Frunk closing

[wcpopi]

Is it just my car where the frunk closes like a French guillotine, or are they all like that?

 

[Volund]

Just tested with a pool noodle. Yes, the frunk will reopen after hitting it, but it hits it with a good amount of force. For an adult, I don't think it would break an arm (osteoporosis not withstanding), but it would definitely leave a good bruise.

I think it would maybe severely damage or maybe break a finger?

 

[Tim-in-CA]

Is it really 1-2 seconds? That's a long time. Either way, had that issue with my first gen frunk latches, they replaced them.

Closer to 1 than 2, but definitely is a delay between the two latch actuations.

 

[borski]

I think it would maybe severely damage or maybe break a finger?

Someone needs to grab a hot dog and see what it does.

I would but am not with my car.

 

[Tim-in-CA]

Someone needs to grab a hot dog and see what it does.

I would but am not with my car.

Next time I’m at Costco, I’ll pick up an extra hotdog combo to sacrifice for testing and report back with the results !

 

[Canyonero!]

I was warned at the delivery center to be careful with the frunk when closing because it comes down hard.

Same here. It closes quickly with a lot of force.

Curious as to why it doesn't beep (not that I want it to). Every SUV I've owned in the last 10 years has a tailgate beep. And they are much slower and easier to avoid.

 

[Rogue]

I've stopped the frunk with my hand as it got about halfway. The feeling is the same as stopping the trunk from closing for needed force. If your hand was the wrong way, it would hurt. Break or dismember? No. Bruise. Depends on the person and position of hand/arm.

 

[wcpopi]

What no one has mentioned is the most significant issue - a child getting hit with that forceful closing. Make sure your kids are well away from the frunk before it closes, and don't let them push the button.