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Originally Posted by Phase
Huge front wheel arches, no air curtains or rear cavitie, not to mention no diffuser
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1) the wheel arches on the XL1 don't appear to be any 'smaller' than for the 2002 VW.
2) BMW was a decade away from inventing the air curtain. And your IONIQ set a land speed record when Hyundai installed convex, MOON wheel covers, and 'CLOSED' the air curtains. You might want to contact them and ask them why.
3) The 2002 VW has more of a proper K- form tail. I'm not sold on the notion that an open cavity has an aerodynamic advantage, compared with a 'closed' tail. Some of the 'cavities' experienced on cars have more to do with taillight and brake light lighting contrast for safety, then for aerodynamics. That's why I've done it.
4) The 2002 car does have a diffuser.