At the tail, round corner lamps supplement standard brake lights by illuminating the area beside and behind the vehicle as a visual aid to a driver backing up. The extended wheelbase at 107 inches and a wide wheel track of 59 inches establishes a stable stance for a smooth ride quality. Length of the wheelbase on Grand Am ranks the car in the compact class, although the passenger compartment contains the space of a mid-size model. Organization of the interior revolves around the driver s seat, with the dashboard center-section panel and all instruments canted toward the driver in cockpit fashion. Two bucket seats border a center console, and in back the bench for three has sculptured spaces for two.
Equipment defines the five trim levels.
The base SE edition contains conveniences often considered optional, like air conditioning, a steering column with tilting wheel, power door locks and a stereo sound kit.