The new coupe body is fresh sheet metal, and markedly sportier than its sedan sibling. The front-end treatment is pleasantly predatory, and the carving on the sides is reminiscent of the flanks of big brother Taurus. There's also a whiff of the Taurus inside the ZX2, particularly in the insular control panel for the radio, heater and air conditioner. While we're accusing the ZX2's interior of a little fraternal plagiarism, we might also charge it with being comfortable, quiet and easy to use. The driver's seat is positioned well, and furnishes adequate lateral support.
Visibility is good, as is control and instrument accessibility.
There's decent legroom in the back seat, but you'll hit your head if you've reached the big 6-0. The ZX2's interior is unblemished from an aesthetic standpoint. The dash and door panels are a series of graceful curves. Small cloth inserts in the door panels subtly relieve the plastic expanse without running up costs too much. Ford made when it redesigned the Escort.