Five new cars rocking the front lightbar
When function and fashion combine in automotive design, amazing things can happen. The evolution of daytime running lights and headlight integration into car design has become the hottest new trend in the form of a grill-integrated lightbar.The benefits of a lightbar on a car for drivers are numerous. They can significantly improve visibility while driving, particularly in low-light conditions or in bad weather. Lightbars can also make a vehicle more noticeable to other drivers on the road, which can be especially useful in heavy traffic or when driving on poorly-lit roads. Here are five new cars that feature an integrated front lightbar guaranteed to make you stand out from others on the road.
Volkswagen Golf R Mk8
The Volkswagen Golf R features a distinctive and eye-catching front grill design that incorporates a light bar. This feature not only enhances the car's sporty appeal but also improves visibility for the driver and makes the Golf R more noticeable on the road. Additionally, the lightbar front grill is a nod to Volkswagen's commitment to innovative design and technology and is being echoed in its I.D. range of EVs.
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Hyundai STARIA
The Hyundai Staria is a new van that boasts a futuristic and modern design, which includes an eye-catching lightbar front grill. The lightbar is integrated into the top part of the grill and features LED lights that illuminate when the headlights are on. This design gives the Staria a distinctive and unique futuristic look on the road and also provides better visibility for the driver.
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Mercedes-Benz EQA
The Mercedes-Benz EQA is a sleek and stylish all-electric SUV that features a unique lightbar front grill. This design element not only enhances the EQA's aesthetic appeal but also is a nod to Mercedes-Benz's commitment to innovative and cutting-edge technology, as the EQA is the brand's first compact electric SUV.
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BYD Atto 3
The BYD Atto 3 is a small electric SUV with a unique and eye-catching design that includes a lightbar front grill. Its Wing Feather Dragon Crystal LED Combination Headlights are said to be inspired by a feather. When unlocked/locked, the front and rear LED headlights show a breathing light effect and light up slowly, just like a dragon waking up for the first time.
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Ford F150 Lightning
The Ford F150 Lightning is Ford's first all-electric pickup and has a lightbar integrated into its front grill design to enhance both the truck's aesthetic appeal and functionality. An LED lightbar on such a vehicle is not uncommon and is mostly fitted as an aftermarket accessory for those who love taking their utes off-roading.
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