NLPRacing Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Ford Link The drawing shown of the Reflex on this site differs from the concept (see attachment). I think I like the drawing better then the concept. I wonder if Ford's upcoming B cars will have this "look"? REFL3X.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 The styling on the front end shot screams out SN95 Mustang to me! I saw the Reflex in person and its pretty cool looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxrun Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 The styling on the front end shot screams out SN95 Mustang to me! I saw the Reflex in person and its pretty cool looking. Nice, who's getting it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Nice, who's getting it? Ford in 2-3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcsario Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I think they changed the original front end because it made the car look too much like a Chrysler Crossfire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I just looked at the old 2006 NA auto show on the Ford site. Yes they changed the front (not sure about the rest) but it looks better IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
range Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 The front borrows a little from the Mercury Messenger concept a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrlandoGuy80 Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I get a little sad every time I see the Messenger. What was Ford thinking not to produce this for Mercury? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Maybe they didn't want another trendy fwd coupe taht is hot one year, out the next? Lots of 2002 Cougars were unsold well into 2003. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrlandoGuy80 Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Maybe they didn't want another trendy fwd coupe taht is hot one year, out the next? Lots of 2002 Cougars were unsold well into 2003. Maybe ... Whatever the reason, though, it sure was a good looking car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchdevil Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Ford Link The drawing shown of the Reflex on this site differs from the concept (see attachment). I think I like the drawing better then the concept. I wonder if Ford's upcoming B cars will have this "look"? I like the front of the drawing better as well. It makes the car look more powerful, muscular and exciting. That's probably the front end I was looking for my idea of the 427 Concept turned into a coupe and convertible called Thunderbird. I feel the flat nosed Reflex front end looks too much like some weak concept from the Probe era that was rejected. That front end is boring and uninteresting 3-bar grille or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgey Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 (edited) I never really liked the Reflex, especially the front-end which looks like it swallowed a Fusion. I'm anxious to see Ford come up with an alternative to the razor grille, there's something about that design that is really bothering me. It's too the point where I will only consider the Mercury/Lincoln version of Ford products because of the razor grille design. Thankfully, certain vehicles have escaped it like the new Escape, but I'm not sure I can get behind something THAT generic. Edited November 9, 2006 by Edgey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchdevil Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I never really liked the Reflex, especially the front-end which looks like it swallowed a Fusion. I'm anxious to see Ford come up with an alternative to the razor grille, there's something about that design that is really bothering me. It's too the point where I will only consider the Mercury/Lincoln version of Ford products because of the razor grille design. Thankfully, certain vehicles have escaped it like the new Escape, but I'm not sure I can get behind something THAT generic. It's funny your avatar and nickname is Edgey then... 3-bar grille and all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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