My Vote for the UGLIEST Car in the World

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My Vote for the UGLIEST Car in the World

By JLP | January 10, 2008

LOL! Check this out:

Source: TimesOnline

It’s called the Tata Nano. It’s cheap (something like $2,500) but it sure is U-G-L-Y!

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Comments to “My Vote for the UGLIEST Car in the World”

Simon Says:
January 10th, 2008 at 10:47 pm

Haha. Here comes the modern version of Steve Urkel’s card!!

Viral Says:
January 10th, 2008 at 11:08 pm

You sure are in minority here.

Adam Says:
January 10th, 2008 at 11:18 pm

I kind of like it. But then again I drive an Echo and absolutely love it!

yeehaa99 Says:
January 11th, 2008 at 1:27 am

Ugly or not, if it has some quality it will be successful.

shiwala Says:
January 11th, 2008 at 2:29 am

Sorry, the Pontiac Aztek still gets my vote for ugliest.

Ankit Says:
January 11th, 2008 at 5:54 am

Here’s a link to an interview with the owner of the company that made the car. Worth a read and explains why the car is designed so and for whom: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Interview_with_Ratan_Tata_Making_of_Nano/articleshow/2690794.cms

Sanjeev Says:
January 11th, 2008 at 6:05 am

Those guys voting this for UGLIEST car, they have ever visited India? where many people are making $1 per day as their income and where the people’s are not having enough money to dream of buying Honda, Mercedeez, Toyota or any high end car.
This car is called peoples car, this is for the family who can not afford to have these costly cars.

And some more informatio… this is basic car with all safety features and EURO4 norm for pollutions..

want! some more informatio contact me : sanjeev2111@hotmail.com or come to India to see the India’s success..

Not John Says:
January 11th, 2008 at 7:52 am

Yes, I own an Aztek. But, I think everyone is missing the point aboutugly cars. The Aztek is great car that rides well, gets reasonable gas milage, and is comfortable.

The ugly is only visible from the outside. I drive it so, I don’t have to look at it.

Picked it up cheap too. Apparently, some people care about what it looks like from the outside too!

Sid Says:
January 11th, 2008 at 8:03 am

What is it going to do to the traffic situation there?
http://www.rawthink.com

pal Says:
January 11th, 2008 at 9:20 am

I am surprised JLP thinks that way. I thought money takes priority over everything else for you…

JLP Says:
January 11th, 2008 at 9:31 am

pal,

LOL! I’m all about BALANCE!

Chris Says:
January 11th, 2008 at 10:13 am

If the wheels were a little bigger I think it would looks just fine.

Danny Tsang Says:
January 11th, 2008 at 12:09 pm

Its a golf cart with a toyota prius body kit on it!

Foobarista Says:
January 11th, 2008 at 1:55 pm

As for “people’s car”, that’s literally what Volkswagen means: “volk” is “people”, and “wagen” is vehicle. And, come to think of it, this looks a bit like an old Bug…

yu now who Says:
January 11th, 2008 at 2:22 pm

If it had B-U-I-C-K on it JLP would think it was the best looking car out there!!!!!

Seriously, has anyone seen what the cost would be if it had all the mandated features (safety & environmental) to qualify for sale in the US?

JLP Says:
January 11th, 2008 at 2:27 pm

yu now who said:

“If it had B-U-I-C-K on it JLP would think it was the best looking car out there!!!!!”

Haha. I don’t think so. The Nano is ugly enough that I don’t think slapping a Buick badge on it would change my mind. Besides, I thought the last Buick Riviera was a dog.

Tim Says:
January 11th, 2008 at 3:10 pm

It looks like a shortened version of the Renault Twingo. I’m sure Apple will sue them over the Nano name.

sam Says:
January 11th, 2008 at 3:42 pm

I imagine it looks just fine to those people in India that it is being marketed to.

F2000 Ferrari Says:
January 12th, 2008 at 7:38 pm

LOL! Now you are an expert on cars too!

JLP Says:
January 12th, 2008 at 10:10 pm

F2000,

Why do I have to be an “expert” in order to have an opinion on the looks of a car?

abhi Says:
January 12th, 2008 at 11:22 pm

I am a regular reader of your column and was really dissapointed to read your statement. You have no right to decide what is ugly. BEAUTY IS IN THE EYES OF THE BEHOLDER.
May be its ugly…but I am sure it will fulfill dreams of owning a car for many….You should appreciate the fact that somebody could manufacture a car of high grade for cheap. Wait till TATA makes its presence in USA(TATA will be buying Jaguar and LandRover soon…)

JLP Says:
January 12th, 2008 at 11:34 pm

abhi,

Sorry to disappoint you.

I understand the significance of this car. I just think it’s ugly.

pappaji Says:
January 13th, 2008 at 2:12 am

It’s the cheapest car in the world - made by an Indian for Indians. It’s better value than useless Ford and Chevy brands being marketed in India. The latter are anyway discarded by Americans who are preferring Toyotas and Hondas. So it’s time for Nano. Who really cares what an american thinks about Indian car? Drive a nano and have fun!

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Adam Says:
January 14th, 2008 at 12:49 pm

Actually it’s kinda cute. Put a couple of black dots on it and a pair of antennae and you have yourself a drivable lady bug.

imaemagmak@aol.com Says:
January 18th, 2008 at 1:40 pm

I would love to own one to get around town on local jaunts. I would save gallons and gallons of gas………………donaken

bob Says:
January 29th, 2009 at 4:40 pm

YES

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My Vote for the UGLIEST Car in the World