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The Saturn Ion had a really similar speedometer placement. I actually liked it since it was in the same horizontal line as the left/right mirrors so it took a l
by vvanders 9y ago
The Saturn Ion had a really similar speedometer placement. I actually liked it since it was in the same horizontal line as the left/right mirrors so it took a little less effort to use.
- carlivar 9y agoThis is usually done for cost saving reasons, since the gauges don't need to be moved for right or left hand drive builds. Same goes for center "master power windows" controls, locks, etc Every time I see center mounted stuff I figure it is a global car platform and a cost saving measure.
- Cyberdog 9y agoThe steering wheel assembly itself still goes on one side or the other, though. If they have to be non-symmetrical about that, they can find a way to be non-symmetrical with a simple speedometer too.
- vvanders 9y agoSure, I know that's part of it. That said it doesn't preclude that I found it easier to use.
- lobster_johnson 9y agoCooper Mini and Toyota Yaris, too, and probably a bunch of others. It's not an unusual design.