This might be more a criticism of exterior design, but the Rogue's
wide rear pillars compromise visibility.
Not exact matches
The
wide view helps compensate for the SUV's high beltline, big back
pillars, head restraints or any cargo that may cut your view to the
rear, either with the standard mirror or over your shoulder.
Other changes on the Wraith include a marginally quicker steering rack (now three turns lock - to - lock rather than the 3.2 of the Ghost), increased roll control thanks to tweaked anti-roll technology, revised spring and damper settings for the air suspension, a 24 mm
wider rear track for greater cornering stability, and extra strengthening for the under - body to compensate for the lack of a B -
pillar.
Wide taillights mimic those on the Genesis, as do the sharply raked C -
pillars and
rear windshield.
SUV it may be, but the concept does at least look striking — there's a high tail, a steeply - raked
rear screen, a
wide track, and some evidence of clever aerodynamics in the form of a split C -
pillar that reminds us of the BMW i8.
I feel a bit vulnerable in the little, low - slung Miata, and the
wide C -
pillars and small
rear window seriously hinder visibility, so I drive conservatively.
Just for effect, that doesn't work, the
rear window is pinched, asymmetrically, and blacked out in back, continuing onto a
wide band of black across the
rear pillar.
Its exterior shape, with smooth sides,
wide rear window
pillars and side turn signals, is intended to resemble European luxury sedans.
A high seating position and large windows make for a commanding driving position, with the only blind spots coming from the large door mirrors and
wide pillars surrounding the
rear window.
The
rear visibility is hindered by
wide roof
pillars, so with the SXT, the rearview camera option is a must.
Plus, Chevrolet moved the B
pillar forward so the
rear entry is 4 inches
wider.
An extra set of side windows aft of the
rear - seat side windows lets in a little extra light and prevent an overly
wide C -
pillar.
Those straighter lines continue at the
rear, where the Ceed also has the
wide pillars behind the
rear doors that have become something of a Kia trademark.
The design of the
rear pillar, which is
wider and slopes forwards, is combined with tapering side surfaces and a dramatic concave tailgate, ensuring the car is just as bold and exciting at the
rear.
Styling highlights include a broad, sculpted octagonal Singleframe grille with honeycomb insert, wedge - shaped Matrix LED headlights with air inlets beneath them, a clean and dynamic profile with a very
wide C -
pillar, 23 - inch alloys, LED taillights that extend over the entire width of the
rear end, and an aluminum
rear diffuser.
Computerized engine controls; power - assisted rack - and - pinion steering; power - assisted front - disc and
rear - drum brakes; four - wheel independent suspension; concealed headlamps; wheel covers;
wide body - side molding; 5 - mph bumpers integrated into the body; glass - covered side and
rear pillars; AM - FM stereo radio with four speakers and integral digital clock; front bucket seats;
rear bench seat with split, folding back; side - window demisters; removable
rear cargo cover; full center console.
Here, too, the two levels of the C -
pillars are a defining stylistic feature giving the Golf GTE Sport a very
wide and powerful appearance from the
rear.
From the driver's seat, we found the sightlines to be better than expected, but the
wide B -
pillar located just over the driver's shoulder and thick front and
rear pillars somewhat hindered our view to the side.
This gave Fiat engineers the chance to provide the 500L with
wide, panoramic views; additional windows in the front and
rear pillars, as well as a glass sunroof stretching the entire length of the car, give the 500L an airy feel present in few other cars.
The characteristic, expansively
wide rear body panels of the new generation 911 Turbo are 28 mm
wider than on the 911 Carrera 4 models — they feature a nearly level surface, about the width of a hand, between the C -
pillar and the outer edge of the car body.
The characteristic, widely flared
rear wings of the new 911 Turbo generation are 28 mm
wider than those of the 911 Carrera 4 models — a virtually level surface of just over a hand's width extends out from the C -
pillar to the outer edge of the vehicle.
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.
A high dynamic range camera records
wider images behind the car, streams the image to video processing software that «removes» obstacles such as the roof,
rear pillars and
rear seat passengers, projecting an unobstructed view to a liquid crystal display.
You no longer have to open the front door in order to open a
rear one, and the new B -
pillar makes the cab stronger, but you don't get that
wide - open space for loading when the two doors are open.
It's good for those who no longer have to open the front doors to let
rear - seat passengers disembark, but there's now a B -
pillar instead of a
wide expanse for cargo.
The car has a custom frame with no B
pillar between the doors, providing a
wide - open interior, which was achieved by integrating the B -
pillar structure into the leading edge of the
rear suicide doors.
Visibility could be better, because the windscreen
pillar are pretty
wide and also because the size of the
rear windows is too small.
From January production, the Pro Pack was replaced by a more luxurious range - topping Lifestyle Pack for twin - turbo models, which for $ 2990 adds a
wide - view mirror, deadlocking, Media Nav, climate - control, keyless entry / start, heavy - duty battery, LED ceiling lights, premium dashboard, heated seats, body - colour bumpers and mirror backs,
rear light
pillar and sliding door rail, 17 - inch Cyclade alloy wheels, and a chrome grille with gloss black Renault diamond logo.
straight pipe exhaust; Split Second timing control; Iridium sparkplugs; six - speed transmission with short shifter and solid mounts; Jim Wolf Technology clutch and flywheel; Nismo limited - slip differential Chassis Type and Modifications: Jline 10RL3 20x12 front and 20x13.5
rear three - piece wheels; Toyo F1 275 / 30/20 front and 345 / 25/20
rear tires; Rotora rotors and calipers; D2 Racing coil - over bag suspension; Cusco
rear camber arm and sway bars; Kinetix front camber arm and bushings Exterior Modifications: Veilside
wide - body kit; VIS carbon - fiber roof, doors,
pillars and hatch; Asuka carbon - fiber wing; K2 Motoring lights; EVO - R carbon - fiber door handles; Crolls Customs bodywork; Dupont paint; LED taillights and markers Interior Modifications: RHD custom dash; Newcastle Auto Upholstery suede interior; Blox shift knob; Cusco six - point rollcage; EVO - R carbon gauge trim; Veilside VSD - 1 carbon fiber reclining seats; Takata harnesses; Nismo mats
Standard
Rear Camera Mirror on 2SS and ZL1 models offers a wider, less obstructed field of view using a camera display that eliminates potential obstructions such as rear body pillars or seat headrests; a conventional rearview mirror view is also avail
Rear Camera Mirror on 2SS and ZL1 models offers a
wider, less obstructed field of view using a camera display that eliminates potential obstructions such as
rear body pillars or seat headrests; a conventional rearview mirror view is also avail
rear body
pillars or seat headrests; a conventional rearview mirror view is also available
An elevated seating position provides good visibility in the front, however, side and
rear view is obstructed by
wide pillars and the spare tire.
One thing missing from the Rev is a center B -
pillar: Without that obstruction, there's a
wide - open entry into the
rear seat, especially helpful because the Rev is a small package, about 11 inches shorter than the Grand Am sedan.
Additional new technology features and enhancements include: Standard
Rear Camera Mirror on 2SS and ZL1 models offers a wider, less obstructed field of view using a camera display that eliminates potential obstructions such as rear body pillars or seat headrests; a conventional rearview mirror view is also available Improved standard rear - vision camera system * with a new, digital high - definition camera that offers improved view quality Forward Collision Alert joins Camaro's roster of available active safety features Enhanced Performance Data Recorder system The 2019 Camaro joins Cruze, Malibu and Spark as part of Chevrolet's revitalized 2019 lineup of c
Rear Camera Mirror on 2SS and ZL1 models offers a
wider, less obstructed field of view using a camera display that eliminates potential obstructions such as
rear body pillars or seat headrests; a conventional rearview mirror view is also available Improved standard rear - vision camera system * with a new, digital high - definition camera that offers improved view quality Forward Collision Alert joins Camaro's roster of available active safety features Enhanced Performance Data Recorder system The 2019 Camaro joins Cruze, Malibu and Spark as part of Chevrolet's revitalized 2019 lineup of c
rear body
pillars or seat headrests; a conventional rearview mirror view is also available Improved standard
rear - vision camera system * with a new, digital high - definition camera that offers improved view quality Forward Collision Alert joins Camaro's roster of available active safety features Enhanced Performance Data Recorder system The 2019 Camaro joins Cruze, Malibu and Spark as part of Chevrolet's revitalized 2019 lineup of c
rear - vision camera system * with a new, digital high - definition camera that offers improved view quality Forward Collision Alert joins Camaro's roster of available active safety features Enhanced Performance Data Recorder system The 2019 Camaro joins Cruze, Malibu and Spark as part of Chevrolet's revitalized 2019 lineup of cars.
There's something to stare at from every angle, from the
wide - eyed front grille with bold headlights and wrap - around horseshoe DRLs, to the fake side vents on the
rear pillar and pinched in, grinning
rear - end.