The LTZ's firmer suspension provides a tighter ride than normal, but it is still soft enough to be comfortable in daily city driving. In many ways the LTZ is the civilian version of the police-package Lumina. Inside, wide bucket seats await front-seat occupants. They are divided by a console that has a molded-in cupholder and a large storage compartment. The seats are supportive without being confining, and the leather upholstery in the test car was a welcome addition.
Instrumentation consists of large, simple dials with white numerals and orange needles.
The dual-zone climate control has rotary switches that sit high in the dash. The combination radio and CD player has wide, flat buttons that are among the best in Chevy's inventory. Most all of the secondary controls are easy to reach, including steering-wheel buttons for radio. The back seat is nicely sized, and, true to the Lumina's family orientation, an integrated child safety seat is optional. In addition, there are child safety door locks, child seatbelt guides and a rear-window lockout feature so little ones can't pinch their fingers.