The sound system, an AM/FM/CD unit pumping 240-watts of power through six Infinity speakers and dual subwoofers, is quite impressive while the car's telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel should be a wonderful fit to most hands, but incorporates no steering wheel controls to interfere with the primary job at hand, driving. Of course there's an opposite argument that steering wheel controls help keep the driver more attentive to the road. The truth depends on the driver really, and on what marketing material you happen to be reading. I found myself rarely listening to the radio anyway, as the engine sounds so melodious.

But being sporty and luxuriously appointed just isn't enough anymore, with environmental concerns taking center stage in the automotive world. So if you're feeling guilty about considering the hedonistic excess of a two-seat, luxury sports coupe then you'll at least receive some reprieve for its Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) rating. Chrysler went further by not wasting resources on a spare wheel and tire, and instead concealing a tiny air compressor and can of tire fit sealant into the cargo area - OK it has probably more to do with saving space.

Its 215 L (7.6 cu ft) of luggage capacity seemed larger than the numbers tell, possibly because of its easy accessibility through the rear hatch. On closer scrutiny even the SLK and Porsche Boxster, both roadsters, offer more capacity respectively at 271 L (9.6 cu ft) and 260 L (9.2 cu ft). Of course Chrysler makes up for this slight shortcoming by including a custom fit 3-piece luggage set - very upscale.