Physics. You just can't beat physics. Which is why, after the video crew appropriated the absolutely-perfect-for-the-job (not to mention huge) Ford Flex I had intended to take on this week's trip to the mountains, I'm left hearing banjos. In the Hyundai Genesis.
OK, so here's the routine. Three people, three people's crap (including a 15-month old), one bike, one super stroller (that's it there on the left in travel mode), 540 miles -- one way. Just call us the Clampetts.
More on this potential fiasco next week. If we get home.
Good thing I like bluegrass.
Josh Jacquot, Senior road test editor.
dougtheeng says:
01:38 PM, 07/ 9/09
Roof rack eh? interesting.
bradyholt says:
02:17 PM, 07/ 9/09
Does Edmunds own a Genesis-specific aftermarket rack, or is that just a generic design?
gharry says:
03:24 PM, 07/ 9/09
Must be hard having to 'rough it' figuring out how to take a long trip with someone else's luxury car!
someguyposting says:
04:50 PM, 07/ 9/09
Yeah, no kidding. I realize the standard for size has been seriously skewed, especially with you folks using a Dodge Ram for your trips to the coffee shop, but geez. It aint exactly small, and having to use a roof rack on a Genesis aint exactly roughing it.
ctpax says:
05:14 PM, 07/ 9/09
squeal boy!
saxdogg says:
06:20 PM, 07/ 9/09
You shure have a perty dipstick.
Wait...does it have a dipstick?
johnnyr3 says:
03:23 AM, 07/10/09
damn, ctpax beat me too it.