• Some cars have a 'smiling face'.
• Hyundai, Toyota and Mazda all have 'happy' cars.
• The 'smile' is formed by the shape of the headlights and front bumper.
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Whether it's a full-blooded race car, bakkie or high-strung luxury exotic, each vehicle that comes off the production line follows a unique design cue.
Everything from the headlights, bonnet and front bumper are shaped accordingly to give the front of the car a distinct appearance.
Happier than others
The rear of any modern vehicle follows a relatively simple concept, with the shape of the rear lights and exhaust layout the most common changes - the Lexus LFA and VW Golf VI R are just a few examples of this.
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These days, most modern cars come standard with LED daytime running lights, which adds a bit more sophistication and appeal, especially at night.
Normal passenger cars generally have 'softer' front-ends while the more A-list offerings follow a stricter yet aggressive design. Manufacturers can't have an M or AMG model looking tame, so everything has to be aggressive.
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Some drivers even fit plastic headlight eyelashes to give their pride and joy a bit more personality, although not everyone likes it.
No matter what mood you're in, the front-ends of these cars will make you feel somewhat happy:
