Chevrolet Nomad - the taste of apple pie, the flair of capuccino

That goes for the interior, too, which has a large, fan-shaped central gauge cluster mounted in the dashboard. The cluster takes on a 3-D look, with an aluminum background and special instrument lighting. It's a luminous appearance that adds visual depth and a sophisticated feel to the interior.

In front of the gauges is a large, classic-looking steering wheel that is covered in leather. Chevrolet 'bowtie' insignias accent a metal band that runs the length of the dashboard - a styling cue on Chevrolet models of the 1950s that contributes to the interior's geometric theme.

The black leather-trimmed interior features Cove Blue performance Nubuck inserts, anodized blue aluminum gauges and energizing blue lighting. A color used increasingly by trendsetting designers for its ability to evoke relaxed emotions and convey sophistication, the blue lighting and accents add a uniquely urban ambiance to the Nomad's passenger environment - like the atmosphere of a hip martini bar.

Besides looking cool the interior also offers clever functionality, including three folding options for the rear seat: the center armrest folds to store long items, such as skis, while each rear seatback folds to dramatically increase the Nomad's overall cargo space.

The cool theme continues the Ice Blue Metallic exterior color, complemented with an ultra-fine tinted silver-blue accent. In addition to being one of fashion's most popular palette choices, the blue hue bolsters the Nomad's sophisticated, urban character.

'Wherever you look or whatever you touch in the Nomad, it creates a satisfying emotional reaction,' said Jose Gonzalez, lead interior designer. 'There are cars that offer more room and amenities, but the Nomad's environment has soul. It's a car you want to get in and drive.'

A powerful, yet unobtrusive Panasonic sound system in Nomad has speakers in the dashboard and doors, as well as subwoofers in the rear of the armrests. Quite simply, it bumps - a prerequisite of younger buyers for any new vehicle.

Right for the time

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