The Catera was introduced in 1996 and has changed little since then, although GM did spring for a nose job and a fanny tuck last year. They borrowed it from GM's European arm, Opel. The Catera is based on an Opel Omega, built in Germany. It's been modified a bit for American tastes, but it retains some of the German feel for the road, which is a plus.
Comfort is good.
It's a very easy car to feel comfortable in. It's got nice seats and a smooth ride, and it's reasonably sized. The Catera handles well. There's not a whole lot of body lean, no swaying, no passengers looking like bobbing-head dolls when the car stops. It provides a very decent ride.