Trends are unpredictable and change faster than the weather. The "Everything Can Be Supreme" slogan that was previously circulated around trendy brands has successfully set off a wave of enthusiasm. From young people to square dancing aunts, anyone who wants to add a popular watermark to their photos will understand the trend.
The professor recently saw another wave in the automotive industry on the Internet - "Alfa for All", because the design of the chrome-plated big mouth successfully attracted the attention of many cars ~ I remember that when the new model was launched, Many people think that the design of the new Alpha is too exaggerated. But now everyone understands what "excess design" means. Today, a few years later, the law of true fragrance has taken effect as expected. This is not only the "bizarre" popularity of the new Alpha, but also various divine similarities that follow.
First of all, it is the influence of family-style design. Recently, the professor saw a set of pictures on the Internet. It is Toyota's own light passenger car - Coaster, which has been replaced with a chrome-plated air intake grille similar to Alpha's. Below The square semi-circle and vertical daytime running lights are the finishing touch. The original one-piece taillights at the rear have also been replaced with a split shape, and with the design of a large tail wing, the "Big Mouth Coaster" is even more domineering than the Alpha.
The next step is the "infection" of Chinese brands, starting with Dongfeng Fengshen. Recently, a set of design drawings of Dongfeng Fengshen's new pure electric MPV were exposed online. It can be seen from the pictures that since it is a pure electric vehicle, the closed air intake grille on the front face has escaped disaster, but the headlight group and two The area of ??the side fog lights is still similar.
From the front 45°, the body contour is more in line with Alfa, especially the area ratio of the windows and doors. It is really hard for people not to think about it. The Founder's large van deserves the title.
The design of the tail is very unique and has nothing to do with Alpha. The semi-encircled LED light strip is more innovative and I believe it is an eye-catching design.
Zotyy seems to be a bit low-key recently. Just when everyone is looking forward to it, the design patent drawings of Zotye's new car M900 have been exposed. We have to admit that Zotye's current new car designs are very original, including this M900. The front design of the car adopts its latest design language.
However, when you look at the 45° rear view, it still feels familiar. The lines and floating roof created are somewhat similar to Alfa. Although the outline of the taillights is inconsistent, the position of the license plate is different. The shape and tail design are reminiscent of the GL8. "Smoke is a gas and fog is a liquid, so what exactly is a smoke bomb?"
As for the official transformation of Trumpchi GM8, the design method of the front face can also be called "Alpha", using a large area of ??chrome-plated air intake grille. If it drives from a distance, it will Won’t be mistaken for Toyota’s new nanny car? In fact, this car was displayed by the Trumpchi brand at the Guangzhou Auto Show. This transformation really captured the Chinese people's preference for luxury and class.
In addition to the evolution of the front face, the side steps and rear exhaust outlets are also decorated with chrome decorative strips, which is full of domineering. But I have to say that the professor also thinks that the Trumpchi GM8 is indeed quite harmonious and grand after adding this set of "modification parts". If Trumpchi can put it on the market or launch optional packages, maybe many people will be willing to pay for it ~
The success of Alfa has indeed become a role model for many new cars, but in fact, 100% imitation is not justified. After all, MPV models are relatively fixed in frame shape. In addition, the professor also saw Another case of modification is surrounded by car modification and car development, and the "intention" is more clear:
Let's take a look at how the modification factory evolved the MPV into an Alfa. The recognized "boss car" - Buick GL8 has a very high status in the domestic MPV and has always represented the status of the official and the boss, so upgrading it is the best choice. The GL8 called the "Athena Edition" in the picture above is not a new car, but a new set of surrounds developed by the tuning factory for the GL8.
The style of the front grille is somewhat similar to that of Trumpchi GM8, both are vertical designs, but the very exaggerated daytime running lights below must have learned a lot from Alfa. ~The similarity is extremely high. The professor feels that in fact, apart from the size difference between them, the modified GL8 is also particularly high-end~
The rear part is slightly modified. The basic elements of the GL8 have not changed, and the exhaust port has chrome parts. , and an opening design similar to an "air guide" is made around both sides. With the new look, the Buick GL8 no longer looks mature and stable, but more domineering and youthful.
MPVs are becoming more and more popular in China. They used to be exclusive cars for bosses and celebrities, but now it seems that many second-child families with travel needs have begun to choose MPVs as their family scooters. The reason for the sudden rise in the status of the new Alpha is inseparable from the strength of the model itself, and also the high-end image accumulated by celebrities and bosses. Today's Alpha is more like a reflection of social status.
Talking back to the design, Alfa has proved that its design is not wrong with its sales volume and popularity. Due to its premium status and the success of its models, many domestic consumers have remembered its design. look. Therefore, the MPVs of other brands mentioned by the professor are not copying Alfa’s design elements, but the overall square and atmospheric shape and the large area of ??chrome plating on the front face have become a new trend in MPV design.
So, whether it is an official brand modification or a modification factory, it shows that everyone agrees with this design and is on the same road. The professor also believes that trends always push forward, and perhaps the next model to lead the MPV design trend will not be Alfa. (Some pictures are from the Internet)
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