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Again, it may not mean much to shorter drivers, but we applaud the new Metro sedan for offering significantly more front-seat headroom than some vehicles with sticker prices that are two and three times higher.
However, front legroom, at 42.5 in., is not quite as generous: In fact, our driver couldn't extend his left leg. And although the Metro sedan offers more rear legroom than the 5-door hatch it replaces, this space is still a bit skimpy - the knees of a 6 foot-tall person will be pressed up against the back of the driver's seat.
Ergonomically speaking, Geo designers seem to have made the most of the limited space they had to work with. The climate-control system is conveniently located, clearly designated and simple to read from the driver's seat. And the steering column stalks are positioned so that the headlamp and windshield wiper controls can all be quickly spotted and easily operated.
The cupholder slides out from under the radio and is sturdier than the versions we've seen on some luxury sedans. Also, the fact that it's dashboard-mounted - not console-mounted -means any spilled coffee will go onto the floor instead of the driver's right leg. |
