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1 Pontiac Aztek
Pontiac unveiled their Aztek for model year 2001, to the great confusion of the automotive world and even the world in general. With excessive plastic cladding, angular front and rear ends, and minimal ground clearance over small wheels, the Aztek was immediately reviled as one of the ugliest cars of its time, and possibly the ugliest car ever made. The fact that Pontiac’s engineers, designers, and executives never took a step back during the Aztek’s development was a miracle.
The Aztek represented Pontiac’s attempt to enter the burgeoning crossover market, where a mix of the roominess of the minivan and the utility of the SUV come together. There was even a tent that fit onto the Aztek’s rear to allow for easier camping. But even without the hideous design, the rest of the concept failed to impress, as well. Under the hood, a 3.4-liter V6 powered either the front or all four wheels of the almost 4,000 pound Aztek through a slushy four speed automatic transmission. The Aztek was so terrible in every way that it contributed to the death of the Pontiac brand as a whole. Even though Walter White may have driven one in Breaking Bad, even fans of the show should avoid the Aztek at all costs.
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