front and rear. It feels much more spacious than a Ford Taurus. Rear-seat passengers should find plenty of room for

elbows, knees and feet. And since the coupe and sedan share the same roof, the rear seat in the coupe is as spacious

as the one in the sedan.

One of the best instrument panels available is in the Grand Prix. Directly in front of the driver are nice big

analog gauges. Computerized "driver information systems" are sometimes little more than electronic trinkets, but the

one in the Grand Prix relays useful information, such as service intervals, low tire pressure and fuel usage. True

technology addicts may also opt for the well-executed Head Up Display, which shows speed on the windshield, immediately

below the driver's line of sight.

In the center console are a couple of nifty cupholders, and a truly deep storage compartment with coin holder and

spots for either tapes or CDs. In the rear, a large center armrest folds down, revealing dual cupholders and a tray.

Just be certain the soft drinks are out before it's folded back up.

Equally spacious is the trunk and, just as important, it's of a good shape with a reasonably low lift-over height.

Available as part of some option groups is a handy, and fairly large, rear-seat pass-through, for people who carry skis, tent poles, or masts and booms for small sailboats.