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Originally Posted by -c-
I remember reading somewhere that the hood cutline was that way for pedestrian safety. If they hit someone the facia will bend and be much for forgiving than the sheet metal hood, as it's very horizontal so it cut into you more easily  .
Again just what I remember reading Not that I agree as I've always hated the 3 and 4 series cut line as well. |
I mentioned several times, that is BULLSHIT!
And please look at X1, X3.... They don't supposed to be under the same pedestrian rule?
many cars do not have lines, yet they are safe. And beautiful.
Just lazy design. BMW is falling...