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Here are 5 car safety features that just look like awkward afterthoughts: 1) Mitsubishi Mirage Awkwardly protruding out of the back like it was […]","datePublished":"2022-07-07","dateModified":"2022-07-06","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/5-awkward-car-safety-features-feature-.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/5-awkward-car-safety-features-feature-.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/5-awkward-car-safety-features\/","about":["BLOG","Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":439,"keywords":["car manufactures","Car Safety","car safety features"],"articleBody":"Car manufacturers all know the importance of safety. It is undoubtedly one of, if not the single most important considerations that must be made when manufacturing a new vehicle. But what happens when we are so heavily engrossed in the process of producing an amazing vehicle, that we (momentarily) forget about the safety of our customers? Here are 5 car safety features that just look like awkward afterthoughts:1) Mitsubishi MirageAwkwardly protruding out of the back like it was fixed-on with Pritt Stick, the MitsubishiMirage\u2019s rear camera really does look like it was conjured up by an intern the week before itsrelease. There\u2019s no arguing that the camera is a brilliant addition when it comes to ensuringsafe parking, we just wish it looked a bit cleaner.2) Lamborghini DiabloThe Lamborghini Diablo is a gorgeous car. With its sleek silhouette boasting thatquintessential \u2018sports car\u2019 look, ask any kid to draw a fast car, and 9\/10 times you\u2019re getting aDiablo. But in the mid-90s, it did have one feature that was far from gorgeous. Thepassenger-side airbag. Following changes to car safety laws at a time when Lamborghini wastight on funds, the company devised a makeshift solution that was a far cry from the stylishdesign language we so commonly associate with the Italian automakers. Fortunately, it wasn\u2019tlong before a much cleaner alternative was manufactured. Thank God for that!3) Plymouth ProwlerThe Prowler had several interesting design choices. The exposed front wheels. The sharpfront end. The aluminium body. But the most striking feature is those front bumpers. Theylook like the final piece of a \u2018build your own\u2019 segment in a racing game. The epitome of anafterthought. The Prowler has a fascinating back story and was unsurprisingly born from aconcept vehicle designed in the 90s. Maybe some things are better left as concepts.4) Lamborghini CountachLamborghini again, although this feature probably isn\u2019t as criminal as some of the others onthis list. Bumper height regulations in the States meant certain Countach models had to bfitted with a bumper on the front of the car. While it looks like an afterthought, we\u2019re suremany find the Countach\u2019s front bumper quite cool.5) Ferrari CaliforniaFinally, the 2009 Ferrari California is another car hamstrung by regulations. In the US, avehicle\u2019s brake lights must sit on a fixed piece of bodywork. This piece of regulation resultedin Ferrari ultimately having to place faint halogen brake lights on either side of the black stripat the bottom of the car. Alongside the vertical LED strip, these functioned as brake lights,whilst the circular rear lights that one would expect to function as brake lights served no realpurpose"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"5 Awkward Car Safety feature","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/5-awkward-car-safety-features\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]