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4. Subaru BRZ
Subaru has made some truly impressive cars over the years. But the one that is most overrated has to be the BRZ. Marketed as a return to semi-cheap sports car fun, the BRZ places 197 horsepower to the rear wheels of a relatively lightweight chassis in hopes that it will spur some excitement among drivers. But in standard form, the engine and rear wheels simply aren’t powerful enough to justify the hype. Most people agree that more power is needed. This is why many street modified versions of the BRZ have boosted engines. If you’ve ever driven a BRZ, then you’ll know that after you get used to the torque and acceleration, there’s nothing left but boredom.
3. Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius has always been a bit of an automotive rock star. The Prius first came onto the scene in 1997 when Toyota brought it out as the first mass produced gas-electric hybrid car. The Prius quickly established itself as the environmentally conscious buyer’s preferred mode of transport. And the Prius was a sales success right out of the gate. People who were concerned with the state of the environment snapped them up, thinking that the battery power was clean and green, thus easing their conscience about being environmentally friendly. However, this isn’t exactly true. As a hybrid, the Prius still has a fossil fuel-powered engine, plus a battery that contains nickel, an element that is bad for Mother Earth. Extracting nickel and turning it into a battery is a process that is very bad for the environment. So while the Prius has always used less gas than conventional cars, it’s also not the cure-all environmental vehicle that it has been made out to be.
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