In addition, my test car had the optional leather package that included black leather trimmed seats and door trim. The leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob are
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| An advanced airbag system for both driver and passenger are standard in the Spyder. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press) |
standard. Most leather-coated convertibles I have tested traditionally came with seat warmers. I contemplated why the MR2 Spyder didn't have any. The day after I picked up the Spyder, my question was answered. It's so hot in California that the sun warmed the seats for me. In fact, the black leather became so scorching after being parked in the sun for only a short time even with the top up, that when I had a skirt and t-shirt on I had to spread a sweater on the seat so it wouldn't burn my rear. When the seats weren't too hot to sit on their reclining backs were very comfortable to roast in. While safety wasn't on the mind, it was nice to know a driver and front
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| Visibility was great with the top down, but when upright it was hard to see out the back. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press) |
passenger advanced airbag system comes as standard equipment, as does ABS, side-impact beams and an engine immobilizer. I spent so much time in the MR2 Spyder during my six-day vacation that even after a few days back home I can visualize almost every detail with my eyes closed. The interior is nicely designed with clean lines and clearly marked buttons. Everything was easy to operate and in positioned conveniently. Visibility was great with the top down, but when upright it was hard to see out the back. It's the same story with most convertibles, which is why they teach you in driving school to position the side view mirrors properly.
