The elongated coupé - style roof contour line, the low greenhouse and the sweep of the high beltline are the key design features of its distinctive profile, as is the gentle downward
slope of the roof line, which makes for significantly more headroom than in the four - door coupé.
That means we get the real style statement with an almost comical
sloping of the roof line down to a letter - box sized back window, a wheel and tyre combination that is so relatively big it looks like a motor show concept and the Dynamic trim that adds plenty of OTT «Sporty» cosmetics.
Somewhere I read that
the slope of your roof is a 2 % pitch.
I viewed friends» homes as houses and noted
the slope of their roofs.
Most black streaks form on the northern
slopes of roofs, where it's darker and wetter — ideal for algae growth.
Not exact matches
The Four Seasons has all the trappings
of a cozy ski chalet — stone and wood accents inside and out,
sloping roof eaves, cozy leather furniture — but on a decidedly grand scale.
From the steep
slopes of Carmel above Haifa the gaze follows down across the city with its white walls and red
roofs and dark upreaching pinnacles
of the cypresses, looking like so many church spires.
When I think
of Cottage Pie, I imagine myself in an old English thatch
roof cottage somewhere in the country, with mist hanging over the horizon covering the green
slopes with a blanket
of grey.
This ancient precursor
of tennis is played indoors on a court resembling a Medieval street, complete with
sloping roofs, openings (like windows) in the walls and the two sides
of the court are not the same shape.
The back seat ekes out reasonable space for a pair
of taller adults, with a half - inch more headroom than the
slope -
roofed CLA.
The Navigator Concept Lincoln rolled out in 2016 featuring a slightly
sloping roof and more elongated and premium - looking shape reminiscent
of one
of today's luxury SUV gold standards — the Range Rover.
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.
The teaser shows the left side
of a four - door with a
sloping roof and a small greenhouse.
The A5's
sloping roof prohibits the fitment
of a sunroof that recesses inside the
roof panel, but surely Audi could have installed an exterior sliding sunroof.
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.
Second - row headroom is compromised, the
sloping roof skimming the head
of average sized occupants.
The wrap - around bonnet and gently
sloping roof line accentuate the overall impression
of sporty elegance and powerful dynamics.
Beware the blind spots sue to the
slope of the front
roof pillars.
On top
of that, the most distinctive feature is its
sloped roof, no doubt about it.
The imediate standout feature
of the MINI Paceman is the coupé silhouette incorporating a strong, clearly emphasised wedge shape formed by the downward -
sloping roof line and the steadily rising shoulderline.
The
roof line
slopes markedly toward the ground; the D - posts resemble those
of a coupe.
The
sloping roof and the slanted tailgate add a touch
of sportiness, while the revised taillights bring the Pilot into the 21st century.
The
sloping roof remained and the shape
of the side windows was evolutionary, not revolutionary.
The
roof slopes backwards, but this somewhat reduces headroom in the back
of the vehicle, contributing to some discomfort for tall passengers.
Because
of the X6's sporty
sloping roof, it has a single - panel type.
It retains the pronounced body - side creases and backward -
sloping «floating»
roof of the Resonance Concept shown at the 2013 Detroit auto show.
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.
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 design has hints
of Honda's past with the split level window and shallow
sloping roof, combining them with complex curves and deeply scalloped panels that would have been impossible to mass produce just a few years ago.
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.
The downward
slope of the Lincoln MKT's
roof intrudes so significantly into its cargo area that it loses over seven cubes
of storage when compared against its sibling.
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.
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.
The
roof slope and length is critical to the overall aerodynamic performance
of a vehicle and the stylists and engineers worked together to create the longest
roof length possible without upsetting the overall visual balance
of the car.
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 overall shape
of the new Cruze is very striking and takes some ideas from the new Malibu and Volt with a rising beltline and
sloping roof.
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 strong sculpted bonnet creates a muscular appearance and the
sloping and sleek line
of the
roof contributes to reach the best Cx for a Jaguar with only 0.26.
At the rear the Octavia has loads
of space and despite the
sloping roof, headroom is adequate too.
The SRX's sense
of style is highlighted by angular sheet metal and a stylish — but visibility - hampering —
sloped roof.
Tenn called out the coupe - like rake at the rear
of the cab, dropping the
roof towards the trunk lid, but I have seen more gradual
slopes on a single track mountain bike trail.
The most noticeable being that the
roof is now
sloped downward in the rear by a couple
of degrees.
The two - door coupe style limits the ease
of ingress and egress for rear seat passengers and the
sloping rear
roof line reduces valuable headroom.
Its 2 - door coupe body style has such striking elements that people ogle at it without a second thought.The major highlights are
of course the long hood, big wheels and a
sloping roof which meets the rear where the gorgeous tail lights wow you over.
Taking a traditional bodystyle and turning it into a «coupe» is the on - trend brand extension
of the moment — from SUVs and crossovers to saloons, nothing is immune from the addition
of that
sloping roof look.
Blending the comfort
of a Mercedes S - Class with the style
of a Coupe the performance pedigree
of Mercedes tuning arm, the all - new S 63 AMG Coupe is a tantalising proposition, It's design offers exclusivity and luxury to match a Bentley Continental GT with the promise
of handling and performance to rival the flagship Porsche Panamera, and aims to be the ultimate luxury all - rounder, Despite getting the S - Class name, the new Coupe stands out enough from the limousine on which its based, Sharp creases down the sides, a long bonnet,
sloping roof and a neat spoiler integrated into the boot lid do a great job of shrinking the S - Class Coupes large dimension.;;» «MEGA SPEC»»; Our example is finished in magnetite Black and trimmed with Black Nappa leather with white stitching and AMG badges, Walnut Veneer Wood Interior, The car comes with the 360 Camera, Distronic system, Active Park Assist, Lane Assist, Brake Assist Plus, Steering Assist, Blind spot Assist, Night view Assist, Head up display, Lane Change Warning, Burmeister Sound System, Memory Package, Dual Cup Holder, MB Connect, Dynamic Front Seats with Hot / Cold and Massage Seats, Electric Roller Blind, Active Body Control, Eco Start Stop, Dynamic LED Lights, Ambient Lighting, AMG 20» Spoked Wheels, Silver Brake Calipers, Adaptive Air Suspension, AMG Sports Package, Full MB Service History, Heated Seats, Keyless Go, Panoramic Glass Roof, Power Soft Close, Satellite Navigation, Memory Electric Seats, 14 Way Electric Adjustable Front Seats, Air Conditioning, Bluetooth Telephone, Central Locking, Climate Control, DAB Digital Radio, Heated Folding Mirrors, Massage Front Seats, Park Distance Control, Reversing Camera with Guidance Lines, 8 Speed Gearbox, AMG 3 - Spoke Sports Steering Wheel, Multi Function Steering Wheel, Multiple Airbags, Anti Glare Rear View Mirrors, CD Auto changer, Day Time Running Lights, Electric Remote Boot / Hatch / Door Release, Light Design Package, Push Button Start, 2 Former Keepers, Bl
roof and a neat spoiler integrated into the boot lid do a great job
of shrinking the S - Class Coupes large dimension.;;» «MEGA SPEC»»; Our example is finished in magnetite Black and trimmed with Black Nappa leather with white stitching and AMG badges, Walnut Veneer Wood Interior, The car comes with the 360 Camera, Distronic system, Active Park Assist, Lane Assist, Brake Assist Plus, Steering Assist, Blind spot Assist, Night view Assist, Head up display, Lane Change Warning, Burmeister Sound System, Memory Package, Dual Cup Holder, MB Connect, Dynamic Front Seats with Hot / Cold and Massage Seats, Electric Roller Blind, Active Body Control, Eco Start Stop, Dynamic LED Lights, Ambient Lighting, AMG 20» Spoked Wheels, Silver Brake Calipers, Adaptive Air Suspension, AMG Sports Package, Full MB Service History, Heated Seats, Keyless Go, Panoramic Glass
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