It's more of a head turner than a load lugger, though, because its aggressively
tapering roofline in the back has a negative effect not only on space but also trunk access - it has quite a narrow opening.
Not exact matches
Some TT influence is also displayed
in the curved
roofline which
tapers to a rounded rear end with wide taillights.
General Motors managed it from 1949 - 51 with Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile, basically because the roof
tapered inward quite sharply
in plan view and because, by our contemporary standards, they were pretty big cars, allowing a long
roofline.
Despite the
tapering roofline towards the rear of the car, there's ample headroom
in the back, and with a large wheelbase, passenger space inside is maximised.
In contrast to the GLC SUV's steeply raked
roofline and integrated spoiler, the Coupe's slowly
tapering roof ends where a black painted wing begins.
But the A7 distinguishes itself
in the
roofline, which cuts low over the rear windows and
tapers all the way to the tail.
In the rear headroom is not plentiful due to the
tapering roofline, but there is soft memory foam under the headliner so when you touch it with your head (which you will if you are over 1.8 meters tall) it's not that bad and you at least don't hurt yourself.
Aiding
in the aerodynamic — and sleek - looking — design, Chevy decided to keep the
roofline low, where the design will then
taper off, and down the back - windshield.
An imposing front grill, long bonnet and
tapering roofline wrapped
in a clean Italian design give the SUV immense road presence.
As you follow the body back beyond the sleek side mirrors the body
tapers just before theh gills
in the rear quarter panel and the
roofline drops to create a classic Coke bottle shape and a broad set of shoulders that give the Camaro an impression of strength and solidity while out back the familiar four taillights tie the rear end together.
To accommodate the plunging
roofline and heavy
tapering at the rear of the glasshouse, the rear seats of the C - Class Coupé have been moved forward and inwards from the position they occupy
in the C - Class saloon to provide sufficient headroom and shoulder room.