Noticing a trend

"and 100 more" (nth256) 08/29/2014 at 12:41 • Filed to: None

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Is it just me, or is the long-hood coming back? Cab-forward design seems to be receding.

2015 Mazda6:

2015 Mustang:

2015 Model S:

2015 Impala:

For awhile, it seemed like they tried hard to match the angle of the hood and windshield, but I'm noticing longer, flatter hoods. I'm okay with this, in fact I prefer it.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > and 100 more 08/29/2014 at 12:44

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One of those is front engined and RWD. The others are only pretending to be.

My citroen won't start > and 100 more 08/29/2014 at 12:44

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Yes they are.

nermal > and 100 more 08/29/2014 at 12:48

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I'm gonna go with a combo of improved aerodynamics, and pedestrian crash regs.

and 100 more > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 08/29/2014 at 12:49

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Regardless of drivetrain layout, I like the look. Just kinda surprised to see it, when there seemed to be so much emphasis in the opposite direction thru the early 2000's.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > nermal 08/29/2014 at 12:50

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bingo

Aya, Almost Has A Cosmo With Toyota Engine Owned by a BMW. > and 100 more 08/29/2014 at 12:53

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Well, sort of.

Just look at mitsuokas.

and 100 more > Aya, Almost Has A Cosmo With Toyota Engine Owned by a BMW. 08/29/2014 at 12:57

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I see your point, but I guess I was referring to more mainstream models.

I specifically didn't reference the Dodge Charger, since it has had a long, flat hood since its re-birth, but I imagine that helped nudge the current trend.

Aya, Almost Has A Cosmo With Toyota Engine Owned by a BMW. > and 100 more 08/29/2014 at 13:01

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Yeah, just kidding. I think i saw too many mitsuokas today so my brain is kinda went wonky today.

I think it's started by the Model S. I'm going to miss my boxy saloon..

Ilike_cougars > and 100 more 08/29/2014 at 13:11

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IMHO You are looking at the wrong cars, the cab forward design is still prevalent in small cars, take a look at the Honda Fit, Civic, Mazda 2 and 3. Chevy Sonic .. you get the idea..

and 100 more > Ilike_cougars 08/29/2014 at 13:44

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Right, good point. I guess i'm seeing it as more of a trend in the mid-sized to large sedans.

feather-throttle-not-hair > and 100 more 08/29/2014 at 15:00

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Ugh my pet peeve is hoods that have this profile:

Like that mazda and the BMW Z4. Makes the car look waaaaay too phallic.

and 100 more > feather-throttle-not-hair 08/29/2014 at 15:08

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I see what you're saying. Agreed, it does have a phallic quality. The Mustang mitigates that ONLY by having the section aft of the wheel well flatter than an aircraft carrier.

feather-throttle-not-hair > and 100 more 08/29/2014 at 15:12

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Yeah, the Mustang does a good job of avoiding that effect. Of the cars you posted pictures of, the Tesla has by far the most appealing hood line for me. Flat like the Mustang is acceptable, but gracefully sloping down just looks more aerodynamic and smooth to me.