Re-think Headlight Design

[dleepnw]

I'm not a huge fan of the 4 array headlight design, looks too similar to the ones Porsche uses. Also kinda looks like a merge of the Porsche and Bronco lights. IMO, its not actually that distinctive/iconic.

I do really like how the DRL blends into the side/parking light and the light bar that wraps around the front/rear grille. Very distinctive.

More than that, I'm concerned about how they are inset and there is a "ledge" in front of each light. This is going to accumulate snow and cover the light. LEDs don't generate much heat so its going to melt off. This being an adventure vehicle, a lot folks who live in and travel to places where it snows are not going to be happy about this.

I'd recommend making the headlights flush so there is no ledge, having a heating element or maybe a washer (though this will be least effective).

Update:
Case study - Cybertruck with this issue. Scout, hope you’ve got a plan to accout for this: https://www.autoevolution.com/news/...cumulate-and-block-the-headlights-230818.html

 

[J Alynn]

Or they can make small holes on the inside of the hosing that pushes out hot air. Like, how a windshield is defrosted.

Also i don’t know what your winter was like, but this winter was actually more eventful by me than years prior. And us beach people never see snow since the ocean keeps the air temp slightly warmer and it kills off the storms 85% of the time.

SE PA was pretty lame this year.

 

[ID_ENG]

I keep thinking Porsche as well but having seen it in person it has a definite defined look that isn’t Porsche. Now I did notice on the front lights, at night it has the very thin border ring of lights around the grill area. At first glance it looks like individual diodes. Upon closer look the plastic inserts for grill have a perimeter like a postage stamp so it creates the look. Part of me thinks this edge should be smooth as it cheapens the look of the lights. Like hot spots every 3/4”. It’s not tolerable but for high quality string of LED’s the finished look is perceived as cheap LED’s. Just my opinion

I feel the same about the postage stamp fringe. Not a huge fan, but something I'd like to see in person.

 

[J Alynn]

I feel the same about the postage stamp fringe. Not a huge fan, but something I'd like to see in person.

Funny enough it’s grown on me a bit since I first commented. I think if it was a smooth line of lights it would need to be super thin. Otherwise I worry it would look like a Dodge Durango. I think it could be cool as a subdued halo effect but I like the break up. Maybe instead of postage stamp if it was longer spacing like a gear edge this might work-or might not. I guess I’ve just grown to accept it so it feels less bothersome to me now

 

[ID_ENG]

Funny enough it’s grown on me a bit since I first commented. I think if it was a smooth line of lights it would need to be super thin. Otherwise I worry it would look like a Dodge Durango. I think it could be cool as a subdued halo effect but I like the break up. Maybe instead of postage stamp if it was longer spacing like a gear edge this might work-or might not. I guess I’ve just grown to accept it so it feels less bothersome to me now

I had to take a double take on the date of your post. I've been MIA in here for quite a while. Ha guess I have a lot of catching up to do.

 

[Latrant]

I will jump in with the group that supports "don't change or only minor tweaks" as long as you address the snow accumulation issue.

Agree. Heated housing? washers? Wipers? I just realized today I have headlight housing washers on my Q5 PHEV. It's really my Wife's car but we were out today and I have to have my wife use the washers/wipers while I see them clean the headlight housing. I presume its automatic with using wipers/washers?