Well-organized and elegant are terms that come to mind when describing the interior of this fully equipped sedan. Visible through the thickly padded steering wheel was a nicely arranged instrument panel containing the speedometer, tachometer, fuel and temperature gauges-all with white needles and graphics against a black back round for maximum legibility. These readouts were accompanied by a host of warning lights.The positioning of other controls and features revealed Acura's quest for easy access and superb ornization. Large power window and door lock buttons were situated on a near vertical portion of the driver's armrest. The center panel housing the eight-speaker stereo system and the air-conditioning controls was slightly angled away from the driver for better legibility and easier access. We were pleased to discover a thick rubber seal between our car's roof and its doors-just one of the many painstaking measures Acura stylists have taken with the Vigor GS to isolate its occupants from outside elements and road noise. Elegant and comfortable but far too snug was our overall impression of the interior scheme. Wood grain accents and luxurious leather seats made this an eye-pleasing car. The four-way power driver's bucket seat featured adjustable lumbar support for maximum comfort.p> Our big complaint was that all these creature comforts were crowded into an interior that lacked a few inches here and there. This was particularly true for rear seat passengers, whose legroom was definitely restricted by the front seatbacks. We think the reason for the cramped interior lies in the positioning of the Vigor GS's rear wheels. Unlike Chrysler's LH sedans, the GS's wheels are positioned well forward; although this gives the car an unusually large trunk, it noticeably reduces interior space.
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