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Or promised so […]","datePublished":"2016-12-20","dateModified":"2017-01-24","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\/2016\/12\/feature-29.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/feature-29.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/worst-cars-of-2016\/","about":["BLOG"],"wordCount":711,"keywords":["DS5","Isuzu D-Max","Maserati Ghibli","MG GS","SsangYong Rexton","SsangYong Tivoli XLV","Vauxhall Mokka X","Worst cars of 2016"],"articleBody":"2016 has brought us some truly great cars. We\u2019ve had Bugatti\u2019s long-awaited follow-up to the Veyron, Jaguar\u2019s first ever SUV (which was every bit as capable as we\u2019d hoped), and the undiluted brilliance of BMW\u2019s M2.Our favourites were all laid out in our best of 2016 feature from last week, but looking at the other end of the scale, which cars haven\u2019t been so great in 2016?Which cars promised so much and delivered so little? Or promised so little and delivered even less?Here\u2019s our rundown of the most disappointing cars you could drive in 2016:Maserati GhibliIt takes more than striking looks and a swanky badge to compete in the executive saloon market and the Ghibli is living proof of that.It may look the part and have plenty of room up-front, as well as a slick infotainment system, but it can\u2019t match the handling of esteemed rivals such as BMW 5 Series and Merc\u2019s E-Class.Its raucously loud diesel engine and unsettled ride don\u2019t help matters either.Vauxhall Mokka XThe original Mokka occupied an awkward middle ground between Nissan\u2019s Juke and Qashqai, but it sold well enough to pop into the UK\u2019s monthly top-ten best sellers list every so often.Sticking an X at the end of its name will only benefit its appeal too, because people simply can\u2019t resist things with X in their name: Xbox, The X Factor, X-Men, err…X-rays?Vauxhall\u2019s facelifted softroader remains affordable, well-equipped and sticks with the same chunky styling that resonated with buyers first time round, but its rivals offer a lot more comfort and it is well behind the competition when it comes to ride and refinement.DS5\u201cWhat I really want to drive is a posh Citroen,\u201d said no-one, ever.The quirky DS3 supermini may be keeping Citroen\u2019s upmarket spin-off brand afloat, but the rest of its current range – the awkward DS4 and this dorky compact executive car – is little more than ill-advised deadwood.To some, it\u2019s well-styled and eye-catching, but with the range starting from just under \u00a327,000, it\u2019s also overpriced.Add into that an unmemorable drive and cramped rear seats, and you\u2019ve got yet another dud from DS.SsangYong Tivoli XLVThis South Korean carmaker enjoyed a huge sales boost with the Juke-rivalling Tivoli, so they figured they could wrangle more success by stretching the compact SUV by 24cm and slapping XLV (extra long vehicle? I don\u2019t know, I\u2019m guessing) in the name.The result made for a spacious and practical Qashqai rival, but its noisy engine, crashy ride and stodgy handling meant that it wouldn\u2019t be giving the mega-selling Nissan any sleepless nights.SsangYong RextonAnother sloppy Ssangyong here and this Santa Fe-sized SUV suffers from the same flaws as the Tivoli XLV.The Rexton may be attractively priced, but again, it handles like a robot trying to do an Irish jig, while the ride and interior quality are nothing short of horrid.MG GS2016 will be remembered as the year that MG called it quits on the UK, at least in terms of making its cars here.You\u2019ll still be able to buy an MG though, no problem, which in the case of this budget compact SUV isn\u2019t a silver lining.The Chinese-owned brand\u2019s first SUV was positioned to pinch sales from the Dacia Duster and SsangYong Tivoli, but with a starting price of \u00a314,995, it is 50 per cent more expensive than the entry-level Duster (\u00a39,495).No-one in their right mind would want to pay that for something with a ride as shoddy and an interior as icky as this.Isuzu D-MaxPick-up trucks have enjoyed a real popularity resurgence in recent years, with the highly capable and well-refined Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi L200 setting new standards for the segment.Things would be very different if they were all as bobbins as the D-Max though.The interior is dated and the ride is rough,\u00a0but it has excellent load capacity and good solid engine under the bonnet, which is all that matters when you break it down.Which dreadful cars left you appalled and disturbed in 2016? 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