CNET: The 10 ugliest cars we've seen

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

Acura MDX - overstyled front, but not ugly.

Kia Rondo - more bland than ugly IMHO.

— wac77 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 12:53:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

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?

— Will_ (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 12:59:26 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

All of them are not good looking cars for sure.

— SupraNeverBack (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 12:59:51 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

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?

— djasondds (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 1:18:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

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.

— vdiv (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 1:19:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7   

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?

— chuck717 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 1:27:51 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

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>

— chuck717 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 1:31:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

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

— aeyjay (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 1:32:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

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

— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 8:10:11 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

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

— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 1:39:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

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

— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 2:01:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

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.

— Auto_expert (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 2:07:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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

— markusck (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 2:10:58 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

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

— AUTO_UNION (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 2:34:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

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.

— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 8:12:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

That looks like a swollen R-Class. lol.

— Will_ (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 3:20:56 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

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

— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 3:28:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

It makes the R class look like Miss World.

— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 3:28:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

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...

— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 6:04:56 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

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

— Anti_Bangle (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 3:25:26 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -12   

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

— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 4:21:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

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

— MercBasher (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 10:28:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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?

— PlanB (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 5:14:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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!

— gkearns56 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 5:33:05 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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

— trd1 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 5:38:58 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

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.

— cdoke (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 5:51:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

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

JUGNU

— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 6:27:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

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

The article isn't worth $h!t!

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 6:38:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

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

— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 9:55:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

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.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 10:05:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

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.

— senorgato (View Profile)

Posted on 6/12/2007 10:22:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/13/2007 12:28:36 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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!

— Audi4Life (View Profile)

Posted on 6/13/2007 1:00:08 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

my vote? Fiat Multipla!!

— mstangpny07 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/13/2007 1:23:22 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

"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.

— queenmab (View Profile)

Posted on 6/13/2007 10:49:51 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

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

— bagwell (View Profile)

Posted on 6/13/2007 10:58:39 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

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

— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 6/13/2007 12:06:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 6/14/2007 1:52:37 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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

— louisvuittondon (View Profile)

Posted on 6/14/2007 7:29:33 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

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.

— majster007 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/14/2007 10:36:35 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

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.

— M53R (View Profile)

Posted on 6/14/2007 11:02:59 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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

— uscgame (View Profile)

Posted on 6/14/2007 12:46:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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!

— M316 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/14/2007 9:43:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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

— M316 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/14/2007 9:45:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Come on, whats wrong with the Q7.

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

— ZZZushi (View Profile)

Posted on 6/15/2007 7:45:40 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

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

— lewissalem (View Profile)

Posted on 6/15/2007 9:44:47 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

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

— lewissalem (View Profile)

Posted on 6/15/2007 9:45:43 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

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

— 2007Tahoe (View Profile)

Posted on 6/15/2007 5:48:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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!

— DieselRules (View Profile)

Posted on 6/17/2007 2:27:29 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2