THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY

THE GOOD

1) 2010 Honda Civic Hybrid

The Civic Hybrid is living proof that environmentalism and style can go hand in hand.

Power at the Pump: The benefits of the refined gasoline-electric powertrain on the Civic Hybrid are never more evident than when you watch those little numbers adding up at the pump.


Help Clear the Air: The air also benefits with the Advanced Technology Partial-Zero-Emission Vehicle (AT-PZEV)[2] rating, which is the most stringent emission standard achieved by a gasoline-powered vehicle in the U.S.

2) Mitsubishi Galant

The Mitsubishi Galant is an all-round good everyday car. It isn't a gas guzzler, parts are always readily available and you can always find cheap parts from the car wreckers.

The newer models have a very sleek, sophisticated design and the older models have an easy to do up design which is is why a lot of youngsters like to do this car up.

THE BAD

1) Hummer SUV

The hummer is a gas guzzler and is so big, it takes up too much space on the roads.

The hummer is very expensive. They are currently selling on Trademe for over $100K.

One problem with the hummer is that they roll over more easily than lower vehicles. In recent years Consumer Reports magazine found several SUVs unacceptable because they roll over too easily. Also, they are big and stiff, and they have high bumpers, so when they hit another car, the other car and its passengers can be severely damaged. Big, heavy SUVs like the hummer can damage cars badly when they hit them.

2) Mercedes-Benz GL 550

Another gas guzzler.

In the GL 550, a 5.5-liter V8 engine produces 382 horsepower, and the cavernous interior makes room for up to seven passengers. Even with an efficient 7-speed automatic transmission, this big ute manages only 12 mpg city/17 mpg highway — that's 14 mpg combined. Think that's bad? Check out the price tag. The GL 550 will set you back $82,850.

THE UGLY

1) Fiat Multipla

The Italians, makers of the most beautiful cars in the world, must occasionally have bad days too.

And one of the worst days in the history of that land was when the styling for the Multipla was approved.

It just came wrapped in sheetmetal that resembled nothing less than a tumor growing on the face of some poor unwitting car.

This is definitely one of the most ugliest cars I have ever seen.


2) Honda Element

This car won an Uglycar of the Year award in 2003 and I can definitely see why it won.

What's up with the different coloured panels? It looks like it's been in a car accident and someone couldn't be bothered painting the whole car the same colour and as for the shape - It's one of the most ugliest car shapes I have seen.




References:
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SavingandDebt/SaveonaCar/gm-halts-hummer-production.aspx
http://www.ridelust.com/the-15-ugliest-cars-ever-made/
www.associatedcontent.com/.../just_how_bad_is_the_hummer_suv.html
http://automobiles.honda.com/civic-hybrid/
http://www.edmunds.com/mitsubishi/galant/review.html
http://editorial.autos.msn.com/listarticle.aspx?cp-documentid=1102065
http://www.uglycars.fws1.com/