that's nice to hear a positive review.

 

I bought 2 Grand Prixs for the HUD feature - As the article states its great and I wish most cars had it.

 

That's a good review. But that interior needs help. Take out the nav screen and it screams Rental Car.

 

The interior does look a little cold, doesn't it?

 

The interior does look a little cold, doesn't it?

It's all business, I like it. I guess a bit of brightwork would help.

 

GM needs to get out of the monotone interior business, especially on a GXP car like this. A little Nissan/Mazda-like silver paint would go a long way on that center console.

 

What's the little screen above the nav? Is that like a driver information display? It looks odd with that vent right next to it.

 

Take a loaded Grand Prix GXP at $35k (navigation, XM, remote start, leather, power sunroof, side airbags, etc.), subtract ~$5k for employee discount & another $2k from the GM card. That's a nice package for $28k!

 

they are canadians.. canadians love GM cars... canadian reporters do not have the false quality slant like our domestic reporters.. (who beleive unless it has a h or t on the bonnett it's rubbish) I like the new 5.3 front drivers. nice power good economy the ballance is not upset. and for god sake they sound like a proper v8 car.

 

Ugly, tired styling. Lack of interior room. Over-priced. Not a lick better than the Grand Prix I bought my son nearly five years ago when it was a five year old car. That was a nice car then. Sadly, GM needs to build better cars than that now or at least put some effort into making their cars look modern. This current Grand Prix is a shapeless, awkwardly styled vehicle with awful headlight design, pathetic rear end detailing, fastback roof without fastback styling benefits, awful beltline detailing at the window, and an entire shape devoid of any character.

Yes, it does have pretty wheels.

 

I totally agree with the comments everyone has said so far. The interior needs more color. If not silver, maybe the exterior color could be used tastefully as well.

 

What's the little screen above the nav? Is that like a driver information display? It looks odd with that vent right next to it.

Yep, that is the Driver Information Center!

 

Good review and it shows that GM can successfully update an aging platform. But the interior is bad. It's old school GM cheapness and it shows a lack of imagination. The Accord's interior is the benchmark that GM should reach for.

 

GM needs to get out of the monotone interior business, especially on a GXP car like this. A little Nissan/Mazda-like silver paint would go a long way on that center console.

Exactly!! GM needs to the GP to come from the factory with a brushed trim like this!!!

 

Did you do that? It looks good! I prefer the nav system to that slim radio unit though - or maybe its just the fingerprints. Maybe a 1.5DIN or whatever would fill up the whole space.

 

Some silver color plastic isn't going to help it. GM needs to know how to make a modern, clean interior. For example, take a look at the G35 interior above. Everything is so neatly places and designed. The buttons are organized and consistently spaced, and vents aren't all over the place. And, the G35's center console doesn't scream "insert DINs here!" like the GP's. It has a smooth integrated look. For the most part, the shapes inside the G35 are consistent and non-clashing. The GP's interior doesn't flow as well... always busy with different shapes not cooperating.

 

I like the GXP but the smallish interior would very likely push me to a Impala SS at this point. I'd like to see a head to head with GXP vs. 300 or Charger vs. Impala SS.

 

Did you do that? It looks good! I prefer the nav system to that slim radio unit though - or maybe its just the fingerprints. Maybe a 1.5DIN or whatever would fill up the whole space.

LOL!!! No, I have a '04 Comp G, and have thought about getting a "kit" for my car, but it basically just sticks onto your existing dash, and I don't like that whole idea! This is a picture I found online when looking to do so. Now if GM just made the areas where this kit sticks on the brushed finish right from the factory, that would be a huge improvement!!

 

The interior still sucks. Too many grains and colors. Dispicable.

The old GP had a better interior.

 

The color isn't the problem it's the design.

 

That's a good review. But that interior needs help. Take out the nav screen and it screams Rental Car.

Thats also what i thought.

 

GM needs to get out of the monotone interior business, especially on a GXP car like this. A little Nissan/Mazda-like silver paint would go a long way on that center console.

Yeah, I'm with you Ming, this is what the interior should look like! I would pass on this car because of the bland interior work!

 

Yeah, I'm with you Ming, this is what the interior should look like! I would pass on this car because of the bland interior work!

I agree that the interior needs upgraded, but have you actually driven one? I haven't driven the GXP, but I own a CompG, so I have an idea of how it drives, which for a 4 door is very nice!! For the price, it is still a great buy!!! I'm not big on the DVD Navigation though. It is an awfully expensive option for what you get!

 

I am about to take delivery of the GXP and let me tell you, it is so much fun to drive. I like the fact that it is very good at fuel economy and has a good sound from the exhaust when you hit the accelerator. I also like that the car is a 4-door and has room to put stuff. I love the GTO but that trunk and back seat is just too small for me. I hope that they sell the heck out of these in '06

 

I am about to take delivery of the GXP and let me tell you, it is so much fun to drive. I like the fact that it is very good at fuel economy and has a good sound from the exhaust when you hit the accelerator. I also like that the car is a 4-door and has room to put stuff. I love the GTO but that trunk and back seat is just too small for me. I hope that they sell the heck out of these in '06

Congrats! Even though I prefer the '06 Impala SS, I'm envious!

BTW, where the heck are the magazine tests of these cars. GXPs have been out for a couple of months now, and yet my C&D arrived Monday with no test yet. Nothing in Motor Trend that I've seen either. I want the numbers. I saw the Impala SS quoted at 5.7 seconds, but I want to see Car and Driver's numbers.

18/28 mileage with that kind of V8 power and room is great!