Technically, this isn't a new technology, but we appreciate that several pickup and SUV makers are starting to pay attention to how we use our vehicles. We don't like wasted space. We like to keep things safe and secure. And a storage space needs to hold more than a pair of gloves. We still like the lockable side-saddle storage boxes in the Chevy Avalanche (they even have drain plugs on the bottom), but also like the Nissan Titan's rear quarter-panel storage area, with a split shelf for tow straps and recovery gear. Likewise, the huge trunk in the bed of the Honda Ridgeline allows for a significant amount of gear and food to be stored and sealed from the elements. Honda was able to create a clever slide-out full-size spare-tire carrier in the same space, without limiting any cubic volume.
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