Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10361
D5 carrying capacity
So we know that the D5 doesnt have the van like shape of the D3/D4, and earlier in the year I found I couldnt get a washing machine and a fridge in the back with then standing upright (it was just the tailgate opening shape that caught me out, as the inside height was high enough).
But - over the weeked I helped my daughter move into her new flat (unfurnished so she was starting from scratch), and in one trip took:
Ikea flat packed dining table and four chairs
A wing backed armchair
Footstool
Computer desk with drawers
Computer Chair
37" flat screen TV
Flatpacked Hall coat stand
Rug
Tall mirror
A number of boxes and bags of DVD's, Kitchen Stuff, Glassware, bathroom stuff, box of text books, quilt, pillows, amp for her guitar, plus odds and ends
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Well impressed.
Then on sunday, trip to Ikea and this time a sofa bed with matress, and a double bed frame (bed frame and sofa bed boxes were 2Mtrs long, and went in the back no problem), along with a load more "home making" stuff.
The loadbed is definately longer than the D4, but either way, very pleased with what I could get in
AlVolvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
1st Sep 2020 8:34 am
John C
Member Since: 28 Aug 2007
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 3292
Wow! Also v different from when I went to Uni 20 years ago. I could fit all my stuff in a rucksack!2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
2022 Tesla Model Y LR... almost Carpathian Grey
Previously : 2005 TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue (288K) - ours for 16 years
5th Sep 2020 9:01 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23866
The D5 is a very big car, but we were spoilt by the load lugging capability and versatility of the D3/4. 👍2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
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