Dropping into the Pontiac Solstice – yes dropping as opposed to sliding – you quickly realize you’re sitting low, sports car style. The seats are well padded and the backrest offers good bolstering, although I would have been more comfy with a bit more thigh support or bottom cushion adjustment. The center console sits at a great height for resting your right arm, but the lack of padding quickly takes a toll on your elbow. The door panel offers an armrest and even though it’s padded, it feels as though GM skimped on it. Jammed between the seat and the door panel, the knob that reclines the seatback is also a problem. There is hardly room for your hand to reach this control, let alone room to actually twist it. A simple lever would have been a better idea. Exiting the Solstice can also be tricky; for me, the best method was to grab the thick steering wheel with my right hand while swiveling my feet to the pavement and pulling hard to gain the needed boost to launch myself out of the car.