2017 Lincoln MKC

 In my last post I created a rendering of the 2017 Toyota Corolla.  That was made using a spy shot (Autoblog) and a series of Toyota vehicle pictures.  Here, I took Lincoln's new corporate look and applied it to one of their newer vehicles: the MKC.  

When the MKZ was updated in 2013, I was not fond of the "Phoenix" styling.  I wanted to like it, but it never grew on me.  I admired their desire to resurrect the dual grill.  However, I found their efforts on the MKZ poorly implemented.  Then the new 2015 MKC came out.  I really like the look of this car.  The exterior that is.  Now I admit, although this design is a large step forward for the Lincoln brand, it still doesn't say full-out "Luxury".  

With the new 2017 Lincoln Continental revealed and MKZ following suit, the luxury automaker has a future.  The new design is elegant with presence.  Now, two questions emerge.  How long will it take for the rest of the vehicle lineup to receive the new Jaguar-esque grill?  And, what varieties will it come in?

Here, I created a rendering using the 2016 Lincoln MKC and added elements from the MKZ (grill and inner headlight accents.)  I made the grill taller and wider than on the MKZ to give this a stronger more muscular appearance, since it is a crossover.  The headlights were already very similar to the MKZ, I just really liked the inner accents and implemented those.  I also made the lower grill slightly more narrow to accommodate the larger grill.  

If I were to redo this rendering, I would make the grill a little smaller (larger space around the sides) and more angular (pointing to the bumper).  I can't wait to see Lincoln unveil the future lineup.

These are my thoughts.  Let me know what you think.

Images

2016 Lincoln MKC: http://cars.axlegeeks.com/l/5810/2015-Lincoln-MKC 

2017 Lincoln MKZ elements: http://www.lincoln.com/2017-mkz/ 

The 2017 Toyota Corolla

When spy shots of the  2017 Toyota Corolla came out, websites such as Autoblog and LeftLaneNews suggested it to be taking styling cues from the Mirai.  I never saw this.  I saw more of the Camry.  Now, I will admit, those crazy dimples that most likely hold some stylized led's hold strong ties to the Mirai.  But, I doubt they will be as prominently featured here.  Now, here is where I present you with my rendering of the 2017 Toyota Corolla.

I had to pull several images of three cars to pull this off.  The headlights and a good majority of the grill come from the Avalon (though I had to reshape these items quite a bit).  Part of the inner grill and fog lights come from the Camry (though I admit I got lazy with the fog lights).  And the faux grill that holds the Toyota symbol comes from the most current Rav4.  I pulled the same old taillight, since I have not studied the tail end yet.  All in all, I think this gives a pretty good glimpse of what is to come.

Spy Shot Image: http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2016/01/2017-toyota-corolla-spied-will-get-mirai-inspired-look.html