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Smart scientists once discovered that when we look at the cars, we use the same part of our brains as we use for peoples faces, to recognize them.

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Probably that is why they are designed the way they are: lights on the sides – eyes… some grill or badge – nose, and bumper – mouth etc. And the same way we feel the mimic emotions and character: like Mini has wide open and cheerful eyes… And new Mitsubishi Lancer is aggressive (narrow headlights descending to the middle)…

Knowing that… why do the designers put all these funny, ugly or sad faces on the cars…

Why “bottoms” – rears?

Because that is what we see the most of the time on the streets. We stand behind the cars in traffic lights. We are forced to look at their rears … And some of them are just harmful to our feelings

Check out the following photos of horrid modern car designs from this decade, below…

Skoda Superb

This is the youngest competitor – top class model from Czech VW producer. Their design was always conservative as they were supposed to be a “cheaper VW”. But cheaper doesn’t have to mean ugly… This is a large limousine and affordable choice. If You want a comfortable and spacious car, and don’t care for the looks, You can choose this one… But please don’t call the car Superb then…

Why didn’t they lift the lights a little? Car shouldn’t be so “sad”.

2. Seat Toledo

Seat Toledo

This one is also VW brand. But unlike Skoda – Seat supposed to be more “dynamic” and modern in design – to cover the part of market that Skoda couldn’t target. In this case they went too far – look at the windowsill and the rear lights! I know the trunk space is important but for what price!

3. Lexus SC

Lexus SC

This is one of the biggest failures in roadsters class. It’s not only the rear is bad, the whole car isn’t too likeable. The biggest car maker in the world trying to make a nice “sporty car”… And they just can’t…

4. Nissan Micra

Nissan Micra

Claimed as “the car the cannot be tuned at all”… Practicality over design in pure form… Design… What design?

5. Fiat Brava

Fiat Brava

Voted the 1996 car of the year (with it’s Bravo coupe version). How could this happen? Fortunately they stopped producing it 8 years ago. And new Bravo is looking better than this “mother in law” ass car…

6. BMW 7

BMW 7

When this car was presented on some car show many years ago. Old BMW 7 sales raised. This fact speaks for itself.

It looks like they were designing the BMW 1, 3, 5, then … 7 series. Did the first models… and were behind with the schedule of the last one. So Chris Bangle just didn’t finish designing the “7″ model. And this is the result. Maybe he fell asleep?

Fortunately the new one is way better.

7. Volvo C30

Volvo C30

Meet the Volvo idea of a hatchback. Sorry, but it looks like a Pokemon face with these stretched lights… No thank You…

8. SsangYong Stavic

SsangYong Stavic

No comment is needed. Be glad that You don’t see the front on this photo…

9. Renault Vel Satis

Renault Vel Satis

Renault design in last models was pretty controversial and risky. As far as Megane, Clio and Laguna were quite successful, this one wasn’t… Another “manga-like” cartoon face in the back…

10. Citroen C5

Citroen C5

This is one of the most boring and passionless designs ever. And it comes from a producer that was long ago famous for it’s modern and bold attitute in car making. You can fall asleep just looking at this car… Too bad, because the car was very comfortable and well equipped… New versions are pretty cool though…

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