Original source : http://my.news.yahoo.com
Posted : November 2013
By : Keegan Dorai (Motor Trader Malaysia)
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| The Pontiac Aztek remains the ugliest car in the United States. |
Abysmal and horrific are two words that should be used to
describe these cars, these are few cars that would leave some of us split
between 'wow' or the 'nay' factor. But can they prove a point by being
purchase-worthy within the right buying group? We shall see.
1. Supermini (Mitsubishi i-Miev)
The hideous and overtly-ambitious body shell of the i-Miev
has left plenty questioning themselves about their personal image while driving
one. It might hold a high-tech battery pack that provides a range of about
120km on a full charge, but as mentioned, the unattractive exterior will cause
plenty of eco-hunters to turn away. If price is not a priority while shopping
for an electric vehicle, we recommend either the Renault's Fluence ZE or
Nissan's Leaf.
2. Hatchback (Lancia Ypsilon)
Once famed for its string of championship wins back in its
Rallying heyday, the infamous Italian marque is now forced to steer into the
profit-and-volume-making route under Fiat. Due to that, cars such as the
Ypsilon is born to 'allure' left-field buyers which in return, rather ignored
it due to its sheer randomness in design and overall execution. Do yourself a
favour, get a regular Fiat Panda or Punto to keep your dignity as Vicenzo
Lancia is already spinning in his grave.
3. Sedan
(Nissan Almera)
It might be Nissan's best selling model for 2013, but the
Almera is preferably an ugly successor to the original Sunny. Although the
marque's latest design language a revelation for its other models, the Almera
just doesn't cut it the same way, especially by increasing the rear legroom
that results an ungainly long rear overhang. Currently it is the cheapest
B-segment saloon out there, so if you're bound to sign that dotted line, opt
for the Impul variant that comes with a proper bodykit and sports alloys to
mask those hideous lines.
4. SUV (Nissan Juke)
A name that a typical countryside resident might
mispronounce as 'joke', the Nissan Juke is rather attractive in someways but
repulsive in others. The bulbous front-end and side silhouette resemble a toad,
and there is nothing to scream about its overall left-field appeal. But its one
of the few ways to steer onto a different route by standing out from the crowd.
If it has grown on you, go straight for the turbocharged 1.6-litre engine and
you'll be rewarded with a touch of driving finesse.
5. MPV (SsyangYong Stavic)
Tragically, the 'Turismo' nameplate hasn't done any favours
aesthetically to save the Stavic . Entering its second generation, the Stavic
has ditched the appalling rear-quarter frame for a more conventional MPV
silhouette. But the result is an unwanted, yet rather staid-looking MPV that
makes a washed-out pebble street look artistically brilliant. It might be the
cheapest barge around, but there are plenty of better choices out there - both
new and used that are miles-better looking than this.
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