[captain.torque]

I believe, a set of pretty looking alloy wheels and the right tyre size can do wonders for a car -- be it an Alto or a Maybach!

While there’s no dearth of cars sporting sexy shoes driving on our roads, lately, I have observed that some manufacturers are just copying or to put it in a politically correct way -- “taking insipiration” from each other a bit too much.

It is quite evident that the in-house designers of some carmakers either lack imagination or just want to play safe. Maybe its both!

I have complied a list of cars with “inspired” designs, please feel free to add more and also share your thought. Now, let the pictures do the talking.

[EightSix]

Great thread ! I am sure it took a considerable amount of research.
This is another reason why all cars look almost the same today.

And about the carmakers taking “inspiration”, they have been always doing that.

[Eshan Joshi]

Originally Posted by itwasntme

Hilariously similar alloys between the Volvo S60 (launched today) and the G20 330i M Sport
S60:
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330i M Sport:
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BHPian itwasntme shared this in his ownership thread. Go there and give him the credit he deserves for his sharp eyes.

[akash_v12]

BHPian itwasntme shared this in his G20's ownership thread!

'20 Volvo S60 V/S BMW 3-Series G20 V/S US-Spec Audi Q7

Kia Seltos GTX+ V/S Renault Duster Turbo

[CEF_Beasts]

Some I find too similar.


Tiago

Fortuner Legender


Hyundai Venue

Hyundai Alcazar (unveil soon)


Lexus ES

Fortuner 4X4s


330i MSport

Volvo S60

[Tassem]

It's all about inclusiveness, diversity and equal opportunity.

For years, the poor wheels have been subject to much creativity, while the rest of the vehicle like headlights, taillights, grill etc. had the privilege of being inspired.

It's about time the wheels got into that club as well.

Soon, in a dystopian future we'll be able to build a car and choose what badge we'll like. Starts off as a translucent slightly glowing blob that takes shape as we configure.

Platform A - 4 seater
Exterior - Flying Spur
Interior - A8L
Power - Tesla
Soundtrack - LFA V10
Badge - Alfa Romeo

[MrEnthusiast]

Toyota Innova facelift and Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift




Credits: AutocarIndia and Nexa experience website

[amol4184]

Call me dull. Best looking alloy from above compilation (great effort by the way) is the one on Duster.

[Bibendum90949]

OT

Barring few, most of these designs are here to compete for the worst alloy design ever ! The OEM alloy designs for most cars leaves a lot to be desired.

[sunilg33]

I still feel that the old Ecosport alloy design to be one of the best and unique in design.

[v1p3r]

Originally Posted by amol4184

Call me dull. Best looking alloy from above compilation (great effort by the way) is the one on Duster.

Very similar to the outgoing C Class and the Octavia RS 230 as well.

Nice thread! Also, the current 3 LWB has very similar alloys to the previous E350d LWB. Both in 17", that too.

[fiat_tarun]

Nice thread. My Ecosport S variant with the 17" wheels shares it's design with the Lamborghini Urus!

[Singh101]

Originally Posted by fiat_tarun

Nice thread. My Ecosport S variant with the 17" wheels shares it's design with the Lamborghini Urus!
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Out of each one of the similar ones above, yours is the most hilarious! I'd be sneakily chuffed if my car wore alloys similar to a Lamborghini.

Kudos to OP for having such a keen eye!

[aravind.anand]

Might be sheer coincidence, but almost the entire Mahindra line-up is there in the opening post! From KUV100 all the way to the Alturas

Yes, a very eye-opening thread, as despite having a keen eye for automobiles, many of them were rather amusing to me on how close the designs actually are!

[Vasanth]

Nissan Terrano wheels are actually copied from Previous gen Mercedes GLE.


Hyundai i20 copied from Mercedes CLA