CNET: The 10 ugliest cars we've seen

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CNET: The 10 ugliest cars we've seen

Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but we know ugly when we behold it. As part of our design month here at CNET Car Tech, we round up the 10 reviewed vehicles that are most likely to offend aesthetic sensibilities. Check out our rogue's gallery of auto eyesores. Read Article

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wac77 - 6/12/2007 12:53:02 PM

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I agree with most of them, but for the following:

Acura MDX - overstyled front, but not ugly.

Kia Rondo - more bland than ugly IMHO.

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MercBasher - 6/12/2007 6:32:57 PM

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The Q7 is the ugliest vehicle on the market, I've noted this many times before. However the Lexus LX570 will take over this "honor" when it comes to market in less than a year.

The second ugliest vehicle is the Jeep Compass, and the third is the Chrysler Sebring sedan.

Will_ - 6/12/2007 12:59:26 PM

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It's the angles of the photos: they deliberately took each vehicle at its worst angle.

The Acadia looks very good from the front.

The Q7 looks better in darker colors.

The Escalade EXT doesn't look as good as its full SUV brethren, but it's not hideous.

And the Quest is about the only minivan I would ever even think about considering if I were in the market for one.

My question is where is the 5-Series and X3?

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Shredmo - 6/12/2007 1:16:51 PM

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True, they took the photos deliberately at the worst angles. The photos are only there to prove their point. If it was 10 hottest women, I can assure you, they would take the photos at the best possible angles :)

BMWFAN37 - 6/12/2007 1:31:03 PM

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What's wrong with the 5 series?

ICON - 6/12/2007 2:19:05 PM

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Your taste is in your mouth....

mstangpny07 - 6/13/2007 1:14:20 AMView My AgentSpace

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What's wrong with the X3?

SupraNeverBack - 6/12/2007 12:59:51 PM

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All of them are not good looking cars for sure.

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djasondds - 6/12/2007 1:18:28 PM

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I don't think the Acadia is "butt ugly".

Where is the Infiniti QX45 on the list?
MB R class?
Land Rover LR3?
Jeep Commander?
Dodge Charger?

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vdiv - 6/12/2007 1:19:06 PM

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Simplicity is king. Most of the modern day cars are over-designed and offer little in functionality and practicality. IN my view the design and marketing teams should not be paid more that the engineering and testing ones.

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chuck717 - 6/12/2007 1:27:51 PM

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i agree vdiv> good clean lines, a xlnt paint job, and nice funtional interior with the best of materials makes for a winner. A little flare in sculpure is okay but for the most part a car that sits right and looks good at all angles is what somebody should strive for in the industry, but they won't?

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chuck717 - 6/12/2007 1:31:21 PM

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I must add in all fairness that Ford has seen the light with this Edge and MKZ crossover, nice clean lines and good size they two should get a look at purchase time>

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aeyjay - 6/12/2007 1:32:37 PM

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I think the Nissan Quest has a nice profile... It's the sportiest of any minivan out there so there definitely is a market for it. If they add some beauty to the front and rear (cleaner grille, HID projectors, LED tails) then it may be able to redeem itself.

The swooping line along the window is beautiful to me though but that's just one aspect of this vehicle.

-eye of the beholder

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enthusiastx11 - 6/12/2007 8:10:11 PM

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neither is gorgeous. both are odd. and the LX is just plain bland.

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chewy - 6/12/2007 1:39:15 PMView My AgentSpace

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CNET should stick to reviewing little electronic boxes. They suck anyways, their recomended software is actually spyware.

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utahnkid - 6/12/2007 5:04:49 PM

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Good call. I think the last place I would look for car advice is a company devoted to technology. And just so everyone knows he isn't kidding about them recommending spyware.

Mark - 6/13/2007 2:21:14 PM

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This coming from the univeral experts on spyware.....

Afraid of someone finding out about your secret hobbies??

JUGNU - 6/12/2007 2:01:08 PMView My AgentSpace

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Agree regular Q7 is ugly and only the Q7s fitted with Sports package (S Line) looks little good.

BTW Don't agree with MD-X.It looks pretty good, very sharp and modern.

JUGNU

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Auto_expert - 6/12/2007 2:07:13 PM

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The Nissan is the ugliest of the bunch, followed closely by the Element (looks like it belongs in Japan). Saw a Nissan on the road the other day and I remember thinking, "What the hell is THAT?" It looks like an oddly-proportioned hearse. The Q7 isn't ugly at all. Looks like a bigger version of the rest of their cars. RDX isn't bad either. Tribeca is just weird.

Toyotaman, the LX has the blandest styling out of ANY of the Lexuss. Looking at it makes me want to yawn, because it's styling is about 15 out of date.

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markusck - 6/12/2007 2:10:58 PM

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and the worst of the bunch, with a face only a mother could love...the Subaru Tribeca

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AUTO_UNION - 6/12/2007 2:34:43 PM

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I don't want to be biased, but q7! You must be joking! In black it looks so good!

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enthusiastx11 - 6/12/2007 8:12:02 PM

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totally agree.
tribeca looks like it's from a 60s sci-fi film.
HHR is goofy. driven by 40 year olds trying to be 'hip.' not working.

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TheSailor - 6/12/2007 3:13:51 PMView My AgentSpace

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I don't care what other people think are the ugliest cars around... And though I agree with them that some of these cars are truly ugly, some of them are just a little bland and the Q7 isn't ugly at all... It is just too high! It looks like an A6 with more headroom... But it isn't ugly! Want to talk about ugly cars? In Denmark this hideous thing called the SsangYong Rodius has become hugely popular because of a loop hole in the danish tax system... And that is fine for me, cheat the government whereever you can... The problem is that the only thing it is good for is scaring children! That is the ugliest car EVER! Not even the Aztek can compete with that atrocity!

Here is a picture of it, but please don't follow the link unless you are completely sure you are up for it:

http://gelaendewagen.at/images13/wallpapers/ssangyong_rodius_1280.jpg

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Will_ - 6/12/2007 3:20:56 PM

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That looks like a swollen R-Class. lol.

Rupert - 6/12/2007 3:28:28 PMView My AgentSpace

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It is absolutely horrible, the Rodius. It is massive, and soooo out of proportion from the back.

Rupert - 6/12/2007 3:28:48 PMView My AgentSpace

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It makes the R class look like Miss World.

TheSailor - 6/12/2007 4:14:54 PMView My AgentSpace

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Actually... When I come to think of it, there is one car at least as ugly... The funny thing is that that car is also a Ssangyong... Try looking up the Ssangyong Actyon!!!

Rupert - 6/12/2007 6:04:56 PMView My AgentSpace

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What about the Ssangyong Kyron?
It is worse when you realise it came out last year...and yet looks like it came straight out of 1987...

Anti_Bangle - 6/12/2007 3:25:26 PM

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My personal pick for the top 10 ugliest....

Jeep Compass
Dodge Caliber
Dodge Magnum
Chrysler Aspen
Chrysler 300
Acura TL
BMW 6
BMW Z4
Mercedes CLS
Mercedes B-Class

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Rupert - 6/12/2007 3:29:38 PMView My AgentSpace

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I don't really agree with any of those, odd perhaps, but none are ugly.

And I think the CLS is beautiful.

theman - 6/12/2007 5:03:09 PM

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The CLS? you are an idiot..The CLS is by far the best looking four-door in the world...YES! tell me ONE 4 door that is better looking than the CLS...You know nothing about cars jacka**..

Bmw8ter - 6/12/2007 7:15:03 PM

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The Maserati Quattroporte is better looking than the CLS.

enthusiastx11 - 6/12/2007 8:13:55 PM

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are you nuts?

the CLS is one of the most beautiful designs around. extremely influential to other designers as well.

what are good looking cars in your opinion? sedans in particular.

Anti_Bangle - 6/13/2007 12:26:53 AM

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Thank you BMW8ter. That's a very good answer.

Anti_Bangle - 6/13/2007 12:29:41 AM

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A sedan that looks better than the CLS? There are loads of them. I personally love this one the most.

http://www.wallpaper.net.au/wallpaper/automotive/Bentley%20Continental%20Flying%20Spur%202005%20-%201024x768.jpg
http://www.dennigcars.com/2006_Bentley_Continental_Flying_Spur_Interior_Shot.jpg

Anti_Bangle - 6/13/2007 12:31:42 AM

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The main problem that I have with the CLS is the side windows. They are way too small, and look very disproportional to the rest of the car. On the other hand, the current S-class is looking very good.

TheSailor - 6/12/2007 4:16:14 PMView My AgentSpace

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Ohh yes... What did the Saab designers think of when they chose to add "Dame Edna's" glasses to the front end of that thing?!

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SevorbeupstryIsBack - 6/12/2007 4:21:43 PM

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I agree with most of them. I have to say, that Q7 is those ugly two-tone colours looks hideous.

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utahnkid - 6/12/2007 5:03:01 PM

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Couldn't agree more with the Subaru. And if Pontiac's acid trip hadn't worn off and forced them to cut production of the Aztec that would have to be on the top of my list. In my 9th grade economics class there was actually a section devoted to how horrible everything about that car (the Aztec) was from the design to the marketing. This list reminds me of Clarkson's list of cars that he hated. Some were actually really bad, but most were still on that arguable line. A Tribeca is a genuinely ugly car, a Q7 just isn't. You might not love it but you couldn't make an argument that its ugly.

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MercBasher - 6/12/2007 10:28:30 PM

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The Q7 is ugly, it looks like a cross between a hearse and a turd - discuss amongst yourselves . . .

PlanB - 6/12/2007 5:14:18 PM

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I don't think there are any REALLY ugly cars in production at the moment (although Jeep is pushing it with the Compass) I'd say they're all just cars that don't quite look right from certain angles, but they're far from ugly. Now the Pontiac Aztec, that was a butt ugly piece of machinery. But I can't think of one car out now, currently in production that comes even close to that example. Anyone?

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TheSailor - 6/12/2007 5:24:28 PMView My AgentSpace

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Ssangyong Rodius
Ssangyong Actyon

Rupert - 6/12/2007 6:06:44 PMView My AgentSpace

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Ssangyong Musso Pick-up
Ssangyong Kyron (look from the rear)

utahnkid - 6/12/2007 6:34:02 PM

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Wow.. those must be the results of car inbreeding.

Rupert - 6/12/2007 6:50:04 PMView My AgentSpace

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Mercedes Benz + Korea never was going to be a happy pairing.
(Ssangyongs use M-B components and engines).

gkearns56 - 6/12/2007 5:33:05 PM

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What happened to the Pontiac Asstec - I mean Pontiac Aztec, You talk about ugly. Plastic everywhere on those and that made me want to buy a GM product - Not!

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trd1 - 6/12/2007 5:38:58 PM

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i agree with some, but i dont get why they have the Q7 on their, its a beautiful suv.

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MercBasher - 6/12/2007 10:29:46 PM

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Q7 is hideous!

cdoke - 6/12/2007 5:51:01 PMView My AgentSpace

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I honestly don't find the Q7 ugly- and I am rather difficult to please. Sure the front may be overdesigned and may have a freight-train like feeling but desite that I think it is the most attractive luxury SUV on the market at the moment.

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MercBasher - 6/12/2007 10:30:38 PM

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Repeat the Q7 is hideous, at least the Subaru Tribeca is getting an early facelift.

cdoke - 6/12/2007 10:32:14 PMView My AgentSpace

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Hideous compared to what?

JUGNU - 6/12/2007 6:27:37 PMView My AgentSpace

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I think u have not seen the new X5,RR Sport,FX,Murano...etc

JUGNU

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EL34 - 6/12/2007 6:38:43 PM

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The Audi Q7 like the Mercedes R-Class are the best looking SUV's on the market.

The article isn't worth $h!t!

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lexusis350 - 6/12/2007 9:55:37 PM

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Are you kidding me? The R-Class is an ugly minivan without sliding doors.

EL34 - 6/12/2007 10:21:54 PM

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I'm not kidding.

My neighbor has a white R-Class with 19 inch chrome wheels with a tan interior and I think it looks great.

Once again, I'm not kidding.

MercBasher - 6/12/2007 10:32:41 PM

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Well my neighbor has a blue R Class and it looks ugly, so what ! Only vehicle worse would be the Audi Q7 and at the last minute they decided against the Q7 because they agreed it looks like a hearse in dark colors.

EL34 - 6/13/2007 12:37:16 AM

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I'll take a photo or 5 and post them here to show how wrong you both are.

lexusis350 - 6/13/2007 2:45:09 PM

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I would like to see that R-Class, so go ahead and post those pictures.

lexusis350 - 6/12/2007 9:55:08 PM

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I agree with most of these except the GMC Acadia and the Acura MDX.

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EL34 - 6/12/2007 10:23:39 PM

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The Acoora is a simple ripoff of the Audi Q7 from the back and it looks like an angry bird from the front.

lexusis350 - 6/13/2007 2:43:59 PM

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Actually, the MDX does look like the Q7 from the back. I never noticed it. But the front does not look like an angry bird. The front is the best looking part about the MDX.

huu76 - 6/12/2007 10:05:50 PM

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Don't agree with the Q7, MDX or Acadia being on this list (the Escalada suv is actually quite nice).

Anyway, where are Bangle's designs? The 3, X3, Z4 and 5 should've easily been in the top 5.

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senorgato - 6/12/2007 10:22:01 PM

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I wouldn't call the Q7 ugly, but I will call it very boring. And the MDX is striking in person, I love it. The Acadia is not as nice looking as the Outlook, but it's not ugly, either.

The Chrysler Sebring should be on there. As should the Navigator. and the 6-Series.

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MercBasher - 6/12/2007 10:34:22 PM

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Agree with the Sebring, and on reflection I agree with the Navigator too, also the 6 series is bloated but not as hideous as a Q7

Anti_Bangle - 6/13/2007 12:28:36 AM

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Audi4Life - 6/13/2007 1:00:08 AM

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cnet may keep on speaking shit out of theiur mouth as well as some of u guys here aswell especially mercbasher, if the q7 is ugly, so why is it selling like hot cakes and the whole of europe is ridin it? not mentioning the russian markets or china!

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mstangpny07 - 6/13/2007 1:23:22 AMView My AgentSpace

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my vote? Fiat Multipla!!

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queenmab - 6/13/2007 10:49:51 AM

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"Just the look of the Hannibal-Lecter-in-a-face-mask styling of the Subaru Tribeca..." So funny, and so true.

The Cadillac really does look like it's missing a few feet of length though. Off-balance.

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bagwell - 6/13/2007 10:58:39 AM

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I can't stand the new Lincoln Navigator front end...talk about totally over done....it makes the Q7 look nice and clean!

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Shredmo - 6/13/2007 1:55:53 PM

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True, it is like chrome plated plaid. The worst conversion vans in the mid 80's were more tastefully executed.

amazinBimmer - 6/13/2007 11:50:00 AM

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agree with this list, especially the butt ugly Q7. slab sided POS VW!

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Rupert - 6/13/2007 12:06:44 PMView My AgentSpace

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The Land Cruiser is the number SUV in Northern Europe?
Since when?

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S4cabriofoxone - 6/14/2007 1:52:37 AMView My AgentSpace

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JUGNU, you know you want the Q7 S-Line. It's better than "little nice."

As others have said, CNET is the last place I would go to for a design review. They're a technology website! And I don't agree with much of this list.

As for senorgato, "boring?" The Q7 is furthest from bland than any SUV on the road. It's definitely a love it/hate it design, and although most people I've talked to love it, you're entitled to your opinion. But boring? C'mon!

And the MDX... the front-end grabs your attention with its ugliness, but then the rest is just a cliché. The Q7-copying rear end is certainly nice.

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louisvuittondon - 6/14/2007 7:29:33 AM

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That audi is ugly..only thing uglier is that Tribeca

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majster007 - 6/14/2007 10:36:35 AM

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Ok; the ugliest and most disgustin car are all american brands.

There is no american car that you can t describe with the word ugly.

As if for Audi Q7; WTF .... how can an american judge such a car; the design is close to perfection.

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M53R - 6/14/2007 11:02:59 AMView My AgentSpace

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I dont agree with them at all. Except with the subbie which is a total mess. The q7 is not ugly at all and has a nice side profile. Only problem is the cheap looking 2 tone colour and those massive ugly reflectors.

oh and i think the cls' rear is just a total mess.
The side profile is sexy looking and the front is nice but the rear is propertionally wrong and the tail lights look too small with the bonnet going down and ugly looking.

i agree with thesailor and rupert about those ugly ssangyoungs! Totally terrible! And also the buick suv ( i dont know what its called) has avery hideous rear.

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uscgamecock - 6/14/2007 12:46:13 PM

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The Acadia I like, the Element isn't good looking but I could find you an uglier car.

The Acura I don't really like, liked the old one better. The Subaru deserves to be on there and the HHR is ugly too. Escalade looks great, the Kia is just bland, not ugly not good looking just plain.

Love the Q7 looks great especially with the 19s and S-Line. And the you can't make a mini-van look good but Nissan has the best looking one.

Dodge Caliber and Durango, Saab 9-5, Chrysler Sebring and PT Cruiser and Pacifica, Jeep Compass. They missed a lot that should be on there

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M316 - 6/14/2007 9:43:06 PM

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z4 6 series series 1 series all are hideous with the droopy eyed (I'm sad because I am ugly look) the 7 series however takes the cake!

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M316 - 6/14/2007 9:45:27 PM

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oh and generally speaking American cars are also hideous with precious few exceptions (like the turbo charged euro Focus hatch)

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ZZZushi - 6/15/2007 7:45:40 AM

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Come on, whats wrong with the Q7.

Hell, The RX looks like it was made from a box of leftover triangles.

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lewissalem - 6/15/2007 9:44:47 AM

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Cnet needs to stop stick to reviewing computers. To read about the latest motherboards, I don't pick up Car & Driver.

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lewissalem - 6/15/2007 9:45:43 AM

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Cnet needs to stick to reviewing computers. To read about the latest motherboards, I don't pick up Car & Driver.

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2007Tahoe - 6/15/2007 5:48:15 PM

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Hmmm.... odd that the Compass didn't make the list... Should have been #1 on that one. So hideous....

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DieselRules - 6/17/2007 2:27:29 AM

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too bad nobody has an opinion on this site! :)

I'm just thankful that Toyota killed off the Echo ... what an ugly POS that was!

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