I know they don’t have a grill due to not having a radiator and it being more aerodynamic, but replacing it with a flat sheet of plastic or metal doesn’t seem like the best way to go about it. If aerodynamics were the main goal wouldn’t the air that hits the nose make it less efficient? It makes sense to me to shrink down the front bumper as much as possible or create vents that give the air a more efficient path. Is it purely an aesthetic thing?
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3 reasons.
-Consumers are used to the look, and designers aren’t sure what to do with the front of the car, since most of their brand identity is tied up in the shape of the grille (Especially luxury brands)
-A separate piece is easier to replace when the car is damaged
-The front of the car needs to be tall and rounded for safety, which doesn’t tend to look good if you don’t break it up with other shades, shapes, and colours.
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