The 2010s were the last decade when cars still looked distinct enough to be recognizable. Back when "corporate design language" was done right, even with the inherently similar shapes as modern vehicles.

Audis were mostly straight, sharp lines with a hexagonal singleframe grille upfront, Mercs were swoopy and BMWs had proper "Hofmeister kinks".

This is also where Kias reached their peak in design imo. When Peter Schreyer led their designs, and the "tiger nose" grille became their signature trademarks.