The suspension uses basic MacPherson struts up front with a twist-beam rear axle in back. The suspension does a good job of keeping the car glued to the road, but don't expect sports car-like handling. As a consequence, the LS model handles better than the base version. It sounds a lot like Big Brother is watching us but in this case, I think it's for the better. The seats could use some additional bolstering, but that back seat has an unusual amount of head and leg room for three adults - as long as they're not too big.
Trunk space is pretty good, too, and the rear seat back can be folded down to add cargo space.
When it's down, the Cavalier LS sedan is essentially becomes a delivery van. The car also has an optional traction control system that retards the ignition spark and upshifts the transmission when either of the drive wheels begin to slip. The front brakes are disk and the rears are drum but anti-lock brakes are standard on all the Cavaliers. BOB - I'd feel better if all the brakes were discs, but I suppose the car wouldn't be so inexpensive if GM kept adding more expensive systems. I also think the heavy-duty suspension should be an option.