The Oldsmobile Silhouette makes all occupants feel they have control over their personal space, with places for drinks and trinkets, and individual entertainment options. You could live in one of these if you had to, and it sometimes seems that way when you're stuck on the 405 in Los Angeles, shuttling distractible youths to after-school Tai Chi lessons.We've driven minivans with aftermarket video and television setups, and none of them match the sound quality, picture quality, and ease of operation found in the Premiere Edition. On the other hand, the GLS model offers most of the same equipment without the video system for considerably less. Viewed that way, the video system is an expensive option. Some users, however, say it's money well spent because it eliminates from their vocabulary the phrase, "Don't make me come back there."
Regardless, the Silhouette is fun to drive. It rides and handles well. Add all-wheel drive and it's a great all-weather vehicle.
If you're shopping for the absolute lowest-priced transport for the soccer team, you should probably look elsewhere. The Silhouette is designed for people who understand that interior space, efficiency, and versatility are desirable traits in a luxury vehicle. These are certainly traits we can understand.