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metre tray, more in-cabin space than some serious SUVs and a payload of just over a tonne, the Lightning is a serious workhorse too. In fact, sitting in the second row to take photos of the impeccably remanufactured dash, we found more rear occupant space than we’ve experienced this side of a stretch limo.
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