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I can never understand why car companies put out such ugly cars. Is there such a huge price difference between making a decent looking car and an ugly car that
by vinhboy 15y ago
I can never understand why car companies put out such ugly cars. Is there such a huge price difference between making a decent looking car and an ugly car that they have sacrifice design? Or does someone at nissan actually thinks it looks "space age".
- malloreon 15y agoI don't have the research on hand, but it's generally accepted that the reason the Prius was so successful as a hybrid was because it LOOKED very different than other hybrids, so people who bought one could conspicuously show off that they were hybrid drivers before it was cool. Models like the Honda Hybrid Accord and Civic didn't do nearly as well because aside from the badge and carpool sticker, they didn't scream "I'M A HYBRID LOOK AT ME SAVING THE WORLD" My hunch is that the Leaf was an attempt to capture some of that "conspicuous hybridization" momentum. Agreed, though, it's an ugly car.
- Roboprog 15y agoThe Prius is shaped like an upside down boat hull. It's a shape that offers little drag through a fluid. I find the Prius OK, not beautiful, but not ugly either. Don't have one yet, but would likely consider one as a practical replacement vehicle.