The great expanse of glass caught our attention as we began our exterior examination of the Summit LX Wagon. A sharply raked windshield stretched from the short hood to meet the roof at a point well over the typical driver's head. The high roofline not only permitted a big windshield but also allowed for large front- and rear-side windows. The rear liftgate appeared to have more glass than metal. Overall, it was a vehicle that looked as though it would put its occupants on display and provide them with excellent scenic possibilities.The upper two-thirds of our two-tone Summit test vehicle was finished in a rich Dark Red Pearl, and the lower one-third, bumper to bumper, was painted Light Silver Metallic. The color match between metal and vinyl components and the overall fit-and-finish were close to excellent. The roof rack, window moldings and recessed door handles were black vinyl. The result was a nicely trimmed, color-coordinated "glass house."
In front, a small grille worked well with the abbreviated and sharply sloping hood and complemented the look of the air scoop under the bumper. The halogen headlamp assembly and cornering lights wrapped around the front fenders.