I do know, proper, you have completely been ready impatiently to learn how a lot baggage from my storage will match inside an Aston Martin Vantage. How else will you already know if it will be a clever buy as a highway journey car. Fortunately, the day has lastly arrived, so saddle up, right here comes the long-awaited Aston Martin Vantage baggage take a look at.
In accordance with an web search, as a result of I could not discover specs on Aston’s press web site, the Vantage has 10 cubic toes of cargo house. Judging by the cargo space itself, that is smart. That quantity could be a bit greater than the trunk of the Porsche 718 Cayman and, judging by photos, the Corvette’s trunk as nicely. Alternatively, each of these vehicles have entrance trunks. We’ll see if the Vantage can maintain extra in its lone cargo space.
And in case you are questioning, I am making these comparisons just because these are different sports activities vehicles I’ve baggage examined. I’ve additionally achieved the Lexus LC 500 and the Toyota Supra, which truly has the same trunk design because the Vantage.
Right here is the cargo space in query. Appears to be like fairly massive, proper? The Vantage could also be extra of a sports activities automotive than the normal, grand-touring Aston Martin, however practicality was clearly nonetheless a precedence.
Additionally, be aware that it is a hatchback, which makes it extra versatile than a sports activities automotive with a standard trunk, reminiscent of grand-touring Aston Martin DB12 has.
A key component is that this partition that folds all the way down to open up extra space. You increase it in order that it combines with the cargo cowl to create a totally safe, trunk-like cargo space.
Right here is that cargo cowl. It snaps onto the hatchback and is absolutely upholstered as a result of Aston Martin.
Let’s get to the baggage.
As in each baggage take a look at I do, I take advantage of two midsize curler suitcases that will have to be checked in on the airport (26 inches lengthy, 16 vast, 11 deep), two roll-aboard suitcases that simply barely match within the overhead (24L x 15W x 10D), and one smaller roll-aboard that matches simply (23L x 15W x 10D). I additionally embody my spouse’s fancy in a single day bag simply to spruce issues up a bit (21L x 12W x 12D).
Two of the roll-aboards can match beneath the cargo cowl and past the partition, due to this fact out of view from prying eyes. For a two-seat automotive, that is mainly the naked minimal, proper?
These similar luggage may match within the Cayman’s frunk in addition to the Corvette’s trunk.
However, clearly, you may take away the quilt and drop the partition, so let’s examine what you may add.
OK, so right here is the max. That will be one of many massive, must-check luggage up prime together with a reasonably squished fancy bag. It is a bit higher than the Lexus LC 500 (although that has a again seat, so there may be bonus house). That is higher than what the Corvette can handle in its frunk and trunk, and precisely the identical because the Cayman. It’s also precisely the identical because the Toyota Supra, which has just about the identical cargo space design and quantity.
Now, I’m loading to the ceiling right here, which is normally a Baggage Check no-no. Nevertheless, rearward visibility is not nice to start with, and apart from, that is about an Aston Martin Vantage, not a Honda CR-V. Who actually cares? Additionally, there’s a second partition that forestalls luggage from sliding into the cabin underneath braking. That takes care of the opposite safety-related cause I do not stack to the roof.
Now, for those who do not use the cargo cowl, that is what it appears to be like like. Your luggage will be seen by all and they are going to be roasted by the solar.
This explicit Vantage got here normal with the Giant Boot Spider bundle. I’d not suggest it. Apologies to the subsequent journalist who obtained this Vantage. I completely forgot to return this bundle to the automotive after eradicating it. Sorry.
A extra interesting trunk-related function is that this little factor situated subsequent to the rearview digicam: the enter for the battery tender. I am certain this can come to a shock to a lot of you, however Aston Martins are inclined to get parked for prolonged intervals of time as they’re weekend enjoyable vehicles moderately than for infrequent use. If you do not need the battery to die, a trickle charger is a necessity. However, moderately than attaching a trickle charger to the battery leads like some form of peasant (or proprietor of a 1998 BMW Z3), you merely and really neatly plug a particular charger into this little enter. Sensible. The Bentley Continental GT has the identical function.
So there you go. The trunk of the Aston Martin Vantage. Do not inform me we do not present necessary shopper recommendation round right here.
