Ugliest SUV Ever? Uglier in Segment than Aztek?
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Man, I thought they said that the Honda Element (pic. on avatar) was ugly. I disagree that the 4Runner/HiLux Surf is ugly, Toyota is thrying to emphasize its image on its SUV (execpt the Highlander), as you can see, its more of a Sequoia than a RAV4.
And BTW, nobody beats the uglyness of a Pontiac Aztec, in fact, they don't advertise the SUV on thier ads ("Fuel for the Soul" ad). Second for me is the Cayenne from Porsche, it the ugliest Porsche ever since the 914, I think people will buy this SUV just because of its tremendous engine lineup.
Even thou they said that the Element is ugly, I will still like it because of it versatility and Honda reliability (planning to be my next car if I have the $$$$$).
And BTW, nobody beats the uglyness of a Pontiac Aztec, in fact, they don't advertise the SUV on thier ads ("Fuel for the Soul" ad). Second for me is the Cayenne from Porsche, it the ugliest Porsche ever since the 914, I think people will buy this SUV just because of its tremendous engine lineup.
Even thou they said that the Element is ugly, I will still like it because of it versatility and Honda reliability (planning to be my next car if I have the $$$$$).
Originally posted by M5Power
The Cayenne is a VERY well-designed SUV. I still don't know where these rather groundless anti-Porsche SUV claims are coming from. I see that no one is bashing the extremely similar VW Touareg - perhaps it's brand prejudice.
The Cayenne is not well put together. It is a Touareg, with a better engine and Porsche detailing. Add some suspension tweaks, different wheels & tires, and voila -- a Porsche SUV! Those same front grille and rear valences that look so sweet 6" off the ground fall apart when they're 20" higher. It looks M-Class fat and defiles all that Porsche has stood for. This is a pure marketing exercise. No one asked for one of these. It's not like at Volvo, where suburbia has been clamoring for more than a decade for AWD before the CrossCountry; it's not like the Outback, where adding moderate height to an already capable wagone makes sense; and it's not like the X5, where the execution is excellently carried out. The Cayenne will be the biggest farce ever to succeed so well.
No. Before the Cayenne was announced, there is not one person on this planet that said "You know what would be perfect? If they could merge 'SUV' and '911' into one car. Wouldn't that be neat? I'd buy that." You can't find one person who would have said that 18 months ago. Sure, people are asking for them now, now that the thing exists. I mean, we all know morons with too much money looking for the "next hot thing" out there. The base-model Honda Civic succeeds, year after year. When was the last time it was considered the best car out there? Might does not make right. Microsoft succeeds quite well, too.... (I love pointing out that last bit.
)Because some Saudi prince asked that one be made for him and his 100 closest friends?
The idea for the Cayenne is not Porsche's. Hummer turned the exotic SUV into cash. Mercedes turned the ML55 'exotic' and quick concept into cash, and the G-wagen became something of a cult seller.
Maybe Porsche needs a luxury sedan - I know a designer who could make it happen, too! No one at his current company likes his designs.
Because some Saudi prince asked that one be made for him and his 100 closest friends?
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a porshe sedan i like the idea.
but tha cayane i don't think is a nice idea,may they sell a lot ,cuz .
is not the uglyes thing in the auto market,but is so bad ( and ugly) for be porshe.
the only thing i can think now is: may they are selling this model just for 1/2 years ( no more) and later they gonna make a new and real porshe model.( may they are testing the public to see the reaction,and how the peolpes respond to idea of a porshe suv) that model was made by porshe and audi, they don't will show everything now.
they finish that projet with audi and later they gonna use all they learn with audi ( about suv) and what they learn about suv market and what the peolpes whant and expect from porshe.( in that market)
please correct me if i'm wrong.
but tha cayane i don't think is a nice idea,may they sell a lot ,cuz .
that is the only reason to make it.
is not the uglyes thing in the auto market,but is so bad ( and ugly) for be porshe.
the only thing i can think now is: may they are selling this model just for 1/2 years ( no more) and later they gonna make a new and real porshe model.( may they are testing the public to see the reaction,and how the peolpes respond to idea of a porshe suv) that model was made by porshe and audi, they don't will show everything now.
they finish that projet with audi and later they gonna use all they learn with audi ( about suv) and what they learn about suv market and what the peolpes whant and expect from porshe.( in that market)
please correct me if i'm wrong.
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BTW, the lambo was actually designrd for the US army, but then someone came to their senses and realized that a Humvee was a better choice than a $500,000 lambo SUV.
Originally posted by M5Power
Maybe Porsche needs a luxury sedan - I know a designer who could make it happen, too! No one at his current company likes his designs.
Remember seeing those pictures of the 4-door 911? What was that, 5 years ago? All I remember is a top view with 4 people getting out. Rear engined cars don't seem to work to well with that much weight in that back, from what I hear. Something about the pendulum effect....
