Switches for the heated seats are on the console. A new center console has an improved cupholder plus a small tray for sunglasses. In order to reduce glare, the instrument panel is a darker color than the rest of the interior. The basic warranty is for three years or 50,000 miles. The Miller-cycle engine feels bigger, and stronger, than it actually is.
Fuel mileage is good, and the styling is simple and uncluttered.
Interior styling is handsome but the climate control system can be hard to decipher. Also, the price is rather steep. 1999 Knight Ridder Inc. and may not be republished without permission.