Catera Sport models use brushed silver accents around instruments, shifter console ring and doors. White-on-black analog instruments include a speedometer and tachometer in center positions surrounded by gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, voltage and fuel. The Sport package also adds seat heater elements, a Bose sound system, and a power sunroof.

On the driver-side front door, a new trim panel integrates door handles with repositioned power window toggles and two low latch-lid storage bins. Window switches provide one-touch express up and down movement for all four side windows, with pinch-guard protection that senses any resistance to closure like small fingers in the path, then reverses the path traveled by the glass.

Leather-covered seats are now in all Cateras. The Sport package uses firmer seat bolsters and lumbar support and adds a thigh adjustment. A rear bench seat splits the seatback and folds in sections. Trunk access is available through a panel behind the center armrest for longer items.

More safety equipment goes into this Catera, including seat-mounted side-impact airbags along with frontal airbags, three-point safety belts for all five positions with height adjustments on the four outboard seats and head restraints that move vertically to fit.

Overall, Catera feels luxurious and comfortable, and it has power controls for everything, plus a high content of premium appointments.