a big benefit in something that is likely to be used for longer trips.
Thanks to a revision a couple of years ago the instrument panel design
is rounded and flowing. The instruments are clearly legible, and occupants
will appreciate the controls for the sound system and the heating and air
conditioning being easy to operate and not intruding upon each other's
spaces. Further down in the center console are a pair of cupholders which
will accept both cans or mugs, and a moderate glovebox. There are numerous
other storage areas throughout the interior: Map pockets in the front doors,
a big compartment along the left-hand side of the center seating area,
a cupholder for the center seat, large storage areas under the third seat
armrests, open bins behind those same armrests and two more cupholders
for the third seat. In addition to the cigarette lighter there are three
12-volt power outlets, two in front and one in the rear.
With eight-passenger seating the center and rear seats are three-person
benches; in the SLT, these benches are split-back with folding armrests
and a center console. Optionally available is seven-passenger seating,
which replaces the center bench with a pair of high-back, reclining buckets.
Outward visibility is great, especially from the front. You sit up high
and the windshield and side windows are huge, so you have an absolutely
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