My car has a "Sport Mode", which basically makes the dials go red and pumps a really bad fake engine noise through the speakers. I use it quite a lot cos I'm a fucking idiot.

4 Doors with a slightly slanted roof being called a coupe. SUV coupes are the worst offenders of them all.

Thanks, Matt didn't know my car has fake exhausts until you told me. Now I feel embarrassed every f***ing time I go out in it.

I’ve hated fake vents for a long long long time. I didn’t even know about fake exhausts, or the numbers which look like they tell you engine size but don’t. Thanks for adding those to my first-against-the-wall-when-the-revolution-comes list. (Full disclosure: I once bought Oakley trainers which had pretend carbon fibre tops and sports-bike tyre soles)

Why every car needs to be "sport"? What happened comfort?

Most annoying new trend: THE PRICE!!!!!

I fully support your view on these fake exhaust (or even real ones protruding from the bumpers) and the controls all imbedded in the computer screens. Just not practical for owners!

Exceptional! More people need to learn how to post from carwow! Very informative and hilarious! I was hoping to hear his thoughts on the Lexus "Alien" grills that keep getting larger and larger and totally angular designs. Would love to see his video on the Jaguar F-Pace as well as all the electric cars coming out... Excellent work!

Every single car manufacturer needs to see this

The piano finish will scratch if you "look at it too hard" 😂

Similar to the start/stop button trend that bothers me are key fobs that don't have a hole to attach it to a keyring, it's just more cumbersome to carry and keep track of two separate pieces instead of being able to keep it together

All of you out there, please remember this, each time you're speccing up your car to buy: every electronic gadget is just a way to get your money cheaply. Every "option" is FAR less expensive to build than the price they charge for it. Every new electronic way to operate something that used to be mechanical (handbrake, start button, any knob or button on the dash) is a cheap substitute which is cheaper to build than the original mechanical kind and which is marketed as a "clever", "modern" and "comfortable" alternative. But it's just clumsier and more dangerous to operate.

You forgot the worst trend of all: huge wheels with ridiculously low-cut tires and almost no rubber, mounted for no reason on family and saloon cars as well as small SUVs, resulting in less comfort in daily use (and the tires are more expensive to replace). Even worse: as you move up to premium trims of the same car, you get bigger wheels and less rubber, so premium models are less comfortable than the entry-level ones. It started as a sales argument, trying to lure buyers to spend more on their new car: If you'll shell out a couple of grand more, we'll give you this and that, and ah... you'll get BIGGER WHEELS (which you really don’t need) - Bigger is better right? wrong in this case. Yes, they do look epic as someone here put it, but they are a pain in the ass... literally!

Agree with everything! Especially the touchscreen - In Australia you get a fine for even touching your phone in the car, but you can spend 5 minutes while driving to sort out your touchscreen settings...go figure!

Totally with you. I have a 2010 Audi S5. It has real exhausts, it has real carbon fibre trim, it has real noise. To cut a long story short, ITS REAL. My Wife's Passat GTE does have fake engine noise because the people who are oblivious to their surroundings can hear it when its in elec mode. All the best & thanks for a great vid.

5:38 "when you multiply that (not having a spare tire) up..." with getting flat out in the middle of nowhere, it equals NOPE, for me.

15th trend: Being expensive.

Actually for me: - Prices that going higher and higher even though, the cost of production doesn't. This all the effect of getting the leasing/credit to buy a car made too easy. Car dealers prefer to sell car on leasing or credit than in cash, as they are getting "thank you gift" from banks! - The "Packs" that are locking you to pay 9 things even thought you really wanted just that one option.Or that you can't get best engine on cheapest trim level?! Why? Cause! But you can have your UltraSportLine on cheapest engine. - The ads that shows top trim,but price listed that is for their cheapest model. That should be illegal. - Just too much bling-bling. Disgusting.

every point you made is on my list too. I will not buy a car where I have to go into the entertainment system to increase the fan speed. When I started driving cars, (a very long time ago) there was an ignition key and a pull lever (I think lever is the best name) to start the engine. We also had to get out of the car and turn the rear lights on! It was a long time ago. So some changes were an advantage. Heaters and fans were an optional extra.

Having to put the key into ignition was really annoying, the key is often attached to several others, that then just rattle around hanging there. The startbutton is a good invention here.

Automatic Hand Brakes: For safety, Every moving machine needs a manual brake which is completely independent from the machine's electronic system.

What annoys me is when cars have 1 rear foglight and 1 reverse light... Looks really fugly... Just design the lights correctly....

At least now I know somebody else is annoyed about starter buttons. I mean, why give us a key anyway?

Those fake exhausts, grills, and badges have been driving me nuts for quite some time. Finally someone points it out! Also, the new VWs have some white illumination across their front between the headlights, and it looks like @#$%.

Piano black trim: " Scratches at level 6 with deeper grooves at level 7"

I absolutely hate fake things on cars, its tacky and cheap

8:20 about the "line" badges, Opel (which is the german vauxhaul or buick) also owns up to that trend with the "OPC-Line" which as some of you may already guessed is the VXR variants, for example the Astra VXR is the Astra OPC. the Insignia VXR is the Insignia OPC ,etc.

That start button is really nitpicking. I've got one on my Toyota Auris Hybrid and I love it. My key chain has my car keys, house keys, garage keys and a clip so I can easily hang it up at home. All the stuff used to just be hanging and banging everywhere and the easy start button got rid of that. It's also much faster to start if you're in a hurry and no scratches around the key hole.

Plastic engine covers are so naff. When I open the hood I want to see a motor, not a slab of plastic.

Those SUV “Coupes” Like That Just Makes No Sense

I agree with everything, with the exception of the last bit of the starters, pulling your keys off of your belt to put them into the car to start it for me is a big nuisance, I love that I switched to a car that has a push start button, I leave my keys on my belt the entire time in my car, and with my car unlocking the door as I put my hand on the handle, I never touch my keys after I first put them on in the morning.

Last Number 14. Starter War - is Amazing 🤩, Easy & Wicked I Love ❤️ The Keyless 🔑 Entry & Start/Stop Engine. Best Ever Invention in Cars 🚘 Till Now. 13 x Others I Agree ☝🏼 They Should Be Stopped 🛑 ASAP

Exhaust pops and bangs. Better in the “old days” when it was more random

having noises play over the engine is REALLY bad. being able to hear the car is essential for picking up on new problems.

Thank you to have opened my mind! I agree with all you say, especially the fake exhaust pipes on electrical cars.

EXCELLENT video, awesome content! Thanks for that.

Piano black fact: It'll scratch even just if you look at it for too long 😂

Most annoying new trend for me: 3 cylinder motors in "Premium" cars.

Loved this ! It's about time !!!

I absolutly love the start engine button in my car. it's much easier and faster to press the button then putting in and rotating the key.

"Over Geared" : Fast and Furious franchise disagrees. :3

I can imagine where the fake vents come from: - Designers draw the car with lots of vents everywhere because it looks really fast and sporty - Engineers actually put the design through CFD analysis and find out the grills actually make the car less aerodynamic and slower - Designers/directors won't budge and really want them in because they look so cool - Engineers put the grills in, but block them off ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

You are absolutely right about the climate control integrated on to the touch screen. One simply cannot adjust the controls when the car is in motion. Just like the Piano Black interiors White and light coloured interiors really get messy with time and usage. I am in India where most of the time it's really hot and greasy. We try everything to keep the sun and heat out of the car. The latest trend is all about PANORAMIC SUNROOF. I simply cannot buy a Full option car minus the SUNROOF.

Very true for most of these. I sometimes look at all the screens in in a new car (hello Tesla, Mercedes etc) and think I've wandered into the TV section at PC World!

a friend of mine told me that his uncle bought a diesel 8 series, and when he arrived at my friend's house to show the car and stuff he revved the engine to impress him, but from the outside, all you could listen was the rattle of the diesel engine hahaha. My friend had to explain to him that the car makes that noise from the inside and that the engine doesn't actually sound all that exciting

Audis 30, 40, 45 power numbering system is laughable

Matt, I so agree with most of your points! Keep: Keyless entry - so much easier than fumbling into your pocket or handbag for keys, then selecting the correct key and having to line it up with the door lock or having to locate the correct button when you have your hands full; Keep: Tailgates and boot/trunk-lids that open/close automatically; Keep: Starter buttons (keep your key in your pocket or hanging from a belt loop); Keep: Head-up displays; Keep: Electronically adjustable and folding exterior mirrors; Keep: Hi level /Third brake lights; Keep: Sat-nav screens for sat-nav, map and navigational instructions, twin the latter with head-up display (and sat-nav screen for maybe a few other functions such as ICE display, not control). Lose: Controls placed out of sight at knee height in front of the steering wheel but below it); Lose: Headlights too bright or set too high; Lose: Running lights that come on at the front only; All running lights should come on when the car's engine/motor is turned on; Lose: LED lights anywhere, too bright at the front, too bright at the rear (too bright for the driver behind when you're sitting in the car behind and this mahoosive indicator is blinking away in front of you or the guy in front keeps his foot on the brake pedal - it's simply blinding; Lose: Fake vents that are so obviously fake; Lose: Fake exhausts although a nice trim finishing off a real exhaust does look nice; Lose: Electronic handbrakes (if you just touch the accelerator by accident they release and that's dangerous - and how do you slow stop the car if the main brakes fail?); Lose: Auto dimming mirrors (they don't dim enough) - unless you can make them dim better; Lose: Any shiny or reflective interior trim; Lose: Lane-keep-Assist that struggles to keep equidistant between the lines (ugh, it makes me motion-sick), or tries to keep you too close to one side of the lane; Lose: Those distinctly odd headlamps that come on when you go round a corner without actually shining around the corner (See below under bring back). Bring back: Real, or even quality-fake wood trim; Bring back: Mechanical handbrake; Bring back: Knobs/buttons/lever controls for HVAC systems; Bring back: Knobs on my ICE; Bring back: Mechanical mirror dimming controls; Bring back: Citroen DS's proper directional headlights; Bring back: Left foot rest; Bring Back: Headlamp dimmer switch on the floor or left foot rest; Invent: Rear fog lamps that only come on when there's actually fog; Invent: Rear screen wiper/washer for all rear screens. I could go on, but that will do for now...:-)

running lights which switch on automatically when you start the car are often so bright that the driver thinks his main lights are on and does not switch them on when it gets dark, thus driving with no back lights at all. in some cars the lights switch on by themselves when it gets dark , but in most other cars this feature in not availabe. a solution should be found.

I totaly feel all of this, especially No. 2 its insane having to click around on the Touchscreen to ajust the aircon🤣🤷🏻‍♂️

One trend that annoys me a lot: the removal of interior grab handles ""for saving weight"

Agree on every point but the start button. It’s nice just leaving the key fob in my pocket.

As a person with a 330i, the eco pro mode actually is good for traveling, we were able to go from LA to the Grand Canyon and back on 1 tank due to it

"atleast we wont have it with electric cars i guess" 2030:electric cars with smoke machines in the exhausts

Mercedes AMG GT has carbon ‘fabric’ chairs as well. Good list. Don’t agree about the starter buttons though. Love that.

This is the best video carwow has ever made. Thanks!!!

Loving the "Yorkshiringham" accent on the spare wheel segment 😂

The dumbest would be giving you push button start but no keyless entry.

0:29 - 1:12 Fake Exhaust 1:13 - 1:44 Climate Uncontrol 1:45 - 2:45 Fake Noise 2:46 - 3:35 Big Grilling 3:36 - 4:37 Nonsense Names 4:28 - 5:02 Venting Anger 5:03 - 5:54 Spare Space 5:55 - 6:49 Light Show-Off 6:50 - 7:33 Over Geared 7:34 - 8:09 Carbon (Touching) Cloth 8:10 - 8:50 Badge Lies 8:51 - 9:31 Piano Cack 9:32 - 10:29 Mode Madness 10:30 - 11:43 Starter War

One of your best video! I hope all car manufacturers will see it! Very useful ! I love it !

Wouw. I fully agree with all of them ( a bit less with start/stop button, discussable). Most of the cars become ridiculous honestly. Thanks for this excellent video.

Matt tests the exhaust for the Audi S6 Carwow stick of truth: *wait that's illegal*

The reason is: there are enough guys who not only buy this nonsense, but like to pay extra for it.

Traveling on i75 in Florida (the interstate known as alligator alley) there are long stretches through the everglades which do not have street lights. It is very cool to see an illuminated truck come by. And speaking of start buttons. My 1960 Morris Mini 850 had one on the floor. It was a simple starter switch but what an effective anti-theft device. Unless you knew about it you would think the ignition switch was broken.

Agreed with everything there! I was recently taking the piss out of a workmates C class for having fake exhausts. Push button starts also why, you already have the key in your hand! Had a do with a new Merc van where it would not start. Pointless

The touch screens for heat etc..They cause a lot of distracted driving incidents. Need knobs for heat and radio volume.

9:20 Epic .. piano black trim gets scratched even if you look at it for too long ..You just nailed it Matt 😂😂😂😂

I always wondered why my 2001 330Ci sounded like it had a V12 under the hood, haha. This video was much needed, thanks and cheers.

Wasn’t expecting to agree with all 14 but they are spot on. Personally I hate these 10 inch tablet screens. I would have a small screen for satnav only and keep traditional displays/controls.

Worst has gotta be fake exhaust noise in the cabin

I agree with everything. Especially the idea of making everything more complex without addding to practicality or efficiency

Just watched he'd your great Fake video. Regarding start buttons, you go back to how it was. I remember most cars had a start when I was a lad. Obviously alot before you time :-))

The fake exhaust is the one thing that makes my blood boil lol

'it will scratch even if you look at it for too long' 😂😂

Agree on every single point. Everytime I spent time in the new S4, S5, S6, S7, SQ7 and SQ8, I was so angry! It must stop. Better have a sporty diffuser without any exhaust, than fake ones!

I miss the combo of turning the key and THEN pressing a button. Now that was class :D

Dual exhausts were mainly used on sportier cars back in the day I.E. Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Pontiac GTO Firebird Trans Am and Le Mans etc. my paternal grandfather had an Olds Cutlass S in the 70s that had dual exhaust its standard engine was a 350 cubic in 5.7 L Rocket V8

I drive a Citroen , I’m just happy if it starts in the morning - everything else is an extra 😂

Huge wheels with rubber band tires , HARSH RIDE.

Electric E brakes don’t think I will ever remember to reach forward in my TLX to push my e brake switch in

The trend that annoys me most is on that's older than all those mentioned. Its rear window that only go have way down. It could never buy a car like that. Yes, OCD. The rest I agree totally. Specially fake exhaust and piano black. Thing is, with all those trends, none of them make driving any easier, or safer. If anything, they do the opposite.

Lifting the bonnet to look in awe at the beating heart of the monster, and seeing.......a wheelie bin lid!

I agree with everything except the Start/Stop button. It's useful to just put the key in the cup holder area when not using it and just press the brake and the button and boom.

I agree with you on everything except the keyless start. Both of our cars have it and I wish our pickup had it also. I don't have to pull the key out of my pocket to lock or unlock the doors or start the car. I don't mind the key fob in my pocket at all.

Genuinely feel the same way with all the points you made 😂😂

I like the 'push to start' saves me fannying around trying to get the key in, yes its not difficult to get the key in but its just so much easier to push a button.

I genuinely think these infotainment touch-screen things are dangerous

Everything that was said is true. Not to mention those factory keys if lost for push button start is so expensive.

So oft gelacht 😂cooles Video👍

The exhaust one is a very bad idea. I love audi for years but often they come back wrong ideas. My a4 tfsi has two real exhausts, the new one fake ones, I would not buy it no more!

I agree with all of them........ Except the final one. Honestly, i love the start buttons, so much easier to get in the car and drive away. Its safer for the ladies too, without the need for them to to find their keys in their bags when a creepy guy is lurking around their car.

totally agree with those points, and spoilers and diffusors that have no function are also a spawn of evil

It was quite funny to hear that today's cars don't even contain spare wheels because I've had a puncture in my 328i E36 (it has a 2.8 liter engine wow) and it had a complete wheel changing kit in the trunk's spare space by stock (I know it's stock because every tool had a BMW logo on it.) It even had a cute little lifter which you have to put into the side of the car to lift it, so that explains the circle shaped thing on the side skirts. Thanks to that I was saved and could changed the punctured wheel manually

TIMESTAMPS: 0:28 - Fake exhaust pipes 1:12 - Digital climate control 1:45 - Fake noise 2:46 - Giant grilles 3:33 - Confusing nomenclature 4:27 - Fake vents 5:03 - Spare space 5:54 - Illuminated grilles 6:45 - Overgeared 7:35 - Carbon fibre seats 8:10 - Fake badges 8:50 - Piano black trim 9:32 - Driving mode madness 10:28 - Starter buttons

I'll be happy when they finally do away with the iPad nailed to the dashboard look

I have a G37x and I LOVE being able to keep the key fob in my pocket and leave it there...lol. Great video though.

idk, the 8 speed ZF trans in my SRT charger is amazing. albeit when in track mode it locks out 8th gear unless I force shift with the paddles. that German transmission is a certified UNIT!

The "options" madness. U realise at the dealership that half the car advertised is options which u specify for an extra cost.

All cars need spare wheels. The can of crap will not fix a slashed tyre.

I got the optional illuminated star on my 2021 GLC300. I liked it at first but feel it's a little tacky now. The GLC300 came with a 9 speed trans which gives the illusion of a more powerfull engine being it's in gear most of the time not in 1 to 1 .

I have a Renault Clio, there is no key but a card. It's not the fancy one so I need to put it in a hole to then start the car using the button. It's no issue really, and I like that the car manages the start sequence itself, especially a diesel. When it's cold it will preheat. Now I replaced the diesel one with a petrol one so I don't think it does need to do that. Keyless is also nice but yes you need a discipline for where you put the key. The stop & start is annoying though. I believe it's useful, but when I let it on I end up stalling the engine at some red light or stop sign, so every time I start the car, I deactivate it.