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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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I like liftbacks; all of the looks of a coupe, most of the room of a wagon, most of the refinement of a sedan/coupe. The only downside is the gaping boot hole that impacts on chassis stiffness, but still.



I just like being able to get at the whole trunk at once. It was one of the reasons I originally bought my LC; dat trunk space.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 09:04 AM
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http://thekoreancarblog.com/2012/02/...elantra-coupe/



MORE DETAILS ON THE COUPE!!!



I love the editions to the rear. The blacked-out rear diffuser valance contrasts with dual chrome-tipped exhaust tips, and the SE model deck lid incorporates a lip spoiler design element. These new wheels are quite sweet as well.



And a 22.0-mm diameter front stabilizer bar helps reduce body roll and turn-in response when cornering. Hmmm....I wonder if this will be compatible with the sedan.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 11:05 AM
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These new wheels are quite sweet as well.


The black paint with flattened aluminum surfact looks like another played out trend to me. Like something that began in the DUB industry in 2007 and has since carried over to commercial vehicles ultimately intended to gain approval of the average commuter businessperson.



I love the editions to the rear. The blacked-out rear diffuser valance contrasts with dual chrome-tipped exhaust tips, and the SE model deck lid incorporates a lip spoiler design element.


Plastic rear diffusers are so played out right now, and they're on just about every car.



This is my favorite design: The Viper GTS Coupe. This lovely design reminds me of my RD1, even the plastic moldings, struts, and lock are almost exactly the same It's such a great design.







The only downside is the gaping boot hole that impacts on chassis stiffness


It's not that much of a difference I'm sure
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