That rear sloping roof line, and deeply slanted rear window really kill the available rear cargo area and its usefulness.
It seems that, for BMW, «coupe» just refers to
the rear sloped roof line.
Not exact matches
The shapes and proportions, from the short front overhang to the low hood, elongated A-pillar and crescent shaped windows, to the long
sloping roof, short decklid, and stubby
rear end, all strike the same chord.
In the
rear, even six - foot passengers have adequate headroom under the
sloping roof, but the seat cushion is low.
Unique is a fastback
roof that features a dramatically
sloped rear window, leading down to a full trunk opening.
Mechanically, the two cars are identical, but the S6 replaces the S7's
sloping roof and
rear hatch with a traditional sedan profile and trunk.
Where the R8 coupe has a
sloped rear window, the Spyder has a smart cover with prominent vents for the engine bay; the power - folding
roof presumably stores beneath that when lowered.
The
roof reaches its apogee above the heads of the driver and front - seat passenger and then plummets over the
rear seats before joining the
sloped power liftgate.
At the
rear are new taillights, twin exhaust pipes, and a downward
sloping roof spoiler that cumulatively add to the vehicle's overall more aggressive, muscular, and yes, sporty mien.
Its radically
sloping roof gives the impression that the
rear seats are uninhabitable — but that's not the case at all.
The GLC has a lower, more
sloped nose than today's GLK, with gently curved bodysides, a
sloped rear liftgate, and a curving silhouette topped by chrome
roof rails.
Porsche says the
sloping roof and
rear fenders are 911 - inspired, and the headlights are based on the upcoming 918 Spyder.
The styling, by British designer Andrew Cowell, is something genuinely new and different, with its bright - metal «sabres» slashing along the tops of the front wings and into the windscreen pillars, the airflow - improving vents ahead of the front wheels, the deep flanks and the
rear window cut far into the
sloping roof, bisected by a spoiler.
The
roof line
slopes distinctively down towards the
rear, drawing the customary sports car contour that promises excellent aerodynamics.
The design language, proportions and contouring follow the 911 tradition: with wings that are higher than the front lid; with headlights that are bulging and round; with a
roof line that
slopes down towards the
rear over tapering side windows.
And, the styling changed to a dramatically
sloped rear roof, almost in fastback fashion.
Unique to the SUV are
roof rails, a
sloping rear windshield, a sculpted
rear tailgate, and wide
rear haunches that give it a muscular look.
The key element is a sleekly
sloping rear door with integrated «
roof wing» that creates a visually distinctive shape while making the Lancer significantly more versatile.
The steeply
sloped roofline cuts into
rear - seat headroom and the
rear roof / door pillars compromise over-the-shoulder visibility.
The
rear roof features side sections that
slope down gently toward the
rear, while also tucking in at the sides to create a perfect teardrop shape for the cabin.
The three - door Leon SC model has a wheelbase that's 52 mm shorter than the five - door Cupra, which chops down
rear legroom slightly, and the more
sloping roof also means there's a few mm less headroom.
In coupe form the
sloping rear hatch door blends neatly into the tail, while the roadster's fabric
roof opens and closes in 10 seconds, at speeds up to 31 mph.
Instead buyers will need to understand that the gently
sloping roof before a truncated
rear makes for an aerodynamic shape, and accept the resulting drop in boot space.
Rear visibility is lacking, however, thanks to the
sloping roof and thick pillars.
Interior space is very limited, even by compact crossover standards, as the
sloping roof line cuts back on
rear headroom and cargo and luggage space (especially in the two - door model).
That
sloped roof can really diminish
rear visibility and cargo space.
Moreover, the
sloping roof line ending in a pointed
rear spoiler looks imposing.
The
roof spoiler catches air passing over the
roof and redirects it over the
sloping windshield and onto the short
rear deck that hides a second spoiler.
Unfortunately, adding a soft top makes it impossible to replicate the coupe's
sloping roof, resulting in a much flatter
rear deck.
The roofline
slopes towards the
rear - end making the Tata Nexon look like a coupe while the
roof is painted in grey.
The Redi - Go concept was showcased at the 2014 Auto Expo and the production model does resemble the concept with a similar silhouette, front design facia with large trapezoidal grille, high mounted
rear lights and
sloping roof line.
Rearward visibility suffers though, the price to pay for that style - orientated
sloping rear roof - line.
Rear seat access is easy and headroom good despite the
sloping roof.
Unique to the Falcon are
roof rails, a
sloping rear window, a sculpted
rear tailgate, and wide
rear haunches that give the SUV a muscular look.
The downside of the sleek design and
sloping roof includes a small
rear window with a spoiler positioned in its middle and glass that distorts what little view that remains.
The 2013 Kia Optima's styling may be a bit too over-the-top for some, and its
sloping rear roof severely cuts into
rear - seat headroom.
With its short front overhang, long bonnet and gently
sloping roofline topped by satin aluminium
roof rails tapering to the
rear tailgate, the 5 Series Touring delivers a sporting and elegant aesthetic.
Its chief characteristics are a sleek profile,
sloping roof line, low - slung stance, short front overhang, long
rear overhang, long wheelbase, muscular wheel arches, large wheels, four - wheel drive, stability control, and lots of performance.
The overall height gives drivers a commanding view of the road, but the low
roof and wide stance combine with the steeply
sloping windshield and
rear window to give the Taurus a sleek look, despite its size.
It's true, while the
rear of the Toyota C - HR is elegant, with defined
sloping lines and an illusory floating
roof, the front looks like an SUV that was melted and disfigured in an unspeakable accident.
The overall height gives drivers a commanding view of the road, but the low
roof and wide stance combine with the steeply
sloping windshield and
rear window to give the Taurus a sleek look.
The proportions are clearly those of a coupé: the long bonnet, narrow - look windows with frameless side windows, and dynamic
roof sloping back towards the
rear.
I thought the best part of the Camry's sleek new body was its slinky top and rakish
rear roof pillar,
sloped like a fastback.
As a compact 2 +2 coupe with a double window
rear hatch and shallow
sloping roof line, the CR - Z's links to the CR - X are clear.
The slightly
sloping roof line, sporty, angled
rear windscreen and flat side windows give the car a coupé - like feel, while the Hofmeister kink — the low forward bend at the back end of the side windows — extends well into the C - pillar, making the door aperture wider and facilitating entry to and exit from the
rear seats.
Taken in conjunction with the gently
sloping bonnet, the sweeping silhouette of the
roof and the obliquely angled
rear windscreen give rise to the wedge - shaped side view which harmonises perfectly with the car's racy temperament.
The long
roof panel
slopes noticeably down towards the back, more like the three - door Evoque Coupe than the Range Rover Sport, while the back features a more detailed interpretation of the standard car's stacked
rear lights with the
rear screen inset slightly to produce a slight bustle to the metalwork beneath.
A fast -
sloping roof line creates a sportier, coupe - like profile without compromising the usability of the
rear seat.
The way the
roof slopes to meet the
rear seems to resemble the Sesto Elemento a lot.
The spy shots, which were uncovered by photographer Brian Williams (not the one from the news), show a red Prius with a more
sloping roofline, blacked - out
rear roof pillars, lower ground clearance, wraparound headlights, and a stretched windshield.