Not exact matches
When sitting inside one
of the 2015 Panamera models, four things immediately stand
out: the ascending center console, the four individual seats, the amount
of space in the
rear (where even taller passengers will find plenty
of leg and headroom), and the versatility
of the
luggage compartment, thanks to the folding
rear seats.
The S - Class convertible sees a number
of chassis enhancements to improve rigidity and keep weight down, such as a
luggage compartment bulkhead made
out of an aluminum - and - magnesium blend, as well as an aluminum
rear floor.
The Taurus» large
rear deck creates a vast 20 - cubic - foot trunk capable
of carrying a week's worth
of luggage or two golf bags, and the low liftover makes it easy to get things in and
out.
The folding function
of its
rear seat turns
out a major advantage since, it allows bringing in more
luggage.
If there was one concern though, it was that, with four passengers and
luggage, the
rear of the car bottoms
out (just like the older Civic) on speed breakers, as a result
of the soft
rear suspension and long wheelbase.
The large
rear deck creates a vast 20 - cubic - foot trunk capable
of carrying a week's worth
of luggage or two golf bags, and the low liftover makes it easy to get things in and
out.
Also by building the foldable third row seat on top
of the solid
rear axle, they also lifted the floor
of the cargo area in the back
of the Tahoe to a ridiculous height to where it is difficult to lift
luggage in and
out.
But it's the innovative flexibility
of the
luggage area that stands
out with this new model, combining the 40:20:40 split fold seats with adjustable seatback angle, a two - part
rear shelf (which can be stowed in the cargo floor when not in use), dividable underfloor storage and the adaptive fixing system as part
of the standard storage package.
Those seat backs quickly drop to enlarge the
rear luggage area considerably, and the well - laid
out and quite useful
rear seat has just enough room for a couple
of adults.
The key visual change that marks the 570GT
out from its Sports Series stable mates is the revised glass house that flows gently down to the
rear of the car making way for an additional
luggage compartment under a side - opening glass hatch.
The height
of the vehicle body can be adjusted to make getting in and
out that bit easier and also Ð as already seen in the Q7 Ð the
rear can be lowered separately for easier loading into the
luggage compartment.
Also available at the back is a fully automated «viewing suite» with two seats that fold and swing
out of a cassette in the
luggage area and sit over the
rear bumper for owners to perch on.
While that's a win for form over function, you can still split-fold the
rear seat to eke
out as much as 1761 litres
of luggage space, accessible via a powered tailgate with gesture functionality.
This practical function makes it easier to load and unload smaller items
of luggage — especially when space is tight, as the
rear window does not open
out to the
rear.
On top
of the aforementioned blacked -
out components, the model will include 18 - inch machine - faced aluminum wheels, black
luggage rails, a gloss black
rear license plate surround, and gloss black accents on the front and
rear fascia.
But it's the innovative flexibility
of the
luggage area that stands
out with these new models, with a 40:20:40 split / folding
rear seats and large aperture for the electric opening two - part tailgate.
It has 360 litres
of luggage capacity in the
rear, though that can boom
out to 1250 litres with the
rear seats folded down, while Schwarzenbauer says the interior equipment and quality will «redefine premium in its segment».
BMW's intelligent xDrive all - wheel - drive system spreads
out engine power variably between the front and
rear wheels The electric motors receive their energy from an NiMH high - performance battery positioned beneath the floor
of the
luggage compartment and feeding electric power also to the car's on - board network.