Hatchbacks are becoming chic here again, thanks to greater emphasis on utility from cars. And upcoming hatchbacks from automakers including BMW and Mercedes-Benz are helping the hatchback image. The ZX3 thus is in step with the times. The ZX3 has room for four 6-footers, if a driver doesn't shove his seat back too far. There's noticeable wind noise, but the interior has good gauges, large controls, convenient cupholders and many storage areas.
Front occupants sit upright in supportive bucket seats and the back bench seat is comfortable.
And back windows don't roll down. The roomy cargo area has a low opening and can be enlarged a lot by folding the rear seat forward. The big hatch opens smoothly on strut-type hinges. Copyright 2000, Digital Chicago Inc.