A unique
rear hatch allows for a smooth transition of the body to the rear bumper - a transition that delivers a more custom look as well as eases loading and unloading of cargo.
Not exact matches
Open the
rear hatch and you'll find that all carpeting and trunk lining has been removed,
allowing the masochistic among us to enjoy the naked fuel tank and the exposed brake ducting running along the
rear quarter panels.
Things I would change or add as options: the cruise control module would serve me better on the right side of the steering wheel as opposed to the left (maybe just me), the key fob
allows for remote unlocking and unlatching of the
rear hatch, but assisted opening would be very nice (perhaps a higher option than I bought), and the fold - flat
rear seats could benefit from head rests that fold away rather than necessitate removal to facilitate the folding.
Rear seats fold forward to allow for extra cargo space, and the rear hatch makes it easy to load larger items in the b
Rear seats fold forward to
allow for extra cargo space, and the
rear hatch makes it easy to load larger items in the b
rear hatch makes it easy to load larger items in the back.
Although it can't match the outright luggage space of those models and its
rear seats don't fold flat, the Lexus does have a reasonably well shaped boot, with a ski
hatch that
allows you to carry longer items.
Packed with clever features, the Astra Sports Tourer maintains the
hatch's wheelbase (2685 mm), yet its superior packaging has
allowed the maximum load length to be increased by 28 mm to 1835 mm, and its load volume by 30 litres to 500 litres with the
rear seats up.
The new MINI Clubman is longer by 24 cm compared to the 3 - door
hatch, and this
allows for a
rear legroom gain of 8 cm and an increased bootspace of a total of 260 litres with the seats up, and 930 litres with the
rear seats down.
The BMW's
rear - biased AWD system
allows for balanced handing in either dry or slippery road conditions, but the small wagon /
hatch still rolls little in corners.
Despite its awkward
rear, the tailgate sports a dual - access design that
allows you to open a smaller trunklid or the entire
hatch to load larger items.
This package
allows the
rear hatch on the C - max Energi to be opened with the key fob or with a button on the dash.
Things I would change or add as options: the cruise control module would serve me better on the right side of the steering wheel as opposed to the left (maybe just me), the key fob
allows for remote unlocking and unlatching of the
rear hatch, but assisted opening would be very nice (perhaps a higher option than I bought), and the fold - flat
The 370Z Sport and Sport Tech grades also feature zero front lift and zero
rear lift, thanks to extensive aerodynamics efforts — including an «inverse area» front bumper design that
allows a smooth flow of air to the sides of the vehicle, while the
rear design maximizes the control of air flow from the roof to the
rear hatch.
The vehicle has 2 plug ins, one in the front of the vehicle and one located in the
rear hatch area to
allow for a hand vacuum, roadside equipment or electrical device charging.
The key remote would not
allow the sliding
rear doors or
hatch back to open.
A
hatch in the
rear seatback
allows long items to intrude into the passenger compartment without having to fold either of the
rear seats out of the way
The
rear hatch provides a low cargo height that
allows for easy loading and unloading of luggage and outdoor gear.
The
rear hatch has a unique bend at the very bottom,
allowing it to blend in perfectly with the body lines of the
rear fascia.
In Normal and Sport modes the car just goes beautifully neutral as you unwind the heavy steering and squeeze the accelerator, already feeling more directionally poised than the four - wheel - drive hot
hatch norm and without
allowing the
rear axle to run riot, or imposing on you for a significant steering correction.
The limitations don't stop there: the
rear seats don't fold and a ski
hatch —
allowing longer items to be loaded — is only standard on the HSE Dynamic Lux model (it's a # 215 option on the HSE Dynamic).
The
rear hatch also
allows more space than a trunk would — 24.5 cubic feet — even with the
rear seats up in place.
The design offers higher h - point seating, two or three rows of seating, easy passenger and cargo access with sliding wide - opening
rear doors and large
rear hatch, and a re-configurable interior volume with seats that recline, slide, tumble, fold flat or
allow easy removal — enabling users to reprioritize passenger and cargo volumes.
The 2009 Venza has been designed with pet - friendly features, including a large cargo capacity, a large
rear cargo opening and a
rear hatch that
allows for easy entry and exit.
The lockable
rear full length
hatch opens to a full hardwood kitchen, complete with doors and drawers
allowing ample cooking space.