Point the control up. And visa versa. Unfortunately, like a lot of cars, you can't have access to both the time and the radio station. That's ridiculous, in our humble opinion. Storage is very good, with standard bins up front, and an average sized glove compartment.
Visibility is good in all directions.
You're up high, with lots of glass. However, because the Xterra is basically a pickup truck, with all the handling characteristics and high center of gravity that one would expect in a pick up, you'll want to be careful in the rain and snow. Like most Chrysler products, we don't expect the PT to be a pinnacle of reliability. We would expect the PT Cruiser to comparable to the Dodge Neon, in terms of service and maintenance. But, unlike the Neon, the PT is going to be harder to work on.