Mercedes, BMW believe less is more when it comes to design lines

Like a reflection in a shimmering pool of mercury, the rising edge of the side sill on the third-generation A class mirrors the downward slopping arc of the car's greenhouse. Almost instinctively the eye joins the two to create one fluid shape traced in metal, lending it a more dynamic impression. Yet what may perhaps be the most prominent feature etched into the body of the popular hatchback has been carefully sanded away on its successor, symbolizing a new more minimalist approach at the brand.