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      04-18-2014, 08:34 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by 3s-a-charm View Post
I believe it was Chris Harris who said that the BMW i3 winning a design contest is a fallacy. He is right in my opinion. The i3 surely is one of the most innovative designs but not exactly the prettiest design.
Obviously, the people looked at the vehicle's technical design and its function and build...looks are a very subjective thing, and to some form follows function and has a certain beauty all by itself. Which would you rather have, something that works really well, or something that wins a beauty contest? Sometimes, the two functions do not overlap. In a small car, low and slinky leaves no room for people and packages, is harder to get in and out of, and has little visibility where you may need it most, in a crowded city. Too big, long, it won't fit in parking spaces or get around narrow, crowded streets, or be able to turn around.
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