It can also be used to adjust settings of the door locks and exterior lights. Those would be on the door near the floor. Oh, those are on the door, too. The large allotment of buttons on the dash and for the audio and climate systems can be intimidating. Our more seasoned staffers note, however, that there is logic to the madness, and that after spending time in the car, things do make more sense.
Interior storage is better than before, with large door bins and a dual-level center bin.
The glove box is also roomy, but the optional CD changer in our test car took up a decent percentage of it. Nobody, but nobody, liked the elegant but nearly useless cupholder. Other options include heated seats, high-intensity discharge headlights and an integrated digital cellular phone system. Of course, all of these features don't come free of charge. For consumers who want a solid and prestigious entry-level luxury car with an unparalleled list of options, the C320 is about as good as it gets for 2001.