Are cars getting uglier?

Acura TL: When the first Acura TL was released in 2004. It was very stylish and rakish for an Acura. Although it was front-wheel-drive and torque steered excessively. The vehicle was still a very nice alternative to European and American Rivals. But with the new 2009 rendition of the TL. You'd have to question Acura's polarizing styling cues. Looks like it was mutated rather than evolved. Even with the addition of all-wheel-drive. If you can get past the front end design. You'll have a nice sedan with Honda-like quality.

Honda Pilot: You either love it or hate it. Depending on what you're looking for in a crossover. This vehicle won't disappoint. But if you were wearing a blind fold. Then you'd probably pick it until you see the styling. Somehow Honda has managed to make it both ugly and boring to look at. But given it great seven-passenger room and value for the money. So you either love it or hate it; or maybe you're just scared of it.

Jeep Compass: Design based on the same platform as the Caliber. The Patriot looks more like a Jeep. This however doesn't even come close to looking like a Jeep. With mismatched panels and dumpy styling. You have to ask yourself, did Jeep really design this? Or was it a knock-off that Jeep thought would be nice to add to the line-up. But didn't realize that it wasn't worth adding.

Subaru Impreza: Without the cool body-kit and the racy wheels. The Subaru in plain design just looks down right ugly. We know that Subaru has its weird design language. But this is just torture. We all know not everyone wants a body-kit on their vehicle. But why buy a Subaru if you're not looking for rally-inspired cars?

Chrysler Sebring Convertible: We were hoping that what made the Sebring Sedan ugly. Wouldn't make it over to the convertible. Well Chrysler didn't hear our plee. As the convertible gets the same weird looking hood. With the same humpbacked profile of the sedan. It's not even close to attractive looking.

Ford Focus: The Euro-Focus is one of the best looking Focus sold. The U.S. Focus is one of the blandest looking you can buy. We've longed for the day Ford introduces the Euro-Focus to the U.S. The Euro-Focus is more stylish and has way better build quailty that the U.S. version. Mainly due to the fact that it's built in Germany.