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A family of four and five suitcases. In a classic family van there's plenty of room for them all.But what about the car's maximum permissible load? Especially now, just ahead of the holidays, it's worth taking a closer look. Many forget that plenty of extra features often add substantially to a car's weight. And that means less permissible cargo. We tested a base-model VW Caddy and a somewhat luxurious Renault Scenic, and demonstrate that you drive more safely when you know your car's actual empty weight and how much cargo is actually allowed.
inside it! Overloading Danger | drive it!
inside it! Overloading Danger | drive it!
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Drive it! from 11.09.2012 | Drive it!
Drive it! from 11.09.2012 | Drive it!
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine | drive it!
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine | drive it!
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine | Drive it!
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine | Drive it!
Drive it! from 05.06.2012 | Drive it!
Drive it! from 05.06.2012 | Drive it!
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine 10.07.2012 | Drive it!
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine 10.07.2012 | Drive it!
Inside it! All-wheel drive in Mercedes commercial vehicles | Drive it!
Inside it! All-wheel drive in Mercedes commercial vehicles | Drive it!
Audi Sound Plus: Drive it, hear it, like it!
Audi Sound Plus: Drive it, hear it, like it!
Present it!: Golf GTI Convertible | Drive it!
Present it!: Golf GTI Convertible | Drive it!
Start it: VW CC | drive it!
Start it: VW CC | drive it!
inside it: Automotive Nanotechnology | drive it
inside it: Automotive Nanotechnology | drive it
Test it!: Suzuki Splash | Drive it!
Test it!: Suzuki Splash | Drive it!
spot it!: Romaniacs 2011 | drive it!
spot it!: Romaniacs 2011 | drive it!
compare it!: Porsche Cayman R - BMW M1 | drive it!
compare it!: Porsche Cayman R - BMW M1 | drive it!
spot it! The Caravan Salon 2011 | drive it!
spot it! The Caravan Salon 2011 | drive it!
Picture it! The Shell Eco-Marathon | drive it!
Picture it! The Shell Eco-Marathon | drive it!
present it! The Next Generation Mercedes M-Class | drive it!
present it! The Next Generation Mercedes M-Class | drive it!
Taste it! Mercedes C-Class 350 BlueEfficiency Sedan | drive it!
Taste it! Mercedes C-Class 350 BlueEfficiency Sedan | drive it!
compare it! Audi A6 - BMW 525d - Mercedes E250 | drive it!
compare it! Audi A6 - BMW 525d - Mercedes E250 | drive it!
Taste it! Audi A6 Allroad Quattro | Drive it!
Taste it! Audi A6 Allroad Quattro | Drive it!
inside it! Mercedes Climatic Wind Tunnels | drive it!
inside it! Mercedes Climatic Wind Tunnels | drive it!
present it! The 6th Generation Audi A6 Avant | drive it!
present it! The 6th Generation Audi A6 Avant | drive it!
compare it! Three small station wagons | drive it
compare it! Three small station wagons | drive it
picture it! The Audi A1 e-tron | drive it!
picture it! The Audi A1 e-tron | drive it!
Test it! Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon | Drive it!
Test it! Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon | Drive it!
Examine it! VW Generations: the Beetle and the Up! | Drive it!
Examine it! VW Generations: the Beetle and the Up! | Drive it!
compare it! BMW X1 versus the Range Rover Evoque | drive it!
compare it! BMW X1 versus the Range Rover Evoque | drive it!
Test it! Porsche Boxster Spyder | drive it!
Test it! Porsche Boxster Spyder | drive it!
Inside it!: Audi Assistant Systems | Drive it!
Inside it!: Audi Assistant Systems | Drive it!
examine it!: 2011 Smart Rally | drive it!
examine it!: 2011 Smart Rally | drive it!
present it!: The VW Amarok | drive it
present it!: The VW Amarok | drive it
Spot it! BMW HP4 Motorbike | Drive it!
Spot it! BMW HP4 Motorbike | Drive it!
Present it! Opel Ampera | drive it!
Present it! Opel Ampera | drive it!
present it: Opel Insignia | drive it!
present it: Opel Insignia | drive it!
Present it! Opel Astra Limousine | Drive it!
Present it! Opel Astra Limousine | Drive it!
examine it! Heading off on Holiday in Safety | drive it!
examine it! Heading off on Holiday in Safety | drive it!
Examine it!: VW Beetle Sunshine Tour 2012 | Drive it!
Examine it!: VW Beetle Sunshine Tour 2012 | Drive it!
Admire it!: The Audi R8 e-tron | Drive it!
Admire it!: The Audi R8 e-tron | Drive it!
present it! The next-generation Porsche Cayennes | drive it
present it! The next-generation Porsche Cayennes | drive it
Test it! VW Beetle - New Engines | Drive it!
Test it! VW Beetle - New Engines | Drive it!
Compare it! Jaguar XKR vs. the BMW 650i | Drive it!
Compare it! Jaguar XKR vs. the BMW 650i | Drive it!
Test it: Volvo V60 Ocean Race | drive it!
Test it: Volvo V60 Ocean Race | drive it!
Present it! The Opel Astra OPC | Drive it!
Present it! The Opel Astra OPC | Drive it!
compare it! VW Golf Cabriolet - BMW 1 Series Cabrio - Peugeot 308cc | drive it!
compare it! VW Golf Cabriolet - BMW 1 Series Cabrio - Peugeot 308cc | drive it!
Examine it!: Renting Instead of Owning - Private Car Sharing | Drive it!
Examine it!: Renting Instead of Owning - Private Car Sharing | Drive it!
compare it! The Skoda Yeti versus the Nissan Juke | drive it!
compare it! The Skoda Yeti versus the Nissan Juke | drive it!
compare it! Mercedes Benz Zetros - Fiat Panda Cross: David versus Goliath | drive it!
compare it! Mercedes Benz Zetros - Fiat Panda Cross: David versus Goliath | drive it!
examine it! The Frankfurt International Motor Show 2011: this years in its 64th outing | drive it!
examine it! The Frankfurt International Motor Show 2011: this years in its 64th outing | drive it!