It seems to me that they changed it for the worse. Looks like it was done "the right way" on older cars (IVERS) but newer cars (CTF, etc) have it just going through the trunk opening. I sure as hell hope this wasn't to cut cost. This better have been some unforseen engineering/longevity issue that couldn't be fixed "the right way" in time. I'm sure this will be on the todo list for 2011.
Pics from Dearborn car at dealer (I think this is the same car that was at the VA Beach show)
New England Auto Show
Silver 2SS CTF car
Now back to the regularly scheduled panic already in progress.