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"Most people don't realize that you can design out most display reflections and glare."
I guess the people designing the hood shape that reflects the sun right into my eyeballs didn't get this message.
Ha, I have yet to experience that, but will likely do so on the first big holiday road trip in a few weeks.
 


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"Most people don't realize that you can design out most display reflections and glare."
I guess the people designing the hood shape that reflects the sun right into my eyeballs didn't get this message.
I guess you missed the part where he said "display". Has nothing to do with the hood or any other areas of the vehicle.
 

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I guess you missed the part where he said "display". Has nothing to do with the hood or any other areas of the vehicle.
Doesn’t change the fact that the hood shape is rather stupid. Looks cute, but is a problem for glare if your commute takes you the right way in low sun.
 
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Doesn’t change the fact that the hood shape is rather stupid. Looks cute, but is a problem for glare if your commute takes you the right way in low sun.
Not only does it give the vehicle a little more character, but those bulges also give the hood a lot more rigidity. Note that I am admittedly playing armchair engineer here.
 

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"Most people don't realize that you can design out most display reflections and glare."
I guess the people designing the hood shape that reflects the sun right into my eyeballs didn't get this message.
True that. My wifes highlanders screen is horrid with sun glare.
 


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Not only does it give the vehicle a little more character, but those bulges also give the hood a lot more rigidity. Note that I am admittedly playing armchair engineer here.
I appreciate the character and the (potential) rigidity, but the way it was done perhaps is lacking. I like the bits of styling that are old truck old Land Rover old bronco stuck into this thing. But it shouldn’t come at the expense of usability. ?
 

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Coming from prior military service (Army Infantry)...I understand the application of MOLLE straps for the BS.
 

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"Most people don't realize that you can design out most display reflections and glare."
I guess the people designing the hood shape that reflects the sun right into my eyeballs didn't get this message.
Yes! That is about my only complaint. It normally doesn't last long but those reflection off the bulges on either side can get nasty.
 

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"Most people don't realize that you can design out most display reflections and glare."
I guess the people designing the hood shape that reflects the sun right into my eyeballs didn't get this message.
They did miss that mark. I've never had a vehicle with more hood reflection.
 

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