Other tuner themed interior items include standard brushed aluminum pedals, satin metal finish console and dash trim, silver-face instruments surrounded by satin silver ring accents, a metal cue-ball style shift knob, a leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel, and a high-quality AM/FM/CD player with 6 speakers. But my favorite of all interior features was the turbo boost gauge that poked out of the instrument binnacle (followed closely by the CD player)! Overall I found the interior to be adequately finished, but lacking the sporty class of the MazdaSpeed (or even better Mazda3 GT), Mini Cooper S or VW GTI. It's as good as the Subaru however.
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| The SRT-4's tuner theme is continued in its well finished and detailed interior. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press) |
Additional standard features include air conditioning, cupholders, driver and passenger airbags, power windows, power locks with keyless entry remote, and cruise control. The only two optional features offered on the SRT-4 include a power sunroof and front side airbags. My test car included the optional glass sunroof.
Speaking of letting the light in, visibility is relatively good out of the front windshield. The dash is quite low, optimizing visual range, but peering out of the rear is not as ideal. The standard high-type rear spoiler obstructs vision in conjunction with a high rear seating position. I found it difficult to see when parallel parking, or just backing up in general. Also the A- and C-pillars are quite wide, so I had to be more careful when turning. But hey, it all comes with the sports car territory right? At least the SRT-4 has rear side windows and doors to fit in two additional passengers in relative comfort.
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| My favorite of all interior features was the turbo boost gauge that poked out of the instrument binnacle. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press) |
Because the SRT-4 is new to the public and considerably coveted by auto enthusiasts (including journalists), I would have liked to have seen more "SRT-4" badging in the front sides of the car, as well as on the sport seats. As I mentioned before, the body-colored Viper-inspired front grille is enough to turn heads, as is the hood scoop and sensational wheel and tire package, but after racing by the bus stop full of highschoolers the only identification setting the rear end of the SRT-4 apart from its SX 2.0 roots is the very noticeable tall rear spoiler. While I respect Dodge's subtle good taste, I wanted everyone to know, that this finely tuned piece of machinery was in fact an SRT-4!