Ford says the side airbags, located in the outer seat bolster, are designed to cushion both the head and chest. Instruments have light gray faces and white numerals, which are a bit tricky to read in certain lighting conditions. They were particularly susceptible to reflections from the dash in bright sun. At night, however, these faces darken and are quite pleasant. Not only does it look durable, but the two-tone shading looks much classier than some of the printed patterns I have seen inside some cars lately.
Front seats are generously-sized sport buckets with firm lateral and lumbar support.
The split-folding back seat is small and very heavily contoured, making it adequate for kids. Fortunately, it can be folded down to open up the cargo capacity, which is crucial for the young, active buyers who will be interested in this car. Bubbles in the plastic covers over the head and taillights not only add visual interest but enable the lights to be seen from the side. A sports coupe is not a sports coupe unless it handles well, and the V6 is certainly athletic. It turns into corners instantly, and the body stays flat.