The talented digital artist, Theottle, has taken social media by storm with their CGI creation, merging a Honda City with a BMW. This imaginative rendering offers a unique glimpse into what the next-generation subcompact sedan could look like.
In a behind-the-scenes video, the pixel master humorously joins ‘Honda Motoren Werke,’ a fictional joint venture between Honda and BMW, as suggested by a fan in the comments. The first product of this fantasy collaboration is the 8th-generation Honda City, a sedan bearing the Honda logo but infused with the DNA of the BMW 3 Series (G20).
Theottle envisions a bolder front end for the Honda City, inspired by BMW’s design language. While this rendering is purely speculative, it’s safe to say that Honda won’t be adopting BMW’s kidney grille anytime soon. Image: Theottle
The artist’s rationale is clear: “The current-generation Honda City was introduced in 2019, and with the typical lifecycle of Japanese sedans, a completely new generation is likely on the horizon.
I believe that the next City will not be a revolutionary redesign but rather an extensive upgrade, similar to the transition from the 10th to the 11th generation Accord.
In terms of style, the City has often been compared to the BMW 3 Series in terms of proportions and details. So, I decided to embrace that association and incorporate design cues from the 3 Series G20 into this render,” explains Theottle.
Theottle also imagines the new Honda City adopting the “hip line” of the BMW 3 Series, with revised taillights and a sportier rear bumper. Image: Theottle
Theottle’s interpretation of the Honda City’s future design could spark divided opinions among enthusiasts. Some may appreciate the BMW-influenced styling, while others may worry that Honda is losing its unique identity.
– Honda 320i!
– Turbocharged Honda City.
– Who knows, Honda might just use this idea.
– It doesn’t look very believable. I’d rather they stick to their own design language.
With Honda recently ending merger talks with Nissan, the possibility of future collaborations with other automakers remains open. While Honda already has the Acura brand, in this competitive yet cooperative industry, a partnership with BMW isn’t entirely out of the question, especially considering the recent news of Mercedes-Benz potentially using engines from their longtime rival.
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