1.   Comfortable Ventilation -- Non-return valves are located at bumper height in the luggage compartment for extracting air from the Clio.

2.   Ford has also lowered the bumper height to be on a par with most passenger cars.

3.   On the good side, liftover is at bumper height to ease the loading process.

4.   Sport utilities are specifically exempt from federal regulations on bumper height, so as to preserve their off-road driving capability.

5.   The trunk is still wide and deep, with liftover at bumper height, and the lid holds the traditional BMW kit full of polished tools.