The British "CAR" magazine did an article on car designs that have been stolen, can anyone think of any other cars that look similar? and if so which is nicer?

Basically every Chinese car.

I FIND THE new vaxhuall astra back almost the same as a nissan almera

Basically every Chinese car.
This is a very true comment, HAHAHAHA

And korean as well. For example new Sonata is a copy of new Lexus IS. especially rear.

http://img326.imageshack.us/img326/1181/2006hyundaisonatav6800x600135p.th.jpg (http://img326.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2006hyundaisonatav6800x6001 35p.jpg)

http://img326.imageshack.us/img326/6927/2006lexusis350800x6001c6yg.th.jpg (http://img326.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2006lexusis350800x6001c6yg. jpg)

And korean as well. For example new Sonata is a copy of new Lexus IS. especially rear.

Funny, because the Sonata was released before the new Lexus IS.

He hasnt got anything to say their.

Haha, TOLD!

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Originally Posted by Symeon
And korean as well. For example new Sonata is a copy of new Lexus IS. especially rear.


Funny, because the Sonata was released before the new Lexus IS.

Does it mean Lexus copied it from Hyundai? I don't think so

Does it mean Lexus copied it from Hyundai? I don't think so

So Hyundai found pictures of sketches of the Lexus IS and incorporated the rear light design into their Sonata, about two years before the IS was released?

Nice try mate, but admit it, you got it wrong.

Are u saying that it was a coincidence?

Are u saying that it was a coincidence?

Probably, yes.

That, or either Lexus 'copied' Hyundai.

no way, i think the IS was being designed WAY before the SOnata
Gm copys themselves
venture
monana etc

no way, i think the IS was being designed WAY before the SOnata

You sure mate? The Sonata was released early last year in Korea. Lexus IS is being released, when? Late this year? So by this simple reasoning, it's logical to say that the Sonata was designed about a good 6 months before IS designers even put pen to paper.

Good thing nobody cares.

I'm with Top secret on this.. The sonata is out; the IS has yet to be released.

The sonota closely resembles the honda accord in the rear more than the Lexus IS

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/2500/hondaaccordhybrid6qb.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

and the Lexus IS gets it's styling from the LFS concept
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/8347/lfs27lp.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

All cars have similar styling cues you can't really say it is totally ripped off. When Mercedes introduced the W140 S class, the trunk had a lip that slightly curved up, now look at most cars sold they have this too.

The new design trend in automotive design: pronounced tail lights that have bumpers recessed into the body.

http://img285.imageshack.us/img285/8575/assetuploadfile19664254yp.gif (http://imageshack.us)

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/2552/7erbk24oe.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

*the Elantra was released in 2001, the 7 in 2002*

everybody copies everybody, I'd like you to find a thread about a new car and not see the post "it looks like the X"

Imitation is the greatest form of flattery.

lexus copied merc i will remind ya

heum, BMW doesn't copy anyone, they are unique when it comes to the design of the cars

I thnk mercedes tried to copy the interior of the 7-series
with the new S-class


and this byd or wathever that is trying to copy BMW with it's logo should be sued, raping a BMW logo like that, it's just discusting

LOL BMW doesn't copy anyone? this is coming from a BMW enthusiasts.

Are u saying that it was a coincidence?

It can't be a coincidence. Big tail lights in that fashion have always been around.

I think the entire motor industry is about copying and taking ideas from one another and incorporating your own.

The Ford 500 looks like the Hyundai optima....

but the optima's design started in 01.....

heum, BMW doesn't copy anyone, they are unique when it comes to the design of the cars

I thnk mercedes tried to copy the interior of the 7-series
with the new S-class


and this byd or wathever that is trying to copy BMW with it's logo should be sued, raping a BMW logo like that, it's just discusting

I'm sorry..but BMW does copy people..

The Z4 copied the old corvette in a huge way..
Chris bangle pretty much eliminated BMW's individuality...

Back in the day they could be "called" copies..Considering alot of cars looked like boxes...

but that wouldn't be fair to say at all..

but any attempt to make an "original" design nowadays will be immediately ridiculed anyway, I mean look at the 7 series BMW.

I'm with Top secret on this.. The sonata is out; the IS has yet to be released.

the Sonata is actually quite a nice, quiet and sensible drive. The design is very conventional.

but any attempt to make an "original" design nowadays will be immediately ridiculed anyway, I mean look at the 7 series BMW.

That's just because the 7 series is just attrocious..

I personally think BMW should bring the 8 series back...And cook up another V12 for the thing.

That's just because the 7 series is just attrocious..

I personally think BMW should bring the 8 series back...And cook up another V12 for the thing.

Ew. 8 Series looked like sh*t.

With the current fuel prices if they bring out a new V12 there will be no profit.

This is a great thread BTW.

Ew. 8 Series looked like sh*t.

Are you out of your mind

The 8-series looked like a GOD amongst cars

Are you out of your mind

The 8-series looked like a GOD amongst cars

No it didn't. I'd prefer the Jaguar XJS over it.

The BMW 8 series looked like what amounts to an oversized Toyota Supra, and a Ford Probe also. not the greatest design but I envy the performance.

I remeber Gm was bitching because the chinese wouldn't enforce copyright rules and This chinese company was making their exact cars with different emblems

yeah there is a company called Chery, they made this car called the Chery QQ and it was a carbon copy of the Daewoo Matiz. Chery wants to enter the US market but GM took them to court claiming Chery sounds to close to Chevy, now Chery has to make a new name for the US market.

Who really cares? It's a dog-eat-dog world out there. If a design is good, what are designers to do other than make a few tweaks (well the designers without balls anyway).

Are you out of your mind

The 8-series looked like a GOD amongst cars

Yeah, I have to agree. The 8-series is definetly on par with any aston martin or front-engined ferrari I've ever seen.

And as for companies copying other companies, I think Acura copied Honda when they made the NSX. They both look so similar! They even have the same name!!!

Every single chinese car looks like other cars already in production. There are many of them who are already been sued because of that

hyundai amanti or however you spell is a big copy cat of jags

just to clarify to everyone who thinks the 8 series was a good performer..

It wasn't...

Which means BMW had you all fooled just by it's styling..

The car was a pig and was not fast by even BMW standards....

But it LOOKED the part...

and so far...2 people said they hated how it looked but liked it's performance

Yeah, I have to agree. The 8-series is definetly on par with any aston martin or front-engined ferrari I've ever seen.

And as for companies copying other companies, I think Acura copied Honda when they made the NSX. They both look so similar! They even have the same name!!!

Acura is Honda...

just to clarify to everyone who thinks the 8 series was a good performer..It wasn't...Which means BMW had you all fooled just by it's styling..The car was a pig and was not fast by even BMW standards....
But it LOOKED the part...and so far...2 people said they hated how it looked but liked it's performance

850 CSI 0-60 in 5.9 1/4 mile at 14.4@100.5mph .89g skidpad. Not bad for a car from the early 90s

850 CSI was also very very limited..and cost nearly 100,000 dollars...

The 850Ci..and 850i both ran roughly 6.3's to 6.9's depending on transmission (manual was also very very rare)

Now the 8 series was going untill 1997....Which isn't very early 90's...but what they hey.


now..The E30 M3 did the 0-60 in 6.3

The E34 M5 did 0-60 in sub 6's....

the E24 M5 did 0-60 in 6.2 or less....

That isn't impressive at all..
especially for a nearly 400HP V12....

The 850CSi was developed by M and many consider it an M car, was first introduced at Frankfurt show in 91. Production of the 8 may have ended in 97 but hey! that has no relevance to anything.

The cost of 100,000? well thats similar to asking why somebody would buy a Porsche when they can get a corvette Z06 for way cheaper; i'll just leave it at that, no need to go further...

A Jaguar XJS V12 ran a 6.7 0-60
A Ferrari 456( a car that more than costs twice as much) runs a 5 second 0-60

the 850 was never meant to be a performance car it was more of a touring car, but it does have decent performance and I would not consider it a pig.

that has NOTHING to do with that..because people buy porsches when they want porsches..

people buy bimmers when they want bimmers..

People couldbuy any of the other M bimmers..and get just as fast of a ride...for 1/2 the price..

it makes sense when it's brand/brand..

but it makes NO Sense when it's inside the ranks

LOL you make me laugh sometimes with the things you post

You have obviously never seen under the bonnet of an XJS if you compare them to a Ferrari.

12 inch..I think he's thinking purely from a "I know nothing about cars, so i'm going on price/engine placement...Comparison"...


Like say..A Mr2 vs a Tommy Kaira ZZII

what does engine placement have to do with anything, yet again you have proven to make unrelated points in your arguement, I never even said anything about engine placement even If i did it wouldn't matter as they are all Front engined cars.

The reason I compared the XJS with the 8 series, instead of the M3 and M5 is because the XJS was a DIRECT COMPETITOR with the 8 series back in the day. The BMW 8 series is a large touring car, just like the Jaguar XJS, and also like the more expensive and better Ferrari 456 which is also a touring car.

Ahhh so we're comparing touring cars, like a 540K and a '61 Series 62

I found another copy cats ;)
Fiat Albea
http://www.transportstation.org/pictures/0/436/thumb/box_pic_big_gallery_showroom_01.jpg

and Bmw 7 series

http://img.interia.pl/motoryzacja/nimg/siodmym_niebie_foto0_793870.JPG (http://javascript<b></b>:window.close())

And Fiat was first:)

And the similarities are....?

I think it's because they both have number plates.

The back is a little bit similar but my post was more like a joke

Oh. Hilarious.

Acura is Honda...

I know it's a little late in the game to say this, but I was being blatantly sarcastic.

I foun one
kia sorento
http://us.autos1.yimg.com/img.autos.yahoo.com/ag/kia_sorento_ex4x2_2006_exterior_2_346x27 0.jpg

withe the new mercedes ml
http://us.autos1.yimg.com/img.autos.yahoo.com/ag/mercedesbenz_mclass_ml350_2006_exterior_ 2_346x270.jpg

I thikn that you cut say that the mercedes is teh origila because the kia was a copy of the old ml

I'd have to disagree with you

Sorento is a low budget RX
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/2749/00lexusrx300f343rh.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Both look great though, and the ML looks even better in person

you wode have to agre that they look foly the same.

Yes, they do but both of them have styling taken from the Lexus RX

and the RX stole it's styling from a pile of garbage..