Bangle-butt
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Bangle-butt is a derogatory term for the current rear-end styling paradigm of certain BMW models. The name comes from controversial BMW designer Chris Bangle. The design consists of an over-pronounced bulge on the trunk lid that rises orthogonally to the two quarter panel lines of the trunk.
In its essence, the Bangle-butt design is an exaggeration of a two-level trunk design that is relatively common in the industry. In 1999, various Hyundai automobiles featured the two-level trunk and the Volvo S80 featured a milder form of the design. The Maybach 57 and 62 came out the same year as Bangle's 2002 BMW 7 Series and also features this design element. Though the design element's origins cannot be credited to Bangle, he did bring it into the spotlight resulting in heated debates. Since then it has been adopted by Toyota and others.
Vehicles with a two-level trunk include:
- 1998-present Hyundai Grandeur
- 2002-present BMW E65/E66 7-Series
- 2002-present Maybach 57 and 62
- 2004-present BMW E63/E64 6-Series
- 2004-present BMW E60/E61 5-Series
- 2004-present Nissan Maxima, Nissan Cefiro, Nissan Teana
- 2004-present Toyota Mark X
- 2005-present Acura RL
- 2006-present Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class
- 2006-present Toyota Majesta
- 2007-present Toyota Camry
