lift·gate
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Definition of liftgate
: a rear panel (as on a station wagon) that opens upward
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There are new 20- and 22-inch wheel designs, and the Discovery script on the rear liftgate has been relocated to a slightly lower position.
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Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, "2021 Land Rover Discovery Gets Updated Tech, New Powertrains," 10 Nov. 2020
Despite the larger liftgate, the size and shape of the cargo area itself—defined by the structure—remains unchanged.
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Mike Duff, Car and Driver, "Tested: 2021 Bentley Bentayga V-8 Looks Sharper, Accelerates Harder," 11 Aug. 2020
The next evolution in the power liftgate is the kind that opens without the need to press a button.
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Washington Post, "Edmunds’ experts pick their favorite must-have car features," 27 Nov. 2019
Plan on stacking and get in the ready position when opening the liftgate.
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Scott Sturgis, chicagotribune.com, "2019 Ford Expedition pulls like a beast, drives like a Winnebago," 8 Nov. 2019
Narvik Black trimmed the silver two-bar grille, front vents, headlight housing, fender badging, mirror caps, window surround, pillars, rear spoiler, liftgate, and liftgate badging.
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Emma Jayne Williams, star-telegram, "Land Rover’s 5th-generation Discovery excels either on or off the beaten track | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 26 May 2018
The tailgate is handy for seating, sheltered by the liftgate.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, "Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV: a royal rite of passage," 2 Aug. 2019
There are up to seven USB ports, an available wireless charger, 4G Wi-Fi hotspot for unlimited data at $20/month and a power liftgate button on the driver’s door to open the gate at various heights.
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Robert Duffer, chicagotribune.com, "2018 Chevrolet Traverse offers up minivan function in SUV form," 25 Oct. 2017
The back side sports slim LED lights and a chrome bar that spans the rear liftgate, a design feature borrowed from the 7-series sedans.
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Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, "Go big and go home: The BMW X7 reviewed," 28 June 2019
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“Liftgate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liftgate. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021.
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