Must Have Option For Future Mustang - The Mustang Source

*Topnotch* · 3/5/08, 4:50 PM

The Twindoor system

The Twindoor, a unique system of opening the rear fifth door, is an original technical design which will take your breath away. If you wish to place smaller items in the boot, simply open the boot as you would on a classic sedan type body.

But not even a heftier load is any problem for the new Superb. Thanks to the Twindoor system you can open the rear boot, including the rear window, as you would with a liftback. You thus acquire comfortable access to the luggage space, the volume of which can be increased from 565 to an imposing 1,670 litres by tilting the backrest of the rear seats.

And yet another feature to relish. No more having to slam shut the boot, it is enough to let the lid lightly close. It is then fully locked by electrical motors automatically. It is really quite amazing what the new Superb is capable of doing!

*Treadhead* · 3/5/08, 5:07 PM

That's nifty!

V10 · 3/5/08, 5:09 PM

I get the shakes every time I see a hatchback, or is it the car that gets the shakes?

*jsaylor* · 3/5/08, 5:13 PM

I hear you V10. I love the versatility of a hatchback but the reality is that producing a traditional fastback with a trunk is less expensive, particularly when you look at the effort required to provide said hatchback with traditional coupe like rigidity. If Ford is going to throw more money into the Mustang platform there are other areas which I would rather see addressed.

rhumb · 3/5/08, 5:13 PM

Clever, but I'm not quite sure what the point is other than to serve as an undoubtedly heavy, complex and expensive opiate for the unthinkingly reflexive hatchback haters.

Personally, I think the Mustang ought to be a hatchback as a well designed one adds a whole level of practicality without necessarily compromising styling, rigidity, weight or noise -- basically a case of having your cake and eating it too. Of course, a poorly designed one can, as the naysayers are all to quick to point out, have be heavy, noisy, clunky looking and willowy.

V10 · 3/5/08, 5:42 PM

I agree that the versatility of a hatchback is wonderful. I'd also like to see a well executed Mustang hatchback, but I don't hold much hope. Although hatchbacks are very popular in the rest of the world, here in the US the market has never warmed up to them and even worse a large number of people in the US have a very negative view of hatchbacks, associating the hatch with cheap, crappy, un-cool cars.

Iceknyght · 3/5/08, 5:48 PM

That's pretty cool! I bet it would make cleaning the back window a lot easier!

StangPower05 · 3/6/08, 1:52 AM

Ahh, i personally dont like it!! But, everyone has a different taste!

Indystang · 3/6/08, 2:54 AM

You notice that these are all 4 door sedans? Ok for them but they got No business putting it back on the Mustang. I have had several older ones 86s-89s and they rattle and leak and are heavy.

rhumb · 3/6/08, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Indystang

You notice that these are all 4 door sedans? Ok for them but they got No business putting it back on the Mustang. I have had several older ones 86s-89s and they rattle and leak and are heavy.

Yeah, but that was basically due to early/mid '70's level engineering rather than any inherent problems with hatchbacks per se. I would counter your experience with my '94 Probe GT hatchback which was sleek, tight, light and rigid. As I mentioned, a good hatchback, as with any other feature, depends on good engineering.

Cavero · 3/6/08, 8:38 PM

That's a cool idea. Undoubted heavy, but cool.

MustangLynda · 3/8/08, 10:21 PM

I would love to be able to fit my larger sized suitcase in my trunk, rather than having to heave it into my back seat because it won't fit through the opening. I don't use it that often but when I need to it's a PITA.

Actually the trunk space itself is not bad, it's the opening that's too small.

TXBLUOVAL · 3/17/08, 9:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MustangLynda

I would love to be able to fit my larger sized suitcase in my trunk, rather than having to heave it into my back seat because it won't fit through the opening. I don't use it that often but when I need to it's a PITA.

Actually the trunk space itself is not bad, it's the opening that's too small.

NO HATCHBACKS ... If you got a suitcase that big then buy a truck or a van.

Get rid of all that worthless make-up and all that other nonsense you need such a big suitcase for and you wont need a hatchback ... (ROFLMAO).

MustangLynda · 3/18/08, 9:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TXBLUOVAL

NO HATCHBACKS ... If you got a suitcase that big then buy a truck or a van.

You very obviously have never traveled anywhere for 3-4+ weeks.

Quote:

Get rid of all that worthless make-up and all that other nonsense you need such a big suitcase for and you wont need a hatchback ... (ROFLMAO).

And you very obviously don't know me.

rhumb · 3/18/08, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TXBLUOVAL

NO HATCHBACKS ... If you got a suitcase that big then buy a truck or a van.

Get rid of all that worthless make-up and all that other nonsense you need such a big suitcase for and you wont need a hatchback ... (ROFLMAO).

A second vehicle is a great option for those flush with cash, perhaps not so much for those of us performance car buffs on a more limited budget.

How I'd love a Mustang that was able to swallow a weekend triathlon's worth of gear for my wife and I (two bikes, duffel bags and assorted gear) like my old Probe GT did with ease or I'd guess a Fox Stang was able to also. Basically having your cake and eating it too -- a no compromise increase in the Stang's utility.

I'm sure some unthinkingly shudder at the thought of sharing a basic design feature, a hatchback, with ricers like a, gasp, Honda Civic. But then, that would argue against four wheels, seats and brakes on a Mustang too...

*GottaHaveIt* · 3/18/08, 11:05 AM

Hey you have a coupe with fold down seats thats what I miss by having a vert ! CAMPING

TXBLUOVAL · 3/18/08, 3:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MustangLynda

You very obviously have never traveled anywhere for 3-4+ weeks.

And you very obviously don't know me.

I've done lots of traveling. Whenever I've had to travel like that I used a van or truck. It's easier.

MustangLynda · 3/18/08, 5:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TXBLUOVAL

I've done lots of traveling. Whenever I've had to travel like that I used a van or truck. It's easier.

OK, I guess you misunderstood or I didn't make clear what I was saying in my original post. I was talking about transporting luggage to the airport, not taking a roadtrip

MustangLynda · 3/18/08, 5:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhumb

A second vehicle is a great option for those flush with cash, perhaps not so much for those of us performance car buffs on a more limited budget.

How I'd love a Mustang that was able to swallow a weekend triathlon's worth of gear for my wife and I (two bikes, duffel bags and assorted gear) like my old Probe GT did with ease or I'd guess a Fox Stang was able to also. Basically having your cake and eating it too -- a no compromise increase in the Stang's utility.

I'm sure some unthinkingly shudder at the thought of sharing a basic design feature, a hatchback, with ricers like a, gasp, Honda Civic. But then, that would argue against four wheels, seats and brakes on a Mustang too...

I don't think I'd want a hatchback either, just a larger opening to the trunk. I never had the luggage problem with my '98.

TXBLUOVAL · 3/18/08, 7:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MustangLynda

OK, I guess you misunderstood or I didn't make clear what I was saying in my original post. I was talking about transporting luggage to the airport, not taking a roadtrip

My apologies ... (the mistake was entirely mine actually I'm usually saying the more options the better).

Aside from hatchbacks, what do you think of T-tops being offered in addition to still offering a convertible?

And / Or ...

If they did a hatchback (as an additional body style), shouldn't they offer the hatchback with T-tops?

3/5/08, 4:50 PM	#1
Topnotch Team Mustang Source Join Date: January 31, 2004 Posts: 2,069	Must Have Option For Future Mustang The Twindoor system The Twindoor, a unique system of opening the rear fifth door, is an original technical design which will take your breath away. If you wish to place smaller items in the boot, simply open the boot as you would on a classic sedan type body. But not even a heftier load is any problem for the new Superb. Thanks to the Twindoor system you can open the rear boot, including the rear window, as you would with a liftback. You thus acquire comfortable access to the luggage space, the volume of which can be increased from 565 to an imposing 1,670 litres by tilting the backrest of the rear seats. And yet another feature to relish. No more having to slam shut the boot, it is enough to let the lid lightly close. It is then fully locked by electrical motors automatically. It is really quite amazing what the new Superb is capable of doing! __________________ 2014 COY5.OTE

3/5/08, 5:07 PM	#2
Treadhead Team Mustang Source Jimmy Join Date: June 28, 2004 Location: Fort Worth,Tx Car: '05 Mustang GT Posts: 2,372 Images: 29	That's nifty! __________________ 2005 Mustang GT Premium ordered 10-12-04: Windveil Blue ,Drk Charcoal,IUP,Side Airbags,Active Anti-Theft,Upgrade Wheels and Locking Lug Kit. Arrived:02-24-05 Mods: 18x8 Motegi Hyper Black DPK's with 255/45 BFG T/A G-Force KDW NT's. Flowmaster A/T's; MGW Shifter 2011 Mustang GT Premium Sterling Gray ordered 7-22-10 "Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday,lying in a hospital,dying of nothing." Red Foxx.

3/5/08, 5:13 PM	#5
rhumb SLA Isn't So Bad Join Date: January 30, 2004 Posts: 1,827	Clever, but I'm not quite sure what the point is other than to serve as an undoubtedly heavy, complex and expensive opiate for the unthinkingly reflexive hatchback haters. Personally, I think the Mustang ought to be a hatchback as a well designed one adds a whole level of practicality without necessarily compromising styling, rigidity, weight or noise -- basically a case of having your cake and eating it too. Of course, a poorly designed one can, as the naysayers are all to quick to point out, have be heavy, noisy, clunky looking and willowy. __________________ Low, long, lean, clean and mean.

3/5/08, 5:48 PM	#7
Iceknyght Mach 1 Member Jay Join Date: September 6, 2005 Location: NorCal Car: 2006 GT Vert Posts: 690	That's pretty cool! I bet it would make cleaning the back window a lot easier! __________________ 2006 Mustang GT Convertible (CeCe) - Mods - Website - Store

3/6/08, 1:52 AM	#8
StangPower05 Mach 1 Member Join Date: June 13, 2006 Location: U.S.A Car: 05' Mustang GT Posts: 682	Ahh, i personally dont like it!! But, everyone has a different taste! __________________ "All American, All Muscle"

3/5/08, 5:09 PM	#3
V10 Shelby GT350 Member Join Date: March 11, 2004 Posts: 2,147	I get the shakes every time I see a hatchback, or is it the car that gets the shakes?

3/5/08, 5:13 PM	#4
jsaylor Team Mustang Source Join Date: January 29, 2004 Posts: 2,105	I hear you V10. I love the versatility of a hatchback but the reality is that producing a traditional fastback with a trunk is less expensive, particularly when you look at the effort required to provide said hatchback with traditional coupe like rigidity. If Ford is going to throw more money into the Mustang platform there are other areas which I would rather see addressed.

3/5/08, 5:42 PM	#6
V10 Shelby GT350 Member Join Date: March 11, 2004 Posts: 2,147	I agree that the versatility of a hatchback is wonderful. I'd also like to see a well executed Mustang hatchback, but I don't hold much hope. Although hatchbacks are very popular in the rest of the world, here in the US the market has never warmed up to them and even worse a large number of people in the US have a very negative view of hatchbacks, associating the hatch with cheap, crappy, un-cool cars.

3/6/08, 2:54 AM	#9
Indystang Mach 1 Member Terry Join Date: July 16, 2004 Location: Greenfield In. Car: 2005 GT Coupe / 2008 Shelby GT500 Vert. Posts: 844	NOT on a Mustang You notice that these are all 4 door sedans? Ok for them but they got No business putting it back on the Mustang. I have had several older ones 86s-89s and they rattle and leak and are heavy. __________________ 2005 GT Premium Coup, Redfire, 5-Speed, Ford Racing Cold Air Intake w/ Brenspeed Tunes, Active Alarm, Sirius Satellite Radio, Flowmaster American Thunder, 18" Ford Polished Bullitts 2008 Shelby GT500 Convertible Vapor Silver, HIDs, Premium Trim Pkg., Shaker 1000, Sirius Radio, Red Leather Seats, Ambient Lighting, JLT CAI w/Tune

3/6/08, 8:38 PM	#11
Cavero Mach 1 Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Posts: 926	That's a cool idea. Undoubted heavy, but cool. __________________ If it ain't broke, don't fix it. If it is, it's cheaper to replace it with performance parts. Everyone's gotta be a damn pace car Drivetrain: Granatelli CAI\|K&N Filter\|Tillman Dyno tunes\|Coast Aluminum Driveshaft\|UPR Composite Shift Knob\|\|Steeda Urethane Shifter Bushings Suspension: Steeda: sway bars, Adjustable Panhard rod, Panhard Rod Support, Sport Springs, HD Strut mounts, Adj UCA, X5 ball joints\|\| BMR bumpsteer kit, Tubular LCA's, Relocation brackets\| Tokico D-Specs\| Winter: Kumho 255/50 R17 tires, stock rims, Summer: Nitto NT555 245/45R18 f & 275/40R18, Konig Stampede's Cosmetic: Exterior: whole lotta wax, Interior: whole lotta aluminum. 06 Tungsten Gray GT Coupe, 5spd manual, Interior Upgrade Package, Active Anti-theft

3/8/08, 10:21 PM	#12
MustangLynda Mach 1 Member Lynda Join Date: August 10, 2007 Location: Cincinnati OH Car: 2008 Mustang Bullitt HG #0837 Posts: 697	I would love to be able to fit my larger sized suitcase in my trunk, rather than having to heave it into my back seat because it won't fit through the opening. I don't use it that often but when I need to it's a PITA. Actually the trunk space itself is not bad, it's the opening that's too small.

3/18/08, 11:05 AM	#16
GottaHaveIt Team Mustang Source Ed Join Date: January 5, 2005 Location: British, Columbia Car: 2007 GT/CS Posts: 10,254 Images: 45	Hey you have a coupe with fold down seats thats what I miss by having a vert ! CAMPING

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