[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/bonfire-cars-2017\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/bonfire-cars-2017\/","headline":"Cars we want to throw on a bonfire in 2017","name":"Cars we want to throw on a bonfire in 2017","description":"2017 has served up some delightful cars: the Range Rover Velar, the new BMW X3, the long-overdue second-gen Volvo XC60, to name just three. Still, there remain some truly awful cars on sale in 2017 and, considering we don\u2019t have any grand pianos to drop on them, this time of year presents the less expensive option of simply chucking them on a massive pile of burning garbage. But which cars deserve such a fiery fate? We\u2019re about to tell you… […]","datePublished":"2017-11-02","dateModified":"2017-11-03","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fiat-500L-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fiat-500L-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/bonfire-cars-2017\/","about":["BLOG"],"wordCount":414,"keywords":["Bonfire","bonfire cars","Fiat 500L","Maserati Ghibli","mercedes benz cla","Mitsubishi Mirage","Toyota Tacoma"],"articleBody":"2017 has served up some delightful cars: the Range Rover Velar, the new BMW X3, the long-overdue second-gen Volvo XC60, to name just three.Still, there remain some truly awful cars on sale in 2017 and, considering we don\u2019t have any grand pianos to drop on them, this time of year presents the less expensive option of simply chucking them on a massive pile of burning garbage.But which cars deserve such a fiery fate? We\u2019re about to tell you…Mitsubishi MirageThe original Mirage was panned so viciously that it was frankly astonishing when Mitsubishi thought it was worth offering a second generation model.So convinced were we that the nameplate would vanish once the first-gen Mirage ran its course that we included it in our \u2018Five cars destined to be dropped\u2019 feature in 2016.Fiat 500LPeter Kay may be a fan (he sat at the wheel of one for hours on end during BBC\u2019s Car Share), but we\u2019re not. This frumpy MPV is a prize example of Fiat stretching the genuinely iconic 500 name too far and it just looks stupid.Even when you forget its ridiculous styling, it is still a horrible car, with an unfriendly driving position, wonky seats and horrendous reliability.Maserati GhibliAnother car from FCA; while the Maserati name may impress many people, the Ghibli does little to embellish it.This upper-end company cruiser suffers from a cramped cabin, miserable efficiency, starchy suspension set-up and bobbins reliability.Toyota TacomaThis pick-up isn\u2019t available in the UK and for that we can be thankful, because very few people have anything positive to say about the Tacoma.It\u2019s uncomfortable, primitive and noisy, with many stateside motorists mistaking it for a clunky diesel. It surges and jerks and regularly forgets to change gear.Throw in substandard reliability – which is very out of character for Toyota – and you can understand why we would have no qualms in seeing someone torch a Tacoma.Mercedes-Benz CLAFor everything that Mercedes does well (the A-, C-, E- and S-Class), it\u2019d be unreasonable to expect it to excel at everything and the CLA is one of few clunkers in the Mercedes range.So disappointing is the CLA that US-based Consumers Reports named it the worst entry-level luxury car, taking particular offence at its brutal ride and questionable quality.Those are our bonfire-bound cars. Which cars would you like to see melt in the flames? Tell us down there in the comments. 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