sleepydoc
Well-Known Member
If you compare, the Model Y hood/bonnet configuration is not all that different from the Ariya. It slopes down a bit more and so may actually give a better view of the road.All electric cars, particularly SUVs, look like the ICE merely has been replaced, including Teslas.
IMO, the EV could lead, should lead to new architectures and layouts.
That's why I like the Nissan Ariya. No storage any more upfront, and a 'bonnet section' that's
barely noticeable for a SUV. You could also call it 'cab forward' design. Actually, like a larger
BMW i3.
As mentioned above, aside from being a spot to put the motor, storage, etc, the front of the car plays an important structural role in crash protection, something Tesla has consciously worked and excelled at. It would likely be possible to shrink the front of the car some, but personally I appreciate not just the storage space, but having a separate space. It’s something I’ve found to be unexpectedly convenient.