One the sweetest
bits of the exterior design are the floating C - pillars that feed the engine and help direct airflow over the rear deck.
At the same time as the
challenge of the exterior design was taken, a new cabin was created, combining a driver - focused cockpit with an open and welcoming space for passengers.
Closed, it becomes an integrated
part of the exterior design and provides 40 % more glass than previous models allowing for an enhanced sense of space and improved visibility.
The Mercedes - Maybach GLS - Class will be previewed in near - production form in Beijing, and like the S - Class sedan, it is expected to feature a
number of exterior design changes as well as a distinct grille and front fascia.
The differences between the Nexo and Toyota's Mirai reflect the broader differences in design philosophies of the two brands, says Minchul Koo, head
of exterior design for Hyundai Motor Co..
Audi head
of exterior design Andreas Mindt peeled back the layers of his team's Detroit auto show concept car, diving deep into which elements we'll see in Audi showrooms, and which are pure concept - car fancy.
The desirability
of the exterior design continues into the cabin with bold horizontal and vertical lines complemented by clean surfaces, superb finishes and optional premium leathers.
Other purely functional
elements of the exterior design — the front air curtains, wheel arch gills, smooth underbody, and integrated rear diffuser — aid its aerodynamic efficiency.
Should all go to plan, deliveries would commence in 2017, while Local Motors has even divulged a targeted manufacturer's retail price of $ 53,000 for the cars — ultimately, the price would be the same across the board,
regardless of the exterior design.
Changes made by recently appointed head
of exterior design Giles Taylor for the Series II transform the Phantom's frontal aspect from brutal, railyard - shunting locomotive to credible, if still not beautiful, luxury sedan.
If you like the driving dynamics of the current Jeep Cherokee but are less a
fan of its exterior design, there is good reason to wait a few months: The Cherokee is approaching its midcycle facelift,...
Mitsubishi has taken all of the excitement
out of the exterior design and instead it replaced it with an exterior that is sadly easily forgotten.
The hatch carried over
many of the exterior design features when embarking on its journey from Europe, including Hyundai's recognizable cascading grille, vertical LED daytime running lights, and functional air curtains.
The emotional
power of the exterior design is also apparent from the interior of the Ibiza Cupra Concept and in the clean, minimalist and clearly structured cockpit.
Actually, there is one final
item of exterior design to point out and that's to the fuel filler flap, which we realise makes it sound like we're really struggling to find any differences — but this is more significant than it first sounds.
The last
piece of the exterior design is a new AMG titanium sports exhaust system with two sets of twin chrome tailpipes with a square cross-section.
On the other hand, Tom Peters, GM's
director of exterior design for performance cars, points out that the vehicles must be respected, saying they have «souls,» «character,» «being.»
The bullish - looking M2 is visually differentiated from lesser 2 Series coupé models by a
number of exterior design changes, all described by BMW as being functional elements, including xenon lights fitted as standard.
Head
of exterior design Andreas Mindt spoke to us of the importance of the Prologue, and how the design ideas can be split for differing underlying principles.
While the smooth - surfaced Vision Ultimate Luxury is unlikely to reach production in its unconventional three - box form with distinctive split - window treatment, various
elements of its exterior design, including its bold chromed grille, are expected to be used on a new Mercedes - Maybach production car based on the forthcoming third - generation GLS.