A 45-minute stint in this car found one driver constantly shifting in her seat to find a more comfortable seating position, all to no avail. The side bolstering on the seats, too, is negligible, although this is less of an issue in a family wagon than it would be in a more performance-oriented car. The shaggy tan upholstery on the seats and doors is probably meant to be inoffensive and neutral, but we found it to be rather hideous. Strictly functional - a place to plant your arse while you veg in front of the tube, or dashboard, as it were. The build quality of the interior is pretty horrid as well.
Hard plastic is present on the door panels, lower dash and center console.
And the entire dash appears to be poorly made, as there is a big gap between the upper and lower portions, and the upper part can be easily pulled away from the lower. A lack of attention to interior ergonomics is a prime offense of the Saturn SW2. The steering wheel feels hard to the touch and is placed too low in our opinion. Also, the rim is uniform in girth, so it doesn't provide any fat, comfortable gripping positions. The stereo controls were functional, but too uniform in size and shape.