It's easier, particularly at night, than feeling for a receptacle on the steering column. Cruise buttons are awkwardly placed at the bottom of the steering wheel. The Grand Am's been around for 15 years. It's grown up some in recent years, with longer wheelbase, wider track and increased power. Besides the Accord and Sebring, it competes with the Mercury Cougar, Dodge Stratus, Nissan Altima, Acura Integra, Mitsubishi Galant and Volkswagen Jetta.
Monsoon adds clarity to the system.
Suspension on the GT is a bit heavier, with firmer bushings, front and rear antiroll bars and higher spring rates. Turning circle is almost 36 feet. Major resizing of the Grand Am was three years ago, when wheelbase was stretched from 103.5 to 107 inches and track was widened from 56 to 59 inches. It became sleeker, with a rakish windshield. Its trunk is now a sizable 14.3 cubic feet.