Why don't people like futuristic car designs?

[Martin]

Just reading all the car threads, I get the impression that people generally hate designs that are different (mostly futuristic ones), yet rave about some minor improvements....

Personally I hate ordinary designs. Camry, Corolla, Focus, Accord, Civic........they're all just plain...too plain...I hate their looks.

 

[Rallispec]

some designs are just fugly though... like the all pontiacs. the echo, and every SUV.. to name a few.

 

[Scootin159]

My dream car will look like a dune buggy with body panels (Lotus Elise comes to mind).

 

[Rallispec]

<< My dream car will look like a dune buggy with body panels (Lotus Elise comes to mind). >>



my dream car is definetly the dodge viper

 

[NakaNaka]

people like what they know.

 

There is futuristic, then there is impractical.
Most concepts fall under the latter.

 

[freebee]

I'm not sure its the futuristic design people don't like, but rather the substance of the car itself. All too often car manufacturer's put form over function and produce cars that are radical looking but don't drive particularly well.

If you remember when the Ford Taurus first came out, mid-80s or so, it was one an extremely futuristic design (as compared to the other boxy cars in its segment), but it gained popularity because it was also a fine car, one of the best in its class.

In addition, the form question can be a highly subjective one. Manufacturers are hesistant to take chances, especially if the end result turns out to be a detriment on function. Again, the Ford Taurus is a good example, with the second generation being too radical for public taste.

I personally like the design of the Audi A6, however many of my friends feel that it looks like a bar of soap. They prefer the edgy look of the new cadillacs....

As you can see, manufacturers face this type of problem with each model they design.

 

[CocaCola5]

Examples of Futuristic: Pontiac Azteca? Mercury Cougar, Toyota Celica/ Echo.
Modern Classics: VW Beetle, Mazda Miata, Jeep Cherokee.

See why people don't like futuristic design, they just don't look as good.

 

[StageLeft]

Because all too often they just look f**king stupid. Aztek for example. VW beetle as another (no self-respecting male would ever buy one of those).

 

[Pr0Hawk]

Havent you seen the episode of the simpsons where Homer designs a car? :Q

 

[MajesticMoose]

People don't like change, no matter what the change applies to.

m00se

 

[BurnItDwn]

hmm I could care less about change ... Whats important in a car (at least for me) is that it can move. I dont care if it looks "futureistic" or if it looks like a box with wheels, The 3 factors I see as important are Performance, Comfort, and Cost.

I wont consider anything over a certain price, It needs to be big enough for 4 poeple to ride with a reasonable level of comfort, And it needs to Have some kick. My current Car (old 100K mile 1994 Grand Am, was really nice in the Price and decent in the Comfort category, but the Puny 165 Horsepower of the 3.1v6 is making me sick .. Takes way too long to get up to 100MPH.

 

[HappyFace]

<< hmm I could care less about change ... Whats important in a car (at least for me) is that it can move. I dont care if it looks "futureistic" or if it looks like a box with wheels, The 3 factors I see as important are Performance, Comfort, and Cost.

I wont consider anything over a certain price, It needs to be big enough for 4 poeple to ride with a reasonable level of comfort, And it needs to Have some kick. My current Car (old 100K mile 1994 Grand Am, was really nice in the Price and decent in the Comfort category, but the Puny 165 Horsepower of the 3.1v6 is making me sick .. Takes way too long to get up to 100MPH. >>

So you're the guy who cut me off at 100MPH, nearly running me off the road the other day? :|

 

[DaLeroy]

I myself prefer older cars....earlier/pre 80's to all the newer crap!
Cars have to be old and solid, not made out of 1mm sheet metal!

Each to their own I say, different strokes for different folks!

 

[jimmygates]

I'm sorry but some of the new car designs look like it was made by a 3 year old in MS Paint.



-Jimbo

 

[MisterNi]

Are you refering to concept cars? Most companies use outlandish designs to draw attention to the concept. (Good or bad) Then tone it down when production time comes around. I think most people don't like the looks of most concept cars are because they're usually radically different from what we're used to seeing as a car. But once it's been toned down and people get used to the looks, a new trend is set.

 

[Elledan]

<< There is futuristic, then there is impractical.
Most concepts fall under the latter. >>

Agreed.

 

[tommigsr]

i like them i love the futuristic designs of the new lambo and such cars

 

[Chris A]

You mean cars like this

 

[Nefrodite]

i just want a bullet proof armored car