2026 Mercedes GLB spy shots will offer less boxy look
The most practical member of Mercedes' compact lineup is expected to come with more tech, a better EV version and slightly curvier looks December 12, 2024 12:30 The next-generation Mercedes GLB makes its European debut. The new GLB will share MMA underpinnings with the CLA and GLA. It will be available with all-electric and mild-hybrid powertrain options. Mercedes is reportedly testing a new-generation GLB in Europe, which is expected to debut in 2026. The SUV will retain some of its boxy shape, ride on a new MMA architecture, and offer a wider choice of mild-hybrid and electric vehicle powertrains. The German brand may have decided to discontinue the A-Class and B-Class at the end of their current life cycles, but its future compact lineup will include new CLA sedans and shooting brake models, as well as new GLA and GLB SUVs. More: Mercedes details two electric and three hybrid powertrains for new CLA While we're pretty familiar with the upcoming…
2026 Hyundai Palisade shows boxy stance and premium feel
Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV's ICE-powered model features latest styling and tech features The new generation of Hyundai Palisade SUV has been showcased in South Korea. This model adopts a more square posture, and the design is more concise and refined. It also has a fancier interior inspired by high-end furniture and can seat up to nine. Hyundai Motor has unveiled the design of the new Palisade in South Korea, which enters a new generation after six years on the market. Hyundai's largest ICE-powered SUV offering features a boxy styling language with hints of futurism and a new interior that promises more space and luxury than before. The Palisade's boxy appearance is similar to that of the smaller Santa Fe, but in a more upscale tone. The design language is simpler, the lines are straighter, and volume is more emphasized. At the front, large chunks of LEDs are mounted vertically, flanking a large upright grille. More: New Hyundai Ioniq 9 comes…
Stylish and boxy: The SUV once again adopts a boxy design, but
From facelifts to all-new models, SUVs and crossovers become more angular, even as pedestrian safety becomes more important go through Chris Chilton 1 hour ago The latest wave of SUVs and crossovers are rejecting curves and car-like looks in favor of boxy lines and square jaws. Recent examples of boxy SUVs and crossovers include the Subaru Forester, Ford Kuga/Escape and the 2026 Honda Passport. Parallel to and seemingly contradictory to the boxy design trend, the U.S. government is pushing to improve pedestrian safety. The career in sports looks more utilitarian than it has in years. If you've been paying attention to the new SUVs and crossovers that have been launched over the past few quarters, you've no doubt noticed that curves are out and boxy shapes are in. This trend applies not only to all-new models such as the 2025 Subaru Forester, launched earlier this year, which looks more angular than before, but also to facelifted models such as the…
Hyundai Volvo 240 design study proves boxy can be sexy again
This bold independent study draws inspiration from the brand's roots to chart an alternative path for Volvo's mid-size sedans and estates November 9, 2024 13:40 The Volvo 240 of the 1980s inspired an independent design study for an all-electric car. Jordan Rubinstein-Towler modernized the classic model's boxy styling in both sedan and wagon models. In another universe, these electric cars could serve as successors to the discontinued S60/V60. Synonymous with safety and Scandinavian design, Volvo has long balanced practicality with understated style — a tradition that may carry over to its upcoming electric ES90 flagship, which is set to debut in March 2025. Continue on the car. But when seen through a bold retro lens? independent designer Jordan Rubinstein-Toler He himself provides a thought-provoking answer to this hypothetical question using his fictional 2026 Volvo 240 concept car. This redesigned version is a modern nod to the brand's iconic boxy past, while seamlessly blending cutting-edge technology and premium design elements to…
Hyundai Alcazar facelift debuts in India with boxy looks
The updated model still looks like a stretched version of the mechanically related Hyundai Creta Hyundai Alcazar gets a mid-life update in India. The new look echoes the design of the recently updated Hyundai Creta. The three-row SUV continues to offer both gasoline and diesel powertrains. Hyundai has launched the facelifted model of the Alcazar in India, which has been given a substantial redesign of the exterior to give it a boxier look. The Alcazar was originally launched in 2021 as a stretched version of the Creta that offered increased practicality thanks to its three-row seating layout. Now, three years later, it has undergone a mid-life facelift that draws a lot of inspiration from the recently updated Creta. More: Facelifted Hyundai Creta unveiled in sportier N Line look The Alcazar's new front features split headlights with LED graphics integrated into an H-shaped pattern. The front bumper is covered with a wider grille and a wide skid plate around the lower…
The 2026 Kia Sportage shows off a boxy new look and vertical
The facelifted Kia Sportage has been spotted testing at the Nürburgring. It features an all-new front face with a rectangular grille and vertical headlights. The model also gets revised bumpers and new taillight graphics. The camouflage on the facelifted Kia Sportage is starting to fade, with prototypes spotted without bulky disguises. Thanks to the stripper we can see some extensive updates. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); The biggest change occurs at the front, as the model features a new rectangular grille design. The grille is flanked by vertical headlights with daytime running lights on the outer edges. More: 2026 Kia Sportage spy photos exposed, the new car has upgraded front and rear Below that is a new bumper with vertical fog lights and a rectangular center air intake. The designers also appear to have done away with the "nostrils," as the transition from hood…
Next-generation Mitsubishi Pajero to adopt modern boxy looks
Independent designer Enoch Gonzales imagines what the new Mitsubishi Pajero will look like. The fictional SUV has a boxy appearance, with some of its styling taking cues from its predecessor. The project was created amid reports of a revival of the nameplate. You may have read rumors about the return of the Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero, which is expected to arrive in the next few years. Now, an independent designer has revealed his vision for the new Pajero. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); The project was initiated by Filipino designer Enoch Gonzales, who recently designed a modern version of the Mitsubishi Endeavour. For the Pajero, Gonzales opted for a boxier shape that borrows from previous generations of the popular off-roader. More: What we know about the 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero luxury model The front end features a set of T-shaped LEDs, a large grille and a simplified…
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