The Ugliest Cars Ever Made

Pontiac Aztek

The Aztek hit the marketplace in 2001 as a drastic swing away from the ‘safe’ styling that GM had been producing through the 1990s. Designed to be "quite possibly the most versatile vehicle on the planet”, as claimed by the marketing tagline, the Aztek was one of the first crossovers on lots. Optional features included a built-in tent system that could turn the vehicle into a camper van, a center console that doubled as a removable cooler, and a myriad of cargo kits and rails for bikes, snowboards, and pretty much every other outdoor sport you could want. Unfortunately, this feat of versatility was wrapped in one of the most derided body stylings of modern automotive design. The overly aggressive front end, which was meant to pay homage to Pontiac’s earlier vehicles such as the GTO, came off as cheesy, while the squared-off fenders looked empty and ineffectual. Unfortunately, for everything the Aztek did right, its terrible curb appeal landed it on several ‘worst of’ lists, including both of Time’s “50 Worst Vehicles” and “50 Worst Inventions” lists.