Nissan went a bit over the top for this 2015 update, giving the Murano a strong beltline that kicks up hard at the back, meeting
the sloping roofline for a very sporty look.
Lincoln designers honed in on the SUV's proportions with the MKX Concept, shaping into it broad shoulders and
a sloping roofline for an athletic look that suggests sportiness and off - road capability.
Not exact matches
Like those cars, the Charger's high beltline and
sloping roofline make
for bad visibility and funky ergonomics.
Rear - seat space is adequate
for a six - footer, but the 200 closes in around you due to its
sloping roofline, rising beltline, and thick pillars.
The long, low hood (complete with sensuous arches
for the headlights) leads into an upright windshield and a
sloping roofline that settles into a stubby rear end — all trademark cues of Lambo's 1970s GT cars.
Luggage space behind the Macan's 40 / 20 / 40 - split folding backseat is a small 17.7 cubic feet that's deep but narrow, and the aggressively
sloped roofline doesn't provide much room
for taller objects.
Despite the
sloping roofline, the aperture is big enough
for a big boy to slide through and fuse with the carbon - fiber bucket seat.
And the
roofline that
slopes down to meet this panel actually doesn't touch it, creating a small tunnel of space
for air to flow over the car.
In back, the Clubman looks as if it was sat on; a
sloping roofline, muscular haunches and smooshed taillights combine
for a squat - looking profile.
Front seat provides enough head and legroom, and while rear seat legroom is good, we can not say that
for headroom, thanks to a
sloping roofline.
There's also decent room in the back
for passengers, with door openings that aren't too difficult to fit through with the
sloping rear
roofline.
That's because of styling details like the high center console, which makes the front seating area feel rather constrained, or the
sloping roofline, which affects headroom
for taller rear - seat passengers.
There's plenty of legroom and headroom up front, less so
for taller passengers in the back seats, exacerbated by the
slope of the
roofline.
Rear headroom sufficient
for 6 footer but no taller because of
sloping roofline.
However, the
sloping roofline failed to increase cargo room
for the rear passengers.
I can attest that a six - footer will find adequate if not bountiful legroom, though the
sloping roofline means headroom
for said six - footer is at a premium.
While you can't buy a long wheelbase car in the UK, and the
sloping roofline pinches rear headroom, there's still room
for two adults in the back — although the LWB S63 feels much bigger.
Audi says it offers plenty of space
for four passengers and their luggage (630 liters / 22.2 cu ft of cargo volume), despite the
sloping roofline.
Despite the
sloping roofline, there's a generous amount of space in the back
for a six - footer (183 - cm) like me.
The raked wind screen and
sloping roofline,
for instance, is similar to the concept that was showcased.
It's especially tight
for taller passengers who will notice the
sloping roofline cutting into headroom.
You pay a further price
for the design in the back, where the
sloping roofline makes headroom tight, although there's no such problem with leg - or shoulder - room.
CX - 5's aerodynamic curves and
sloping roofline reduce wind turbulence and allow
for the vehicle's weight to be distributed toward the rear axle
for increased stability.
It's an impressive achievement
for a vehicle that doesn't so much break new ground
for the Land Rover brand but rather coalesces existing design cues into an extremely effective package, one that combines the muscular bulk of the top - tier Range Rover with the
sloping roofline of the pint - size Evoque.
On a more subjective side, Jonny shares his distaste
for the CLA's coupe - like
sloping roofline and stubby rear end.
The Coupe comes with that steeply
sloping roofline, meaning it isn't great
for passengers who do venture into the back, but it does allow
for a useful hatchback
for dropping shopping bags into the boot.
Space in the back is good, although the
sloping roofline means taller adults might struggle
for headroom.
The slightly
sloping roofline can make access
for taller adults a little tricky but most will have no trouble at all.
There's a decent amount of space
for passengers in the back but the
sloping roofline means the Volkswagen Polo is a more spacious rival.
The HR - V is more compact and svelte than the Honda CR - V, its bigger brother, with a
sloping roofline, and handles
for the rear doors that sit seamlessly in the door pillars to give the HR - V some coupe style.
Classified as a four door coupe, the CLA features a long
sloping roofline that helps the vehicle better accommodate
for both cargo and passengers.
Space
for front - seat occupants in the C - Class Coupe is excellent, but room in the rear is rather more restricted, particularly because of the car's
sloping roofline.
A controversial break from the past when first introduced, today the Jaguar XJ sedan's
sloping rear
roofline and 4 - door coupe appearance is a new standard
for the brand, and one that's particularly easy on the eyes.
It looks less like a sedan and more like a coupe with a
sloped roofline, but still has plenty of headroom
for rear passengers.
Oh also, it's a nice comfortable car with room
for adults front and back — though rear seat headroom is compromised
for taller folks by the
sloping rear
roofline.
This is sadly not the case
for passengers attempting to contort themselves into the rear seats as the door opening and sharply
sloping rear
roofline makes
for a frustrating experience all - round.
The rear passengers get enough leg space, although the
sloping roofline of the hatchback could compromise headroom
for taller backseat occupants.
Once there, leg room is more or less similarly generous, but the
sloped roofline is problematic
for anyone but short adults.
The rear seat has decent amount of space only hampered by the lack of headroom
for tall passengers due to the
sloping roofline.
The hardtop was changed to a more
sloping roofline with upswept reverse - angle quarter windows, giving them «a somewhat huskier look
for 1970».
Despite the CLS - Class» generous footprint, this luxury car seats just four passengers, and because of the stylishly
sloping roofline, the back row might be a tight squeeze
for taller adults.
It gets a gently
sloping roofline, heavily sculpted sides and a sleek design
for the rear lights.
The update retains the iconic
sloping roofline set by the first generation while the crossover - coupe wears aggressive body lines and creases
for an imposing presence.
FX's
sloping roofline makes the back seat feel tight, and there is limited cargo space
for the class.
This is essentially an X5 with a
sloping roofline that brought less cargo space and less headroom
for backseat passengers.
In town and on the highway, I relied a lot on blind spot detection and mirrors because the steeply
sloped roofline doesn't allow
for much of a view when you turn your shoulder.
There is good room inside the cabin, the seats are supportive and there is ample legroom at the rear, but the rear bench is too reclined and if you are tall, the
sloping roofline will hamper headroom
for you.
During a get - acquainted session
for the media here I did find that the sharp
slope of the rear
roofline made entry into the back seat somewhat challenging.
Bypass the fraternal twin BMW X6
for impracticality and quirky looks; it's a
sloping roofline X5 with less cargo and rear passenger headroom.
Offered in GTS or higher - performance Ralliart trim, the Lancer Sportback looks like a regular Lancer from the front doors forward, but toward the rear, the
roofline slopes down to the taillights, rather than straight down to make room
for a trunk.