upholstery is decent, the sunvisors extend for extra protection against

glare and there are two additional 12-volt power outlets to run a cellular

phone, radar detector or other accessories.

Legroom and headroom for the driver and right-side passenger are adequate,

except the passenger's footwell has an unfortunate hump we've come to know

and hate in other GM-engineered products that accommodates the catalytic

converter.

The design of the Spacecab's split folding front bench seat may discourage

people from sitting in the middle. The cushion, in the center, is shorter

to make space for a dual cupholder that's built into the forward edge of

the seat. When the small, center backrest is folded forward it acts as

a center armrest, so the cupholders make sense. But if someone is forced

to ride in the center, that person won't have either a full backrest or

a full cushion, and his or her knees will be over the cupholder.

Behind the front seats of the Spacecab there's a fairly flat floor,

so stowing toolboxes or luggage should be easy. In the rear wall of the

cab there's a handy compartment that houses the jack and tools.

We have one gripe about the rear of the Hombre's cabin: the side-facing,

fold-down rear seats are uncomfortable and awkward for adults and children.

This same gripe applies to many extended-cab trucks, including Chevy and

GMC compact pickups, Ford Ranger and Mazda B-Series pickups. We prefer

a simple, forward-facing rear bench seat, even if it is small, because

it makes a much better spot for briefcases and other items.