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The standard model drives pretty nicely, but the XRT-fettled SUV has a more purposeful feel on the sealed stuff, with more softness over sharp edges due to the extra tyre sidewall, and a more rigid and solid feel over larger bumps. It has a terrific rough-road ride, and handles sharp-edged bumps and bigger lumpy sections with ease.
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They’re incredibly thick too so they soak up a lot of the bumps and bruises in the road or trail. Behind the second row, one finds 36 cubic feet of cargo space. Once one gets back to the pavement, the bumps of the trail go away but reminders of it sure don’t. The front seats are comfortable and supportive.
Erecting those last seats does dramatically reduce the size of the normally vast cargo bay, though in seven-seat mode it still offers more luggage space than some rivals. The Sorento rides bumps well, particularly when equipped with the base car’s 17-inch wheels, which somehow manage not to look completely lost in the arches.
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But as MG has proved with a number of models in the past, relative cheapness is a vital selling point for buyers, and value is an even more attractive consideration. MG says theres 401 litres of cargo capacity on offer. Apparently cheap can have negative connotations, especially when its translated into Chinese.
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As tested, this car costs $98,075 drive-away for Victorian buyers. Of course this was easier for Mazda than creating a new cargo compartment design, but on the other hand it seems a bit lazy. Boot-related amenities include a retractable cargo cover, light, 12V socket, and a 150W AC power outlet. The CX-70 G50e is powered by a 3.3-litre
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The nameplate is already alphabet soup, no doubt confusing buyers, so some more unique styling would have been a wise choice to distinguish the CX-60. Open the (power-assisted) tailgate and there’s a claimed 477L of cargo space including the underfloor storage space. The CX-60 still, however, transmits every bump into the cabin.
The Cayenne Coupé’s cargo bay is long and wide but too shallow for especially tall and bulky loads; the Range Rover Sport’s is properly dog-box-friendly. A reset button has gently been pressed on this car, then.
Performance has been improved, with a torque but not power bump for the familiar 2.0-litre Its unlikely many three-door Mini buyers will go into their purchase expecting a roomy rear seat, but the space is best used for kids, or shorter adults on occasional trips. But we can say it handles like a hot hatch should.
Regardless of whether buyers are familiar with other Honda products or not, the system is intuitive. With the second row in position, the ZR-V provides 370 liters (13 cubic-feet) of cargo space. The ZR-V remains impeccably smooth over bumps at both low and high speeds. Found in the center of the dash is a large 9.0-inch
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The cargo cover can slightly get in the way if you’re reaching into the boot, but it’s good to have for privacy sake. One of the few catches is that the cargo floor isn’t flat with the seats folded. I must be part of the minority, however, as not many Australian new car buyers are looking at this type of vehicle.
Now, when it comes to the Camry’s boot, it’s big – 524 litres of cargo capacity with the rear seats in place, and that’s easily enough to cop a week’s worth of luggage for a small family. It really made me wish the new Camry came as a wagon like those of old. The steering is well-suited to this type of car, too.
Hyundai offers a large catalogue of genuine accessories too, which allows buyers to kit out their Staria Load with everything they need to improve the base package in their own specific way. Time to talk cargo. That’s not to say it’ll become unsettled over larger bumps, but it can often be enough to catch you off guard.
Additionally, the cargo box boasts multiple tie-down points, a sliding track system, a bed light, and a 115-volt household-style power outlet. This is a large and heavy vehicle, and while it soaks up bumps like a champ, it’s not what we’d call rewarding to drive on public roads. The storage situation is very good as well.
As road tester Illya Verpraet observed when we drove this high-rise, seven-seat EQS limousine in the UK for the first time, it rides with almost no perceptible road noise at all, and makes lumps and bumps seem to just disappear under its wheels. Because they cost too much, and they don’t go far enough between charges.” Well, think again, Joe.
If you need to use all three rows, theres a staggering 627 litres (VDA) of cargo capacity, which is more than plenty of large SUVs with only five seats. With those folded down flat there is a massive 2827 litres (VDA) of cargo room on offer. The third-row seats can fold down (even using one hand) into the storage well in the boot area.
Rivals include (estimated drive-away prices listed are calculated on each manufacturer’s website for a buyer in Sydney, unless stated otherwise): Model MSRP Drive-away price Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Ultimate AWD $45,990 Nissan X-Trail ST AWD $40,290 $44,154 Toyota RAV4 GX Hybrid AWD $42,260 $46,612 Hyundai Tucson Elite 2.0P
That is a tough job, and the buyers are seriously demanding. There’s also a sliding rear window which helps vent smelly… cargo from the cabin. GMSV also quotes cargo volume at 1968 litres. Certain bumps will be felt through the suspension and not through the steering wheel, which doesn’t quite feel right.
Like its BMW sibling, the Countryman SE All4 offers 460 litres of cargo capacity with the rear seats in place, expanding to 1450 litres in two-seat configuration. The SE picks up a second electric motor on the rear axle compared to the E, bumping system outputs to 230kW and 494Nm.
There’s never been this much choice for buyers in the market for a new SUV – yet, in the last 50 years, so few new hatchbacks and sedans to choose from. The SUV also gains a light on the left side of the boot, and compartments for smaller items on either side of the cargo area. Do you need an SUV?
Australian buyers are picking up what Isuzu is putting down when it comes to the MU-X. You sit up nice and high, which is a selling point for many SUV buyers who want a commanding view of the road and the accompanying sense of security it provides. The LS-U gains driver’s seat power lumbar adjustment. Dimensions Isuzu MU-X LS-U 1.9L
You’re still getting a perforated leather steering wheel with a Cupra mode button and a drive mode selector button, too, but annoyingly there are haptic controls on the steering wheel which are easy to bump when you’re manhandling the tiller in the twisties. You get five years roadside assistance for a Cupra in Australia, too.
It’s a setup that dates the car visually, despite being functional and preferable to many buyers. The second row can also dropped entirely, unlocking extra cargo room on top of Cupra’s 485L boot space claim. On the other hand, the V bobbles over lumps and bumps, which wouldn’t be a deal-breaker for me personally.
If you need to use all three rows, there’s a staggering 627 litres (VDA) of cargo capacity, which is more than plenty of large SUVs with only five seats. With those folded down flat there is a massive 2827 litres (VDA) of cargo room on offer. As a five-seater, it’s ridiculously usable. What’s under the bonnet?
But there are plenty of other considerations in the cons column for big truck buyers, which youll see as we go through them in this review. But the cargo area is a sizeable area, with the smaller 55 tub the only one offered in Australia. Under the body of the vehicle is a steel spare wheel, not a matching alloy.
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