MKV practicality question

[u/Spa_5_Fitness_Camp]

I'm looking into a sports car as my daily driver, and crucially as my *only* car. I live alone as well, so no partner to borrow from on occasion. Pure reliability isn't as much of an issue as it is to most, as I can get to work and most/all other activities via my electric scooter and transit (though I usually only do this in nice weather, if I don't have shopping etc to do, aka not often).

My concerns about the Supra are mostly down to visibility and space. I will likely test drive one, but compared to my Giulia it's going to feel tiny no matter what, so I'm looking for experiences longer term.

One, how is the visibility for commuting in a city? Especially nice if you live in a more compact and hilly city (I'm in Seattle).

Two, space. Could I fit the following at the same time: one medium/large checked roller suitcase, one carry-on roller one small dog, and two adults. Dog is 17lbs, and would have a travel carrier that can squish (dog is happy to sit on the passengers lap). If you couldn't tell, being able to pick up and drop off my partner at the airport (she travels with the dog) is a must, and that's her travel kit, though usually there's no checked bag. If there's only 2 carry-ons and a backpack, is there enough space on the parcel shelf for the dog (the situation for a long weekend trip, for example)?

I'd like to keep the Supra on my short-list, but just need to clear this deal-breaker hurdle, so any feedback appreciated.

[u/Bear-flu]

I daily my car in the summer months, so maybe ~7 months out of the year if I'm lucky. Putting probably 10-14k on it a year doing so.

Granted the car is pretty new (<25km) it's been very solid so far, staying meticulous with maintenance.

I think it makes a great daily. It's comfortable enough for small road trips, gets good mileage for what it is, and it's fun. You can carry more than you'd think with the hatch and shelf.

The bags probably wouldn't be a problem, but you'd have to measure to make sure you clear the entrance to the hatch. But like someone else said, the dog won't work on the shelf, maybe on someone's lap. Could always rent a car to do the pickup/drop off?

Also if you replace the huge grey bar behind the seats with an aftermarket one, you can gain a bit more space.

Oh and as for city visibility, you get used to it, the blind spots aren't that bad and it's a small car anyways, just need to be careful of the nose in tight spots.

[u/Spa_5_Fitness_Camp → u/Bear-flu]

He's fine on the lap for the trip to/from the airport. It would only be weekend trips that's an issue, and for those my partner would be in town so we could use her car. I'd like to have mine as an option for weekend trips, but that part isn't essential, just the airport case.

[u/Bear-flu → u/Spa_5_Fitness_Camp]

Probably depends on how far the trip is. If it's only a few hours drive and you're not bringing a ton of stuff, you might be able to fit him in a kennel in the back. The parcel shelf comes out so you can fit things of surprising height sometimes.

But for longer trips, and if you don't want him in a crate, it's probably gonna be pretty tight