Car Grilles: Melding Form and Function

By Product Expert | Posted in Tips and Tricks on Thursday, April 13th, 2017 at 6:40 pm
Front view of the 2017 Ford Explorer

In the ideal world, cars are a perfect combination of form and function, good looks and great capability. Whether vehicle shoppers are focused on getting an affordable truck, top fuel efficiency, or want premium style, cars are designed to meet premium needs. That’s where a grille comes in. While the grille of a car (different from a “grill” where you could cook or eat dinner) can serve as a key style piece for a vehicle, it has an important function as well. Learn what is the purpose of a car grille, and check out our elegant automotive grille gallery of images, below. You can see even more in our affordable used vehicle inventory.

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What is the purpose of a car grille?

A car grille allows air to enter the engine. Different shaped grilles can optimize this experience, but in general any styling cues beyond that are tailored to good looks and style. The look of a grille can differ wildly depending on the make, model, style, and brand. Just check out a few different styles below, coming from several different manufacturers.

Automotive Grille Gallery: What do grilles look like?

Side view of the 2016 Buick Envision
Back view of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
Side view of the 2017 Ford Explorer