I am in the target market for a BMW i3. However, I was turned off by the bizarre appearance of the car. I am pretty thick skinned, but would still be thinking

I am in the target market for a BMW i3. However, I was turned off by the bizarre appearance of the car. I am pretty thick skinned, but would still be thinking that other motorists were laughing their heads off, while I was driving it. Why do manufacturers feel obliged to make new technology cars looks like cheap and nasty toys ?