The phrase
"raised roofline" refers to increasing the height of the roof of a building or a vehicle. It means making the top part taller, creating more space inside.
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At a time when we so often hear
about raised rooflines, higher beltlines, and the «command seating position,» it is unusual for an automaker to talk about the virtues of getting low.
I imagine a design meeting where one poor, pragmatic fellow might've chimed in now and then to say, «Chaps, perhaps we should
raise the roofline just a bit to gain a little more rear headroom and visibility.»
It's
raised roofline adds extra headroom for rear passengers and also helps contribute to the larger luggage compartment.
Designer Michael Mauer was forced to
raise the roofline by 0.8 inches, and the resulting silhouette was distinctive but hardly beautiful.
A major culprit is
its raised roofline, specifically demanded by then - CEO Wendelin Wiedeking to fit his 6» 2» frame.
In addition, Porsche says
the raised roofline allows for easier entry and exit for rear passengers, as well as greater head clearance.
The raised roofline and the option of a panoramic roof are two key features that attract attention.
Speaking of
the raised roofline, it extends into an adaptive spoiler that is set in three stages depending on the driving situation and selected vehicle settings.
Together with the long wheelbase of 2,670 millimetres and
raised roofline, this configuration enables the room inside to be maximised, resulting in an unprecedented feeling of spaciousness.
A raised roofline means there's plenty of headroom in the front and back for adults, with enough legroom for all but the tallest passengers.
As with the regular Insignia hatchback and saloon, there's plenty of legroom in the front and rear seats, while
the raised roofline of the Sports Tourer means only the very tallest adults will be left wanting more headroom in the back.
The Kia Venga only takes up as much room as a supermini on the road, but it's a surprisingly big car inside, thanks to
its raised roofline.