What's This Feature Called? (Press a Button and The Boot Will Automatically Close)

derkyft on 21/02/2020 - 17:19
Last edited 21/02/2020 - 18:11 by 1 other user

Hi all,

I'm trying to figure the correct term that describes the feature on a car where you can press a button and the boot will automatically close.

With the arrival of our first newborn recently, I'm trying to look for a car that has this feature because the boot on the current CX5 is way too heavy for her to pull down with one hand, let alone having a screaming child.

If you need examples, this button is on my sister's 2009 Lexus RX350, and I've seen it on some European cars as well but I'm having trouble finding a list of cars that have this feature.

I've tried automatic boot, electronic trunk, powered tailgate + any combination of those words but I'm still having a hard time find a list.

I hope you guys can help. Thanks in advance!

Automotive

Comments

  • boomramada on 21/02/2020 - 17:29

    Mr Google says, Tailgate Lift / Assist
    https://www.whichcar.com.au/search/features-pbl

  • Euphemistic on 21/02/2020 - 17:30

    Place the child in the car or pram first, then two hands are available for the tailgate?

    My guess is power or powered tailgate. Probably not very common yet except in premium models.

    • Euphemistic on 21/02/2020 - 17:37
      +1

      Actually you’ll probably find that all the different brands call it some thing different while it is still not common.

      • derkyft on 23/02/2020 - 10:56

        Yea while I appreciate that different brands name it something different, I was hoping for the generic term used so I could use a keyword search in Carsales. Similar to how Nissan calls their stuff intelli assist or whatever, but the generic term would be like a 360 degree camera, or parking assist etc

        • Euphemistic on 23/02/2020 - 17:35
          +1

          Unfortunately the use of different names is going to make it hard to use keyword searches.

  • hmac on 21/02/2020 - 17:32
    +4

    Electric Tailgate?

  • John Kimble on 21/02/2020 - 17:37

    Powered Tailgate. Have it in my CR-V.

    Seems like no one's published a list, so you'll have to just look one by one…Eg the current CX-5 GT has it.

    The better one is the foot wavey one! They have it on CR-Vs, but not in Australia :(

    https://www.ford.com.au/technology/hands-free-tailgate/

    • derkyft on 23/02/2020 - 10:57

      Thank you kind sir

  • theHMASfriendship on 21/02/2020 - 17:50
    +4

    The feature is called Graham.

  • battler on 21/02/2020 - 18:12
    +1

    hands free tailgate (for the version where you swing your leg under the rear)
    smart power tailgate (wave hand across sensor)
    … both need proximity key close by.

    Each manufacturer seems to dream up their own name.

  • crashloaded on 21/02/2020 - 18:39
    +12

    Automatic Butt Shut

    • holdenmg on 21/02/2020 - 19:30
      +9

      Thanks, I always thought ABS was something else.

    • scatman00 on 21/02/2020 - 20:01
      +1

      My missus is a car!?

  • [Deactivated] on 21/02/2020 - 19:07

    My husband

  • spackbace on 21/02/2020 - 19:28

    Toyota - "Power Back Door"

    Available in RAV4 Cruiser/Edge, Kluger Grande, Fortuner Crusade, LC200 Sahara

    /rep

    • AdosHouse on 21/02/2020 - 19:32
      +2

      Power back door sounds…..wrong. Or that could just be my dirty mind.

      • crashloaded on 21/02/2020 - 19:36

        Just back her up and engage the power back door.

    • derkyft on 23/02/2020 - 10:58

      Thanks, all very large cars which I don’t think she is too confident driving. Rag 4 would be the closest bet

  • holdenmg on 21/02/2020 - 19:45
    +1

    Holden has this on their remaining stock of vehicles.

    It's called, "Open and Shut"

    (too soon?)

    • Ghost47 on 23/02/2020 - 15:35

      They also have a feature where instead of a button you can wave your foot under the rear bumper to open/close the boot/tailgate. Not sure if other companies have that feature..

  • DrRalph on 21/02/2020 - 20:02

    Powered tailgate.

  • [Deactivated] on 21/02/2020 - 20:45
    +1

    With the arrival of our first newborn recently, I'm trying to look for a car that has this feature because the boot on the current CX5 is way too heavy for her to pull down with one hand(…)

    Even pressing a button will be far too tricky for a newborn. Why don't you get the mother to do it? :p

  • Ugly on 21/02/2020 - 21:56

    Kia call it a “power tailgate.”
    On my Sorento you can select how it works - via button in the remote, or you can set it to work on a proximity (stand with the remote within 1m of the tailgate for 3 seconds and it will open. Then use the remote or the button on the bottom of the tailgate to close).

  • djones145 on 21/02/2020 - 22:12

    Subaru forester had it
    friend had that car and we drove it

    • derkyft on 23/02/2020 - 10:58

      Thanks for the recommendation. Was it new quite old?

  • YTW on 21/02/2020 - 22:19
    +1

    My Subaru Outback has it. Great family car.

    • derkyft on 23/02/2020 - 10:58

      What year should I look for?

  • bodymovin on 21/02/2020 - 23:17
    +2

    Laziness

    • boomramada on 22/02/2020 - 10:54

      pretty much, these days prams are more heavy lifting than closing a boot lol

  • MS Paint on 21/02/2020 - 23:39

    Expensive. But that's after it breaks.

  • derkyft on 23/02/2020 - 10:54
    +1

    Thanks to those with helpful comments. I’m fine with managing the baby. It’s more for my wife who is quite tiny and frail.

    The reason I ask is because I’ve seen her struggle with the boot when I asked her to show me how she’d manage when I’m at work. Just trying to be a considerate husband here, and want to look for something that I thought would make her life a tad easier.

    Opening the boot isn’t the problem, it’s when she tries to close the heavy SUV boot with her 44kg of skin and bones, she’s essentially doing a pull up rather than closing the boot. Cheers

  • derkyft on 25/02/2020 - 10:50

    I think I might go with this one, as it looks easy enough to install myself.
    http://www.che1.com/product/tl105-electric-tailgate-lift-ass…

    • Euphemistic on 25/02/2020 - 12:02
      +1

      Seems a bit cheaper than buying a new car!

  • Cyan9 on 25/02/2020 - 17:04

    Skoda range have it too, we purchased it as an option on ours. Was about $600 as I recall. Think it was called automatic tailgate.

  • WreckTangle on 27/02/2020 - 21:48

    I once had a holden where you’d hold the boot open with a stick. Pull out stick and voila, automatically closing boot. Ahhh, Holden, I’ll miss you…

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