[blackZbandit]

I finally got to sit in a 1LT RS last week (almost got into an accident flipping a u-turn after seeing it at the dealership) and I was presently surprised by the interior. The fit/finish was flawless and even the the IP was so-called 'hard plastic', it's got an alomost rubbery texture that feels far from cheap. The only place you find the cheap stuff is on places you don't come in contact with like the pillars, inside the stoarage bin and some door pieces. The quality plastic even runs along the top of th doors and their handles. I remember sitting in the 2010 Mustang at the L.A. Auto Show and thinking to myself... this IP is going to crack after a year in the sun... I don't see such problems occuring with the Camaro's materials. Also, aside from the IP hard plastic is EVERYWHERE on the Mustang... I was disapointed whn I found it on the bottom of the windows where arm-chaffing is sure to follow. The controls also feel very smooth and robust, I don't imagine missing knobs will be an issue on this car.

As far as the design, I was surprised there also... after looking at pics for so long I was taken aback by how bold and non-cartoonish the interior felt, especially the head-unit. The guage clusters were a bit smaller than I imagined but they still had a very strong presence. The cloth seats also felt great and I wasnt bothered by the cloth on the IP like i thought I would be.

To sum it up... from the inside the car just felt right (and I should know... I molested it for about an hour). The interior is spartan and straight to the point, but it oozes personality and individuality (kinda like me!). I've stated this before, the Mustang interior is nice but woefully uninspired and uninspiring. Chally? I've seen it before, feels wholly parts bin and cavernous. It's been said by other members on here of all shapes and sizes that the Camaro seems to fit them like a glove and after my time with it I most definitely agree.

That's my 2 cents