I think there is only one major downside and that is the small luggage space behind the seats , necessitating a luggage rack on the rear panel to carry bag/s or case/s. .
The rack is capable of carting large objects, as this photograph shows....

Not sure I'd want to go that far with 2 large bails of shavings on the back, but they were strapped down with my trusty Kanu Lock strap.
Why did I use the Mog? Because it was easier than loading up the CLC and i wanted to drive the Plus 8...