Cars you didn't know existed...

[PomBstard]

GravelBen said:

Sold as a Holden in NZ/Aus, and made by Daewoo IIRC. Pretty uninspiring all round from what I've heard.

I've had the misfortune to drive a Holden Cruze from Sydney to Canberra and back - not an inspiring journey at the best of times, though usually made better by the thought of a loop round Mt Stromlo. Anyhow, this time, it was even more dull. Just nothing about the car to make you want to drive it. A Corolla is better in every way.

[campermanj]

The Citroën cactus should definitely be on this list probably one of the ugliest things I've seen in a long time... What is with the leather look door sponge things? I would post a picture but don't know how

[CO2000]

Alpaca said:

Speccing up a Camaro on the Chevrolet website (just for fun) and came across this - a Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon.

No prices quoted on the website so presumably the stocks have run out in led up to Chevy's withdrawal.

I quite like that

[Dyl]

campermanj said:

The Citroën cactus should definitely be on this list probably one of the ugliest things I've seen in a long time... What is with the leather look door sponge things? I would post a picture but don't know how

I like them, have seen a few around recently.

[northwest monkey]

CO2000 said:

Alpaca said:

Speccing up a Camaro on the Chevrolet website (just for fun) and came across this - a Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon.

No prices quoted on the website so presumably the stocks have run out in led up to Chevy's withdrawal.

I quite like that

A mate of mine has just bought one - very little money for quite a well specced 18-month old car. Seems ok if I'm honest.

[northwest monkey]

F1GTRUeno said:

EuroFighter said:

Convertible Murano anyone?

Just waiting for people to say they like it because at least it isn't bland...

I normally like "quirky" cars (I drive a bright orange MG6), but fk me that is awful.

[Daston]

Dyl said:

I like them, have seen a few around recently.

Same here, these look to be a great family car. Built in protection from other kids/mums in the carparks and pretty well priced.

They are on my future family car list for sure.

[McAndy]

Daston said:

Same here, these look to be a great family car. Built in protection from other kids/mums in the carparks and pretty well priced.

They are on my future family car list for sure.

I saw my first one this morning. I looked better on the road than in pictures. Quite nice and compact.

[r11co]

Alpaca said:

That is a definite contender for this thread (in the 'Best' category, the Cruze was no looker in saloon/hatch form, but that is quite handsome and purposeful looking).

Edited by r11co on Monday 9th March 19:23

[McAndy]

r11co said:

That is a definite contender for this thread (in the 'Best' category, the Cruze was no looker in saloon/hatch form, but that is quite handsome and purposeful looking).

That link goes to the previous page on this thread...

[kambites]

I assume he meant the "cars which look best as estate" thread.

[soad]

Chaps, I give you a Honda Beat:

[thebigmacmoomin]

As a Gran Turismo player, I knew that one existed.

[r11co]

McAndy said:

That link goes to the previous page on this thread...

Soz. Fixed it now!

[r11co]

soad said:

Chaps, I give you a Honda Beat:

I know someone that used to have a yellow one of those.

[jamiebae]

Daston said:

Dyl said:

I like them, have seen a few around recently.

Same here, these look to be a great family car. Built in protection from other kids/mums in the carparks and pretty well priced.

They are on my future family car list for sure.

Sadly it has two fundamental flaws. Number one, you can't get split folding rear seats so when you own one child your skis or bike has to go on the roof, and number two the rear windows pop out rather than sliding into the door, which can cause unpleasant child/sick/interior interface issues.

[soad]

r11co said:

soad said:

Chaps, I give you a Honda Beat:

I know someone that used to have a yellow one of those.

Must have been ages ago?
Looks good in yellow, looked up a bunch of photos earlier.

I don't remember this car being in the original Gran Turismo, probably was the later series.

[patmahe]

soad said:

Must have been ages ago?
Looks good in yellow, looked up a bunch of photos earlier.

I don't remember this car being in the original Gran Turismo, probably was the later series.

This and the Suzuki Cappuccino have always fascinated me, would love to have a go in one around a decent Karting track or autosolo style course...can't imagine they'd be great for touring Europe or anything like that though.

[saaby93]

EuroFighter said:

Convertible Murano anyone?

I used to think the ssanyong rodeo was the one to avoid, but you've got a winner there

[cirian75]

jamiebae said:

Daston said:

Dyl said:

I like them, have seen a few around recently.

Same here, these look to be a great family car. Built in protection from other kids/mums in the carparks and pretty well priced.

They are on my future family car list for sure.

Sadly it has two fundamental flaws. Number one, you can't get split folding rear seats so when you own one child your skis or bike has to go on the roof, and number two the rear windows pop out rather than sliding into the door, which can cause unpleasant child/sick/interior interface issues.

My dad wants one when the 3 years mobility is up on his (my mums) 3008