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      03-21-2019, 07:15 AM   #23
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I completely agree. While the trunk space is anemic with the 3rd row up, it is plenty big for 99% of daily needs with the 3rd row folded, regardless of whether you have bench or captains chairs. Really the only time you'll need to fold the 2nd row down is if you're carrying construction materials like a full sheet of plywood, or something really oversized like a full sized bicycle without removing a wheel. Even skis or snowboard can be fit between the captains chairs.

Soccer moms taking the kids to practice or music recitals or art classes will have more than enough room every day without having to worry about putting the 2nd row down.
You obviously do not own a cottage where you need to haul a huge amount of cargo sometimes.I have owned a Mercedes GL for the last 10 years and have had the 2nd and 3rd row bench seats folded flat countless times with a fully loaded truck.Its why you need a huge SUV.
Sure, I agree that some people will have a regular need to haul a lot of cargo, and would prefer to get a jumbo luxury SUV instead of a truck to do so. That fits many people's needs. However, (and without any empirical evidence to back up my supposition) I don't think that will be the majority of X7 buyers.
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