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imag · Jan 21, 2015

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Yeah, I was being dramatic about it. I understand plastic is plastic and the true indicator is in fact fit and finish. In my opinion, Chevy has faulted the interiors of their vehicles for at least the last 20 years. First, because in my opinion every model they produce has the same look and feel. Second, I think most buttons, switches and panels in Chevy vehicles have that 'wiggle' to them that is an indication of poor design and short usable life.

Yes, the Taco has a ton of plastic. But it feels precise (mostly). My 16 year old brother has a '97 4Runner with 260,000 miles. Looking in it, the buttons are old, worn and un-readable. But it's the original button. And it still works without fault. That is difficult to come across in a Chevy.
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Sorry, but the last Gen 2 interior - the silver plastic one - feels like a cheap boombox. I agree that Toyota had a huge edge in the 90's and into the 00's with their switchgear and interiors. But the decontenting era under Ken Watanabe hit them hard. They are beginning to recover under Akio Toyoda, but they have not had a big edge.

GM, for its part, nickle and dimed interior parts for thirty years, producing utter junk. But they have turned a corner as well, and seem to be emphasizing long term quality and long term profitability over the cost-cutting of the past. The new Canyon has the same switchgear as the Sierra, and it's not bad at all.

theallpowerfuljon · Jan 22, 2015

imag said: ↑

Sorry, but the last Gen 2 interior - the silver plastic one - feels like a cheap boombox. I agree that Toyota had a huge edge in the 90's and into the 00's with their switchgear and interiors. But the decontenting era under Ken Watanabe hit them hard. They are beginning to recover under Akio Toyoda, but they have not had a big edge.

GM, for its part, nickle and dimed interior parts for thirty years, producing utter junk. But they have turned a corner as well, and seem to be emphasizing long term quality and long term profitability over the cost-cutting of the past. The new Canyon has the same switchgear as the Sierra, and it's not bad at all.
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Forgive me, but which years are the last gen 2 interior? Are you talking about the '12-14ish or older? My '09 is decent. The only part that doesn't fit is the crappy aftermarket Scosche double-din cover.

ZachMX · Jan 22, 2015

imag said: ↑

Sorry, but the last Gen 2 interior - the silver plastic one - feels like a cheap boombox. I agree that Toyota had a huge edge in the 90's and into the 00's with their switchgear and interiors. But the decontenting era under Ken Watanabe hit them hard. They are beginning to recover under Akio Toyoda, but they have not had a big edge.

GM, for its part, nickle and dimed interior parts for thirty years, producing utter junk. But they have turned a corner as well, and seem to be emphasizing long term quality and long term profitability over the cost-cutting of the past. The new Canyon has the same switchgear as the Sierra, and it's not bad at all.
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The 12+ had the boombox design changed to a solid glossy black appearance.

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