Bangle-butt
Automobiles
Two-level "Bangle-butt" on a
BMW
645Ci
Bangle-butt is a derogatory term for the current rear-end styling paradigm among high-end automobiles. The name comes from controversial designer Chris Bangle. Although all of Bangle's designs have been the subject of heated debate, no element has been more discussed and copied than his two-level rear end styling. It features separate rear fenders with a "bustle-back" trunk (boot) lid.
Although named for Bangle, the two-level rear end styling has spread beyond BMW, and may not have even been invented there. The Maybach 57 and 62 came out the same year as Bangle's 2002 7-Series and also features this design element. Since then it has been adopted by Mercedes-Benz and others.
Vehicles with a "Bangle-butt" include:
2002-present BMW E65/E66 7-Series
2002-present Maybach 57 and 62
2004-present BMW E63/E64 6-Series
2006-present Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class
2006-present Toyota Majesta
2007-present Toyota Camry
2004-present Toyota Mark X
2004-present Toyota Solara Coupe
Maybach 57