28 MH.CO.ZA/ August 2019
Design Trend:TURNING UP THE DIAL ON
ELECTRIC CARS | Jaguar I-Pace
Hard truth time: there aren’t many good-looking
fully electric cars on South African roads,
and none that are SUV-shaped (or not yet, at
least – we’re looking at you, Audi e-Tron!). This
Jag bucks the trend, and does so with feline
grace and aggression. Granted, there’s no
petrol soundtrack. But that’s offset by the fact
that it does zero to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds,
thanks to 696Nm of instant torque; it has a
range of up to 470km; and it offers a proper
driver’s experience, courtesy of an almost
50/50 weight distribution, all-wheel drive,
space-age aerodynamics, and a suitably smart
suspension. Oh, did we mention it won World
Car of the Year 2019? This big cat brings back
the bonnet scoop that muscle cars and racers
made famous, and does it with signature style
and sophistication.FAVOURITE DESIGN FEATURE: THE BONNET SCOOP.
FROM R1 672 230 JAGUAR.CO.ZADesign Trend:
GRILLE WARFARE | Lexus RC F
The grille is one of the most important features
on a car; depending on the size and proportions,
it can make a huge difference to the overall look.
Right now, it seems like brands are racing to
make them bigger and bolder than ever, from
the squarish, vertically-pronounced version on
the new BMW X7, through to the wide front grille
of the Audi Q8 and the oversized three-pronged
star seen on some of the latest Merc models.
However, the one we like the most is the spindle
grille, which is made in Japan, and which has
become a hallmark of the Lexus family. The
latest iteration of these black mesh grilles and
the F Sport livery can be seen in both the epic
new Lexus RC F, and the Lexus UX 200 F Sport.
Combine them with the new, aggressively
slanted LED lights, and Lexus are carving out a
look for their cars that’s both unique and totally
eye-catching. Whether you’re a fan or you’re not,
this certainly isn’t safe, boring design.
FAVOURITE DESIGN FEATURE: THE MESH SPINDLE GRILLE
AND AIR INTAKE COMBINATION.
FROM R1 318 300 LEXUS.CO.ZA
“Lexus are carving
out a look for their cars
that’s both unique and
totally eye-catching.”