[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/baby-cars-and-their-adult-versions\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/baby-cars-and-their-adult-versions\/","headline":"Baby Cars and Their Adult Versions","name":"Baby Cars and Their Adult Versions","description":"Can\u2019t afford your dream car? That\u2019s ok, just buy the smaller version. Do you ever look at a car and just think that looks exactly like a little version of the so and so? When you start looking, it\u2019s quite easy to start seeing design inspirations and borrowings from one car implemented on another. Just like in fashion, cinema and music there are trends in the motoring industry and when it comes to the physical appearance of cars, designers often […]","datePublished":"2022-01-24","dateModified":"2022-02-09","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"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\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?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\/01\/Baby-Cars-and-Their-Adult-Versions-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Baby-Cars-and-Their-Adult-Versions-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/baby-cars-and-their-adult-versions\/","about":["Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":536,"keywords":["Adult Versions","Baby Cars"],"articleBody":"Can\u2019t afford your dream car? That\u2019s ok, just buy the smaller version.Do you ever look at a car and just think that looks exactly like a little version of the so and so? When you start looking, it\u2019s quite easy to start seeing design inspirations and borrowings from one car implemented on another.Just like in fashion, cinema and music there are trends in the motoring industry and when it comes to the physical appearance of cars, designers often borrow from existing designs either intentionally or by accident. It\u2019s often of no coincidence that across the range of a manufacturer\u2019s portfolio, cheaper models will use a similar design language as the higher-end models and the higher-end models will have similar styling as the lower models but with some enhancements and frills thrown in.Audi TT – Audi R8For instance, the TT and R8 are both coupe sports cars made by Audi and because of this, they are bound to share some visual similarities. The difference, of course, is that one is a 600-horsepower mid-engine supercar and the other is a 2.0-litre coupe that can be picked up for under \u00a320,000 on the used car market.At a glance, the faces of these cars are nearly identical. If a TT is coming straight at you, it\u2019s easy to mistake it for an R8 thanks to the same angular grille which is the exact same shape, the pointed and angled lights and the air vents to the side. The illusion may start to fall apart as you begin to look at the rear and sides of the car but with the TT RS having sportier styling, a spoiler and an extra 100 ish horsepower over the standard TT, who needs an R8 anyway?Suzuki Jimny – Mercedes G-ClassThe people over at Suzuki know exactly what they\u2019re doing when it comes to the Jimny. They saw the pop culture adoration of the so-called G Wagon and decided to hop on the bandwagon and ride it all the way to the bank. Or at least that\u2019s what you would think if you didn\u2019t know the Jimny actually predates the G-Class!The latest model of the Jimny has proved to be quite the success and its new, boxier style likely has a part to play in that. There have been four generations of the Jimny so far and three of them have essentially looked like baby G Wagons. The fourth-generation has taken the Jimny back to its boxy roots and now it\u2019s back to looking as it should – as a cute, smaller version of a Mercedes G-Class.Other examplesIf you\u2019re leaning more towards smaller and less powerful over larger and faster, these baby cars may be just what you\u2019re looking for and will likely save you a pretty penny over the \u2018adult\u2019 versions too!VW Polo – VW GolfBMW M2 – BMW M3Ford EcoSport – Ford KugaAlfa Romeo 4C – Ferrari 458Ford Capri – Ford Mustang Mach 1Let us know which cars you think look like \u2018baby\u2019 versions of other cars, in the comments below.If you enjoyed this, you may also like: \u20185 Cars We Didn\u2019t Want To Be FWD\u2019"},{"@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":"Baby Cars and Their Adult Versions","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/baby-cars-and-their-adult-versions\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]