Mercedes-Benz: This is how the design of its front grille has evolved

Mercedes-Benz C-Class 300e

The evolution of the automobile sector has been gradual and constant since it began its journey. Throughout these years we have seen how brands have forged a path. That, in addition, they also follow the newly created banners, such as the Chinese ones. Within these "steps" or "rites to follow" there are two that cannot be neglected. First, create a brand image (with a nice logo and font) and second, a powerful look.

I still remember when Korean houses arrived in Europe. Hyundai, Kia or Daewoo did it with friendly designs that entered through the eye. Not in vain did they hire the services of prestigious designers and the move did not go too badly for them, except for Daewoo. Then this front grill game what is the first thing we see and the most characteristic to differentiate a brand and model the rest. And then there is the case of Mercedes-Benz...

The first Mercedes-Benz front grille premiered on the 35 PS from the year 1900…

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Maybe you didn't know, but you sure did. Mercedes-Benz is one of the oldest car manufacturers in the world. And therefore, it is one of the ones that has contributed the most to making this path solid and an obligatory journey for all the brands that have been born after it. And to remind us that its importance in the automobile sector is vital, it has published an image in which it shows us how the aesthetic evolution of your front grille.

Did you know that the first front grills were not born as a decorative object? Indeed, they were the radiators that were used to cool the large engines of the first vehicles. With everything, time saw to it that this element changed its design to integrate with the rest of the body. And this is how in the year 1900, on the nose of the 35 PS, the first Mercedes-Benz grill came to the world...

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As we have said, the first ones were nothing more than the radiator, but in 1931 everything changed. He Mercedes-Benz 170 He first mounted the radiator behind the grill and that is how the iconic “Merche” grill was born. But it would not be the only element that dominated in the front of the models of the Bavarian house. The three-pointed star is the company's logo and like the grill, its aesthetics have also evolved over the decades.

If you take a look at the photo you will see that Mercedes-Benz models have known a total of 18 grilles. And in the future this element will not disappear, since the Stuttgart house is also betting on it with new designs and styles that, depending on the model, it varies slightly. They are no longer as big and chrome as before and will soon become fully faired, but in essence, they are still there to win our hearts…

Source - Mercedes-Benz


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