This article highlights some of the most unusual and unconventional cars launched in the 2010s, ranging from the aesthetically questionable to the technologically innovative.
The weirdest cars released in the last decade can be revealed - and include an axed 'ugly and squashed' Mini. An EV dubbed a plastic box on wheels also made the list of the strangest motors launched in the 2010s.It was an attempt to craft a sporty, eye-catching car, but the design left many scratching their heads. The shrunken roof not only made the car look awkward but also sacrificed the practicality Mini was known for.
There was also the Morgan 3-Wheeler which proudly embraced its oddity, with a retro-inspired design that nodded to the brand’s 1920s cyclecars. Vauxhall Chevette dubbed’ The Vader’ goes on the market for eye-watering price after spectacular £200k revamp With just three wheels and an exposed engine mounted at the front, it looked like something from another era. Yet, its quirky charm struck a chord with enthusiasts, remaining in production for a decade before a successor took its place.One of the first hydrogen-powered cars, it promised cutting-edge tech but delivered a design so awkward that it became a distraction.This rebadged Toyota iQ came with a hefty price tag but little to justify it beyond a plush interior. Aston hoped it would meet emissions regulations while appealing to city-dwelling elites, but buyers weren’t convinced.Then there’s the Nissan Juke-R 2.0, a Frankenstein’s monster of a car that merged the quirky Juke crossover with the guts of a GT-R. With 600 horsepower under the hood, it was more than just a gimmick, but its steep price and limited production ensured it remained a curiosity rather than a commercial success. took a different route with the XL1, crafting a hyper-efficient diesel-electric hybrid that looked more like a spaceship than a car.Essentially a glorified plastic box on wheels, it skipped windows and traditional doors to keep costs down.Its dramatic styling and blistering speed turned heads, but its impracticality and eye-watering cost meant it remained a niche choice for track-day enthusiasts
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