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I just don't get how Kia allowed the fashion design to use the straps on that spare tire carrier that resembles the Mercedes logo. I know it's centered lower in the straps, but still a little too close for comfort.
What a disappointment, as the concept was so promising. As a design engineer, how in the hell were they not able to engineer and finalize that concept's fascia into a production styling approval? This front end was more than enough for feasibility.
The problem is that Kia designed the concept in the summer of 2015 ahead of 2016 NAIAS debut, but barely approved production styling in mid-late 2016 and locked it in by early 2017.
A rare case of converting a concept into a production model, but with bad details. Most of these concepts are designed based on production models, but like the LF-LC and LC, this was designed off of the concept and took the minimum 3 years (Jan 2016 to early 2019).
Unlike the LC coupe turning out beautiful, they messed up the details at the front of the Telluride with those atrocious GMT900 Escalade rip-off headlights.
I can only imagine such a tasteless decision was partly related to the need for wraparound lighting, but there were certainly better solutions to meet that requirement.
The production front is so disjointed by comparison and looks tacked on.
I just don't get how Kia allowed the fashion design to use the straps on that spare tire carrier that resembles the Mercedes logo. I know it's centered lower in the straps, but still a little too close for comfort.
because it would fall off to the left side if it was shaped as a "K" (excuse the horrific paint-shop)
Was able to pick through the Telluride and Palisade at the Detroit Show this week. Both seem really well done and will no doubt help the brands pick up some sales in the hot segment. Not sure which I'd prefer, but would definitely choose over current Highlander (new one is coming soon). Would likely choose over Pilot, Ascent, possibly Atlas. CX-9 is definitely the looker in the segment, but I prefer the interior and infotainment of these two over the Mazda rotary controller.
09-11-18 | 02:29 PM
