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Originally Posted by fastball

Just got back from my local dealer. Drove a base V6. Literally zero options on it.

I didn't take it on the freeway. But my first impressions are that this car is SOLID. I mean, tank-like SOLID!!! When you shut the doors it's Germanic solid!! Steering is very responsive. Interior plastics and other materials are very good quality. The dashboard material is actually somewhat soft touch, as is most of the interior controls.

Love the vent dial for the climate control. And I ran the blower to the top vents and kept my hand on the gear shift (it was an automatic) to see if the vents would blow directly on my hand, and it won't if you have the vents directed at your body. I did find the climate control temp indicator a little small and dim for my liking, I had to look for it. Wish it was brighter.

Power seats are silent. With the engine off and the doors closed you cannot hear even a slight hum out of the motors. Cloth seems very heavy duty and durable. I hope the leather is just as durable.

There is no overhead lighting, unless there's an overhead lamp above the rear seat that I didn't see and it was switched off. When you open the doors the only interior lights are the front map lights and the floor lights. Everything behind the center console is dark when you open the doors at night. I didn't really care for that. I prefer the entire interior be illuminated when you open the doors at night.

The brakes, even on the base V6, are terrific. I kinda had to hit them hard when the train lights and gate came on while driving and this thing stops on a dime..... can only imagine how well the Brembos do!!!

The main reason I wanted to drive it tonight was to see what all the hub-bub was about the visibility. Well folks, I have to tell ya, I found no problems with it at all. This car didn't have any of the blind spot or back up alerts, yet I was able to easily back it in to a parking spot between two Silverados using my rear and sideview mirrors.


All in all a great car - lightyears ahead of the 5th gen.

Thanks, a great review!