WHICH All-new Vehicle Design That You Originally HATED Has Come To GROW On You?

Products are amazing.

That's because it's truly stunning to see how they can evolve over time — at least how your perspective can change on something.

Let me tell you a story. When the all-new Toyota Camry made its debut, I remember it like it was yesterday. The car was prominently displayed on a stand and, boy, it was a bold design.

Though the company was known for producing bland vehicles that were as inspired as a bar of soap, this time it was different. This time it took a page out of Lexus' powerful design playbook. It has a prominent front grille, sweeping lines everywhere and even fake grilles.

I hated it immediately.

Fast forward to today. I am seeing these Camry vehicles everywhere; however, something has changed. It's me. I have actually found myself thinking "Damn, in silver, the Camry actually looks SHARP."

Say what?

Having said that, I've got to ask: WHICH all-new vehicle design that you originally HATED, has GROWN on you?

dlin - 4/3/2019 2:00:04 AM

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AMG GT

dlin - 4/4/2019 1:42:29 AM

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But still hate that stupid face

t_bone - 4/3/2019 2:29:11 AM

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But the thing is, a great design doesn't need time or explanation from an "expert". Drain the swamp; there's no real design talent these days and they are all copying the same cliches and patting themselves on the back.

TomM - 4/3/2019 6:32:29 AM

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Agreed - WHere are Today's Bill Mitchells?
We simply do not have a style leader that forces the others to compete that way.

Having said that - While I did not "hate" it - I did feel the era of the Mini-Van was over - replaced by big Crossovers. But now that I have had one with the Stowing seats for a while -I really love it. And it is ONE of the few styling success stories from FCA

dumpsty - 4/4/2019 12:53:10 PM

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I think we've gotten to a point where even most mainstream vehicles look so much more upscale. Even so that they look more expensive than entry & mid-level luxury vehicles. And this is for both exterior & interior designs.

This forces entry level luxury designs to be more extreme to "look the part" even when they don't over much above the upscale mainstream vehicles.

Foncool - 4/3/2019 7:01:11 AM

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So what you’re saying is, it’s getting near last call and it’s time to enter the 2 minute drill. A car that at the beginning of the evening you didn’t find attractive, now that the alcohol has taken effect, it’s starting to look good enough to consider taking it home on a short term lease?

Truthy - 4/3/2019 12:51:37 PM

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Agree. What is with these tags?

Truthy - 4/3/2019 12:54:56 PM

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Agree. I saw the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado recently. It was dramatic and beautiful. near it was the Cadillac XT6. And then there is the new CT5. What designs today will people swoon over 50 years from now?
The Lexus LC500 is the biggest risk and it is successful.

ggrcrash - 4/3/2019 8:57:27 AM

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2018 Ford Mustang GT

cidflekken - 4/3/2019 11:08:57 AM

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Can't think of any. The ugly ones are still the ugly ones. There are a couple that struck me as bold and beautiful initially but not as much now (LC500).

Maybe the new Benz CLS fits the category. I truly was disappointed when its new design debuted, finding it quite boring and ill-proportioned. But now that I've seen them on the road, I appreciate their design simplicity, clean lines, and wide and low stance. A good departure from the previous generations' overly busy and awkward lines. The rear end is still its weakest element.

Truthy - 4/3/2019 1:14:16 PM

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TomM - 4/3/2019 8:21:33 PM

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I actually have a 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible - AND IT STILL IS Dramatic and Beautiful - It is road going - runs like a charm - and may just be the Pinnacle of Automotive "STYLE". I also owned a CT6 - which was a really really nice large car of today - but the child who styled it with crayons did not do much for design. THe fact that it weighed less than a CTS was amazing based on its size otherwise.

I would believe that it is time for GM to hire some people who are more forward thinkers - and willing to give us some really Fabulous designs that GM was one time known for (Riviera comes to mind as well)

222max - 4/3/2019 3:44:20 PM

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Honda Accord. Made me barf in early photos but looks real nice on the roads, especially with the 19"rims.

Truthy - 4/3/2019 4:50:26 PM

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Good choice. There are details that are well done on the Accord, but it does not look as though is has a single theme in mind. It does look best in darker colors with the 19 in rims.

cidflekken - 4/4/2019 12:38:48 PM

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Couldn't agree more, specifically the front-end with white body and dark chrome grille and 19" wheels. The rear is still not pretty, though.

llaroo - 4/3/2019 6:30:46 PM

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Accord and Civic - Actually they should have made the Accord more like the Civic - front still not good on Accord

dumpsty - 4/4/2019 12:56:37 PM

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The Accord, XC90, Tesla X. I see them all more often now. And the different trim thats available adds to their overall styling.