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2023-11-28 03:54
Victor_2003 wrote

The design are too block to be the CL203 series.


I agree, but I still think this may be too blocky because the sprite is not perfect.

If the artist was trying to depict a SLK, why there is a black "spoiler"-like bar on the sprite? Stock SLK does not have rear spoiler.

On the other hand, the "spoiler"-like bar is very similar to CL203 series trunk lid ledge.
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2023-11-25 11:48
hydren wrote
Mercedes-Benz CL203 series:


The design are too block to be the CL203 series.
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2023-11-24 22:52
Mercedes-Benz CL203 series:

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2022-04-12 02:57
Mathias98 wrote
I found a comment on IMCDB that explains why it's American:

But that comment has fundamentally misunderstood what the origin is supposed to represent. As far as I'm aware, it's not usually the location of the original concept's design studio.

The 1994 Volkswagen Concept One was designed at VW's Simi Valley design studio in California. However, the production version of the New Beetle was designed by Peter Schreyer in 1997 at VW's HQ in Wolfsburg, Germany. This is also where production started before moving to Mexico in 1999.

Unlike those Brazilian and Chinese VW's, the New Beetle is not exclusive to the American market. In fact, certain key models such as the New Beetle RSi were never available in America.
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2022-04-12 00:49
Tuppence870 wrote

Then maybe it's time for things to change, because if there isn't a better reason for the US origin, the VW New Beetle should be listed as German from now on.


I found a comment on IMCDB that explains why it's American:
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The New Beetle was an American design and development, and the fact that the Volkswagen marque is originally German, doesn't mean that all the cars bearing the name are German. There are also several Chinese and Brazilian Volkswagens that have close to no relations with German Volkswagens.



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2022-04-11 23:46
Place-Holder wrote
I know. But that's just how things are here.

Then maybe it's time for things to change, because if there isn't a better reason for the US origin, the VW New Beetle should be listed as German from now on.
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2022-04-11 00:47
Tuppence870 wrote

While that may be true, it's not uncommon in the car industry to utilise designers or design studios from another country. A good example is the Mazda MX-5 Miata, which was also designed by an American studio, but they are (rightly) listed as Japanese.


I know. But that's just how things are here.
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2022-04-11 00:44
Place-Holder wrote
I looked into it and asked around. To my understanding the reason the beetle is listed as american was because it was designed by an american.

While that may be true, it's not uncommon in the car industry to utilise designers or design studios from another country. A good example is the Mazda MX-5 Miata, which was also designed by an American studio, but they are (rightly) listed as Japanese.
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2022-04-10 21:30
Tuppence870 wrote

They were both sold and built in Germany, which makes me wonder why New Beetles are listed as American on IGCD? I'm not an expert on the Beetle, but I can't seem to find any legitimate claim to support a US origin for these?


I looked into it and asked around. To my understanding the reason the beetle is listed as american was because it was designed by an american.
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2022-04-10 19:44
Victor_2003 wrote

The New Beetle never was sold to Germany?

They were both sold and built in Germany, which makes me wonder why New Beetles are listed as American on IGCD? I'm not an expert on the Beetle, but I can't seem to find any legitimate claim to support a US origin for these?
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2022-04-10 13:28
Bruisemobile wrote
Class: Hatchback. Origin: USA.

The New Beetle never was sold to Germany?
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Class: Hatchback. Origin: USA.