Not like everyone else: the strangest cars from famous manufacturers (photo)

Throughout the long history of the automotive industry, many brands have decided to make bold experiments that don’t always meet expectations. Focus will talk about the strangest cars from famous manufacturers.

Some cars have an unusual design or build. This collection includes only cars that turned out to be very strange.

The strangest cars from world manufacturers:

Acura ZDX

The Acura ZDX coupe-crossover was too revolutionary for its time. Buyers were not ready for such a bold combination of two different body styles.

Alfa Romeo 40/60 hp Aerodynamics

The Alfa Romeo 40/60 hp sports car was produced from 1913 to 1922. In 1914, an unusual prototype of Aerodinamica was created, capable of reaching a speed of 139 km / h. Its hull was inspired by the aerotechnical industry and looked more like an airship.

Aston Martin Swan

The Aston Martin Cygnet was produced from 2011 to 2013. It is a more luxurious version of the Toyota IQ compact hatchback.

The model was launched so that the Aston Martin brand could quickly reduce the average emissions of its cars. However, not all buyers were willing to pay about 40 thousand dollars for such a car.

Audi A2

The Audi A2 was produced from 1999 to 2005 and was an incredibly revolutionary car for its time. The hatchback did not have a regular hood, and it was possible to change the oil by opening the hatch on the dashboard.

The 3L improved drag coefficient version consumed an average of just 2.99 liters of fuel per 100 km. But the controversial design alienated many potential buyers.

BMW Isetta

The miniature BMW Isseta may seem like a strange experiment, but it was this model that helped the brand cope with the post-war crisis. This car was very cheap and convenient in the city.

Bugatti T57 Coupe

The original Bugatti T57 is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful cars in history. Despite this, in the 50s, the French-British artist James Brown decided to develop a completely new body for the model.

The car has become more streamlined, but its design has been controversial. The front of the car started to look very flat and strange windows appeared in the back.

Buick Reatta

In the late 80s, Buick decided to launch a competitor for Japanese sports cars. The result was a strange combination of Japanese and American design that not all drivers liked.

Cadillac Escalade EXT

Cadillac Escalade in the back of a pickup truck may seem like the work of enthusiasts, but such a modification was mass-produced. In the early 2000s, General Motors management decided to conduct such an experiment to attract a new audience.

The venture was unsuccessful, as few people needed a luxury pickup truck that was too expensive. However, this version lasted for two generations of the model.

Chevrolet SSR

Unusual retro pickup Chevrolet SSR was produced from 2003 to 2006. In addition to the radical design, the model was distinguished by the presence of a sunroof.

The pickup truck is equipped with powerful V8 engines that allow it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 7 seconds. The model was not in demand due to the very high price.

Chrysler Bandit

Another daring experiment by American engineers was the Chrysler Prowler roadster. The car had an unusual design in the style of hot rods.

Citroen Mehari

The utility SUV was produced from 1968 to 1988. It was an unusual open-top vehicle often used by the military and police.

Daihatsu Dwarf

A miniature Japanese truck was created as a business transport for short distances. A spare wheel is installed in the front of the body, which makes the appearance of the model even more peculiar.

Dodging Offense

The Dodge Rampage light pickup truck was produced for just two years, from 1982 to 1984. The main problem was the low carrying capacity of the model compared to its competitors.

Ferrari 410 Superamerica Coupe by Carrozzeria Ghia

In 1956, one of the most unusual Ferrari sports cars in history was created. Its design is fundamentally different from other models of the Italian brand and more reminiscent of American cars.

Fiat Multipla

The Fiat Multipla may be one of Europe’s most popular family cars. The main problem of the model was the controversial exterior and interior design, which alienated many potential buyers.

Ford Thunderbird

The Ford Thunderbird was a convertible popular in the United States since the 1950s. In 2002, Ford launched the eleventh generation of the model, which has a retro design that car enthusiasts do not like.

this is honda

Honda That’s was a very small but practical car built for the Japanese market. The model had not only a strange name, but also a design resembling a box.

hyundai veloster

The Hyundai Veloster is basically a standard hatchback, except for one important feature. There is only one side door on the left and two doors on the right.

Isuzu VehiCROSS

Isuzu VehiCROSS already looks like a modified SUV from the very beginning. This model is characterized by high cross-country ability and bold design.

Jeep Forward Control

Throughout its long history, the Jeep has become famous for its all-terrain vehicles. In the 1950s, the brand also produced an unusual Forward Control truck, which became the prototype of the UAZ Loaf.

kia rail

The Kia Ray looks like a smaller copy of the Soul hatchback. The minivan is built on the platform of the Picanto model and is one of the brand’s most compact cars.

Lamborghini LM002

The big-powered SUV LM002 made a huge splash in the 1980s. At that time, no one could have imagined that Lamborghini would produce such a car.

Lancia Thesis

The success of expensive premium cars largely depends on comfort and equipment level. However, the design of the model, for which the Lancia Thesis is too radical, is also important for buyers.

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Convertible

Land Rover has produced many extraordinary off-road vehicles. The entry-level Evoque was also available in an open top version, which turned out to be unnecessary for potential buyers.

Lincoln MKX

In the 2000s, the Lincoln brand experienced many financial problems. The brand decided to create a new crossover based on Mazda, which turned out to be unsuccessful to cope with the crisis.

Lotus Europe

The Lotus Europa was the brand’s first mid-engine production sports car to be driven on public roads. The car received an unusual design and resembled a small station wagon.

Mazda AZ-1

In the 1990s, Mazda sold a unique car in Japan under the Autozam sub-brand. It was a two-seater coupe with gull-wing doors.

Mercedes-Benz Transporter

The Mercedes-Benz Renntransporter is a truck built specifically for transporting fireballs. The model was called the “Blue Miracle” and is one of the most unusual trucks in history.

Mini Moke

The Mini Moke was produced from 1964 to 1993. It was designed as a light military vehicle with good cross-country ability.

mitsubishi minica toppo

The miniature three-door hatchback had a high roof and an unusual design. The model was only available for the Japanese market.

nissan pao

At first the Nissan Pao may seem like it was manufactured in the 1960s, but this model didn’t appear until 1989. Then the brand decided to make a bold experiment by launching an unusual hatchback in retro style.

opel gt

The second generation Opel GT appeared in 2006 and surprised many fans of the brand. The Roadster was immediately produced under various brands, including Daewoo and Saturn.

pejo 1007

The compact minivan Peugeot 1007 was the ideal vehicle for narrow European streets. The side doors fold back, making it easier to get inside in a tight space.

Porsche C88

The Porsche C88 never went into production, but the sedan may well be the brand’s most unusual model in history. The concept was introduced in 1995 and was intended for the Chinese market.

Renault Twizy

Renault’s weirdest electric car appeared in 2012. The model is characterized by compact dimensions and the absence of side doors.

Škoda Felicia Entertainment

The Skoda Felicia was the brand’s most popular model in the 1990s. The brand has released a limited edition Fun for travelers. It was an unusual yellow pickup truck with a picture of a frog on the back.

smart traveler

Smart gained popularity with the creation of miniature city cars. In 2003, the brand launched an unusual open-top sports car that never lived up to expectations.

SsangYong Rodius

SsangYong described the Rodius as “a luxury land yacht”. However, the public criticized the model for its controversial design.

Subaru Vivio Bistro

Like Nissan, Subaru produced extraordinary cars with retro design. One of these models was the Vivio Bistro hatchback.

Suzuki Twin

The miniature city car Suzuki Twin has an unusual design with a plastic coating on its body. Under the hood was a low-power 44-horsepower engine, which did not cause enthusiasm among drivers.

Toyota Will Cypha

The design of Toyota Will Cypha is quite different from other cars of the brand. The model was produced for the Japanese market in the early 2000s and was quite progressive for its time.

volkswagen xl1

Volkswagen rarely releases sports cars, focusing on the production of family models. In 2013, the revolutionary XL1 sports car was introduced, which became the showcase of the brand’s technologies.

The car is a hybrid based on a two-cylinder turbodiesel and an electric motor. The model consumed only 0.9 liters of fuel per 100 km.

volvo 480

The Volvo 480 was produced from 1986 to 1995. The car has an unusual design with hidden headlights that rise when turned on.

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