jeudi 1 mai 2014

BMW E46 coupe facelift headlight design: copycat or just a classic shape?

It is the 1st of May, a non working day so, got a little bit bored and thought of asking your opinion on something. Maybe it is a childish curiosity but, I have an issue with an automotive headlight design trend, which seems to persist.



I am not sure how they call this shape, in designer circles but, to me, it seems like a "weeping" headlight / headlamp (whichever term is more used in US). As a BMW owner, I am biased to think that this design cue might have been launched by BMW, with the e46 coupe and e65 facelift.



Anyway, I just quickly compiled few photos, from the internet, which clearly shows either those car designers like this shape so much, or they are out of ideas...:confused:

What's your opinion?



In the photo, below, there are also few European models - for those who are not familiar with them, they are very popular models: Opel Astra (a mid sized hatchback, made by GM Europe, also known as Vauxhall and Holden Astra in UK and Australia), Skoda Superb (made by VW, based on Passat with a lower price tag but, very appreciated and solid built - like Toyota Camry is in US).



I believe Mercedes CLA and VW Passat CC are already sold in US, so might need no introduction.







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