Badge Overload?
#16
Brands that have strong awareness and recognition can drop the wording, but until that happens most feel the need to keep emblem and text. Lexus took over 20 years to do so. Subaru, while popular amongst enthusiasts and niche geographies, is still low in awareness even with a longer history in the U.S.
But generally I'm a fan of reduced badging/stickers/clutter.
Toyota Tacoma is another huge badge fiend..
In addition to these you could potentially have the TRD Sport or Off-Road stickers on the side of the bed.
But generally I'm a fan of reduced badging/stickers/clutter.
Toyota Tacoma is another huge badge fiend..
In addition to these you could potentially have the TRD Sport or Off-Road stickers on the side of the bed.
#17
Lexus Champion
Not the greatest picture, but you get the idea.
Last edited by JDR76; 11-13-14 at 07:10 AM.
#18
Lexus Champion
Actually I'm fine with more badges:
1) There may be people out there that don't know what this means:
2) Then they see "SUBARU"........oh ok so that's a Subaru. Now I know
3) "Symmetrical AWD" is a selling point for Subaru and that badge is used to identify its drivetrain.
4) "Outback" - Of course you need to identify the model of your car.............unless you want to be like Bentley. Regardless, it's not always that what works for one works for another brand
5) PZEV - it's good to let the public know that your vehicle produces low emissions (especially if you're one of those eco-hippie types)
Remember, not every company has trademark/logo recognition at the level of Starbucks, McDonalds, Nike or even Apple Computer
1) There may be people out there that don't know what this means:
2) Then they see "SUBARU"........oh ok so that's a Subaru. Now I know
3) "Symmetrical AWD" is a selling point for Subaru and that badge is used to identify its drivetrain.
4) "Outback" - Of course you need to identify the model of your car.............unless you want to be like Bentley. Regardless, it's not always that what works for one works for another brand
5) PZEV - it's good to let the public know that your vehicle produces low emissions (especially if you're one of those eco-hippie types)
Remember, not every company has trademark/logo recognition at the level of Starbucks, McDonalds, Nike or even Apple Computer
#19
They did reduce the number of badges in the Tacoma in recent years on some models. They took the SR5 badge off the TRD Sport and Off Road models. My 2011 Tacoma 4WD TRD Sport simply had "Toyota Tacoma V6" on the tailgate, though it did have the decals on the box sides.
Not the greatest picture, but you get the idea.
Not the greatest picture, but you get the idea.
#20
Lexus Champion
Indeed, though to be fair, you can still get a Tacoma optioned like the one you pictured, that does have all those badges. You can still get a Toyota Tacoma SR5 V6 PreRunner, and badged exactly that way...
#21
#22
Lexus Fanatic
As far as simply LOOKING at the badges (or as a non-owner), I don't find it a big issue. And I myself like exterior chrome....up to an extent, the more the better. (unless it is grossly overused, like on late-1950s big American cars, or on things which would blind the driver with sun- glare...that is why chrome is now banned on wiper-arms). Flat-black, sport-oriented trim and badges on the exterior is just not my bag.
Last edited by mmarshall; 11-13-14 at 10:35 AM.
#24
Lexus Test Driver
#25
Lexus Fanatic
Somewhat of a stereotype, but, yes, some Outback owners are like that. My former Outback, though, never had a single bumper sticker....I just don't use them. I agree with you that they usually aren't tasteful.
#26
Lexus Test Driver
The badges....in case you forget on a daily basis what your driving. Now the "infotainment" system on the dash reminds you too. As well as the steering wheel. So people PLEASE remember what your driving! Then they will stop this madness. What was I driving again?......
#27
The badges....in case you forget on a daily basis what your driving. Now the "infotainment" system on the dash reminds you too. As well as the steering wheel. So people PLEASE remember what your driving! Then they will stop this madness. What was I driving again?......
I remember counting the number of Cadillac emblems on my old car one day. If you counted the wreath and crest as one emblem, along with the scripts, then it was over 30, counting inside, outside, trunk, under the hood, etc So ostentatious lol