[Tempest1981]

The roof mount seems very practical, but it's a look that may turn off some buyers... buyers who care about looks.

For SUVs, maybe it could be blended in with a roof air scoop, like on some off-road trucks. Or a light bar.

Where is the LiDAR on the Atto 1? In the grille? How much worse is the field of view?

[protastus]

My impression is that Chinese consumer products haven't been hijacked by the "design above everything else" mindset. The priority is to make things work at scale.

American product design is obsessed with appearance and finish. Products end up costing 3 times more and functionality is degraded.

[barbazoo]

Also car as a status symbol. If you look at it more utilitarian it’s not that bad as long it’s somehow compatible with a roof rack or box.

[senti_sentient]

I have noticed that in Chinese web / app design philosophy as well, it’s always function over form.

[didntknowyou]

i think over time tastes will change as people appreciate that function can define form, unlike the other way round

[JBlue42]

For real? Every car has looked the same for past 10-15 years. Crossover SUV no matter the brand or big ass truck with flat front. Not to mention the monstrosity that is the Cybertruck that should never have been allowed on the road.

[senti_sentient]

My personal take is that if users can get used to the notch on the iPhone , they could get used to that too.