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I really disliked the X1 in photos when it first came out, the busy surfacing, the large grille, headlights, awkward proportions. Then I saw one in person at BMW Welt and it was amazing how much better it looked. It really has a different presence in person. I think the LCI did a good job at fixing some of the awkwardness in photos, but then again it still looks way better in person. The Q3 looks great in press photos but really looks uninspiring and sterile in person...it's predictable Audi. When seen on the street there's really nothing about the design that stands out. What's interesting is i've noticed in recent trips to Europe that the X1 seemed to outnumber the Q3 about 5:1. Maybe I just glossed over the Q3 because the design looked so anonymous, but the X1s were everywhere, sightings of the Q3 were much more rare. X1 reminded me of a tall sporty wagon, whereas the Q3 looked like a tall, somewhat bloated hatchback.
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