We won't see what the Montana V6 and Uplander models look like for a while, and there is little specific information (including pictures) for the Canada-only units at this time. All that Kretz could say was that the C-pillars of the regular-wheelbase models will stay hidden, since the proportions relative to the vehicles' length were wrong with it showing.
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| The interiors of the new CSVs are as good as anything in the category, and that includes fit, finish and materials as well as design. (Photo: General Motors) |
While the exterior change from minivan to CSV is clever, the interior change is what really makes the Terraza and Relay models more appealing, and the same is likely to be said for all the other models as well.
Quite simply, the interiors of the new CSVs are as good as anything in the category, and that includes fit, finish and materials as well as design. GM has been promising advances on this front for some time, and Terraza-Relay shows them achieving that.
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| "The CSV interiors reflect high levels of craftsmanship and attention to detail, with integrated, contemporary design elements." (Photo: General Motors) |
As it happens, the chief interior designer on the CSVs is a Canadian named Michael Stapleton, who now lives and works in Detroit.
"The CSV interiors reflect high levels of craftsmanship and attention to detail, with integrated, contemporary design elements," Stapleton said. "They feature a highly refined interior appearance, with the jeweled look of bright accents on the instrument clusters."
The CSVs also get new control knobs and driver information center, which displays travel calculations, time and temperature, warning messages and personalized information.
Beyond the common interior features, said Stapleton, "Unique brand characteristics have been incorporated into each entry's instrument panel, trim, cloth, color and accents."