Ugliest. Car. Ever.

[TheMightyFavog]

According to Ford the Synus concept is aimed at people who lives in urban environments and work in the city.

Ford says that the Synusis compact enough to manoeuvre through congested streets yet bold enough to run with the big dogs at the same time.

The architecture of the Synus comes from the critically acclaimed Ford Fiesta. Smaller than the Ford Focus, Fiesta is what is known as a B-car.

(snip)

Taking its inspiration from bank vaults and armoured cars, this concept's exterior design immediately communicates that it takes security seriously.

:puke: :puke: :puke:

[Reverend_Smitty]

1. My first reaction

before reading your last sentence was...It looks like a Brinks truck. Absolutely awful!

[jocal]

32. First reaction of mine

It's targetted for the city driver, but will not sell because city drivers are more likely to seen driving it....

:puke:

[smbolisnch]

2. Ewwwwwwwwww

Back to the Future car. It's really ugly.
:shrug:

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

3. Is that an oven? (nt)

[MarianJack]

4. I Never thought I'd say this,...

...but it makes the Honda Element look Beautiful!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

8. The Honda Element is wicked ugly.

But this one is way worse. Is it for real? Could it be satire? (BTW - the other day I saw a Honda Element with vanity plates that said "CARBERT". LOL!)

[Mr. Blonde]

9. I was about to say that

it doesn't look as bad as the Element.

[flamingyouth]

5. I looks like a giant toy armored vehicle

Odd. And ugly.

[SW FL Dem]

6. Speaking of ugly cars

Has anyone seen the new half car half pickup on the road. The front looks like a PT Cruiser, the back is a small pickup bed. I have no clue what they are but I can't imagine ever driving one.

[Dukkha]

7. I thought it was a refrigerator truck

The SUV for paranoids

:tinfoilhat: :tinfoilhat: :tinfoilhat:

[TheMightyFavog]

11. It's not an SUV

The article says that it's the size of a Ford Fiesta, a compact.

[Susang]

40. Yup, it's very small

It is actually built on the the Fiesta drivetrain that's still in use in most European markets. It's made for parking in small city spaces, but with maximum interior space. It's also ecologically sound, with the capability to utilize bio-mass fuels. It's really very well designed.

[Ready4Change]

10. Armored Scion.

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[TheMightyFavog]

12. With ther aerodynamics of a brick.

End of Line.

[radwriter0555]

41. Don't need aerodynamics in slow paced urban crawls. You need

compact, comfort and ease of squeeze.

I have the scion XA and L.O.V.E. it....

[GRLMGC]

13. I saw a Scion that was a woody, once nt

[Sporadicus]

14. Ford Synus?? We All Know What Comes out of Sinuses! n/t

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

15. The name makes me wonder whether it's for real.

It's kinda bad marketing, IMO. Sorta like the Chevrolet Polyp or the Honda Smegma.

[fudge stripe cookays]

21. You owe me a new monitor!

Note to everyone. Don't surf and nosh at the same time! :D Especially when reading ocelot posts!

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[Spinzonner]

16. Is the body manufactured by Tonka ?

[blondeatlast]

26. Tonka has infinitely better design. nt

[Cush]

17. how many Clowns does it hold?

[Deja Q]

18. Plastic spraypainted with ersatz chrome?! Heh. B-car. Like B-movie.

:crazy:

[KittyWampus]

19. The Headlights Look TINY... Like A Pocket Flashlight. And How Is This

URBAN? :wtf:

You've got asphalt everywheres and millions of people around you constantly. Why the hell do you need something that looks like it'd withstand a armed assault?

The back windows look like machine gun turrets.

[meow2u3]

20. Did Matchbox make the body?

or was it Hot Wheels? Where's the track set? I'd like to buy one so I can push it around the track.

[McKenzie]

22. ugly cars? Any "street machine" like these is...retch...

http://www.anti-rice.com/galleries.html

[qnr]

23. Why am I suddenly thinking of Supermarionation?

Supercar! Fireball XL-5! Thunderbirds! Stingray! Captain Scarlet!

[blondeatlast]

24. Are they serious? If last week's SINUS infection were a car,

that's EXACTLY what it would look like!

[BrklynLiberal]

25. The name alone is enough to make one say OH NO!!!

[mcscajun]

27. Well thank goodness it's only a Concept Car.

UGH.

This monstrosity has repuke written all over it.

[SmileyBoy]

28. Isn't that one of the cars from "Tron"??

:puke:

[baldguy]

29. The marketing of fear.

Fear is now a style - a fashion statement. All it needs now is a logo and a bubble-headed bleached blond spokes-bot.

[DainBramaged]

30. I'll see your refrigerator, and raise you a '63 Comet

[Susang]

31. I think it's great

There are a lot more pictures of it at this site and it was a big hit at the Detroit Auto Show according to my parents.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/Wheels24/2005_Detroit_Motor_Show/0,,1369-1713_1644130,00.html

It's a narrower car and meant for city streets. When it's parked, special shutters come down over the windows and side glass. Considering how many times I've had my radio and even my car stolen, I think that's a pretty interesting idea from a design standpoint.

From the Detroit Free Press:
http://www.freep.com/money/autoshow/2005/synus19e_20050119.htm

[XNASA]

33. Absolutely. When design follows function, I think it's beautiful.

If I had to park on the street, I'd love to have one.

[Susang]

39. I can't believe how small it is

I know a few people who have been waiting for them to reintroduce the Fiesta drivetrain to the US market.

~snip~
Efficient, Responsive, Fun

Custom, Goodyear P225/50-18 tires wrap the 18-inch wheels.The powertrain of the SYNUS is taken from the Mondeo sedan. The engine is a turbocharged, intercooled 2.0-liter, four-cylinder Duratorq diesel engine with 134 horsepower and a whopping 236 foot-pounds of torque.

In the interest of fuel economy, the diesel is compatible with bio-mass diesel fuel. This mix features 80 percent traditional petroleum-based diesel mixed with 20 percent bio-mass diesel. Bio-mass diesel is a non-toxic biodegradable diesel fuel made from biological sources, such as agricultural products and even recycled restaurant grease.

The concept shares the fun-to-drive Fiesta's MacPherson strut front suspension and semi-independent torsion-beam rear suspension for nimble, confident handling. For increased cornering grip – not to mention style – the SYNUS concept features a wider stance than the production car, and 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in P225/50-18 performance tires.

http://www.womanmotorist.com/index.php/news/main/3510/event=view

[qnr]

34. Thank you, now I'm totally convinced of how idiotic it looks.

And what's up with that heat lamp lighting?

[Left Is Write]

35. SYNUS? What the heck kind of name is that for a car???

[muriel_volestrangler]

36. The Fiat Multipla

and they'd actually made this:

[ryban]

37. The Gremlin

[CelticWinter]

38. YUUUUUCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKK

blah and hurts the eyes. kinda reminds me of something that is driven around a war zone, with those tiny windows on the side. one frickin ugly car.

[Tsiyu]

42. Now, if you drive narrow, congested streets

this is a practical car.

The Smegma WOULD make a better name, Ocelot.

And I think it would look AWESOME covered in stickers. :bounce:

[GOPFighter]

43. It 's still better than the '67 AMC Marlin