Many treat their cars as living creatures, talk to them, give names. They are loved, and sometimes hated. And in life, everything is known by comparison, and without ugliness you can’t know beauty, therefore in our review the most terrible cars in the history of automotive industry. Not out of a sense of patriotism, but because the cars of the post-Soviet space require a separate, similar article, we can only imagine foreign cars.
1
Edsel willager
According to experts and motorists, Edsel cars have become the most disastrous project of the Ford Corporation.
Poor build quality, unspecific positioning, and even a terrible design caused failure. The grille of a model released in 1958 was compared with the trunk of a tapir.
Without having existed for two years, the project for the production of Edsel Willager machines was closed in 1960.
2
Lightburn zeta
It is difficult to determine which is the ugliest car in the world, but the brainchild of Lightburn Corporation can definitely lead the list of the ugliest cars.
Well, for those who still want to look at the most beautiful cars in the world at most-beauty.ru there is a very interesting article.
The fact is that the company that developed this model specialized in the production of concrete mixers and washing machines, because no one was surprised by such a strange design of the car.
In order not to hurt the connoisseurs of beauty, this car was produced for only two years: it began in 1963 and was discontinued in 1965.
3
Pontiac aztek
The body shape resembles a large iron, and this car was positioned as an SUV and minivan for family vacations.
They produced a crossover in Mexico, and the first copy appeared on the roads in 2001. The front panel, made in sports style, looks bulky and weird.
In the photo: frame from the series "Breaking Bad"
Sales in the United States failed, but despite this, the model hit the movies as the vehicle of the protagonist of the series "Breaking Bad."
4
Covini C6W
The six-wheeled supercar of Italian manufacturers has also earned its top 10 ugliest cars with its design.
The C6W model was introduced in 2012, although development has been ongoing since the mid 70s of the last century. It was then, in 1976, the Italians put on the "Formula 1" car with three axles Turell P34. It is noteworthy that even one of the stages was won, but the project was turned off.
The car has a good cross, but the look is a bit scary.
5
Sebring-vanguard citycar
In car ratings of ugly models, minicars from Florida manufacturers take first place, or at least one of the top five.
The designers were most likely inspired by the electric cars of the golf courses, but created it for the city streets. The model entered mass production, and they have been producing it for three years since 1974.
But chopped forms quickly went out of fashion, and over time, low sales completely stopped, which is why the model was discontinued.
6
Fiat multipla
In 1998, Fiat introduced the world to its compact van with an unusual and rather original body design.
Surprisingly three rows of headlights scattered throughout the front of the car, and it is not clear why the designers created a strange fold between the hood and the windshield.
External originality was complemented by internal innovation - the Mutipla dashboard is placed in the middle of the panel.
7
AMC Gremlin
The car was positioned by the manufacturer as the first American subcompact car, but the design was clearly saved.
Having appeared on sale in 1970, the car was in demand due to its relatively low price. Over 8 years, 670,000 Gremlins were sold.
In 1972, increased capacity to 150 liters. with., placing a five-liter V8 engine under a long hood.
8
Aston Martin Lagonda
The ugly duckling in the glorious Aston Martin family of cars appeared on the roads in the mid-70s of the twentieth century.
Chasing fashion trends, design engineers clearly overdid it. The result was an incredibly elongated body, narrow headlights, and an uncomfortable angular interior.
The model tried for the first time to use an on-board computer, but expensive electrical equipment, which also constantly broke down, repelled buyers.
9
Aurora
The goddess of the morning dawn in ancient Rome, having seen her car namesake, might have been struck by her surreal appearance.
Aurora was created by the Catholic priest Alfred Giuliano, who was a designer in his youth, and did not leave the profession even when he dressed in a cassock. Dreaming of creating a safe car, he spent all his money and even climbed into the church box office.
The project failed miserably. The inventor was put behind bars, and the only copy of his “miracle” is in the British Beaulieu Museum.
10
Honda insight
From 1999 to 2014, Honda produced this hybrid car, more like a flattened plate.
Manufacturers emphasized the economy and aerodynamics of the body, which is why this is such an unusual design. The model, equipped with an internal combustion engine and electric motor, became the first hybrid Japanese car sold in the US market.
By the way, on most-beauty.ru there is an interesting article about affordable cars that have become classics in the USA.
Manufacturers constantly improved their brainchild, but they could not achieve harmony in the lines.
11
Peel P 50
The smallest ever produced mass-produced Peel P 50 cars were produced from conveyors from 1961 to 1963.
The microcar turned out to be rather strange, and its dimensions are so small that it can be lifted into the apartment in a freight elevator.
The new, well-forgotten old, the designers thought, and resumed production in 2011. Equipped with such a miracle of automotive industry as an electric motor, and a traditional engine.
12
Tata nano
Such a car that looks like a big beetle was made in India.
Immediately striking is the proportional disproportion of the body and wheels. Project development began in 2003, and designers were invited from Italy.
But Indian manufacturers can be proud of having made the cheapest car in the world.
13
Nissan Micra C +
The Japanese began producing compact cars of the Micra series in 1982, and today the varieties of these small models are relevant in mass production.
Convertible C + is a bit out of the general row of its brothers with an unusual design. The model was developed jointly with Karmann and was very popular in Europe.
They sold this little car from 2003 to 2010 and in salons in Russia.
14
Langen changfeng
Do not understand what the Chinese designers were motivated by creating such a strange car.
Not only a diamond-shaped body shape scares off, but also chopped lines. The rear wheels are visible, but the front wheels are hidden under a long nose.
No matter how you criticize the domestic manufacturer, but the Chinese "scored" can claim the award of the ugliest car of our time.
15
Toyota ME
The body of a small but roomy car was created from foamed polypropylene.
As you can see in the photo, it turned out not very beautiful. In fact, this is a transformer having removable panels. So a motorist can create a body type to his liking.
Appearance, of course, scares passersby, but the versatility of the model and its technical data are highly noted by experts.
16
BMW i3
The model of the famous German concern is popular among motorists in different parts of the world.
But with the design, the designers were a little disappointed, using the ideas of the late 80s of the last century in the 21st century. But unusual lines contribute to improved aerodynamics.
Thanks to all this, the model accelerates to 60 km / h in 3.4 seconds. It is ahead of the brainchild of BMW in terms of cost effectiveness, and you can accelerate the car to 160 km / h.
18
Elio von elio
The wonder machine was created by Pavel Elio, in honor of him they called this wonderful work of automobile art.
The three-wheeled Elio model was not very much in demand among motorists, and therefore the US car dealerships often carried out all kinds of promotions to attract buyers.
Everything is fine - both economical and practical, but the appearance of the car scares off buyers. But, perhaps for such models that make it easy to move around the city, the future.
19
Suzuki Vitara X90
For all the time, only 1,400 cars of this model were produced and, of course, its exclusivity affected the high price.
Such is the Japanese convertible, giving a feeling of freedom and the breath of the wind, and at the same time safety. Quite an unusual appearance and in profile the machine is similar to a duckling.
That's just this car is abruptly knocked out of the line of the Japanese auto industry, always characterized by clear, calibrated lines.
20
Toyota C-HR
In Paris, Japanese engineers at Toyota Automobile Concern unveiled the car of the future.
The design of the model is quite aggressive and, possibly in a few years, this concept will go into fashion. But motorists and specialists noted that for mass production it is too bold.
But, despite criticism, in 2016, sales of an unusual car began in Europe and in the USA.
21
Toyota Yaris Verso
Another offspring of the Japanese automobile concern Toyota, which went into production in 1999.
What the designers originally intended to create, we will not know, but this is the kind of machine that came out. Very small front with large headlights, does not harmonize with the large car body.
In 2005, the project was closed, and now on the sites you can often find advertisements for the sale of used cars of this model.
22
Renault Kangoo Bebop
A multifunctional French car with its appearance resembles a small rhino.
They produced it for 10 years, from 1998 to 2008 in various modifications and with different engine power. But with all the innovations, the design remained unchanged.
Despite the unpresentable appearance, the car turned out to be quite practical and roomy, since you can add a third row of seats.
23
Ferrari F12
Not to be ignored is the aggressive gran tourism from the famous Italian manufacturer of expensive sports cars.
They presented the model in 2012 at the famous Geneva Motor Show, where many experts noted high technical data, but the appearance of the car was criticized.
The designers wanted to improve aerodynamics, but the car turned out to be bulky, and the large front panel spoils the overall impression.
24
Mercedes Vaneo
German designers decided to experiment, and the Vaneo model produced a synthesis of a variety of styles.
They presented the car in 2001, and, despite the high technical and speed indicators, experts criticized the design. The car turned out squat, and as if biting his nose.
In 2005, the model was discontinued due to low sales. We wanted the best, but the car did not live up to expectations.
25
Nissan S-Cargo
This unusual van was produced from 1989 to 1992. And they could only buy it in Japan. At that time, Nissan was doing pretty well, so they experimented a lot with various designs. S-Cargo cars were released in only about 12,000 copies, which is extremely small by Japanese standards.
Popularly, this model was called the “snail” because of its similarity to the shell of this amazing animal.
26
Citroën Ami
France is known worldwide as a fashion center, but this did not stop the French company Citroën from making a model called Ami. In the photo you see what can happen when dubious aesthetics merges together with hopeless aerodynamics. But who is not mistaken?
27
Volkswagen Type 181
The VW Type 181 was developed for the German military in the late 1960s, but has been sold as a civilian car since 1980 under several names, including the Trekker in the UK and The Thing in the Sha. It is possible that the German army could ride in cans, but the population, of course, did not like this design.
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Nissan cube
The name of this model speaks for itself. This is just a cube! And if the pre-styling models were really angular cubes, then since 2002, there have been some changes in the design of the Cubes. Streamlined forms appeared, window openings became more rounded. Many people think this design is pretty, but there are people who say the opposite. Especially confusing for many is the asymmetric arrangement of the rear window.
29
Chrysler pt cruiser
This model was an attempt to return to the world the charming magical smell of 1950s zot birth. And despite the fact that according to the statements of representatives of the concern itself, the attempt was unsuccessful, in Russia you can find many of these cars. Moreover, in their reviews, the owners of these cars praise this model very much.
30
Fiat 600 Multipla Marinella
This van can be considered cute, but still the style of this car is more suitable for an amusement park.
31
1999 Ford Taurus
Few people know about Ford Taurus in Russia, but this model is one of the most popular in the world. Since 1986, more than 7 million copies of the Taurus have been sold worldwide (correctly say “Ford Tores”). In the United States in the mid-90s, this model was the best-selling, second only to the sales of the Japanese Toyota Camry. In the wake of success, Ford Corporation in 1999 made a new “Torez”, which ended the trend of high popularity of the model.
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Dartz Prombron Black Shark
We will complete the review with a miracle of automobile manufacturing of a Latvian company that specializes in the production of military equipment.
It is immediately clear that the production of military vehicles was reflected in the civilian model, more like a small armored car. The "black shark" turned out to be aggressive, as it should be a marine predator.
An armored version is issued, popular among industrial tycoons and politicians of the eastern states.
Summary
In the photo: Fiat Multipla
So, a kind of review of the ugliest cars came to a close, although the taste, as they say, is color, there are no comrades. And someone will rightly notice that the beauty in the car is not the most important thing, the main thing is that it goes, does not break, and consumes less fuel and does not pollute the environment.
If you want to see a similar rating of domestic cars, write in the comments, and we will write about it.
Co-author: Alexey Shcherbakov