Some people think tailgates belong solely on pickup trucks, or have no opinions on tailgates whatsoever. Mainstream crossovers don't usually offer tailgates because a tailgate represents expense and complication, but those factors also comport with upscale panache. Over the years, I've found no shortage of use cases for tailgates. Ezra Dyer | Car and Driver No, the Mini tailgate is not supposed to open at quite that angle. Ezra Dyer | Car and Driver It really was that hot.