The weakest link in the driving experience was the Goodyear tires. On several types of pavement they sang loudly, and on others they simply transmitted too much roar to the interior. Inside, front passengers are treated to firm, supportive bucket seats. The controls are laid out within easy reach in a flowing, subdued dashboard. The ignition slot is conveniently located on the dashboard to the right of the steering column, and all controls are backlit at night for easy operation.
Storage space abounds, with map pockets, console storage, and a decently sized glovebox.
The stalk controls for the lights and wipers are amazingly silky for a General Motors product. The steering wheel has cruise control and auxillary stereo controls mounted behind the spokes, where they cannot be inadvertently activated but are easy to modulate. We took issue with certain interior elements, however. For example, the cruise control indicator light is virtually invisible during daylight. But, unlike the imports, the driver doesn't need to re-activate the cruise each time the car is shut off.