radiator grille

Car's front vent

A radiator grille is the slatted or mesh covering at the front of a motor vehicle, positioned to allow airflow to the radiator while protecting it from debris.

The grille often serves as a signature design element, making vehicles recognizable by brand: The BMW kidney grille is unmistakable.

Also called simply a grille.

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fender · automotive · cooling · airflow · air dam · vents · slats · emblem · badge · fascia · muscle car · classic car · front end · polished · shiny · louvered · honeycomb · vertical bars

Opposites
airflow direction

radiator grilleexhaust pipe

Rear automotive emissions conduit

tailpipe · exhaust vent · exhaust manifold · muffler

permeability/protection type

radiator grilletailgate

Rear vehicle hatch

rear bumper · trunk lid · liftgate · bumper · taillights

openness vs. closure in vehicle front design

radiator grillebody panel

Vehicle's outer metal section

Family

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G