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Originally Posted by Toxicgoober
I absolutely agree I'm willing to trade some visibility for style. But like I said, a greater visibility model already exists with the accompanying style (Mustang/Challenger).
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Another case of damned if you do, damned if you don't. Owning the Challenger myself, I didn't notice any issues with visibility in the 2016 SS. Granted I only sat in it, adjusted the seat for comfort, checked out the controls, started it, and so on. Maybe I'd notice it more if I was driving it, but the salesman made a comment like, "I know the visibility is probably a bit less than your Challenger". I looked around, checked blind spots, and so on and the only response I could come up with was "I guess". The Challenger feels more "open" I guess but when I actually looked around, I didn't have any problem
seeing where I needed to see. I think it's more of a perception thing than an actual "problem".
The only thing I wasn't a big fan of was (as mentioned) the nav screen pointing down. I know why they did it and the idea is good. I just like the more driver-centric setup in the Challenger where the gauges wrap just a bit toward the driver. I think that does a lot to reduce glare as well because I've never once seen any glare on my Challenger's 8.4" screen.
Anyway, like I said, damned if you do, damned if you don't. Make the interior more roomy and a usable back seat, they say it's too heavy. Make a more streamlined car/roofline and they'll say visibility is bad. Open up visibility a bit and they'll claim the car isn't streamlined enough and is too tall or boxy. Keep in mind that these reviewers are paid to find something to pick on. If they don't: bad review. It's like going to a top notch steakhouse and complaining that you had to chew more than you do when eating a Big Mac.
Mike