Taking out those seats eliminates riders who can enjoy the Premiere s top feature, a built-in video and entertainment system. A VCR is located on the floor between the front bucket seats. There are also input jacks for video games. A monitor, increased in size to 6.8 inches for 2001, folds down from the overhead console and provides a quality picture. Perhaps we show our naivete by always being surprised by the clarity.
Passengers have plenty of options with their wireless headphones.
There s not much separating the Silhouette from conversion vans, other than more vertical and horizontal space. The second-row captain s chairs are roomy and comfortable. The ride is better here, though, with a touring suspension with automatic leveling and air inflation. The carlike handling makes driving relaxing. That might seem like a lot for a minivan.