TOTD: What Cars do You Consider to be Game-Changers? - MotorTrend Magazine
The Model T was not the first to use the production line (that was Oldsmobile), but it was the first to massively cheapen the process. The '82 Audi 5000 was one of the first to have a modern, streamlined shape that was brought to the mainstream by Ford and the Taurus. Audi would go on to define many modern design cues seen today, such as squared-off headlights and larger, more ornate grills. The first Lexus LS would scare the crap out of European competitors and put them back on track to making the marvels we see today. Though AMC made crossover-like vehicles (and some mainstream cars that focused on fuel economy), the Ford Escape in 2000 would define the modern crossover with the CD2 platform. I think we'll also look back and see the Model S as a game-changer, not only because of its effective use of electricity, but it's perfected aluminum frame and completely computerized setup. Plymouth Barracuda, Pontiac GTO, VW GTI, Porsche 911 and 959, I agree with the Model T, and Voyager/Caravan, F100, Honda Accord fun and kept other makers honest, Audi 5000, Mini Cooper, Toronado, Probably the C4 and up Vette, and I would think the... To paraphrase Aaron Kaufman from Fast & Loud, the Ford Falcon was the precursor to the Mustang, which launched the era of American pony cars. Source: wot.motortrend.com
