Why Do All New Cars Look The Same?

Modern cars all look the same now… and there are REAL reasons why today’s SUVs, EVs and crossovers have lost the personality, character and identity that made classic cars unforgettable. From aerodynamics and safety regulations to EV skateboard platforms, platform sharing, globalisation and corporate fear, this video explores why modern car design has become so bland, and why enthusiasts increasingly struggle to tell new cars apart. Why did old cars have so much more character? Why could you instantly recognise a Jaguar XJS, Lotus Esprit, BMW E30, Ferrari Testarossa, Rover SD1, Honda Prelude or Citroen DS from a mile away, while modern cars often blur into one giant grey crossover-shaped jelly bean? In this deep-dive BrownCarGuy video, Shahzad Sheikh explores: * Why modern cars all look alike * How wind tunnel aerodynamics changed car design forever * Why EVs and SUVs dominate modern styling * How pedestrian safety laws killed pop-up headlights and dramatic wedges * Why globalisation removed national automotive identity * How platform sharing limits creativity * Why modern car companies design by committee * Why consumers are partly responsible for boring cars * The emotional connection we lost with modern vehicles * Whether car design can become exciting again Featuring legendary and iconic cars including: Jaguar XJS, Rover SD1 Vitesse, BMW E30 M3, Porsche 911, Lotus Esprit, Ferrari Testarossa, Honda Prelude 4WS, Citroen DS, Saab 900, Toyota Sera, Mazda RX-8, Renault Avantime, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Suzuki X-90, Panther Solo and many more. This video also discusses legendary automotive visionaries like Bob Lutz, Lee Iacocca and Soichiro Honda, and asks whether today’s industry still has the courage to create truly memorable cars. If you love cars with soul, character and personality, this one’s for you. What modern cars STILL have genuine identity? And which ones look like they were designed by the same committee using the same wind tunnel and the same grey paint sample? Let me know in the comments! Visit and subscribe: https://BrownCarGuy.com for more motoring stories, videos and updates! SUBSCRIBE for more motoring news, car reviews and insights! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/browncarguy?sub_confirmation=1 And follow all my channels https://linktr.ee/browncarguy 🔥 MY BOOKS ON AMAZON! 🔥 https://browncarguy.com/2025/05/12/browncarguy-books/ 📖 Want to become an automotive journalist, content creator, or car influencer? Check out my book: How to be an Automotive Content Creator 👉🏽 https://amzn.eu/d/7VTs0ii 📖 The ULEZ Files – My all-action thriller set in a dystopian ULEZ future! 👉🏽 https://amzn.eu/d/jhADkOt 📖 Quantum Races – A collection of my best automotive sci-fi short stories! 👉🏽 https://amzn.eu/d/0Y93s9g 📌 SUPPORT INDEPENDENT AUTOMOTIVE JOURNALISM Enjoy my content? Support the channel using the links below! Every little helps. 👉🏽 Channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/browncarguy/join 👉🏽 Buy me a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/browncarguy 👉🏽 Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BrownCarGuy 🙏🏽☺️ 🚗 Want to work with me? Sponsorships, reviews, collabs – DM me! Big Thanks to Design5IT www.Design5IT.co.uk Please subscribe to my channel for more videos like this - and make sure you hit the bell icon to switch on notifications. 📲 Follow @BrownCarGuy everywhere! 📧 Contact me for collaborations, freelance work, or press/media enquiries. #Cars #CarDesign #BrownCarGuy