Although beauty is often a subjective thing, there are some things which can be called, pretty much objectively, downright ugly! This can be applied to a number of different things – one of which is cars. We have decided to put together a list to honor these eyesores, so keep reading to see the absolute ugliest cars available.
2004 Covini C6W
Our list starts with this ugly monster: the Covini C6W. Although this 6-wheeled car has a pretty impressive 400hp engine, you cannot avoid the fact that the car looks pretty strange, with its bug-like looking front, and the two extra wheels which are there in order to assist balance and improve the braking. The Covini C6W’s design is too weird for it to be taken seriously!
2004 Covini C6W
Marcos Mantis
Marcos was a British manufacturer that specialized in sports cars and succeeded in producing a good number of pretty ugly cars, but they certainly outdid themselves with the Mantis! It seems most would agree with this, as only one Mantis was actually released in 1968 and it wasn’t long before that was retired either. The car made one last appearance in 2008 at the Festival of Speed.
Marcos Mantis
Troll Sportcoupé
The Norwegian company, Troll Pastik & Bilindustri, are responsible for this one. They attempted to build a car, using fiberglass for the body as the material has various benefits, like being lightweight and being resistant to rust. The engineering was fine but the design was an utter failure so that this model was only produced between 1956 and 1958.
Troll Sportcoupé
Hyundai Tiburon
This car is known by a number of names, officially it’s called the Hyundai Tiburon, but in Europe, it is often called the Hyundai Coupe. In Spanish, the word ‘Tiburon’ translates as ‘shark’, and it is true to say that this car does have the resemblance of a rather unlucky looking shark.
Hyundai Tiburon
Stutz Blackhawk
This Stutz monstrosity was first produced in 1972. Christened the Blackhawn, going on forty years later and it is still not clear to us what exactly the designers of this car were going for. The car is almost 6 meters (19 foot) long! Surprisingly, the original King of pop himself, Elvis Presley, actually adored the Blackhawk. Not only is it ugly, but the car was also way too expensive at the time, with an outrageous price tag of $120,000 in 2017.
Stutz Blackhawk
PT Cruiser
Although Chrysler is usually a pretty good car manufacturer, they really lost it with this one, the PT Cruiser. We can’t tell you much about the car’s performance, but we can tell you what you can already see… the design is a complete and utter failure.
PT Cruiser
Brubaker Box
Whoever is responsible for this abomination is award-worthy for at least giving it a name that suits it perfectly, other than that they may deserve another award for creating one of the ugliest cars out there. Seriously, it resembles a child’s drawing of a van that came to life; it’s basically a strangely shaped box on wheels.
Brubaker Box
Reliant Robin
This is a classic ugly car, resembling a mix between a car, a motorcycle and a boat, but not in a good way. Despite its ugliness, the Reliant Robin was one of the best-selling fiberglass cars ever made. It was made in 1973 to replace the Reliant Regal, not in any regal sense though considering how ugly it is.
Reliant Robin
2010 Veritas RS III
Vermot AG had been inactive in the automobile industry for almost sixty years by 2010, when they decided to make a comeback in a serious way. We kinda wish they hadn’t though as they created the 2010 Veritas RS III, which literally looks like a monster. It looks like while creating it someone pressed a button by mistake and summoned a demon to the roads.
2010 Veritas RS III
The Nissan Cube
Ever dreamt of owning a car that looked like an actual cube? Oh, no you say? How strange, we thought everyone did. Or no-one. So we can’t quite understand why Nissan designed this car which is pretty true to its name, the Nissan Cube which began production back in 1998, and you can still see them on the road here and there today.
The Nissan Cube
Weber Sportscars aka ‘Faster One’
This car was Switzerland’s pathetic attempt to usurp the Veyron and take the title of being the fastest street-legal car in 2008. Despite the fact that by the year 2008 car designs were improving quickly, it seems that these guys couldn’t get a handle on the design before releasing it to the world.
Weber Sportscars Aka ‘Faster One’
Citroën Ami
Just when you start day-dreaming about all the romance, fine wine, fashion and style associated with France, you can imagine the Citroën Ami and remember that they are not perfect. They decided to create this monstrosity in 1961 with its strange body shape and oversized headlamps, dubbed the notchback, a far cry from elegance and style!
Citroën Ami
Fiat Multipla
This is one ugly car which really makes words escape us… It is hard to imagine why Fiat made an active decision to create and design the Multipla to look like this. Released in 1998, this car actually ran in production until 2010, and you can still see a number of these making their mark on our streets today. It kinda looks like a car version of a person trying to hold in a sneeze. Now you won’t be able to ‘un-see’ that image.
Fiat Multipla
The Aurora
Ok, we are going to start this one like a fairytale story; as you can see, the cars’ design definitely fits into that kind of a story. Long long ago, in 1957, it was a rainy foggy morning when a priest awoke with an unclear head but with the best of motives and decided to design a car. Not just any car, but the safest car ever made. Motivated by the ever-rising death toll resulting from car accidents, the Aurora was born. A good idea but a hideous outcome.
The Aurora
2011 Nissan Leaf
We are not sure anyone at Nissan is aware of the ugly cars they seem to be intent on releasing. The 2011 Nissan Leaf is another example of an attempt o innovative design that didn’t go right. Although we respect anyone attempting to design and make something fresh and exciting, this is not it.
2011 Nissan Leaf
1959 Ford Anglia
This car proves that even those who excel can make mistakes! Although the 1959 Ford Anglia is not the ugliest car of them all, its awkward boxy shape and badly designed exterior do make it pretty awful.
1959 Ford Anglia
1973 Austin Allegro
The 1973 Austin Allegro was actually pretty popular when it was released, but we can’t help to question why that was. It basically looks like a milk carton on wheels. Was this the best it got for family cars in the 1970’s? Thankfully, car designs have come a long way since then!
1973 Austin Allegro
1990 Chrysler Imperial
Looking at this 1990 Chrysler Imperial, the first thing that comes to mind is a hearse. Not sure one wants to look at their car and think of a funeral every time… So it seems Chrysler got the memo and have improved their designs since then.
1990 Chrysler Imperial
1975 Ford Granada
The 1975 Ford Granada is another boxy car. It seems like the fashion of the time to design these boxes with wheels, and this one has a pretty unmissable grille to top it all off.
1975 Ford Granada
1957 Trabant
The 1957 Trabant may not be the most terrible car on our list so far, but from the choice of colors to its body shape, we think it’s definitely bad enough to deserve a spot on our list.
1957 Trabant
1996 Suzuki X90
This one really seems to include all the terrible ideas car designers have come up with merged into one ugly little car. The uncomfortably small 1996 Suzuki X90 looks like it was intended to be something like a sports car that was cursed with a seriously ugly exterior.
1996 Suzuki X90
1973 Oldsmobile Omega
The 1973 Oldsmobile Omega is ideal for anyone wanting to drive what can be described as a cowboy car. If that is you, then you are in luck with this badly designed rather unfortunate looking car.
1973 Oldsmobile Omega
2007 Jeep Compass
This is the kind of car we can imagine Jeep seriously regretting having made. The brand is known for its cool designs, but the 2007 Jeep Compass is a total failure on that front.
2007 Jeep Compass
1986 Hyundai Excel
You know when you were a child and drew cars that were basically a brick with circles underneath for wheels? Well, this car is the real version of that. The 1986 Hyundai Excel was not the best start to Hyundai’s manufacturing career, but thankfully, they have come a long way since!
1986 Hyundai Excel
AMC Pacer
When the AMC Pacer first came out in 1975, it was described in the press as ‘bold’, ‘unique’, and ‘futuristic’. And as a response to the 1970s gasoline crisis, AMC actually manufactured an electric version of the same model. But frankly, all we see when we look at this car is ugly.
AMC Pacer
Renault Fuego
During the 1930s some of the most remarkable classics came from the French, but by the early 1980s, it seemed to be clear that the French had lost their touch when it came to classic design. The Renault Fuego seems to have been a bad attempt at a sports coupe. The more you look at this one, the uglier it seems.
Renault Fuego
Pontiac Aztek
The Pontiac Aztek is another example of an ugly beast of a car. It looks like a design team was put together but nobody checked before to know if these guys liked each other enough to be on speaking terms, and from the outcome, they must have hated each other. There are just too many diverse elements that seem to clash and not work together.
Pontiac Aztek
Nissan S-Cargo
We think Nissan was going for a retro look when they designed this car, but it resembles a snail too closely to be able to think of anything else when looking at it. It is a kind of hybrid between a van and a car, and yes it can probably get the job done when it comes to hauling stuff about, but, well… just look at it!
Nissan S Cargo
Lightburn Zeta
The Lightburn Zeta had the potential to look nearly alright… but whatever design decisions were made to make sure that wasn’t the case. An Australian car, with a fiberglass body which allowed more creativity for designers, the Lightburn Zeta has a ‘50s Cadillac vibe to it but it is smaller than a mini. Not only did the design fall flat, the engine was also inadequate making it no fun to drive either.
Lightburn Zeta
Toyota MasterAce
Although the Toyota MasterAce looks like an uglier version of Volkswagen’s iconic microbus, this seriously ugly van is actually Toyota’s initial response to the successful Chrysler minivan back in 1983. We will just say this, Toyota is a really good car manufacturer, but this van is just straight up unpleasant on the eyes.
Toyota MasterAce
Subaru BRAT
So first off, who wants to own a car called ‘the BRAT’? BRAT actually stands for Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter, but the acronym is probably more appropriate for this vehicle. Subaru manufactured it in the ‘70s, and we can safely say we are not sad this car is no longer on the roads.
Subaru BRAT
Plymouth Prowler
We will leave it up to you to decide if it is a coincidence or not that not long after the Plymouth brand released the Prowler, the brand collapsed. In the attempt to make a car inspired by the American hot rod, they failed, and despite the ugliness, the Prowler does not come cheap.
Plymouth Prowler
1948 Studebaker Convertible
This is one to be debated about as it is definitely not the ugliest car on our list, and some even think it has got a certain style, but most of us agree that it looks pretty much like an unsuccessful attempt at downsizing a generic ‘50s style convertible.
1948 Studebaker Convertible
Chevrolet SSR
Not sure that the designers of this convertible truck intended to make a car that looks like it came out a cartoon. The two-passenger Chevrolet SSR looks quite cartoonish with its unbalanced proportions, a bit like a clown car.
Chevrolet SSR
Chevrolet HHR
The Chevrolet HHR is clearly a rip-off of the PT Cruiser, and not a successful one either! They could have at least changed the design to make it seem less apparent!
Chevrolet HHR
Electra Meccanica Solo Ev Commuter
Ok, we are just going to say it as we see it… They might have been going for some futuristic look but to us, this car looks like the car manufacturers just stopped halfway through the process saying ‘who needs the other half of the car!?’ Reaching a top speed of 82 miles per hour, the Electra Meccanica Solo Ev Commuter is actually a real street-legal three-wheeler electric car.
Electra Meccanica Solo Ev Commuter
Sbarro 4×4 +2 Concept Car
Ok, so we know this is just a concept car but we figured it was simply too ‘special’ not to have it on our list of ugly cars. It is not a regular 4X4, it is a 4X4 plus 2, as it has two extra wheels! Don’t ask us why! Not only does it have a weird amount of wheels it also boasts a lot of bumpers, and an overall horrific appearance with an outer-space vibe going for it.
Sbarro 4×4
Jensen S-V8
Mostly, you can count on British classic cars to be beautiful and unique, but this one is the exception. The Jensen S-V8 looks slightly Frankensteinesque, as if it was assembled from parts taken from a variety of different cars.
Jensen S V8
Jetstream SC250
So it’s pretty obvious that the designer of this ugly vehicle intended to create something that looked cool and fast, but to us, it looks like it jumped right out of a video game, and definitely doesn’t look like it should be on the roads!
Jetstream SC250
Bufori Geneva
We think this car was supposed to resemble the Rolls Royce, but it just doesn’t even come close in style, chic, or any other design parameter.
Bufori Geneva
Aston Martin Lagonda Shooting Brake
Even though it has a pretty sparky name, the Aston Martin Lagonda Shooting Brake is another car which is definitely meant as a hearse. At least we hope that was the intention, because otherwise, it is simply a very ugly car with no reason to be so! Usually, Aston Martin designs stunning cars, but this is most certainly not one of those.
Aston Martin Lagonda Shooting Brake
Marcos Mantis XP
Oh dear. Where do we start with this one? This gives the impression that the Marcos Mantis XP’s designers were a little too involved with video games and tried to design a car based on virtual reality. With the way it is designed, it looks like it survived a terrible car crash, and went back on the road with its bits all wonky and messed up.
Marcos Mantis XP
Marcos Mantis M70
Oh no, it is another Marcos on the list. Their designers might have been intent on trying to produce the strangest looking cars, and if that was the case, then they definitely succeeded!
Marcos Mantis M70
Mitsuoka Orochi
It may be hard to believe but this extra-terrestrial looking vehicle actually made it to the production line, even though it looks a bit like the Mitsuoka Orochi is a lot of random things thrown together in the hope that it will all somehow come together beautifully. Well, it doesn’t.
Mitsuoka Orochi
Tirrito Ayrton R
Even though the Tirrito Ayrton R was made as a tribute to a famous racing driver, it’s design doesn’t do him any justice. The too-sharp angular design, and the four tiny headlights, and a kind of ‘trying-too-hard-to-be-cool’ look about it, it just doesn’t work.
Tirrito Ayrton R
Ssangyong Rodius
You might still be able to see a Ssangyong Rodius on the road now and again. It has something of a minivan feel, but one that was in the middle of a transformation into an SUV but there was a glitch in the middle of the transformation and we got stuck with this thing.
Ssangyong Rodius
Stutz Bearcat II
The Stutz Bearcat II looks like Cruella De Ville’s dream car, or any supervillain for that matter, with its peculiar look and over the top bumper and headlights. Without the excessive front details, it could have actually been a slick ride.
Stutz Bearcat II
Sbarro Autobau
The Sbarro Autobau… is it a shaver? Is it a comb? Is it a slightly surprised looking monster? Nope, it is just a really unfortunate looking car! It is a concept car that was revealed in 2010, although we say it shouldn’t have even made it that far!
Sbarro Autobau
Pontiac Trans Sport
The Pontiac Trans Sport is the ultimate ugly minivan. Minivans are all well and good, particularly for big families with kids and all that, but this one just looks outright ugly.
Pontiac Trans Sport
Volkswagen Type 181 – The Thing
So if you have ever dreamt of driving a weird box-like, army jeep-like, roofless car, then this is the one for you! Well, if you buy a car whose name has ‘The Thing’ in the title, then you should pretty much be prepared for a product like this.
Volkswagen Type 181 The Thing
Lamborghini LM002
Why someone needs to take a good thing and make the ugliest version of it we cannot say. The LM002 was Lamborghini’s first attempt at making an SUV. Someone, please tell them this does not seem to be a good idea. It’s disproportionate shape and the fact that it looks like it has broken from the inside out and been smashed up repeatedly with a sledgehammer, are all reasons this is definitely high up on this list.
Lamborghini LM002
Isuzu VehiCROSS
Another monstrosity, this time made by Isuzu, the VehiCROSS resembles a balloon mid-deflation. Thankfully, it seems Isuzu understood and disregarded this concept car after three model years.
Isuzu VehiCROSS
Reva G-Wiz
Even though this car was created with the best of intentions, as an electric alternative and solution for the busy urban roads and limited city parking, it is ugly.
Reva G Wiz
1990 Chevrolet Lumina APV
The 1990 Chevrolet Lumina APV is kinda confusing… The whole idea of a minivan is to maximize the space of the interior, so we have to ask… why does this one have a stupidly long front, with a kind of drooping-nose look??
1990 Chevrolet Lumina APV
Jeep Renegade
Jeep is responsible for designing some of the best SUVs. But this is not one of them. A question that comes to mind when we see the Jeep Renegade is why oh why would anyone choose to purchase this Jeep when they produce so many more attractive ones?
Jeep Renegade
Corbin Sparrow
The Corbin Sparrow. Well, it just looks ridiculous. We don’t even know where to begin, actually, maybe it is not necessary to say anything. It is objectively an eyesore.
Corbin Sparrow
Bond Bug
What is this, you ask? Well, that is a very good question. Definitely, nothing to do with James Bond, as there is nothing smooth or sexy in its appearance, maybe it should have been named the ‘Pond Bug’, as it does look like something of a hybrid between a snail and a toad.
Bond Bug
1961 Amphicar
The 1961 Amphicar was actually made to drive through water. Honestly! It seems to be a mini version of an actual car, but we don’t think it really worked out too well.
1961 Amphicar
Panoz Abruzzi ‘Spirit of Le Mans’
Here is another good example of how not to design a sports car! The Panoz Abruzzi ‘Spirit of Le Mans’ was only set to produce 81 units, but thankfully this car never made it to production stage as it died right where it should have, at the prototype stage, also saving any silly soul from paying the whopping £300,000 it was set to sell at.
Panoz Abruzzi ‘Spirit Of Le Mans’
Sebring-Vanguard CitiCar
You may find it hard to believe but this seriously ugly car, released in 1974, was actually a very popular electric car in the United States at the time. But with a top speed of just 39 miles per hour, it makes sense that it didn’t really catch on in the long-term. And we still can’t quite understand what made the designers of this vehicle think that a triangular golf-cart/digger truck inspired design was the way to go…
Sebring Vanguard CitiCar
1978 Roach Coach
You say ‘roach’, I say, ‘alien goggles that fell from another planet and landed on a vacuum cleaner’. It’s virtually the same. This British invention is something straight out of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. Drive this overgrown roach into your garage… I dare you, your wife does too.
1978 Roach Coach
2006 Pea Car
Please check the spelling before you assume that we’re talking about anything other than the little green vegetable no kid wants to eat. This is the adult version of that… no adult wants to drive this little inedible monster. This is what I imagine the director of James Bond resorting to when budget cuts become a problem. Let’s hope we don’t get there.
2006 Pea Car
1950 Brütsch Mopetta
Oh wait, you didn’t want to see my childhood collection of matchbox cars? My mistake. You’re looking at the (insert appropriate adjective here) 1950 Brütsch Mopetta. This beast, of sorts, could race up to 22 miles per hour. If your mind hasn’t been blown just yet, then consider that after such a roaring first success, 13 more were produced. There are currently five of these little fellas flying around the world.
1950 Brütsch Mopetta