the original sleek wedge profile was completely retained but the tailgate revealed an enormous loadspace accessible by probably the largest estate car aperture available on any european car at the time. with the rear seat lowered there is a load length of nearly , a load width averaging , a load height of nearly , and an overall carrying capacity of 54 cubic feet (assuming dunlop denovo run-flat wheels and tyres are fitted, obviating the need for a spare wheel).