Why Are Cars from Different Brands So Similar?
Cars today are very similar. Sedans and SUVs, in particular, from different brands are largely identical in design. The automotive world transitioned from boxy to curvaceous in the late 1980s. Aerodynamic design, safety standards, fuel efficiency, and production costs constrain car designs.
SUVs like the Nissan Qashqai, Honda CR-V, Toyota Tiguan, Peugeot 3008, Volvo XC90, and BMW X1 are particularly similar in design. C-segment family sedans are also very similar.
Let's examine why modern car designs are so similar.