MG Comet EV's distinctive boxy shape and compact dimensions have seen it stand out on Indian roads. While some have a deeming its unconventional styling as cute and charming—bucking conventional car designs in a way they’re not used to. Some think it is odd looking or even unattractive, wondering if a style so unique will be broadly marketable. The car has set tongues wagging about the way the automobile is trending in terms of design, the balance between form and the function of the car and the shift in cultural preferences for what is considered 'cool' or desirable. But there's also debate about whether the Comet's eye catching look will be a trendsetter, or viewed as a short lived novelty. The discussion attempts to answer how the Comet's design affects public perception and its market potential.