The rotary automatic AC controls are located below the radio controls which has a digital clock read out above where the cassette is inserted. But the station readout or operation is read on the LCD screen above. The center console is narrow but deep and there are two cupholders in the front and two in the rear in the rear of the console. The rear seat is very comfortable for two reasonably sized adults with generous leg and headroom. There is no fold down feature for expanding the trunk, maybe because of the battery pack, but notwithstanding the trunk is well shaped and seems larger than its claimed 11.8 cubic feet.
Pricing is very competitive.
It is sold as a single line car with one trim level. It is manufactured in Japan. Go for the six pack when ordering. Deliveries are now being scheduled for January and side impact air bags will be an option. Maybe I was wrong, there just might be a place for electrons to help power automobiles.