Steering Wheel Coincidence?

[TastyBake]

I know it may have been discussed here that the new Mustang's Steering Wheel looks like the '10-'11's wheel.

But I'm noticing a trend where it looks like the steering wheels of different brands are made by the same company. Coincidence?

I know you can only make a steering wheel so many ways but still...

[FenwickHockey65]

It's likely just a matter of ergonomics. That layout is the best trade off between comfort and space for the ever increasing number of buttons on the steering wheel.

[i2disturbedSS]

Also the 6th gen Mustang. It was driving me crazy how some reviewers were complaining about it when it was in the Camaro. Now its ok and accepted.

[BMR Sales]

There are only a couple of Steering Wheel Manufactures for the OEM so that may explain the similarities.

I think Key Safety Systems (formerly Breed) are one of the biggest and they are just down the road from us

[TastyBake]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

It's likely just a matter of ergonomics. That layout is the best trade off between comfort and space for the ever increasing number of buttons on the steering wheel.

I thought of that as well but to be THAT close in detail on the button layout and the trim is kinda, "Gee. Originality, please?".

Just heard a session of Autoline Detroit after hours. They mentioned in general that automotive focus groups kinda make the decision of designs across manufactures. So combine "hey this ergonomic works" + focus groups = cars that look very similar e.g., trapezoid grille.