It's not just the look that's been degraded in my opinion, as I was driving Mo today it occurred to me that one of the greatest things about the view from INSIDE the car looking forward is the headlights. I truly think it's a huge negative. Also, I'd be scared shitless driving at night having oncoming cars thinking I'm a motorcycle. Somebody's gonna get their front wheel taken off soon enough.
Ken, i TOTALLY agree with you, and others on the safety view. It is a MUST that a motor vehicle presents a visible image to other road users, particularly at night. So imho, if the headlights need to be in these positions then additional "side lights" on the mudguards are A MUST for the protection of the vehicle.....SIMPLES
Even in the UK headlight position, the wheels and mudguards are still unlit and the widest part of the vehicle. Potentially, it's the rearward aspect that is awkward as the two rear lights are only inches apart on the centre line.
The best solution is a front/rear LED light combo on the top of the mudguard, maybe.
