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Old 22nd July 2024, 13:54   #16
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Re: Quirks in the designs of some cars

Yet another quirky design from our own shore - Fiat Avventura!

Here is the official review (Fiat Avventura : Test Drive & Review)

Quirk#1:
Firstly, to open the boot, it is not enough if you just have vertical clearance. You should also have horizontal clearance.

Quirks in the designs of some cars-avventurasideprofilebootopen.jpg

Imagine you have parked parallel to the road and someone parks right behind you. Now, imaging unloading something from the boot. Carry on, you can only imagine - but cannot unload the stuff!

Quirks in the designs of some cars-avventuratryopeningboot.jpg.

The spare wheel hinge has to be opened all the way out in order to open the boot. Absolutely impractical.

Quirks in the designs of some cars-avventurahatchdoorbangsagainststepney.jpg

Quirk#2:
I have read about the kings securing their valuables in a vault which would have multiple locks. The vault can be opened only if the unlocking is done in a particular order - Probably, Fiat took a leaf out of this and tried securing the spare wheel.

Quirks in the designs of some cars-avventurasparewheelcover.jpg

P.S: All photos from our own T-Bhp review thread

Cheers!

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