Robert Hall

I doubt if the typical Cullinan or Urus buyer has school age offspring. Wealthy folk that have kids and want a 3 row would gravitate towards a GLS, X7, Escalade, LX, etc..

I can remember the mid 70s Collonades from childhood in the 70s, but by the time I started driving in the mid 80s most of them had rusted away or were worn out beaters. Didn't see many in nice shape in Ohio or S. Florida then.

Those are luxury SUVs, not intended as family haulers like 3 row SUVs tend to be. Different niche.

Interesting..as in arriving in the US on a container ship?

That Malibu is neat, a bit too plain for my tastes..from the same model year, I'd rather have a Caprice coupe..always thought these were good looking.

I like the dimensions of the Sport, virtually the same as my WK2 Grand Cherokee...the front end shape reminds me of the Jeep also, with the sloped back headlights and grille. I think the Velar is RRs answer to the lower, sportier coupe style SUV...not as low or fastback-ish as the X6 or Merc GLE, but similar in the lower height.

In the olden days, there were 3 row cars--they were the full size station wagons, often w/ rear facing 3rd rows. The 3 row CUV/SUV is simply the modern equivalent (along w/ 3 row minivans). A 3-row pickup would be too long to be practical (or have a really short bed). Centurion built some 3 row (6 door) Ford F350s back in the 90s, seen a couple of them.

Some interesting details on that concept..definitely has the '61 B- and C- body A pillar shape, and a similar to the '61 C-body roofline. The scoops in the fender and door, if reversed, are similar to what appeared on the '63-'65 Riviera. The rear quarter reminds me of a '61 Olds, with the skegs and bumper shape. The roofline is similar to the prouduction C-body. '61 Olds 98 for comparison..

I like the RR Sport, though I like the Velar even more. I've thought one would be a nice lease, wouldn't want one older and out of lease as RR reliability is worse than Jeep.

The Suburban and its siblings (and maybe the equivalent Fords?) may be the only SUVs w/ the 3rd row ahead of (on?) the rear axle. I've ridden in the back of a few 3 row SUVs, often the 2nd row has bucket seats, so you can squeeze between them, or fold and slide forward the outer 2nd row seat to get in the back. IIRC, I've ridden in the 3rd row of a ~2015 Suburban, a ~15 Escalade ESV, and about 15 years ago, a '05 Envoy XL. The 3rd row of midsize CUVs/SUVs (Explorer, Highlander, Durango, RX, etc) really are intended for children, though.

The Escalade comes standard w/ 3 rows, in both wheelbases. Also, an invalid assumption; as there is no correlation between number of rows and full-size. There are many 3 row midsize CUVs/SUVs, for example.

Toyota C-HR!! As described on Toyota's site as 'Your Eccentric Match'.

^ hmmm. ‘61 full-size styling study? I’m guessing Olds going by the rear quarter

Well, they have had elected actors at least twice before...could happen again

It looks very FWD w/ cab forward styling. The nasty A-pillar treatment reminds me of a Honda Civic sedan from 10 years ago...

I like the rear in profile also...sleek and sloped. They don't need a squared off CUV/SUV rear on this, they have the XT6 and Escalade for those that want boxy practical.

The CC looks much better than the EQS...the EQS is very derivative of 80s futuristic concept cars from several mfgrs...it's got the severely dated cab forward proportions, with the base of the A-pillar at least 6 inches forward of the door opening--barf...

Yeah, crazy weather up here also. I think Cleveland broke records this week, first snow after April 20th w/ more than 2 inches since 2005, 1974 before that. Unusual...supposed to warm up, though, over 80 a day or two next week.

I like the rear. The taillight treatment is something new and different, not the same’ol, same’ol CUV rear....they are taking chances with the styling front and rear..

Can they sell it out from under you if someone offers them more than sticker?

I get it...I did a lot of mountain biking at 6000-8000ft in the Colorado Springs area in my late 20s and early 30s. Rocky dirt trails with lots of up and down hills. Had a 21 speed Specialized. 20 years later, I don't think I could do that now. Not remotely...my knees ache just living in a split level house with stairs. And I'm carrying around an extra 50 pounds than then. I could see an E-Bike working for me.

I love some James Brown...been listening to a lot of Prince, yesterday was the 5th anniversary of his death..

Ginny and Henry got their short haircuts for Spring.....Ginny (left) yesterday, and Henry two weeks ago (right). My groomers are slammed currently, can only get appointments two weeks out.

A lot of the snow melted yesterday, but overnight got a bunch of fresh snow and ice. Sunny, icy and cold this morning--supposed to get to 45 today, so will get melty....the big dogs out enjoying the yard earlier:

^ Lol... regarding the Bolt and this concept, if I ever post on here that I've traded my Jeep on one of these or another generic appliance CUV, you will know it's not really me--that I've been lobotomized and am now a zombie.