Sometimes new cars are marvels of engineering that push boundaries in new and innovative ways. Sometimes they're re-badged and recycled pieces of junk to hit a quota for the new year. These 20 models are firmly the latter.
So poor upon conception, even brand new, these 20 models felt dated the second they left the showroom.
1
Dodge Nitro
A re-badged, worse Jeep Liberty.
2
Ford EcoSport
The worst of the EcoBoost engine, with the worst space.
3
Cadillac Cimarron
Effectively a Chevy, the Cimarron tarnished Cadillac’s luxury reputation.
4
Chevy Vega
Vegas allegedly started rotting the second they hit the lot.
5
Jeep Renegade
Quite possibly the worst Jeep has to offer.
6
Daewoo Leganza
Representing a failure to enter the US market.
7
Nissan Versa
Just give up already.
8
Jeep Patriot
Not very patriotic if you ask me.
9
Chevrolet Aveo
Barely an American car.
10
Cadillac Catera
This late '90s model lasted just three years.
11
Dodge Aspen
Forgettable in all eras.
12
Suzuki Verona
Just a Daewoo under the hood.
13
Chevy Chevette
Just total junk.
14
Geo Metro
Literally just some scrap metal and wheels.
15
Saturn Relay
GM rebranding at its worst.
16
Chevrolet Cobalt
Nice and junky all the way around.
17
Ford Ka
This bubble on wheels didn’t even try to have a real name.
18
Mitsubishi Mirage
The cheapest car you can buy, for a reason.
19
Kia Carnival
The unreliable family minivan.
20
Dodge Avenger
Specifically the generation shown above.
