Rock-Hard Armrests - 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Long-Term Road Test

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  allthingshonda Member Posts: 878

  January 2015

  I don't use the arm rests much. I tend to have the left hand on the wheel and the right hand resting on the shifter.

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  emajor Member Posts: 332

  January 2015

  It's a curious and counterproductive place to skimp and save pennies. Decent padding on armrests can elevate an entire vehicle's interior. The first gen Versa here felt like a league up just because of the supremely cushy door armrests they gave it.
  
  In fairness, cheap interior materials even on the touch points has been a pickup segment hallmark for a long time, especially the lower trim Silverados and F-series of any variety from a few years ago.

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  thecardoc3 Member Posts: 5,747

  January 2015

  I drive a lot, six to fourteen hour trips are getting to be common and there are very few cars that really have comfortable arm rests anymore. My solution came from another form of traveling, those neck pillows you can get for flying, like these. http://www.walmart.com/c/kp/travel-neck-pillows You can put it onto your arm and position it to stay in place because of the loop.

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  csubowtie Member Posts: 143

  January 2015

  That's odd. My dearly departed '03 S-10 had supremely comfortable arm rests and center console. The only problem with the center console was that it was so soft, that after long trips, a dimple from my elbow would remain for several hours, though it eventually went away. Chevy even went so far as to add a small vinyl pad with extra cushion (cloth interior/door panel) to the top of the door were your elbow rests when the window is down. One of my favorite details on that truck.

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