the standard somerset interior contained two close fitting front seats, finished in leather, which could be arranged as a bench seat and a large deeply cushioned rear bench seat which could accommodate three passengers. with a centrally mounted dashboard or instrument panel, austin incorporated a four speed, plus reverse, gearbox into the car's design which was controlled by a column mounted gear change lever. four wheel, foot operated hydraulic brakes, and a handbrake operating on the rear wheels only, provided the car's stopping power.