Unusual cars that even the manufacturers themselves want to forget

Do you still remember when you and your friends spotted an off-the-shelf car, for example some kind of Ferrari, Porsche or something similar, and at first you just silently admired the wonderful lines of the body. You took a closer look at every corner, stunned by the size of the tires and the speed displayed on the speedometer. Some cars are masterpieces, but unfortunately there must also be breakdowns that also make us stand still, but for other reasons.

However, automotive masterpieces and polos have something in common – they put a smile on our face. Let's take a look at which cars regularly appear on the ugliest list.

Fiat multiple

Italian cars are usually synonymous with beauty, extravagance and elegance. At the same time, they are not known for their reliability, but we forgive them for that, because it is part of their Italian charm. The Fiat Multipla was a huge achievement for Fiat. Not only did they put together a car that focused all its strengths on practicality, but at the same time they managed to unite the entire automotive world. Fans, experts, even owners of fiat multiple are of the same opinion that it is an ugly duckling.

Headlights placed just below the windshield, massive windows, a hood that stretches endlessly … There is no story insideč better. All the controls are crammed into the driver-facing center console for easy access, but that's poor consolation. The Fiat Multipla is a phenomenon of Italian production. A nation best known for aesthetics has produced a car that otherwise drives well, but many were willing to walk to the finish rather than be spotted behind the wheel of a multiple by a possible acquaintance.

Nissan cube

Nissan cube lives up to its name – Boxes on wheels. Like the multipla, it is very practical, but potential buyers were put off by the asymmetry in the first place. Surprisingly, its success fell on fertile ground in Japan, where it proved to be a good truck. Compared to the exterior, the interior was quite attractive and, above all, comfortable. A drawer for storing equipment was hidden in every corner. Although he had 122 horse power, these horses were very lazy.

Nissan S cargo

Another failed attempt by Nissan, which wanted to create a practical van towards the end of the eighties. It was driven only on Japanese roads, and the inspiration for the design was drawn from another č Šudaš delivery truck – it was a Citroën 2CV fourgonnette, which caught the nickname “polž”. Only 8,000 examples were produced, and at the beginning of production it was only available by advance reservation.

The lucky ones who managed to buy a Japanese snail could choose between two accessories: an electric canvas roof and two round windows on the sides of the car.

Ssangyong rodius

Minivans have never been known for attractive design, but they are not ugly cars. The exception is the ssangyong rodius. Many elements stand out, but most of all the idea of designer Ken Greenley, a former professor of automotive design at the Royal College of Art and Design, who wanted to recreate the shapes of luxury yachts on four wheels.

Take he said that his attempt failed.

Volkswagen type 181

The VW Type 181 was designed for the German military in the late 1960s, but was sold to the public from the 1980s under a number of names, including the #141 Trekker in Great Britain and the creature (The Thing) in America.

Renault avantime

Avantime was intended for parents who were used to the spaciousness of minivans and who recently found themselves alone in the nest. We can see quite a few similarities with the minivan espace and also quite a few "strange decisions" that did not prove to be very popular among potential buyers. The bold design was also reflected in the sales figures. They sold only 8,000 cars in two years.

Chevrolet lumina / silhouette / pontiac trans sport

Minivans stirred the spirits of many designers who wanted to spice up the plain design in their own way. Chevrolet set itself a mission to create a futuristic MPV. Admirable, but in the end chrevoleta lumine didn't catch the nickname future, but A boxy van. The most popular observation was the observation that the front of the car resembled the nose of an anteater.

Driving complaints ranged from the car being driven from the back seat to the dashboard being like a black hole. Whatever slid across the dashboard was gone forever.

Corbin sparrow

The manufacturer named it ruler of the city streets (English: The Ruler of the City Streets), which was very optimistic considering the fact that the average driver could barely fit into the cabin. Sparrow was actually an electric battery vehicle on three wheels, which does not justify its appearance and functionality.

Smart fortwo

Some cars ended up on the infamous list of ugly ducklings due to a designer's mistake, and some were due to a deliberate decision by the manufacturer. The Smart fortwo is an extremely unusual car and definitely not attractive. ÄŒudaški for sure, maybe even cute, but not a beautiful example of motoring. But unlike the others, he has a reason for it. Smart wanted to create a small car with a focus on safety. The so-called Tridion cell, or steel hemispherical safety cell, made up the entire platform of the car and a large part of the outer body, which provided the pole with unimpeachable safety in the event of an accident.

Aston Martin Cygnet

At first glance, you would say that it might be a cute French car that would do well on congested city roads. If it was a Renault or maybe a Citroen, it would be less harshly condemned. However, since it is an invention of the Aston Martin company, it is a bit more difficult to understand what was going on in the minds of the managers and designers. Cygnet was created due to the need to meet new emission standards. Even Aston Martin joked about its creation. They made a V8 powered version and as you can imagine the little one turned into a road rocket.