Ugly But Appealing Vehicles

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Thanks, I looked it up and I could never see that selling...AT ALL! Then again, I wonder how the Nissan Juke ever sold?!
I think it might have sold well actually. It was supposed to be a moden day interpretation of a Power Wagon.
 
I think it might have sold well actually. It was supposed to be a moden day interpretation of a Power Wagon.
Actually, no...the 2000 Power Wagon concept was the modern day interpretation of a Power Wagon, lol.
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2002 M80 concept - small truck with a few styling cues inspired by 30s-40s Dodge trucks
2000 Power Wagon concept - Size, overall shape and all styling cues inspired by the original Power Wagon

So, the Power Wagon concept = modern interpretation of a Power Wagon.
 
Only recently did I find out that the Golf Harlequin Edition was an actual thing.

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The colors appear random, but they aren't; body panels were specifically arranged so that the base color (the roof, rear quarter panel and grille) would not be repeated anywhere else on the car. There were four permutations of Volkswagen's 'formula':

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The Golf wasn't the only Volkswagen to receive the Harlequin treatment, though. In Europe, you could buy a Polo in similar guise:

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Volkswagen even offered the Beetle in Harlequin getup in Central and South America:

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Despite that German plate; must be an import.

I'd rock a Golf Harlequin.
 
I used to see Polo and Golf Harlequins all the time when I lived back in Germany. They were so common they never triggered a second glance. Here in England, I've only ever seen one, and that got quite a few looks when it was parked up.
 
Toyota Etios Valco
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When I first saw it, I thought the face was kinda ugly. It also looked like it came out from the mid-2000s, not from the current decade. Surely they could have done better. But now, it somehow starts to grow on me.

Pretty weak, though. The 1.2-litre, inline 4-cylinder engine only produces around 79bhp, and it goes from 0-100km/h in around 14.1 seconds. But being relatively lightweight, it should be a snappy little car around corners.

However, it's inexpensive, with the top variant being priced at around somewhere equivalent to US$13,810. It's also only available with a manual transmission.
i agree, it looks outdated and doesn't feel like a Toyota products if you compared it to Vios, Corolla Altis and Innova.

How could you POSSIBLY think of this beautiful car as ugly...

I personally think that STI is the most boring STI yet.
 
Only recently did I find out that the Golf Harlequin Edition was an actual thing.

IMG_1549.jpg

vw-golf5.jpg


The colors appear random, but they aren't; body panels were specifically arranged so that the base color (the roof, rear quarter panel and grille) would not be repeated anywhere else on the car. There were four permutations of Volkswagen's 'formula':

450x315xcolor_chart-450x315.jpg.pagespeed.ic.6Yb7gevP_u.jpg

The Golf wasn't the only Volkswagen to receive the Harlequin treatment, though. In Europe, you could buy a Polo in similar guise:

VW_Polo_III_Harlekin.JPG

harlequin_by_lew_gtr-d5uyqzn.jpg


Volkswagen even offered the Beetle in Harlequin getup in Central and South America:

harlequin_021_21.jpg

Despite that German plate; must be an import.

I'd rock a Golf Harlequin.

So that's why I've seen a few Volkswagens in those colors. When I lived in CT, there was a VW Jetta that I always saw in the driveway across from my friends house in this same type of paint scheme.
 
Surprised this hasn't been posted yet.

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I think it looks great and I know I'm not the only one who thinks that way, but let's be honest here, it does need to grow on you a bit. Especially when compared to other Ferraris.
 
The F50 has never grown on me, it still looks like Corvette with a hideous body kit. Not every Ferrari is going to be the stuff of visual fantasies (that's a case where one's mileage will vary). Undoubtedly goes like stink, though.

The Enzo goes in the same category, I think it's ugly, but it's built with a different purpose.
 
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Ford Focus ST. Not just the ST but the current Focus in general. The front grille looks like a bad interpretation of that of the previous generation of Peugeot, looking at it from the side it looks like the rear end has melted into shape and the back just looks a bit too fussy.

The only asthetic details I like on this car are the badge, the exhaust and the wheels and thats it.

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94-98's are my all time least favorite. Never really have been a fan. I mean, they are ok, but kinda dull. I'd rather take a Fox, especially a 4 eyes.

But I'd rather have a Mustang II over that.
 
Huh, interesting. I think it's quite handsome, and one of the most handsome Mustangs out there. Looks great in black.

Now wouldya look at that. Doog may appreciate this.
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