-world conditions to assess how well interior components withstand wear, aging, and environmental factors such as temperature extremes, humidity, and UV exposure. These tests help predict and mitigate potential issues related to material degradation, fading, and mechanical failure over time. We have positioned our network of test labs to ensure close proximity to engineering and manufacturing hubs to ensure seamless test support for the industry. MGA has over one hundred environmental chambers positioned across North America, and we have even begun building our own to keep up with demand.

Vibration and NVH

Vibration testing simulates the real-world vibrations that a vehicle and its components would experience during regular operation to ensure that components can withstand the vibrations over the vehicle's expected lifetime. MGA offers a wide range of vibration capability with over fifty electrodynamic shakers plus multi-axis simulation tables to support vehicle interior development and validation. 

Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) evaluations are intended to assess and minimize the noise and vibrations transmitted to the vehicle's cabin, improving comfort for passengers.

Acoustic testing focuses on evaluating interior noise levels and sound quality to enhance cabin comfort and reduce unwanted noise from sources such as engine, road, and wind. These evaluations are becoming especially important as the industry moves toward electrification. Among MGA’s capabilities are high and low frequency vibration exposure, both single and multi-axis.