Hondas have the reputation of being mass-market cars that are also driver's cars, and the del Sol is no exception. Everything about the interior related to driving is purposeful and well-done. The comfortable, contoured bucket seats hold you securely. The pedals, shifter, footrest and controls are all simple and well-placed, with a tactile sense.The instrument panel and dashboard are refreshingly gadget-free. The speedometer and standard tachometer are framed by the steering wheel. An arched hood over the instrument panel holds rocker switches for the cruise control, auxiliary lights, rear defroster and hazard lights. The simple stalk-mounted lights and wipers are stock Honda pieces, as is the straightforward climate-control system. Other aspects of the interior are less ergonomically pleasing. The ashtray is tucked on the side of the center console where you are more likely to burn your hip than stub out your cigarette. Reaching the center storage compartment to swap cassettes requires an awkward up-and-behind motion of the driver's arm. The cupholder rack is part of the storage compartment lid (a dubious idea in itself) and it requires a two-part maneuver to release it. (It's almost easier to take off the roof panel.) Two lockable storage compartments behind the seats create a shelf, but these cubbies can't be accessed without pulling the seatbacks forward. The standard equipment levels are quite good, maybe even miraculous if your last sports car had rubber flaps where the roll-up windows should have been. The base S model offers power windows, rear-window defroster, tachometer, adjustable steering column, digital clock and cargo area light. New for +95 are a low-fuel warning light, a lockable remote trunk release and a control for the driver-side vent. Dual airbags are standard, as is a side-impact beam. The Si and VTEC have standard power door locks and mirrors, cruise control and a 4-speaker, 20-watt AM/FM/ cassette system with a sliding cover. The VTEC has standard anti-lock brakes (ABS).
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