[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/ugliest-cars-of-2019\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/ugliest-cars-of-2019\/","headline":"Ugliest Cars of 2019","name":"Ugliest Cars of 2019","description":"Our top picks for the biggest car fails of 2019 We\u2019ve seen many interesting cars come out this year, from the new gorgeous Peugeot 208, to the BMW 3 Series and even a brand new Ferrari called the SF90. All in all, we\u2019d say that this year has been very good when it comes to new car releases, but that\u2019s not saying that there hasn\u2019t been some bad eggs. These bad eggs range from \u2018yeah that\u2019s kind of ugly\u2019 to […]","datePublished":"2019-09-20","dateModified":"2019-09-30","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. 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All in all, we\u2019d say that this year has been verygood when it comes to new car releases, but that\u2019s not saying that there hasn\u2019tbeen some bad eggs. These bad eggs range from \u2018yeah that\u2019s kind of ugly\u2019 to \u2018what the hell were the designers thinking?\u2019 and we\u2019ll let you judge them for yourselves. So here are some of the not so gorgeous cars that were released or announced this year. Bugatti CentodieciWe\u2019ll start off with a big one and what biggercar is there than the Bugatti Centodieci? This is the only supercar on our listbecause this was the only ugly one that was announced to us this year.The Centodieci is a super-limited productionhypercar with a price tag of around \u00a39 million. Only 10 of them will beproduced (thank God!) and each one of them is packing a serious punch. With an8.0-litre engine that produces 1,578 bhp, we imagine this car to be capable ofsome serious performance figures. Not only does it have 78 bhp more than theChiron, but it is also 20 kg lighter! So it\u2019s more powerful, lighter and one morething… uglier! Who would have thought a \u00a39 million car could look so cheap?It is clear that the people in charge of designing this car are big fans of HotWheels and are all 9 years of age. Perhaps that\u2019s Bugatti\u2019s strategy – toappeal to the youth and capture their admiration for Bugatti cars early. Nomatter how smart their strategy may be, the fact is that as of right now, thiscar is a bold choice of design and the excessive amount of vents and holescertainly won\u2019t appeal to everyone. What do you think? Ford PumaThat\u2019s right! If you haven\u2019t already heard, the Ford Puma is returning but not as theaffordable sports car that it once was. Instead, it will follow the currenttrend of today\u2019s car industry and become everyone\u2019s favourite type of car. A fake SUV. Sorry, a crossover SUV is what we mean.The car itself is actually quite intersting.It has a mild hybrid engine for better performance and fuel consumption andalso has a plastic boot that has a plug at the bottom of it for easy drainage.Still, it\u2019s rather ugly, even more so than the original Puma. BMW X7 and 7 Series saloonAnother example of a car (or two cars in thiscase) that has divided opinions. BMW\u2019s iconic kidney grilles are unfortunatelybeing changed for the worse. They\u2019ve become larger, more plastic-looking andthey have also been joined together. The new X7 SUV and 7 Series feature a grille so large that it has become a meme. New \u2018leaked\u2019 images of the BMW 7 series reminds me of somethign pic.twitter.com\/gqhHSo50sJ\u2014 Collaks (@dcollaks) 9 January 20192025 BMW 7 Series. Visibility could be an issue pic.twitter.com\/AMhPPMff3c\u2014 Blake Currall (@bcurrall80) 8 January 2019Here\u2019s a picture of the X6 SUV next to the X7.See the problem? BMW now believe that the bigger the grille, the more luxurious the car. Let\u2019s just hope that this trend doesn\u2019t take over the whole BMW product portfolio – then again, perhaps it\u2019s too late. Just look at the new BMW 4 Series concept.Hyundai Kona ElectricThe Kona Electric offers a decent electricrange for its price, as well as too much plastic bodywork and a grille-lessfront. Plastic wheel arches are fairly commonplace but the way that Hyundai hasdecided to incorporate them into their Kona Electric is simply unacceptable. Not only does the plastic stretch upwards from the wheel arch into the body, but the rear wheel arch also joins the back with a sweeping line of cheap plastic that merges into the rear lights.Thick plastic side skirts, wheel arches and bumpers make for a very cheap-looking car, which is unfortunate as the Kona Electric is a well-respected car for what it is.Do you agree with our picks? 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