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I don't know about this model, but on another Tesla the trunk is pretty huge. Usually when I think of something that I want to load stuff into, I go with at le

by 6DM 10y ago

I don't know about this model, but on another Tesla the trunk is pretty huge. Usually when I think of something that I want to load stuff into, I go with at least a mid-size SUV. Those you can lay the seats down and put stuff in it. It also will have places for roof racks and potentially a little hitch if you need a trailer. Also I don't mean to insult anyone's taste in hatchbacks. Just compare this hatchback to any other hatchback. Even by those standards it doesn't look as good imo.

bryanlarsen 10y ago
SUV's suck for loading stuff. Their high floor and emphasis on style over capacity means they store much less stuff than similarly sized vehicles. Hatches, wagons and vans can generally haul a lot more stuff than a comparably sized SUV.
- fl0wenol 10y ago
  Agreed. Hatchbacks (and wagons, although they are harder to make sporty/fun) give you cargo room rivaling smaller SUVs in a lighter platform. It's common for the back seats to fold flat which is helpful for odd-shaped or bulky items. While larger SUVs, crossovers or even sedans might have more total cargo volume, they may be narrow in a certain dimension (why I hate trunks vs. 5th doors) or just are much deeper. Usually you don't use all that space, and you end up carting around all that extra vehicle weight. If you need that spaces less than a few times a year, you're better off renting a large vehicle for those jobs or trips. I also like how the wheels tend to the corners on hatches, it gives them great driving dynamics and still leaves a lot of room for legs and shoulders for 4 adults.
hx87 10y ago
Cargo space in a small car is the reason the first generation Scion xB is one of my favorite cars of all time. In a car the size of a Honda Fit, with the back seats down there is more cargo room than a Chevrolet Suburban, and since the roof is completely flat you can mount a massive, 22 cubic foot cargo box on top. The only issue was a weak engine, which a supercharger kit easily fixes. Too bad Toyota axed it and replaced it with a larger (and yet less roomy) car.

by 6DM 10y ago

bryanlarsen 10y ago

SUV's suck for loading stuff. Their high floor and emphasis on style over capacity means they store much less stuff than similarly sized vehicles. Hatches, wagons and vans can generally haul a lot more stuff than a comparably sized SUV.

fl0wenol 10y ago
Agreed. Hatchbacks (and wagons, although they are harder to make sporty/fun) give you cargo room rivaling smaller SUVs in a lighter platform. It's common for the back seats to fold flat which is helpful for odd-shaped or bulky items. While larger SUVs, crossovers or even sedans might have more total cargo volume, they may be narrow in a certain dimension (why I hate trunks vs. 5th doors) or just are much deeper. Usually you don't use all that space, and you end up carting around all that extra vehicle weight. If you need that spaces less than a few times a year, you're better off renting a large vehicle for those jobs or trips. I also like how the wheels tend to the corners on hatches, it gives them great driving dynamics and still leaves a lot of room for legs and shoulders for 4 adults.

hx87 10y ago

Cargo space in a small car is the reason the first generation Scion xB is one of my favorite cars of all time. In a car the size of a Honda Fit, with the back seats down there is more cargo room than a Chevrolet Suburban, and since the roof is completely flat you can mount a massive, 22 cubic foot cargo box on top. The only issue was a weak engine, which a supercharger kit easily fixes. Too bad Toyota axed it and replaced it with a larger (and yet less roomy) car.