Audi is officially suggesting the key visual driver is «elegance» but it's far more purposeful than that, with a sloping roofline that still delivers adult - passenger rear headroom and plenty of luggage space, but is dominated by the most
aggressive grille on any Audi to date.
Not exact matches
The Maserati Levante looks to take
on fairly traditional sporty - crossover proportions, with a long and low hood the swoops down to the company's signature
grille and squinty headlights, strong character lines that define the car's shoulders, and a tapering greenhouse that produces fatter, more
aggressive rear fenders.
The car's nose features a large interpretation of the chrome - mesh
grille seen
on the regular Hyundai Genesis sedan, with
aggressive scallops at either side of the lower fascia and teardrop - shaped headlights that extend onto the car's front fenders.
The F - Sport Package
on our test vehicle adds more
aggressive elements, including a black honeycomb
grille insert with larger air intakes in the lower bumper that incorporate LED fog lights.
The BMW kidney
grilles on the new 3 - series are mounted low and give the 3 - series an
aggressive look.
While the front and rear fascias were stylish and
aggressive — the Rallye - spec blacked - out
grille looked menacing in rearview mirrors and the LED taillights were a premium touch
on a sub - $ 25,000 car — the rest of the exterior was an anonymous jelly - bean shape.
The S3 also features an upgraded sport suspension, some S - specific trim
on the inside, and slightly more
aggressive exterior styling, with bigger wheels and a unique aluminum - look front
grille.
The RS 5 is a move toward a more expressive approach, with an
aggressive - look honeycomb
grille (with Quattro stamped
on the lower lip) and side vents, a slightly lowered stance, and with the Black Optic package ($ 1,500), you get 20 - inch forged rims (ask for the milled five - spokers) and several blacked - out accents that add more visual punch.
Based
on spy photos we've seen, expect all future V - series performance vehicles to get more
aggressive aerodynamic body panels and a thick - slatted vertical
grille pattern when they arrive in 2015.
The Genesis coupe has been facelifted for 2013, with a wider opening
on the
grille and other minor enhancements that give it a more
aggressive look and improvements to the interior styling.
Shown here with much less camouflage than in previous spy photos, the new Camaro ZL1 looks to sets itself apart from the SS with
aggressive visual modifications, including a larger rear wing, widened side rocker panels and fenders, and a wider intake
on the front
grille.
Available
on both the petrol - powered LS 500 and the LS 500h petrol - electric hybrid, the F Sport trim level features a more
aggressive interpretation of the company's now - familiar spindle
grille, painted in black and featuring 7000 individual facets in its mesh - like structure.
It's a compact and somewhat
aggressive - looking sedan, and the Lexus LF - CC-esque cheese grater
grille on our F Sport tester is used to interesting effect.
In terms of design, it cuts a close look to the standard new Fiesta in ST - line trim, but with a slightly more
aggressive front bumper and
grille, a painted rear diffuser, and exclusive 18 - inch alloy wheels
on flagship versions.
Besides the
aggressive aero kit, the most noticeable styling upgrade is the new AMG Panamericana
grille with chrome - plated vertical fins, similar to the one fitted
on the AMG GT3 customer racing car.
If you crave a snazzier look, the 3 - pointed star
on the
grille can be lit up with LEDs for an extra $ 480, while a Sport package brings more
aggressive bodywork and wheels.
Leading the way for this insanely
aggressive coupe is a heightened version of the same Mercedes - Benz diamond - pattern
grille design found
on the innovative CLA.
* The Experts» Verdict... * As reported by The Manufacturer Summary: The 2015 Mercedes - Benz GLK - Class has an
aggressive stance, with gorgeous sculpting
on its side profile, a bold oversize
grille, and large windows for superb visibility.
Continuing the theme is the 1971 - inspired split -
grille in Gloss Black, while Satin Black finishes
on the deck - lid spoiler and fuel - filler door provide an
aggressive look.
The 2013 RX takes
on a more
aggressive nature with its new
grille, but the rest of the SUV is similar both to past designs and its many imitators.
The cross-car
grille / headlight aperture that first appeared
on the original 1967 Camaro is now more
aggressive than ever, and the greenhouse is sleeker and pulled further to the rear of the car, giving a greater sense of speed.
The Murano's exterior is
aggressive with the V - motion
grille, swoopy side accent lines and floating appearance rear roof that all rides
on 20 - inch wheels for my Platinum test car.
On the outside the IS features an
aggressive front fascia that's dominated by the Lexus spindle
grille, that's flanked by large air intakes.
At the front, a heavily revised single - frame
grille is wider and sits lower than those
on existing Audi models, while massive 22 - inch alloys are framed in large fenders with flared blisters giving it an
aggressive stance while emphasizing the Quattro AWD system.
At the front, the
grille adopts an
aggressive double - deck four - slot design similar to the
grille on Murano, while the dominant headlights house powerful projector beams.
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grille and rear fascia applique Black finish side window moldings and body - colored door handles After Midnight dark finish wheels V - Series spoiler Interior: Low - gloss carbon fiber interior trim RECARO ® front seats Available colors: Exterior colors: Black Raven, Phantom Gray Metallic, Red Obsession Tintcoat, Crystal White Tricoat Interior colors: Jet Black or Light Platinum Cadillac CTS Luxury, V - Sport Premium Luxury Sedan Exterior: Black Chrome
grille After Midnight dark finish wheels V - Series spoiler Interior: Low - gloss carbon fiber interior trim Upgraded performance front seats Available RECARO ® front seats (standard
on V - Sport Premium) Available colors: Exterior colors: Black Raven, Phantom Gray Metallic, Red Obsession Tintcoat, Crystal White Tricoat Interior colors: Jet Black or Light Platinum Cadillac ATS - V Sedan and Coupe Exterior: Black Chrome
grille and rear fascia applique After Midnight dark finish wheels Carbon Fiber package includes a more
aggressive front splitter, hood vent trim, rear diffuser, composite rocker extension panels and a taller, body - colored rear spoiler Interior: Low - gloss carbon fiber interior trim Sueded steering wheel and shifter RECARO ® V - Series front seats Available colors: Exterior colors: Velocity Red, Black Raven, Phantom Gray Metallic, Red Obsession Tintcoat, Crystal White Tricoat Interior colors: Jet Black or Light Platinum Cadillac CTS - V Super Sedan Exterior: Black Chrome
grille After Midnight dark finish wheels Carbon Fiber package includes a more
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It will boast innovative and sleek styling with sharp body lines and an
aggressive grille that will make it stand out
on the road.
On the design side, the new LS is a good bit more
aggressive than the outgoing model, adopting the sharp spindle
grille of the rest of the lineup.
In typical Mercedes fashion, the new E43 Estate features a more
aggressive front end with the standard AMG
grille, a set of stylish wheels
on the side, and a nice diffuser element with revised exhaust outlets in the rear.
On the outside, Journey maintains its sculpted, clean,
aggressive lines, and adds a new front fascia that sports the signature Dodge Brand «split crosshair» honeycomb
grille.
With muscular front fenders, a large dark chrome
grille, and a pair of the most
aggressive headlights we've ever seen
on an SUV, the 2009 Infiniti FX50S prowls the streets looking like an angry hippopotamus
on 21 - inch wheels.
On the other hand, its frontage look quite
aggressive with a perforated radiator
grille, which is garnished in black color scheme.
The LF - NX looks like an extremely
aggressive version of the RX350, with angular styling, the now - signature spindle
grille and wheel arches that look like they came
on a flareside pickup from the»80s.
Latest in the automaker's line - up to bear the redesigned corporate
grille, the new TLX also debuts an A-Spec version that builds
on that nose - job with a sharper, more
aggressive body kit.
On the other hand, its frontage is designed with an
aggressive radiator
grille with GT badging and a single chrome slat.
Yes, it's perhaps not the most aesthetically cohesive design
on the planet (the sharp creases,
aggressive detailing in the bumpers and gargantuan spindle
grille are as distinctive as they are divisive) but the case of the RC being the most distinctive car in this class is a very strong one indeed.
On the outside, the leaked photos reveal an updated
grille and a more
aggressive front bumper.
The overall design screams to be looked at — the long nose,
aggressive grille, sweeping beltline, and coupe - like rear roof make the Maxima one of the best - looking sedans
on the market.
The official sketches show a modern take
on Audi's design language, with the Q8 sporting a massive trapezoidal
grille, sleek LED headlights,
aggressive front bumper, and a sporty profile.
Design-wise, the face lifted A-Class has received subtle updates including a more
aggressive front bumper, a diamond -
grille, new optional LED headlamps (standard
on the AMG model), refreshed taillights, as well as a new rear bumper with integrated exhaust pipes.
Once the very definition of a conservative sedan, the current - generation Lexus ES has taken
on a bold new look with sleek lines and the
aggressive Lexus «spindle»
grille.
The
grille is more rounded, yet more
aggressive than the current model, and the fog lights have been relocated to the lower bumper
on the GT trim.
On top of that, it gets some handsome detailing in the form of properly flared front and rear fenders, gaping air intakes in the front bumper, and a slightly more
aggressive version of Kia's signature «sharknose»
grille, as well as
aggressive headlight lenses with carbon fibre accents.
The model shown here is called the Sport Sedan version, with more
aggressive front end featuring a big three pointed star
on the
grille.
The E-Class for 2016 touts 4 - lamp LED headlights set off the nose, which takes
on a particularly
aggressive form in the Sport version with a large Mercedes - Benz emblem
on the
grille.
It uniquely adds an
aggressive black - gloss finish
on the kidney
grille, BMW etched
on the door sills, the M Sport steering wheel, and the catchy «M» logo
on the car key and front fenders.
The massive
grille — which I'm not very fond of
on this model to be honest — is flanked by
aggressive, Z - shaped LED headlamps at the top and deeply sculpted air intakes at the bottom.
On the outside the 2012 Genesis sedan gets a new
grille with a more
aggressive front fascia, new headlights with LED accents, refreshed taillights and new alloy wheels.
Exterior-wise, the Audi A4 has built up
on the design cues of its predecessor, and now it has an
aggressive front fascia with angular headlamps meeting the large
grille.
On the outside, the Bajoun 530 features a wide
grille giving the SUV an
aggressive front fascia.