The high -
opening tailgate of the MINI Paceman and its low boot sill allow the luggage area to be accessed in comfort.
Not exact matches
He points to the example
of an ultrasonic device that automatically
opens heavy
tailgates on minivans.
The song
opens the new Footloose as a group
of high - school seniors cut loose at a
tailgate party.
Loving station wagons as we do, it was only natural to
open the
tailgate first, admiring the 53.9 cubic feet
of cargo volume and 78.3 inches
of Goldendoodle stretch - out space with second row seats folded.
It's not just the paltry amount
of space available (only 10.1 cubic feet behind the rear seats)-- the
tailgate opening is also the smallest
of all these cars, and the liftover height is among the highest.
One problem I found at Audi is that there is a valet mode button in the glove compartment
of the new A7 and when its depressed the trunk will not
open from the door switch, the fob or the
tailgate button.
There's plenty
of space, especially in the Touring and GT models, with the Touring boasting some useful ways
of accessing its 440 - to 1500 - litre boot, such as a 40:20:40 split rear bench, automatic
tailgate opening and the ability to
open the rear glass independently
of the rest
of the boot hatch.
The Land Rover rides on 23 - inch wheels; it lacks door handles, so the doors use gesture recognition to pop
open when an occupant waves; the wipers hide under a movable flap at the base
of the windshield; cameras are fitted to the sideview mirrors; and when the liftgate is
open, an electrically operated «event platform» can emerge from the rear
of the car to provide a bench for
tailgating.
The
tailgate opens nice and wide, and XC90s equipped with optional air springs can be lowered at the press
of a button for even easier loading.
The new plastic - lined truck bed features 43 inches
of load capacity, with another 23 inches
of length when the
tailgate is
opened.
Though there was enough free and
open road to gather some decent first impressions
of the 124 Spider, the Nissan's driver was the only one I encountered who pulled over with no overt prompting — no
tailgating here.
Utility never goes out
of style, after all, and the V60's wide
tailgate opening and low liftover height still reign supreme.
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.
One final option that I appreciated: The Enclave's hands - free
tailgate requires you to kick under the bumper to get it to
open — which I don't usually like because there's a lot
of flailing around.
The 2 +2 Lotus's
tailgate pops
open, revealing the styled cover
of the mid-mounted V6 and a narrow but wide boot... into which Howell's fat, square case won't fit.
Loading and unloading is particularly straightforward, courtesy
of the level load floor measuring over 2.20 metres in length and the generously proportioned EASY - PACK
tailgate, which is available with remote - control
opening and closing as an optional convenience - enhancing feature.
This car has one
of the biggest specifications available for sale including Deployable Side Steps Overfinch Carbon Fibre Bodystyling Package, Overfinch Bonnet and
Tailgate Lettering Set, 23» Overfinch Osprey Alloy wheels in Gloss Black, Factory Rear Entertainment, Ebony Alston Headlining, Heated and Cooled front and rear seats, Front and Rear Park sensors with rear camera, Heated Steering Wheel, Panoramic Power
opening Sunroof, Powered
Tailgate, Digital TV, Xenons and much much more.
A high -
opening tailgate indicates the high degree
of functionality and the versatility offered by this car.
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Tailgate - Powered
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Open and close the
tailgate with the least amount
of fuss with the optional powered gesture
tailgate.
I admit, however, to lacking the knack
of opening a
tailgate by swiping a foot under the car.
Behind the 60 / 40 - split / folding rear seats there's 532 litres
of cargo capacity, and 1,402 litres with both halves down; the bonus is the space is squared off, it has minimal wheel well intrusions and a large
tailgate opening.
There are storage trays beneath the front seats, a fold - out hook from the cubby hole, and an array
of storage options when the
tailgate is
opened.
One neat feature is a switch that allows the power
tailgate to be
opened fully or just three - quarters
of the way when in a tight underground situation.
But the X4's customers are likely more interested in style and performance than passenger room and cargo hauling, even though the standard power
tailgate offers a hands - free feature to
open it with a wave
of your foot under the bumper.
Citroen claims class - leading boot volume
of 775 litres (up 100) for the M version, which is augmented by an
opening rear window in the
tailgate and 28 large storage spaces including the Top Box glovebox and Modutop multi-function roof.
Built TITAN XD tough, like the rest
of the truck, the dampened assisted
tailgate opens easily with one hand, and lowers smoothly and quietly.
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tailgate, Front Seat Ventilation, 14 - Way Power Seats w / Memory Package, memory for driver and front passenger seat settings, steering column and exterior mirror positions and settings for lights, wipers, air conditioning, door locking, instrument cluster and PCM on the key remote, Lane Change Assist (LCA) Does not function when towing a trailer, Heated Front & Rear Seats, Panoramic Roof System, 2 segments
of tinted safety glass, electrically operated sunscreen covering entire glass and comfort closing facility, Forward segment can be fully
opened or tilted upwards, LED Headlights w / Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus, Comfort Lighting Package (PP6), Automatically Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror, Reversing Camera Including Front & Rear ParkAssist.
The optional electric
tailgate opens to reveal a huge
opening, while the 40:20:40 - split rear bench folds flat to create a totally flush load area and up to 1,700 litres
of capacity.
The
tailgate can now be both
opened and closed via remote control and from the driver's seat at the touch
of a button.
For example features like hands free
tailgate that
opens and closes with a simple wave
of your foot make everyday life easier.
The optional powered
tailgate lifts high out
of the way, leaving a wide
opening that's very handy.
Other noteworthy features
of the Rodeo include an outside mounted spare tire (with cover) that locks in place when
open and then releases again to close at the twist
of a lever; a swing - up - and -
open rear window that allows you to stow packages without having to use the
tailgate; and a wide -
opening and lightweight fold - down
tailgate if the items to store are too numerous or heavy to slip through the window.
The rear aperture
of the Hatchback body is specially reinforced to strengthen the
tailgate opening, which is the largest
opening on the vehicle body.
Like the rest
of the trucks in this class, you can't fit a 4 × 8 sheet
of plywood between the wheel wells, but with a few 2x6s cut to length and stuck in the pockets in the inner bed, you can fit a four - foot sheet
of plywood over the wheel wells, as long as you don't mind it hanging out
of the
open tailgate.
At the rear, horizontal lines emphasize the width and solid stance
of the new BMW X6, while the surface design in the area
of the high -
opening tailgate, a powerfully formed bumper and flat rear apron signal robust athleticism.
The»16 Pilot's three inches
of added overall length contribute directly to the amount
of stuff you can pack into its gaping
open tailgate.
The
tailgate for example is electrically operated and can be
opened from outside or by using a button positioned to the right
of the steering wheel.
Volkswagen, following decades
of design practice worked out for the larger Golf, has set up the
open tailgate to be within easy reach
of shorter users also.
The top -
of - the - line Crew Cab Platinum Reserve is distinguished by its premium leather - appointed seats with «Platinum Reserve» branding on the seat backs, «Platinum Reserve» exterior badging, heated steering wheel, chrome exhaust tailpipe finishers, 20x7.5 - inch dark chrome - like wheels, driver and passenger heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, Trailer Brake Controller, Trailer Light Check function, dark chrome
tailgate finisher, two - tone painted front and rear fascia, two - tone paint on the body sides, two - tone painted over-fender molding, dark chrome outside door handles and outside mirrors, leather - wrapped steering wheel with a wood insert, premium
open - pore wood instrument panel finishers with metallic «Platinum Reserve» badging, leather - wrapped shift knob with a dark - painted trim ring, and dark chrome - accented vent knobs and cup holder trim.
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 rear aperture
of the Type R body is specially reinforced to strengthen the
tailgate opening, which is the largest
opening on the vehicle body.
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.
It's a stylish interior, but it's also practical thanks to a wide
tailgate that
opens onto a large boot, which can be extended courtesy
of folding rear seats.
As such, the second - and third - row seats can be folded from a button in the back, and the power
tailgate opens with a wave
of the foot.
A large
tailgate opening allows for 14 cubic feet
of cargo, but fold the third row flat and that grows to 42 cubic feet!
Open the large
tailgate and you'll find a low loading lip and a decent 476 litres
of luggage room.
The
tailgate opens up and lifts completely out
of the way, exposing a clear path to the inside.
Comfort Access (optional) includes hands - free
opening and closing
of the
tailgate.