Trunk Size

[RUCRAYZE]

This has been kicked around for awhile and was confirmed my laser measurements, that a large pizza box wouldn't lay flat, with the Elio, came the solution -make it into a calzone (e is silent) ,for those who didn't see the Godfather, it's a term used to describe folding a pizza in half, and pinching the edges.
Or put the large pizza in at an angel, yields about 3 slices with a lot-o-cheese, and less to zero for the others.

 

[The Engineer]

This is from the P4; the P5/E1 is slightly different, but not too much different (an inch or two higher, same width and depth; but should answer your question:

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Anybody else notice that there is only 20" between the front seat backrest and the back of the rear seat?

 

[outsydthebox]

Anybody else notice that there is only 20" between the front seat backrest and the back of the rear seat?

Al I know is, I sat in the P4...front AND back. My only complaint was lack of head room and that is supposed to be "improved" (by several inches) in the P5.

 

[W. WIllie]

It has been said before that the rear seat was lowered on it's mounts to gain head room. IIRR

Willie

 

[Coss]

It has been said before that the rear seat was lowered on it's mounts to gain head room. IIRR

Willie

They did raise the roof line in the P5/E1

 

[Trusting]

From the first time I saw an Elio on the net my one problem with it has been the lack of storage space. I have a solution, for what it's worth. What if Elio offered a second model? You can't change the width or length of the trunk easily but you could raise the roof line as it goes toward the rear and make a "station wagon" version...

 

[Coss]

From the first time I saw an Elio on the net my one problem with it has been the lack of storage space. I have a solution, for what it's worth. What if Elio offered a second model? You can't change the width or length of the trunk easily but you could raise the roof line as it goes toward the rear and make a "station wagon" version...

EM & PE have stated before that additional models are a very good possibility in future versions.
They'll gather feed back on the first one and see what people want the most and go from there.

 

[KD]

This is from the P4; the P5/E1 is slightly different, but not too much different (an inch or two higher, same width and depth; but should answer your question:

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I have seen this on the website, I just needed a "box" to better conceptualize the actual room available. It will be plenty for my (our!) needs.

 

[Coss]

Just get a large set of motorcycle saddle bags and mount them you your Gen 1

 

[slinches]

I was actually thinking of removing the back seat and installing a small box with a padded top in its place for tool/emergency kit storage. That should significantly improve the amount of cargo space at the cost of a bit less comfortable ride for a passenger that will almost never actually be there (if I expect to have a passenger, I'll use my other vehicle).

I wonder how much they'd knock off the price with a rear seat delete option? I would probably trade that for cruise control or some appearance upgrades.