AM Rapide: No **** Edition

[TheFoo]

Originally Posted by why

If an Audi and Mustang had a child, it would be this.

That makes no sense. This car looks nothing like either an Audi or a Mustang.

 

[ed1234]

Originally Posted by emmanuel

I think people dont like it because it looks exactly like a db9 only the proportions have been stretched. Porsche will have the same exact problem. In order for a company to be successful at launching what is essencially a four door coupe, they would have to design something completely unlike their other models as to prohibit comparison between models. Mercedes CLS is a success because of this.

Agree, though having read a couple of Panamera reviews this week, I'm starting to think it's a good looking car in a light colour (particularly white). Dark colours seem to accentuate the long back (where the proportions start to go wrong).

I'm not saying I'd buy one (though by all accounts it's a capable vehicle) but I don't think it's as ugly as the Cayenne. Admittedly that's not saying much.

 

[epb]

Originally Posted by emmanuel

I think people dont like it because it looks exactly like a db9 only the proportions have been stretched. Porsche will have the same exact problem. In order for a company to be successful at launching what is essencially a four door coupe, they would have to design something completely unlike their other models as to prohibit comparison between models. Mercedes CLS is a success because of this.

I made that same argument last month - I'm guessing they wanted to avoid crossing identities like they did with the Cayenne/Toureg, but they should not have attempted an elongated 911.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by epb

I made that same argument last month - I'm guessing they wanted to avoid crossing identities like they did with the Cayenne/Toureg, but they should not have attempted an elongated 911.
I may like the Panamera when I see it IRL, but based on the pics, I'm not a fan.

 

[emmanuel]

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