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Originally Posted by Sliver
The Bronco and Jeep both look good and have some passion in their design.
My problem is with the Sante Fe, Tuscon, Rav, CR-V, HR-V, Escape, Edge, CX-7, CX-9, etc. etc. etc. etc. They all look like different versions of a castrated jellybean. Sales indicate people seem to love them, though, so what do I know.
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It's interesting how the most distinctive cars these days are ones that are based on designs that are decades old...Wrangler, 911, Bronco, G-Class, F-Type, Range Rover/Defender, Mustang, Challenger. These are often the cars that have the most passionate followers too.
The one thing those cars have in common is that they all have fairly simple silhouettes and distinct personalities. To me, great car design is like a good sports logo...distinct, but simple enough for a child to draw the shape of, so it becomes instantly recognizable to anyone. How many uniquely new car designs of the last 20 years can you say that about? Audi R8/TT? The SMART?
There are still nicer newer designs out there (personally I like the Lexus LC, Porsche Taycan, Lincoln Aviator among them) but yeah, so many things these are just a blob with a bunch of angry creases. These days there's too much focus on tech and styling, and not enough on the big-picture design impression.