Ugly, ugly, ugly ...

bwilson4web · 10-29-2009, 02:18 PM

This is a photo from cars.com of the "2010 GMC Terrain". My first thought was 'is it still above the terrain?'

I have no sense of esthetics but even I think this looks at best tacky. Can anyone explain the attraction?

Bob Wilson

DaveinOlyWA · 10-29-2009, 02:59 PM

Bob; that is a very good question.

Salsawonder · 10-29-2009, 03:11 PM

It does nothing for me. I also dislike the Chrysler 300 and the really low Dodge wagon that has small windows.....can't recall the model. I DO like the re-birth of the Challenger, much better than the styling of the Mustang re-do.

bedrock8x · 10-29-2009, 03:12 PM

It looks imposing, muscular. It scars you looking at it in your rear view mirror. Great for those who needs a ego fix.

F8L · 10-29-2009, 03:17 PM

Big giant grilles are very popular with knuckle-draggers and the egotistical who are trying to show they are big men.

Look at the trend with grille size/prominence since the early 90's.

1990 Ram

2009 Ram

1990 GMC

2009 GMC

Flying White Dutchman · 10-29-2009, 03:19 PM

at firts i liked the front look.... looking big and tuff ( i like big nosed cars like this )

buth then i got a look at the side view.... UGLY indeed

prioki · 10-29-2009, 03:45 PM

Ew.

That's all I have to say.

San_Carlos_Jeff · 10-29-2009, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying White Dutchman

at firts i liked the front look.... looking big and tuff ( i like big nosed cars like this )

I'm with you FWD. Personally I think the front is ok looking, but those bulged out side fenders are nasty.

**TonyPSchaefer** · 10-29-2009, 04:43 PM

To me, a grill like that says, "intimidate the car in front of you."

If you looks at the fronts of many "muscle cars" these days, they actually look mean with headlights that look like they are squinting eyes.

Felt · 10-29-2009, 04:51 PM

I think the enormous "mouth" is an appropriate image ... after all, they are gobbling up the taxpayers money fast and furious ... and asking for more.

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