"Short overhangs" refers to the distance from the edge of a vehicle to the wheels. It means that the front and rear parts of the vehicle are closer to the wheels, which results in a more compact and maneuverable design.
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The compact saloon has very
short overhangs at front and rear, which, in combination with the side feature line, reinforces the sporty image.
Standout features include
short overhangs in front and in back, with a cab - back profile to add a little extra aggression.
From the teaser photos we've seen, the stretched and stylishly tapered tapered roofline along with
shorter overhangs front and rear give the new Malibu a much sleeker aesthetic.
The sleek crossover is capped
by short overhangs, further emphasized by a low, coupe - like roofline.
Following Mazda's KODO design language, the RX - Vision's low body
features short overhangs at either end, with a low roofline and low bonnet — something made possible by the compact dimensions of the SkyActiv - R engine.
Substantial changes have been made though, with the longer body and
shorter overhang giving the new car a more dynamic appearance then the old one.
The big upright windshield provides excellent visibility of the terrain, and the
extremely short overhangs allow unmatched approach and departure angles.
Big, sculpted lines shear through the long, 122 - inch wheelbase in profile,
while short overhangs help emphasize its length.
This, together with its BMW -
typical short overhangs, long hood and set - back passenger compartment with flowing roofline, give the BMW 4 Series Convertible a visual balance.
Its compact dimensions and
short overhangs make darting in and out of traffic and squeezing into tight parking spots a cinch.
The wheelbase is 1.9 inches longer, too, which
means shorter overhangs than before, which adds to the car's improved visual presence.
The GLC has got a long wheelbase and
short overhangs as well as bold radiator trims with two louvers.
From the side, the Discovery Sport has
fairly short overhangs that can help in off - road situations, but in this case they may just serve to make the Discovery Sport look like it's ready to take on the off - road wor... Show full review
In the process, the new generation Passat
gets shorter overhangs, while the model is also 12 mm wider and 14 mm lower than the previous model.
Defender Concept 100 re-invents the essential Defender design cues which
include short overhangs for extreme approach and departure angles, vertical panels, an upright windscreen and strong shoulder line for visibility and ease of positioning and, of course, the honest Defender «face» with its signature round lamps and prominent grille, incorporating a winch.
The long hood, swept greenhouse, large wheels (18 - and 20 - inch) and
short overhangs contribute to the impression of stability and dynamism, while also giving the SUV harmonious proportions.
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Short overhangs allow for excellent attack angles for off - roading and the skid plates, muscular wheel flares and tow hooks convey Hellion's strength.»
Special attention was paid to the location and design of body stiffeners in order to preserve safety performance despite a 5.9 -
inch shorter overhang compared to the sedan.
The 2 Series Gran Coupe will
sport short overhangs at the front and a rear - end with a coupe - like profile all around.
Like most modern vehicles, the Rogue
offered short overhangs front and rear, giving it an appropriately athletic stance.
These dimensions combined with the BMW 4 Series Convertible's
characteristically short overhangs, long hood and set - back passenger compartment produce a visually balanced silhouette.
That flat body styling gives it an aggressive and masculine look, accentuated wheel arches;
short overhangs squared headlamps and a sharp C - pillar giving it a butch appearance.
Proportionally, the Qashqai sits comfortably between the Rogue and smaller Juke; touches like a roof - mounted spoiler and
short overhangs behind the rear wheels do a good job of lending a bit of the funky from the very funky Juke.
This architecture also boasts
of shorter overhangs and a longer wheelbase that not only helps the way it looks, but also aids interior packaging.
The vehicle's impeccable balance of proportions and characteristic flowing lines stem from the typical
BMW short overhangs front and rear, the stretched bonnet and set - back passenger compartment.
In the side view a long bonnet, a passenger compartment set well back and
short overhangs define the C - Class's classic, well - balanced Mercedes - Benz saloon proportions.
Using shorter overhangs and swept - back styling, Honda aimed to visually move the «visual center of gravity» rearward.
Along with the Coke - bottle profile, you can
expect shorter overhangs and less visual mass, as our illustrator has envisioned here.
Gifted with
exceptionally short overhangs, an expertly tuned chassis, and a solid drivetrain, the military Humvee's civilian little brother can do stunts off the beaten track that no other truck of similar weight and size can.
Its design shuns obvious, big air intakes and racerlike spoilers, instead finding authority in
radically short overhangs and a refined contrast between the black carbon - fiber bits and painted plastic body panels.
The new smart fortwo cabrio follows the philosophy of the predecessor with the same system for the softtop,
ultra short overhangs and tridion safety cell.
That translates into a low - line coupe body style and
short overhangs fused with a tall stance and more ground clearance than you're accustomed to see on a Ranging Bull.
The car has 45
mm shorter overhangs, but through a design process focused on the driver and the drive experience, they've made it roomier inside.
The new CX - 9 has
shorter overhangs on both ends - 2.3 inches (59 mm) shorter up front and 1 inch (25 mm) shorter in the rear, while the A-pillars are moved back 3.9 inches (100 mm).
Measuring 4,180 mm long, the new TT is ever so slightly longer than the previous model (just 2 mm), although the wheelbase has grown by 37 mm to 2,505 mm,
granting shorter overhangs.
Reduced to the essentials, the side view instantly conveys the qualities of the MINI Clubman Concept: a long wheelbase, flatly positioned windows and
short overhangs reflect characteristic MINI agility.
The large wheel arches with
short overhangs lend a nice touch to the side profile while the 18 - inch multi-spoke alloys fit neatly in the wheel well.
The all new 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulia will be built on an entirely distinct platform called C - Evoluzione, the new chassis will feature a longer wheelbase that will make for more
aerodynamic shorter overhangs and will be suspended by a new, more sophisticated suspension.
«The class - leading long wheelbase, the prestige distance, large wheels, sharply
upright short overhangs and a long sweeping shoulder line all work together in a harmony to give Kia K9 a sporty, athletic proportion and a confident stance quintessential to a premium large rear - wheel drive vehicle.»
At 4.18 meters (13.71 ft), the Coupé is almost exactly the same length as its predecessor, though its wheelbase has grown by 37 mm (1.46 in) to 2,505 mm (8.22 ft), making for
especially short overhangs.
But the G70 does boast better proportions than many recent executive - class saloons: a long bonnet and backwards sweep to the cabin emphasise its rear - wheel - drive layout, while wide tracks and a long wheelbase provide it with a satisfying stance and
suitably short overhangs.
While the hatchback still feature the
traditional short overhangs, its engine hood is longer thanks to the A-pillars being moved rearward.
Lower, longer, wider and more muscular than the previous generation, its flowing lines, new signature chromed «wing» front fascia and available premium LED lighting, extended wheelbase and
short overhangs brand the new Civic as a leader in its class, both technologically and in design.
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