The rubberized window switches and power top controller fixed to the center console, however, are first rate, probably better than anything in Chevy's lineup. As are the leather seats. They not only look impressive, but deliver excellent support.
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| As nice as some parts of the interior are, the hard plastics covering the dash hardly live up to the truck's elevated price tag. (Photo: Shawn Pisio, Canadian Auto Press) |
Reaching their power controls without opening either door was difficult though. Opening the tonneau on the pickup box only takes a flick of the remote mind you. Closing it however, first requires pulling open the tailgate, then dropping the tonneau, followed by closing the tailgate. It's easy enough, just a little odd.
The box is more of trunk inside, lined with carpeting and wooden slats, or at least they look like wood. I found it perfect for loading in my suitcase and laptop bag at the airport, with room to spare. My only complaint? My bags got soaked! It seems that
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| For those that lay down the $69,995 for the SSR, enjoy the ride. It's not the fastest, but it's one of the coolest trucks around. (Photo: Shawn Pisio, Canadian Auto Press) |
Chevy needs to do a bit better job sealing the tonneau. The carpeting was wet too, which will no doubt start to smell and then rot over time. In the end, while I was disappointed with the SSR's performance, and its build quality was an eclectic mix of brilliant and boneheaded, it looks so cool that I couldn't help falling for it. It's kind of like the Harley of pickup trucks, albeit the Milwaukee brutes are known for being quick off the line. On that note, Chevy should have stuffed the 6.0-L between the front fenders, there's just no excuse for that. Truly, if Dodge had of built it the SSR would have a HEMI up front, without question.
