Worst 14 new car trends which must be STOPPED!

We all know that trends come and go all the time. And let’s face it, there are more than enough of those in the car world! Sure, some are good, but some… well, the least said the better! From fake exhausts to a lack of spare wheels, we’ve pulled together a list of 14 automotive trends which we literally can’t stand! But which do you think is the worst? Let us know in the comments below!

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[aldod.]

Every single car manufacturer needs to see this

[michaelh]

4 Doors with a slightly slanted roof being called a coupe.
SUV coupes are the worst offenders of them all.

[hoagy_ytfc]

My car has a "Sport Mode", which basically makes the dials go red and pumps a really bad fake engine noise through the speakers.

I use it quite a lot cos I'm a fucking idiot.

[indlovubill]

Thanks, Matt didn't know my car has fake exhausts until you told me. Now I feel embarrassed every f***ing time I go out in it.

[funtofly]

The piano finish will scratch if you "look at it too hard" 😂

[trelee]

Similar to the start/stop button trend that bothers me are key fobs that don't have a hole to attach it to a keyring, it's just more cumbersome to carry and keep track of two separate pieces instead of being able to keep it together

[adamc]

I’ve hated fake vents for a long long long time.
I didn’t even know about fake exhausts, or the numbers which look like they tell you engine size but don’t.
Thanks for adding those to my list.
(Full disclosure: I once bought Oakley trainers which had pretend carbon fibre tops and sports-bike tyre soles)

[raymondchooka_ray]

Agree with everything! Especially the touchscreen - In Australia you get a fine for even touching your phone in the car, but you can spend 5 minutes while driving to sort out your touchscreen settings...go figure!

[mikkoraiskio]

Why every car needs to be "sport"? What happened comfort?

[vast]

Having to put the key into ignition was really annoying, the key is often attached to several others, that then just rattle around hanging there. The startbutton is a good invention here.

[choock]

I fully support your view on these fake exhaust (or even real ones protruding from the bumpers) and the controls all imbedded in the computer screens. Just not practical for owners!

[Ghost-vpwz]

"atleast we wont have it with electric cars i guess"
2030:electric cars with smoke machines in the exhausts

[internationalsolartech]

Exceptional! More people need to learn how to post from carwow! Very informative and hilarious! I was hoping to hear his thoughts on the Lexus "Alien" grills that keep getting larger and larger and totally angular designs. Would love to see his video on the Jaguar F-Pace as well as all the electric cars coming out... Excellent work!

[gyoergypecsi]

EXCELLENT video, awesome content! Thanks for that.

[solatabbas]

9:20 Epic .. piano black trim gets scratched even if you look at it for too long ..You just nailed it Matt 😂😂😂😂

[LuKaZ]

Piano black trim:
" Scratches at level 6 with deeper grooves at level 7"

[jakke]

That start button is really nitpicking. I've got one on my Toyota Auris Hybrid and I love it.
My key chain has my car keys, house keys, garage keys and a clip so I can easily hang it up at home. All the stuff used to just be hanging and banging everywhere and the easy start button got rid of that.
It's also much faster to start if you're in a hurry and no scratches around the key hole.

[mariuspet]

One of your best video! I hope all car manufacturers will see it! Very useful ! I love it !

[archygrey]

I absolutely hate fake things on cars, its tacky and cheap

[imwjamie]

Piano black fact: It'll scratch even just if you look at it for too long 😂