That's not to say that the new 240SX is a cream puff. It still incorporates the nimble handling, spirited acceleration and styling accoutrements that made previous incarnations so popular to those buyers who harbor sports-car inclinations. It's just that some of the 240SX's sharper edges have been smoothed and rounded out for comfort's sake.
We tested the high-end, sporty SE model, which comes with numerous standard-feature amenities that include a sport-tuned suspension, front and rear spoilers, projector-style foglights, driver-adjustable lumbar support, moquette fabric seats with a sporty center insert, remote keyless entry with an anti-theft system, and attractive analog gauges with black digits on a white background.
Our test model was also equipped with optional anti-lock brakes (ABS), limited-slip differential and a sunroof. Including the destination charge, that upped the price of the SE to $23,163.
Standard equipment on both the base and SE models includes electronic fuel injection, front-engine/rear-wheel-drive powertrain, 5-speed manual overdrive transmission, power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering, independent strut-type front suspension and multi-link rear suspension, power remote-controlled mirrors, fold-down rear seatback, power windows and door locks, and dual airbags. Next Page