What can be uglier than a 2012 Murano convertible???
12-09-12, 04:45 PM
#32
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The Aztek was one of those cars that looked good in concept - a rugged outdoor-oriented vehicle that would carve a new niche among sportsmen that couldn't quite float the loan for a Hummer1. It was well received at the '98 press intros and at the '99 shows, but something was lost between paper and steel . . . there always is. Sadly, Pontiac decided to stretch the concept over an existing minivan platform and that totally wrecked the dimensions. The resulting low ground clearance with an AWD option grafted onto the minivan chassis left its rear suspension cross-member so low, it invited hanging high center on anything more challenging than a slightly potholed supermarket parking lot.
Worse, because the roof was raised to minivan heights, the beltline was raised, requiring that awful corrugated vinyl siding to visually break up the "bread truck" appearance that came with building the Aztek out of the Trans-Sport/Montana's parts bin. The result was a vehicle that wasn't just disappointing to all those who had admired the hand-sculpted concept at the auto shows, it arrived in steel as probably the butt-ugliest vehicle foisted on the American motoring public in the past 40 years. (OK, the Juke probably wears that crown with the abdication of Pontiac)
1999 Aztek Concept:
2001 Aztek Production:
On a trip through the backroads of Colorado in the Fall of 2001, we'd just sat down in a restaurant for breakfast when a fleet of Azteks in a rainbow of colors (evidently a dealer junket) pulled into the parking lot. Every one of the 60-70 people in the dining room stood up and looked at the shiny new cars as they pulled in . . . and gave a grunt of disgust. When the occupants of those vehicles walked in, everyone stared at them . . . I think even then those poor guys were totally embarrassed to be seen in those first production Azteks. It shoulda told 'em something.
Worse, because the roof was raised to minivan heights, the beltline was raised, requiring that awful corrugated vinyl siding to visually break up the "bread truck" appearance that came with building the Aztek out of the Trans-Sport/Montana's parts bin. The result was a vehicle that wasn't just disappointing to all those who had admired the hand-sculpted concept at the auto shows, it arrived in steel as probably the butt-ugliest vehicle foisted on the American motoring public in the past 40 years. (OK, the Juke probably wears that crown with the abdication of Pontiac)
1999 Aztek Concept:
2001 Aztek Production:
On a trip through the backroads of Colorado in the Fall of 2001, we'd just sat down in a restaurant for breakfast when a fleet of Azteks in a rainbow of colors (evidently a dealer junket) pulled into the parking lot. Every one of the 60-70 people in the dining room stood up and looked at the shiny new cars as they pulled in . . . and gave a grunt of disgust. When the occupants of those vehicles walked in, everyone stared at them . . . I think even then those poor guys were totally embarrassed to be seen in those first production Azteks. It shoulda told 'em something.
12-09-12, 07:22 PM
#33
Juke is crazy looking but shockingly people adore the looks.
It sells really well in Europe where Nissan does not have a single mainstream vehicle but manages to outsell all of the Japanese manufacturers. They do it by selling a lot of niche vehicles...
It sells really well in Europe where Nissan does not have a single mainstream vehicle but manages to outsell all of the Japanese manufacturers. They do it by selling a lot of niche vehicles...
12-09-12, 08:10 PM
#34
So I think this might be uglier than a Murano rag top
Lincoln MKT, basically an ugly Lincoln version of the Ford Flex(which IMO has a kind of cool, old school station wagon vibe about it)
What's even worse is that Lincoln is marketing the MKT to be a replacement for the Town Car in the livery and hearse world.
I would haunt your *** if you even CONSIDERED putting my corpse in the back of that thing.
Lincoln MKT, basically an ugly Lincoln version of the Ford Flex(which IMO has a kind of cool, old school station wagon vibe about it)
What's even worse is that Lincoln is marketing the MKT to be a replacement for the Town Car in the livery and hearse world.
I would haunt your *** if you even CONSIDERED putting my corpse in the back of that thing.
12-09-12, 10:53 PM
#35
Out of Warranty
Ah, Nissan - the blended French and Japanese alliance. Unfortunately they got the work assignments wrong. French engineering with Japanese style? 
12-10-12, 08:11 AM
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12-10-12, 09:09 AM
#38
Lexus Fanatic
Actually, once you get past its looks (which, of course, a lot of people can't do) it's actually a pretty useful, versatile vehicle. Ugliness or not, I can think of worse things to drive.
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12-10-12, 10:56 PM
#39
Lexus Test Driver
It is versatile though. I personally do not like beetles so for me a beetle would be worst, but thats about all that comes to mind right now.
12-11-12, 10:40 AM
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12-12-12, 09:26 AM
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12-12-12, 10:31 AM
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I personally do not like beetles so for me a beetle would be worst, but thats about all that comes to mind right now.
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