Not exact matches
Scion says there's 14.7 cubic feet
of cargo room behind the rear seats, but like all
open - space
cargo areas in hatchbacks, SUVs and wagons, that's measured using
cargo -
area dimensions.
The rear seats have adequate legroom and a high seating position, but accessing the
cargo area's respectable 45.2 cubic feet
of space requires
opening a heavy swing-gate — and minding the limited clearance behind.
The trunk
opening looks a little bit like a slot — not ideal — and part
of our test car's
cargo area was occupied by a subwoofer.
I attempted to swing
open the
cargo door with its hinge on the right side
of the vehicle, and — bump — the door wouldn't
open completely without hitting the garage door, and in the process completely blocked the children from accessing the
cargo area.
It increases the quietness
of the passenger
area, and it prevents temperature changes from affecting the cabin while the
cargo area is
open.
Still, the hatchback — with its larger
cargo opening and taller
cargo area — provides a level
of versatility versus the sedan that people like.
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5 i Touring No one was surprised when we
opened the liftgate on the 2014 Subaru Forester and found a rubberized plastic mat with water - trapping raised edges covering the entirety
of the
cargo area.
Open the rear liftback, and the
cargo area offers far more room and practicality than you'll find in the tiny trunk
of the BRZ / FR - S twins.
With the full doors in place, it's not an entirely
open - air experience, but you get a lot closer once you remove the
cargo area side panels with simple twists
of easy - to - operate latches.
Take a look at the glass, and you'll instantly recognize elements
of the Murano's design, as triangular windows on the sides
of the
cargo area and black plastic at the base
of the A-pillar give the car a parallelogram daylight
opening.
Those funky pillars in the
cargo area inhibit the view out back, but every other direction offers plenty
of open views.
The car iteself has a lot
of room and the seats pop up nicely and lay down easily... The amenities are great, auto trunk
open / shut from the cabin, the
cargo area and the remote control.
For extra practicality the top two - thirds
of the tailgate swings up, while the lower third
opens downward, permitting access to the 9.9 - cubic foot
cargo area.
The BMW does score points for its trick tailgate (75 percent folds up, 25 percent folds down), and the best
cargo area opening of the four cars.
It's built for two adults to sit at the edge
of the
cargo area with the liftgate
open and is finished in diamond - quilted leather.
so when all
of the doors to the vehicle are closed and only the rear
cargo door is
opened, it is extremely difficult to see what is in that rear
area.
Opening the power - actuated tailgate reveals an impressively detailed rear
cargo area that offers a total
of 26.3 cubic feet
of space behind the rear seats.
The
cargo area is accesses by a handy Smart Power tailgate which automatically
opens when you're in close proximity to the rear
of the car — very handy when your hands are full.
5 - inch high - resolution TFT colour display, Coolant temperature gauge, External temperature gauge, Front and rear park assist, Oil temperature gauge, On board computer, Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including DVD navigation, Power steering plus, Remote tailgate / fuel filler releases, Service interval indicator, Sports button in centre console, 2 speed front wipers + intermittent wipe, Auto dimming interior + exterior mirrors, Automatic headlights, Body colour door handles, Colour coded bumpers, Day running lights, Electric windows + anti trap protection + one touch
open / close drivers side, Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, Front fog lights, Grey tint in upper edge
of windscreen, Heated rear windscreen, Heated washer jets, Integral rear antenna, Intermittent rear wash / wipe, Painted side air intakes, Painted tailgate strips with platinum silver, Platinum silver roof spoiler separation edge, Power foldback door mirrors, Privacy glass, Rain sensor, Stainless steel door entry guards, 5 12V sockets, 60 / 40 asymmetric split folding rear seats, Active carbon filter, Adjustable headrests (except centre rear), Air quality sensor, Automatic air recirculate, Delay courtesy light function, Door safety lights - front and rear, Engine Compartment Light, Fabric roof lining, Floor mats, Footwell courtesy lights front and rear, Front and rear cupholders x 2, Front and rear door entry lights, Front centre armrest, Front reading lights, Front seatback pockets, Ignition Lock illumination, Illuminated air conditioned glovebox, Illuminated ashtray, Illuminated centre console storage, Illuminated driver / passenger vanity mirrors, Illumination
of luggage compartment, Isofix system on outer rear seats, Leather door armrests + grab handles on centre console, Manual height / reach adjust steering wheel, Passenger under seat storage tray, Pollen filter, Porsche crest embossed in front and rear headrests, Rear centre armrest with storage compartment, Rear reading lights, Retractable Loadspace Cover, Retractable luggage net, Roof mounted sunglasses holder, Stainless steel pedals, Steering wheel gearshift paddles, Storage bins on all doors, Storage compartments in
cargo area side walls, 3 point front / outer rear seatbelts + pre-tensioners + force limiters on front seats,Anti - lock Brake System + ABD,Anti - slip regulation, Curtain airbags, Electronic Damper Control, Electronic parking brake, Front seat belts warning, Front side airbags, Full size driver and passenger airbags, Height adjustable front seatbelts, Hill hold control, Passenger airbag deactivation system, PTM (Porsche Traction Management), Alarm system + interior ultrasonic protection + inclination sensor, Electronic transponder immobiliser, Preparation for vehicle tracking, Remote central locking, Two stage locking, 100 litre fuel tank, Diesel particulate filter, Porsche stability management (PSM), Integrated cluster with black bezels, Trim strip in silver, Wheel centres with full colour Porsche crest
Open the available Motion Activated Liftgate with a swipe
of your foot under the rear bumper, or the press
of a button, to access the generous
cargo area.
The large glass roof
open sky system is available to crown the spacious interior - optionally with four, five, six or seven variable seats - as is a rail system for the
cargo area of up to 2,035 liters in size.
Optimized component placement such as the battery pack helps
open up the rear
cargo area and lower the overall center
of gravity.
The rear hatch covers a narrow
opening, only made practical by the deep well
of the
cargo area.
Folding the seats
opens up a flat floored
cargo area that gives a surprising 382 litres (VDA to window)
of cargo space, allowing a wider range
of luggage to be carried.
Don't forget convenience tech like Hands Free Easy
Open and Close Liftgate, seat release levers for the
cargo area, and 73.5 cubic feet
of cargo space when the rear seats are folded.
7» colour screen, Brake pad wear indicator warning light, Coolant temperature gauge, External temperature gauge, Front and rear park assist, Instrument cluster with high - resolution 4.8 - inch TFT colour display, Oil temperature gauge, On board computer, Power tailgate, Service interval indicator, Sports button in centre console, Auxiliary input socket, 2 speed front wipers + intermittent wipe, Automatic headlights, Body colour door handles, Colour coded bumpers, Electric windows + anti trap protection + one touch
open / close drivers side, Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, Front fog lights, Grey tint in upper edge
of windscreen, Heated rear window with automatic switch off, Heated washer jets, Integral rear antenna, Intermittent rear wash / wipe, Power foldback door mirrors, Rain sensor, Rear tailgate spoiler, Tailgate illumination and safety lights, 40/20/40 split folding rear seat, 5 12V sockets, Active carbon filter, Adjustable headrests (except centre rear), Air quality sensor, Automatic air recirculate, Delay courtesy light function, Door safety lights - front and rear, Drivers underseat storage, Footwell courtesy lights front and rear, Front and rear cupholders x 2, Front and rear door entry lights, Front centre armrest, Front reading lights, Front seatback pockets, Height / reach adjustable steering column, Ignition Lock illumination, Illuminated ashtray, Illuminated centre console storage, Illuminated driver / passenger vanity mirrors, Illumination
of luggage compartment, Isofix system on outer rear seats, Passenger under seat storage tray, Pollen filter, Rear centre armrest with storage compartment, Rear reading lights, Retractable Loadspace Cover, Retractable luggage net, Roof mounted sunglasses holder, Stainless steel pedals, Storage bins on all doors, Storage compartments in
cargo area side walls, 3 point front / outer rear seatbelts + pre-tensioners + force limiters on front seats, ABS+ABD, ASR, Curtain airbags, EDC, Electronic parking brake, ESP, Front seat belts warning, Front side airbags, Full size driver and passenger airbags, Height adjustable front seatbelts, Hill hold control, Passenger airbag deactivation system, PTM (Porsche Traction Management), Silver anodised brake calipers, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Alarm system + interior ultrasonic protection + inclination sensor, Electronic transponder immobiliser, Remote central locking, Diesel particulate filter, Porsche stability management (PSM), Integrated cluster with black b
On the other hand, I was impressed at the amount
of cargo area, 17.7 cubic feet, when I
opened the tailgate.
The one - touch motion folding rear seats
open up a flat floored
cargo area, that gives a surprising 382 litres
of cargo space, on a par with most C - segment hatchbacks, allowing a wider range
of luggage to be carried.
In combination with the storage
area in the rear, which can accommodate 88 liters
of cargo, the rear compartment helps to ensure the
open - top version
of the plug - in hybrid sports car is also as well equipped as possible for everyday use.
The all - wheel drive system in the Ridgeline is biased towards the front wheels, the passenger compartment seats up to five in comfort, and there's a locking «trunk» located in the bed
of the
open cargo area.
There is a retractable
cargo area cover made
of aluminum slats that
opens and closes like a roller blind.
At the
cargo end
of the X3 equation, the power rear liftgate
opens to reveal a very usable flat - floored
area.
Trunk space is not overly generous, having to share some space with the folding roof mechanism although the wide
opening and deep
cargo area make the most
of the space that is available.
A dual - action tailgate
opens down for traditional access to the
cargo area or to the side for ease -
of - access to the 8.5 cubic - foot In - Bed Trunk ®.
I opted not to take the third row seating as I like to travel and the rear hatch door is easy to
open so I can put all
of my luggage in the
cargo area.
However, don't expect to pack your spouse and five kids into the MDX for a two - week road trip, as that third row takes up most
of the
cargo area, leaving a bare 14.8 cubic feet
open.
The rear hatch offers SUV - like access to the rear
cargo area, and the surrounding bodywork incorporates the large
opening into the overall design
of the car.
2 speed front wipers + intermittent wipe, Automatic headlights, Colour coded bumpers, Electric windows + anti trap protection + one touch
open / close drivers side, Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, Front fog lights, Grey tint in upper edge
of windscreen, Heated rear window with automatic switch off, Heated washer jets, Integral rear antenna, Intermittent rear wash / wipe, Power foldback door mirrors, Rain sensor, Rear tailgate spoiler, Tailgate illumination and safety lights, 40/20/40 split folding rear seat, 5 12V sockets, Active carbon filter, Adjustable headrests (except centre rear), Adjustable rear seats, Air quality sensor, Automatic air recirculate, Delay courtesy light function, Door safety lights - front and rear, Drivers underseat storage, Footwell courtesy lights front and rear, Front and rear cupholders x 2, Front and rear door entry lights, Front centre armrest, Front reading lights, Front seatback pockets, Height / reach adjustable steering column, Ignition Lock illumination, Illuminated ashtray, Illuminated centre console storage, Illuminated driver / passenger vanity mirrors, Illumination
of luggage compartment, Isofix system on outer rear seats, Passenger under seat storage tray, Pollen filter, Rear centre armrest with storage compartment, Rear reading lights, Retractable Loadspace Cover, Retractable luggage net, Roof mounted sunglasses holder, Storage bins on all doors, Storage compartments in
cargo area side walls
Pulling tabs on the seatbacks tumbles the seats forward,
opening up the
cargo area for a whopping 52.7 cubic - feet
of space.
Once
opened, the rear
cargo area provides up to 80 cubic feet
of space for all
of the bags, groceries, golf clubs, or any other type
of cargo you may need room for.
The broad and rear liftgate
opened to a wide, flat
cargo area with 47.8 cubic feet (1.35 m3)
of space, significantly easing the task
of loading
cargo.
If you need more versatility, though, the Gran Coupe can
open up to a full 45.9 cubic feet
of cargo area.
The Sport Trac is very similar to the Explorer, except that it has a longer wheelbase and an
open cargo bed behind the occupant compartment in place
of the Explorer's enclosed
cargo area with optional third row seat.
A glimpse
of the
cargo area with the rear seats folded down proves the car is anything but small on the inside: The A5 serves up 35 cubic feet
of cargo room with the seats down, and a still - respectable 21.8 cubic feet with the seats in this upright and locked positions, with the generous hatch
opening being far more
cargo - friendly.
In combination with the storage
area in the rear, which can accommodate 4.7 ft3
cargo, the rear compartment helps to ensure the
open - top version
of the plug - in hybrid sports car is also as well equipped as possible for everyday use.
The quality
of life amenities are punctuated by a power liftgate out back with a kick - to -
open handsfree functionality and the optional HondaVac vacuum cleaner by ShopVac that is integrated into the rear
cargo area.
In addition, a handy
open storage bin that can accommodate six wine bottles, six beverage cans or a gallon
of milk is positioned at the left side
of the
cargo area behind the rear seat.