Aston Martin Vantage Baggage Take a look at: How massive is the trunk?

I do know, proper, you have completely been ready impatiently to learn the way a lot baggage from my storage will match inside an Aston Martin Vantage. How else will if it will be a clever buy as a street journey automobile. Fortunately, the day has lastly arrived, so saddle up, right here comes the long-awaited Aston Martin Vantage baggage take a look at. 

In response to an web search, as a result of I could not discover specs on Aston’s press web site, the Vantage has 10 cubic ft of cargo house. Judging by the cargo space itself, that is smart. That quantity can be a bit greater than the trunk of the Porsche 718 Cayman and, judging by footage, the Corvette’s trunk as effectively. Alternatively, each of these automobiles 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 automobiles I’ve baggage examined. I’ve additionally executed the Lexus LC 500 and the Toyota Supra, which really has the same trunk design because the Vantage. 

Right here is the cargo space in query. Seems fairly massive, proper? The Vantage could also be extra of a sports activities automobile 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 automobile with a conventional trunk, comparable to grand-touring Aston Martin DB12 has. 

A key factor 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 luggage.

As in each baggage take a look at I do, I exploit two midsize curler suitcases that will should be checked in on the airport (26 inches lengthy, 16 extensive, 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 embrace 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, subsequently out of view from prying eyes. For a two-seat automobile, that is principally the naked minimal, proper? 

These identical luggage may match within the Cayman’s frunk in addition to the Corvette’s trunk. 

However, clearly, you’ll be able to take away the duvet and drop the partition, so let’s examine what you’ll be able to add.

OK, so right here is the max. That may 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 often a Baggage Take a look at 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 beneath braking. That takes care of the opposite safety-related cause I do not stack to the roof.

Now, when you 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 might not suggest it. Apologies to the subsequent journalist who obtained this Vantage. I completely forgot to return this bundle to the automobile after eradicating it. Sorry.

A extra interesting trunk-related characteristic is that this little factor positioned subsequent to the rearview digital camera: the enter for the battery tender. I am positive 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 automobiles quite than for infrequent use. If you don’t need the battery to die, a trickle charger is a necessity. However, quite than attaching a trickle charger to the battery leads like some type 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 characteristic.

So there you go. The trunk of the Aston Martin Vantage. Do not inform me we do not present essential shopper recommendation round right here.