These Cars Need to Hide Their Ugly Faces in Shame
Some cars turn heads for their sleek looks and stylish design. Others turn heads for all the wrong reasons. They look strange, awkward, or just plain ugly. But that’s what makes them unforgettable. Let’s look at 35 cars people love to laugh at. Is your car on our list?
Pontiac Aztek
The Aztek is one of the most mocked cars ever! It had clunky lines, strange angles, and a front that looked confused. People said it was part SUV, part minivan, and part mistake. The only good thing about it was the tent option in the back.
AMC Pacer
Anyone for a fishbowl on wheels? AMC’s Pacer was wide and round with huge windows. Some thought it was cute in a quirky way, but most found it odd. It was supposed to be futuristic. Instead, it just looked awkward.
Nissan Juke
The Nissan Juke tried too hard to be sporty and fun. But its design turned heads for all the wrong reasons. The headlights were way too high, making the car look squashed. Yes, there were people who loved it for being different, but not many.
SsangYong Rodius
When it comes to ugly vans, the Rodius takes first prize. Its shape looked mismatched, like three designers worked on it without talking to each other. The back looked like a boat. And the front looked confused. The whole thing just felt off.
First Gen. Toyota Prius
The first Prius might have helped start the hybrid craze, but it definitely didn't start any style trends. It looked way too boxy and awkward - more like a science project on wheels. Sure, it sold for being green, but nobody chose a Prius for its looks.
Ford Edsel
Ford is famous for many of its cars. The Edsel is not one of them. Its grille looked like a toilet seat. And once people saw it, they couldn’t unsee it. Buyers stayed away, and today it’s remembered for its ugly face rather than its features.
Fiat Multipla
The Fiat Multipla looked like two cars were glued together. From that strange bubble on top to the front with too many lights, it was pure weirdness. Sure, it could comfortably haul six passengers, but most people couldn’t get over how it looked.
Honda Element
Honda is known for its reliability - and the Element. Someone on the design team at Honda had the not-so-bright idea to design a car that looked like a refrigerator on wheels. The Element was boxy, and the flat panels and awkward lines were just odd.
Subaru B9 Tribeca
Die-hard Subaru fans scratched their heads when the B9 Tribeca was released. Why, you ask? Well, the grille looked like it was smiling in a creepy way. The rest of the car wasn’t bad, but that nose just ruined everything.
Chrysler PT Cruiser
The PT Cruiser tried to look retro, but ended up looking cartoonish instead. It had a bubbly body and odd proportions that made it look like a toy car. Yes, it had character, but many people just laughed at it. It was just too awkward.
Pontiac Trans Sport
Pontiac’s Trans Sport earned the nickname “Dustbuster” soon after its release. It was a minivan that looked like it was designed in outer space. The front windshield stretched on forever, just like a spaceship. It was practical, but not even close to being called stylish.
Reliant Robin
Everyone remembers the Reliant Robin with its three wheels. It was small, boxy, and awkward. Worst of all, it tipped over easily when turning. People laughed at it more than they admired it. It’s one of those cars that’s ugly but unforgettable.
Suzuki X-90
Another car that couldn’t decide what it wanted to do or be. The Suzuki X-90 looked part SUV, part tiny coupe, and part toy. It had a short body and a weird roof that attracted stares. It was supposed to be fun and sporty, but everyone just thought it looked silly.
Nissan Cube
With a name like the Cube, you know this car was meant to be boxy on purpose. But it went a little too far. One rear window wrapped around the side, making it look lopsided. Hipsters loved it even though most people thought it looked strange.
Chevrolet SSR
What do you get when you mix a pickup truck with a retro hot rod? You get the Chevrolet SSR. The idea of it sounded cool, but the design didn’t work. That rounded body and cartoon-like proportions turned a lot of people off, and it didn’t sell well.
BMW I3
BMW wanted a futuristic city car. But the i3 came out looking more like a science experiment gone wrong. Its short body, odd roofline, and strange side panels made it look unfinished. Let’s just say not everyone wanted to be seen in one.
Isuzu VehiCROSS
This is one of the most bizarre cars on our list. The VehiCROSS was rugged, but it had chunky body cladding and a front that looked angry. It was ahead of its time in some ways, but the looks just never won people over.
Dodge Caliber
The Dodge Caliber ended up looking more than a bit clumsy. It had odd proportions, a bulky body, and cheap-looking details. People expected more from Dodge than a car that looked plain awkward. It became forgettable - except for how ugly it was.
Renault Avantime
Renault tried its hand at designing a half minivan, half coupe vehicle. It had only two doors, but was huge, which confused people. The shape was chunky and odd, and it never really found any fans that could look past its ugliness.
First Gen. Hyundai Tiburon
The bug-like first-generation Hyundai Tiburon just wanted to be a cool sports car. The proportions and odd curves just felt off. Later versions looked a bit better, but this one was awkward and will always be remembered as the ugly Tiburon.
Mitsubishi I-MiEV
This was one of Mitsubishi's first little electric cars, but wow, was it odd-looking. From its tall, skinny body to its strangely tiny wheels, it looked like a jellybean on stilts. It was smart for the environment, but flopped style-wise.
Yugo GV
The Yugo wasn’t just cheap - it looked cheap too. The boxy shape and plain design made it look like a toy from the dollar store. People only bought it for its low price and not its looks. Ugly and reliable? Ah, yes, that’s the Yugo.
SmartForTwo
The Smart car was tiny, and it stood out right away. But its stubby nose and chopped-off body made it look strange. From some angles, it looked like half a car. It was easy to park. But stylish? Definitely not. People laughed more than they admired it.
Toyota Mirai
Toyota wanted to show off hydrogen power when they released the Mirai. But the design looked like it came from another planet. It had odd lines, a weird grille, and angles that just didn’t make any sense. Most people saw “ugly” before they saw “innovation.”
Lincoln MKT
Lincoln’s MKT was a luxury crossover that had a stretched, awkward body. The front grille looked like a big mustache, while the back was bulky. Inside, it was comfortable. Outside? Well, that made people cringe. It just looked heavy and clumsy.
Scion XB
The first Scion xB was basically a rolling box. Younger buyers loved the quirky vibe, but most people just thought it looked like a toaster. It was roomy and cheap, sure, but it didn’t win any style points. It was more weird than cool.
Chrysler Imperial
The ‘90s version of the Chrysler Imperial looked bloated. The headlights were small and awkward, and the body looked stretched too far. It was supposed to be an elegant car, but it looked dated right from the start. Talk about unattractive!
Second Gen. Ford Scorpio
Cars usually improve with later releases. But not the Ford Scorpio. Somehow, the second-generation Scorpio took a big step backward in style with bug-eyed headlights and strange curves that made it look silly. It scared buyers away.
Citroen Ami
The older Ami looked like it was built from the leftover parts of other cars. It had a slanted front and a strange roofline that made it look just wrong. It was cheap, but it looked odd from every angle. Most people just call it ugly.
Jeep Compass
The first Jeep Compass was a big disappointment for Jeep fans. It looked soft and had awkward proportions. It just didn’t have that rugged charm Jeeps are known for. Instead, it looked like a wannabe SUV that tried way too hard.
Mercury Sable
Mercury released the redesigned Sable in the late ‘90s. And, spoiler alert, it had oval everything! Oval lights, an oval grille, just oval. Instead of looking cool, it looked goofy. The rounded shape made it seem bloated, and fans were not impressed.
Volkswagen Thing
Volkswagen’s Thing was basically a military vehicle sold to the public. It had absolutely no curves at all. It was practical, but not attractive. Not even close. It was ugly, but it was kind of fun. Most people thought it just looked ridiculous.
Plymouth Prowler
A modern hot rod sounds cool, right? Well, not in the case of the Plymouth Prowler. This car’s design was too much. It had exposed front wheels and a long, skinny nose. It looked more like a cartoon car. People thought it was a gimmick when it was first released.
Tesla Cybertruck
You don’t get uglier than the Tesla Cybertruck. It looks like it drove straight out of a video game with its sharp angles and flat panels. Some call it futuristic, but most just call it ugly. Love it or hate it, it’s one of the strangest designs ever made.
Austin Allegro
The Austin Allegro was known for being boring and ugly at the same time. Its blob-like body had no style, and the square steering wheel inside didn’t help change people’s minds either. It became somewhat of a symbol for bad design and is still mocked today.
