Driving the Bravada in an urban setting is in many respects no different than piloting an Intrigue or any other 6-cylinder Oldsmobile. The seating position is higher, of course, which is beneficial in terms of seeing what's
going on around you, but steering and braking required no more effort than their sedan counterparts. A turning
circle only slightly larger than that of most passenger cars aids maneuverability
The Bravada is equally at home on the highway. It is still relatively effortless to drive and has a softer than
normal ride. The brake pedal is mushy, a common trait among General Motors trucks and sport-utilities.
Performance from the V6 engine is good, and there is adequate power in reserve for carrying a full load. In a
few instances during our test, we wished for a V8 option, which would be helpful when ascending steep grades with
a heavy load. But more power would increase fuel consumption, and that's one of the negatives of SUV ownership.