We folded the passenger seat completely flat (it will recline to an airplane sleeper-seat level of recumbence) and, after removing both bike tires (these fit neatly in the front trunk), we were able to gingerly pass an adult-size racing bike into the cockpit.

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It's a timber cabin grown grand, three stories' worth, with a big front porch supported by tree-trunk columns.

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What basically happens is the front passenger section tips forward so the rear trunk section can slide underneath.

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He then stood on the box with his front legs, which enabled him to reach the food with his trunk.

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Okay, you might argue that the rear seats flip forward in the BMW, so you can always make room as needed, but you can't add the two more inches of front-seat knee room the Infiniti offers, or make the trunk of the BMW larger.

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On Wednesday, the German automaker will formally unveil a new 3 Series Gran Turismo, which has a bigger distance between the front and rear wheels to create more rear-seat legroom and cargo space in the trunk.

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