Top 5 Ugliest Cars

When most people think of the automotive industry and what makes it so profitable, they split into two different categories: speed and gas mileage. These are the two factors that most buying decisions are based on. Somebody with a full bank account and a history of bad choices is going to want speed. Somebody who drives long distances and can’t afford to visit the gas pump three times a week is going to want gas mileage. To suit these needs, manufacturers design cars that not only solve the problem of speed and gas mileage but also appeal the buyer’s sense of style. But what happens when they get it wrong? The answer is simple: they join the endless lists of ugly cars that float around the Internet . . . like this one.

Number Five: 1977 Ford LTD II Squire

Number five on this list is the 1977 Ford LTD II Squire. After the Thunderbird was reduced to a mid-size chassis, Ford decided to say goodbye to the Elite and Torino, both profitable cars during the years they were in production, and replace them with something a little sportier? In a press release by Ford, they claimed the goal was to combine “LTD’s traditional high level of workmanship with Mustang’s sporty spirit.” Judging by the above picture, the only thing sporty about this car is the golf clubs being put in the trunk.

Number Four: Nissan Cube (Every Year)

When the good people at Nissan sat down to discuss the designs for the Nissan Cube, the conversation probably went something like this, “Let’s take everything that Scion has done right with the xB, and do it wrong.” The end result was something that’s both confusing and – thanks to the windows on the left side – looks like it’s always turning right. However, Nissan makes plenty of other beautiful cars, so we’ll just label this the product of a bad day.

Number Three: 2008 Weber ‘Faster One’

Every once in a while, even journalists come across things that make them stop and ask, “What the hell?” This would be one of those times. For those of you interested in purchasing a car that grins at you with buckteeth and looks like something born out of a long night and an empty booze cabinet, Weber’s ‘Faster One’ is the vehicle for you. Built by a Swiss sports car company called Weber Sportcars Roman Weber GmbH (yes that’s the actual name), this 900 horsepower supercharged monster reaches an impressive 250 MPH, making it the fastest street legal car of 2008. But not even that’s enough to make it desirable. Weber has since changed the looks of the ‘Faster One’, giving it a sleeker look similar to the Bugatti Veyron. That being said, at least this particular model isn’t referred to as the ‘Beautiful One’.

Number Two: 2004 Toyota Prius

The Toyota Prius is like a fine wine. It’s an acquired taste. It’s like walking into a messy room day after day and deciding that it’s not that bad because you’ve gotten used to seeing it that way. Because let’s be honest, nobody buys a Prius because of the way they look. However, that doesn’t mean that they’re not great cars. When it was presented at the 2003 New York International Auto Show, the 2004 model had been completely redesigned, making the jump from a 4-door sedan to a mid-size lift-back. Now available in four different models: the 3rd Gen Prius, Prius Plug-In Hybrid, the Prius C, and Prius V (which is actually the most attractive of the bunch), it’s a nice option for those looking for a hybrid at an affordable price.

Number One: Chevrolet SSR

Nothing screams bad idea like a crossover between a car and a truck. The problem with Chevrolet’s SSR or Super Sport Roadster isn’t that they didn’t succeed in making a crossover, it’s that they did it too well, resulting in a car that looks too much like a truck and a truck that looks too much like a car. Its designs came from the Trailblazer’s EXT platform (another car that didn’t sell as well they’d hoped) and used General Motors’ Vortec 5300 engine, a 5.3 L V8 that pushes out 300 horsepower, until 2005 when it was replaced by the LS2, the same engine found in the C6 Corvette and Pontiac GTO. Having only lasted four years, this muscle truck/convertible is clearly one of those ideas that looked better on paper.

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