bonnet
In the UK they call the front part of a car that covers the engine the ‘bonnet’. It’s longer on this Jaguar, which makes it look sleek.
‘Bonnet’ is the British term for what Americans call a car’s hood. The speaker notes that this particular Jaguar has an unusually long bonnet, contributing to its elegant proportions.
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