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2002 Saturn SKY Concept

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Khatir Soltani

The thin horizontal headlamps tie in well with previous Saturn models, framing an almost perfectly square grille opening, while the full-width LED light bar spanning the rearmost edge of the trunk lid is nicely detailed for this type of tail lamp execution - light bars aren't my personal favorite styling cues though.

"The headlights and fog lights glow like cubes of Artic blue light for a striking appearance. The light is soft and not harsh on the eyes of other drivers," Smith said. "And the tighter packaging contributes to the shorter overhangs."

The metallic finished windshield surround looks upper crust, and ties in nicely with the collapsible top, made of translucent panels that stow in the trunk when not in use. Altogether the SKY shows a happy, fun loving character, designed to elate rather than intimidate.

"It would be completely out of character to have a menacing scowl to this concept. The upswept brand character cues remind me of a person's smile, creating a friendly demeanor. A continuous line around the body adds a sense of wholeness and contemporary feel," said Smith.

Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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