What do you think? ?

 

If it's about 3 inches long,

 

Is that base on the iQ?

 

i'd drive that

if it were free

 

The Monopoly game figure finally got a new car and got rid of that STUPID race car.

 

Looks like a beatle to me...

 

I will try to be as objective as possible.

This two-seater ultra-compact vehicle is probably based on the SMART, and uses (what seems like) a single piece of sheet metal from the bumper to hood to fenders to roof to C-pillar back. I like the smoothness of it all, like a melting piece of metal. However, the concavity of the passenger doors are too inset, and I can only imagine how cabin room is further sacrificed for the sake of design.

The car is a bit disproportionate above and below the "beltline." The cabin top is pinched, with exaggerated fenders and wheels. It further emphasizes the chassis more than the cabin, which makes it aggressive looking, but uninviting.

The "face" of the car is unique and whimsical. I would have preferred a more trapezoidal grill in lieu of a sharp dagger-like grill; perhaps if it was cut off above the bumper instead of through the bumper; but I believe it was designed like so to emphasize performance (bigger grill usually means it needs more air to supply the engine intake and to keep it cool). The headlight and city/fog lights are bug-eyed; distinctive and functional at the same time; but I do find it distracting when it pokes out like so on a smooth bubble-like hood.

The chrome accents such as the bumper, grill, side mirrors, and front windshield trim are nostalgic. Pair with whitewall tires and stamped wheels, and you've paying homage to classic cars. It may not be the best pairing (American Graffiti meets German styling), but it works by being playful and fresh.

The door handles look uncomfortably sharp.

The roof spoiler again enhances sport.

The cabin is very minimal. Racing seats and belts, with an oversized steering wheel, and you've got a reiteration of performance over comfort. Where is the rear view mirror?


It's a good study on design. It's not the most functional car out on the road, but it does have a good play of whimsy and sport in mind.

 

looks cool to me. I think its funky.

Funny how it makes the Fiat 500 look like a plain old chevy aveo