AM2 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 A little Kinetic Design to freshen up the Edge's looks and help it blend with the upcoming global Ford models... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLPRacing Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 That's one of the best chops I've ever seen! Looks perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 (edited) holy smokes - bring it on That does look good - and would look great next to the Fiesta, 2010 Taurus, and the Kuga/Escape. AM2 - do one more thing: replace the 3bar grille with something with more airflow - like the new Taurus - less chrome, more mesh - but still 3 lines ... I think that will look even better. Igor Edited April 28, 2008 by igor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Me likey, but what might it look like head-on ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchdevil Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 That design would certainly work if they positioned the Edge to be exported into global markets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiwok Kemic Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Flawless. I love it. Can't say enough. And I think Igor probably knows what he's talking about here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critic Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Couldn't help myself, but I like the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AM2 Posted April 28, 2008 Author Share Posted April 28, 2008 (edited) holy smokes - bring it on That does look good - and would look great next to the Fiesta, 2010 Taurus, and the Kuga/Escape. AM2 - do one more thing: replace the 3bar grille with something with more airflow - like the new Taurus - less chrome, more mesh - but still 3 lines ... I think that will look even better. Igor Something like this? Edited April 28, 2008 by AM2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Something like this? Wow, Beautiful work. That would be the perfect mid-cycle update for '10. Care to try a Lincoln MKX? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Something like this? Yummy. I'd buy one. Would seriously consider an Edge for my next vehicle if it looked like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critic Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Wow, Beautiful work. That would be the perfect mid-cycle update for '10. Care to try a Lincoln MKX? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchdevil Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 (edited) Something like this? I really do like the thin bars better than the Gillette Fusion razor look. It's time for that to go. This is what Ford needs... Not the Huyndai Taurus... If you can look past the big corral of chrome, the thin bars looks classy and refined. Thin bars looked good back in the day too! Edited April 28, 2008 by Watchdevil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Something like this? exactly Igor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I really do like the thin bars better than the Gillette Fusion razor look. It's time for that to go. This is what Ford needs... Not the Huyndai Taurus... If you can look past the big corral of chrome, the three thin bars looks classy and refined. Ford needs to use thin bars..... ....you mean just like the '10 Hyundai Taurus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchdevil Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 (edited) Ford needs to use thin bars..... ....you mean just like the '10 Hyundai Taurus? Well I can say one thing, you can't mistake a Mustang for a Hyundai or any other goodamn other make of car on the road... There is no reason every Ford should not be this way... The thin bars in the 2010 Hyundai Taurus isn't the problem. I am glad to see Dave go. It's the relative shapes surrounding the nose that resemble the Sonata.. Headlamp and grille opening shapes resembles the Sonata to the point I thought it was one when I first saw it . It is not done like the Iosis nor Mondeo and that makes a big difference. Also, the 2010 Taurus looks like what it is... a reskinned 08 Taurus still showing evidence of the old Passat-styled roofline and greenhouse. I can see some kinetic-ness of the bodysides but without the Iosis style sleek roofline and tail-up appearance. Other than that it is a reskin as pathetic as the one done for the Focus. Anyway, it would have been the perfect opportunity for the 2010 Taurus to showcase the beautiful Iosis front fender forms which are also relative to the MKR concept as a consistant design DNA. When see the nose of the Iosis, I see it as a design evolution of the nose of my old Tbird as well as an updated edgier evolution of the old Mach III showcar design. Edited April 28, 2008 by Watchdevil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Well I can say one thing, you can't mistake a Mustang for a Hyundai or any other goodamn other make of car on the road... There is no reason every Ford should not be this way... The thin bars in the 2010 Hyundai Taurus isn't the problem. I am glad to see Dave go. It's the relative shapes surrounding the nose that resemble the Sonata.. Headlamp and grille opening shapes resembles the Sonata to the point I thought it was one when I first saw it . It is not done like the Iosis nor Mondeo and that makes a big difference. Also, the 2010 Taurus looks like what it is... a reskinned 08 Taurus still showing evidence of the old Passat-styled roofline and greenhouse. I can see some kinetic-ness of the bodysides but without the Iosis style sleek roofline and tail-up appearance. Other than that it is a reskin as pathetic as the one done for the Focus. Anyway, it would have been the perfect opportunity for the 2010 Taurus to showcase the beautiful Iosis front fender forms which are also relative to the MKR concept as a consistant design DNA. When see the nose of the Iosis, I see it as a design evolution of the nose of my old Tbird as well as an updated edgier evolution of the old Mach III showcar design. I think it has been too long since you've seen the '10 Taurus photo. The grille and headlights are very much kinetic, and the lower grille opening is lifted almost verbatim from the Fiesta and Mondeo. The side sculpting on the Taurus VERY much resembles that on the Edge, Mondeo, and Iosis. The roofline, in particular, the A- and C-pillars look absolutely nothing like the current Taurus. From the angle of the photo, it doesn't resemble a VW or Audi in any sense in my opinion. So it's not an uber-bold, in-your-face design. So what? Who in that segment WANTS uber-bold, in-your-face design? The most popular FWD fullsize sedans on the market are anything but exciting -- Impala, Avalon, Lucerne. Oh yeah. Those are just spilling with hot, unique design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchdevil Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 (edited) I think it has been too long since you've seen the '10 Taurus photo. So it's not an uber-bold, in-your-face design. So what? Who in that segment WANTS uber-bold, in-your-face design? The most popular FWD fullsize sedans on the market are anything but exciting -- Impala, Avalon, Lucerne. Oh yeah. Those are just spilling with hot, unique design. Keep on drinking your BON KoolAid.... While Ford doesn't need to resort to ugly, misguided brash in your face design, there still isn't any excuse for Ford to resort to slapping a bue oval on a lookalike appliance design. It's an opportunity to step up be unique and stand out in a beautiful way that will attract customers emotionally. Quite frankly there needs to be more of a reason to select a Ford over any other brand and hidden virtues of safety and quality are not apparent if you see a blue oval on something that looks virtually the same as the competition you are trying to sway buyers from. As far as the Impala, Avalon and Lucerne... They are nothing special at all except if you look at the demographic buying them they are all aged people replacing their old Caprices, Oldsmobiles, Buicks, Crown Vics and Grand Marquis that they all thought they wouldn't outlive. Edited April 29, 2008 by Watchdevil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 A little Kinetic Design to freshen up the Edge's looks and help it blend with the upcoming global Ford models... I like it! Looks great. It would mix with other new Ford products very well. Great work! Something like this? I like this one as well. As Igor mentioned, this design would allow more air to flow to the engine. While I do think it looks good, I think it's borderline getting away from part of what's making the Edge popular: it's uniqueness. That said, great work again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Perfect look for 2010!! Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Keep on drinking your BON KoolAid.... While Ford doesn't need to resort to ugly, misguided brash in your face design, there still isn't any excuse for Ford to resort to slapping a bue oval on a lookalike appliance design. It's an opportunity to step up be unique and stand out in a beautiful way that will attract customers emotionally. Quite frankly there needs to be more of a reason to select a Ford over any other brand and hidden virtues of safety and quality are not apparent if you see a blue oval on something that looks virtually the same as the competition you are trying to sway buyers from. As far as the Impala, Avalon and Lucerne... They are nothing special at all except if you look at the demographic buying them they are all aged people replacing their old Caprices, Oldsmobiles, Buicks, Crown Vics and Grand Marquis that they all thought they wouldn't outlive. Yeah. It must be the KoolAid. :rolleyes: Give it a rest. I think it's a conservatively styled, attractive vehicle. If that means it looks a bit dull in your eyes, so be it. I really don't care. But making comparisons to vehicles that it obviously bares little resemblence to makes you look silly. And for saying the Impala, Avalon, and Lucerne are some sort of "failure" because they sell to an older demographic is downright laughable. No matter how much styling you gave to a FWD Taurus, it's not going to bring in droves of young drivers. Besides, it's not like the 50+ demographic is going to be getting any smaller in the coming years. Why wouldn't you want something that appeals to them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 That has to be one of the best photoshops I've ever seen on here...looks great and I'm suprised that Ford hasn't asked BON to pull it LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibinubu12 Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Something like this? My God, I can't even begin to say how good that looks! That would have people in the showrooms in an instant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford-150 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 it looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I like it. Looks great. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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