[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/cars-we-want-to-hug\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/cars-we-want-to-hug\/","headline":"Six cars we want to hug this National Hugging Day","name":"Six cars we want to hug this National Hugging Day","description":"This Saturday (January 21st) is National Hugging Day – the one day of the year where we should remember to hug family and friends more often. Sounds lovely, doesn\u2019t it? Who doesn\u2019t love a good hug? But because cars are life, this prompted much debate within the Motor-Vision office: which cars would we want to hug? Which cars deserve a hug? And why? Here\u2019s what we came up with\u2026 Pontiac Aztek Why?: Everyone picks on it. Oh, the poor old […]","datePublished":"2017-01-19","dateModified":"2017-01-19","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\/01\/Huggable-Cars.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Huggable-Cars.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/cars-we-want-to-hug\/","about":["BLOG"],"wordCount":547,"keywords":["Bugatti Veyron","ferrari laferrari","Hyper Car","Mazda MX-5","National hugging day","Pontiac Aztek","Sad car"],"articleBody":"This Saturday (January 21st) is National Hugging Day – the one day of the year where we should remember to hug family and friends more often. Sounds lovely, doesn\u2019t it? Who doesn\u2019t love a good hug?But because cars are life, this prompted much debate within the Motor-Vision office: which cars would we want to hug? Which cars deserve a hug? And why?Here\u2019s what we came up with\u2026Pontiac AztekWhy?: Everyone picks on it.Oh, the poor old Pontiac Aztek. Rarely a day goes by without someone somewhere taking a cheap shot at its unfortunate appearance. TV\u2019s Breaking Bad lent the car a fresh dose of appreciation – even if much of it was ironic – and the Aztek continues to be the butt of many jokes.The Telegraph named it as the ugliest car ever and even we\u2019re guilty of slinging mud at the mid-size crossover after featuring it in our creepiest cars ever article in October 2016.We\u2019re sorry, Pontiac Aztek. Come here, you need a hug…Mazda MX-5Why: Amazing handling and affordable top-down thrillsMazda\u2019s iconic roadster is in its fourth generation right now and it\u2019s got better with each iteration.It has been about long enough now that there\u2019s an MX-5 to suit every budget. That means everyone can enjoy its phenomenal handling and seize the opportunity to get the roof down whenever the sun peeps its head out.Oh MX-5, you make Lincoln feel like LA. Let\u2019s hug!Bugatti VeyronWhy: We still have a soft spot for the revolutionary hypercarThe Veyron\u2019s time in the spotlight may be over now that everyone\u2019s focus has shifted to its successor – the Chiron – but we still have a lot of time for Top Gear\u2019s car of the decade.Powered by an eight-litre quad-turbocharged W16 cylinder engine with 1,001bhp, the Veyron had a maximum speed of 253mph in its standard form, but the 1,184bhp Super Sport version became the fastest road-legal production car in the world when it topped out at 268mph.We haven\u2019t even mentioned how awesome it looks yet either. Sure, the Chiron outdoes it in terms of jawdropping design but the Veyron at the time was something else.This very sad-looking carWhy: Because it looks very sadFerrari LaFerrariWhy: It\u2019s a hypercar with a heart of goldFerrari\u2019s hybrid hypercar gets lots of praise on Motor-Vision, most recently when it appeared in our \u2018most anticipated cars of 2017\u2019 feature, regarding the open-top Aperta model.The LaFerrari\u2019s 949bhp V12 6.3-litre powertrain gets it up to 62mph in less than three seconds, which is enough to want us to give it a heartfelt squeeze.However, with all 499 fixed-roof LaFerraris already snapped-up, Ferrari built one more to whip up funds for the reconstruction of Central Italy. October 2016 saw the largest earthquake seen in Italy for 36 years, claiming three lives, injuring dozens and taking out thousands of homes.However, the one-of-a-kind LaFerarri raised $7 million (\u00a35.7 million) for the National Italian American Foundation’s Earthquake Relief Fund.As a result, the car can expect plenty of hugs from the thousands of Italians it has helped rehome.Which car will you be hugging this National Hugging Day? Tell us in comments below. "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Six cars we want to hug this National Hugging Day","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/cars-we-want-to-hug\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]