The Volt was a great idea, GM didn’t really bother much with promoting the second gen and instead pushed the Bolt hard, and apparently no one really wants a electric subcompact CUV with a Chevy badge when they can get a Model 3 for not much more. Really, I think the GM branding has been GM’s biggest issue with most of the more forwards thinking, R&D intensive projects.
Quiet-Gold9099
Acura tsx sportwagon. I will never understand why they put the appliance k24 engine in something that’s supposed to be “sporty”. And it’s such a nice looking car too…
bangbangracer
Oh the CR-Z. You look good, but you were neither sporty enough nor practical enough.
SQWRLLY1
After my CRX, I was so enamored with the CRZ that I created a full-size, full-color, tri-fold sales brochure for it as a final project in one of my design classes. My instructor even asked me when I was going to buy one.. lol
Went Mopar instead… damn near completely opposite, in fact (RT Magnum). Now I’ve got a Challenger that I am head-over-heels for… but I still will sneak an appreciative glance or two when I see a CRZ out in the wild.
Flat_Cress3856
The Citroen DS would have been great with maybe 180 to 200hp.
Kochie411
Don’t insult my favorite car ever. Omg the CRZ changed my life. I had it for 3 months before a deer jumped out and took her from me. Terrible
jasonmoyer
I always find consumer reaction more disappointing than the cars themselves. Especially something like the CR-Z.
Quailman5000
I had a friend with a new cr-z about 8 years ago or so and he thought it was super fun!
Co1dyy1234
Pretty much every car these days
ReallySmallWeenus
The CRZ should have been marketed as the next gen of insight.
BeardedBears
I love my 6-speed manual CRZ. It’s not fast, but it’s great on gas and a blast around corners. People were hoping for a new CRX-Si, but it’s more like a new CRX-Dx. Would an Si trim level be awesome? Yes. But Honda never promised that. Folk’s expectations were too high.
jack_mohat
Ford Maverick. I absolutely love the idea of it, but between the artificially limited supply to drive cost up, the hybrid drivetrain being fwd only, and only offering it as a double cab with tiny bed. It really seems like they took a fantastic idea and just shot themselves in the foot with it, and then did it again, and again. (And they’re still selling a good amount too, just imagine what it could’ve been)
Basically all I’m saying is I want a single cab, $24k, AWD, 6.5ft bed, 40mpg utility vehicle and they were so close yet so far to delivering that
BESTish
Scion tC2.
A recognized platform after the success of the tC1 but it didn’t deliver on performance, styling, quality, or efficiency in the second generation like it probably should have.
Stiffer competition and a lack of effort made it bound to not be nearly as successful as its predecessor or the competition (Volkswagen beetle/ GTI, civic Si, Hyundai Veloster, Kia forte coupe) nevermind it competing with another car within the company in its later years. The frs.
DreamBig2023
Chrysler Prowler. Got the looks but not the horsepower
amergigolo1
Pontiac Fiero.
Put a lousy 4 cylinder that didn’t rev in it.
Finally added a v-6 to it.
mar421
I was looking for one when I got my fusion. They were out of my price range.
frMocha
My first car was a 2011 CRZ. Good to see you guys showing it some love
MrDenly
CRZ, had a 2011 for a few yrs. fun car that rarer than a McLaren in my area. So much potential and Honda blow it, a roof, leather and a better engine would put it on the map.
Boatingnut92
Plymouth Prowler from the late 90’s
Key_Budget9267
Scion tC. If Toyota wanted to make a serious Civic Si competitor, they could’ve done so much better. It’s not a bad car, granted, but a Camry motor could never compete with a K24 in a supposed enthusiast car.
subpar_cardiologist
Mazda Mx-3: They should have made more of them. I never got to own one. *sad face*
Mazda Demio/2: They really should have offered it with the 2.0 from the 3, in North American markets.
2020+ Mazda3: The window sills are too high to rest my elbow on while I grip the roof.
Wankle Rotary engines aren’t reliable *enough* to daily.
Prior-Ad-1912
The new redesigned lexus IS. Dont get me wrong its a great looking car with solid v6 but come on, that interior is so outdated… and in 2024 it still comes with a cd player.
jparadis87
The final MR2, or “MRS”. Talk about a fall from grace.
Infinityaero
I8, end thread.
DeLorean… same issue, but it transcended being slow by becoming iconic.
imforit
I often think about the [Kia Stinger](https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a42307613/kia-stinger-tribute-edition-bids-farewell/). It *could* have pulled the whole price curve down, offering a compelling large sports car that performed well in the pack with Audi and BMW but instead they priced it like it WAS an Audi and nobody is going to pay that for a Kia, no matter how nice.
They jumped straight to the long-term goal (elevating the Kia brand) without doing the work in the middle to actually earn it.
narc-parent-TA
To be honest, any modern Dodge. Any Dodge vehicle that isn’t the top of the line sport model is shit for what you’re paying. Cheap interior quality, the Chargers and Challengers are sluggish with mediocre fuel economy while being land yachts coming it 3,900 pounds and 3,800 pounds respectively.
BigBadBootyDaddy10
Crossfire.
The AMG engine was the Mercedes weakest one. The car had so much potential.
Qwesttaker
The Prowler. Now I know its design is either a love it or hate it thing but I’ve always felt it was a beauty and appreciated how different it was. Was actually discussing it with friends the other day and we all agreed they should revisit the idea using an electric platform. It could be such a fun car to daily and take on short trips and the range limitations wouldn’t be troublesome for a car you’d probably never consider taking on a long journey anyways.
googoomucklv
My buick Regal tourx wagon. Let down by buick having no idea how to market them
eclipselmfao
suzuki jimny
sturo
Haha must be a Honda thing. I drive an Accord Crosstour. I call it the Honda Blindspot.
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The new (2023-2025) Acura Integra 🙁
i know 2 ppl that had CRZs, they LOVED it.
The Volt was a great idea, GM didn’t really bother much with promoting the second gen and instead pushed the Bolt hard, and apparently no one really wants a electric subcompact CUV with a Chevy badge when they can get a Model 3 for not much more. Really, I think the GM branding has been GM’s biggest issue with most of the more forwards thinking, R&D intensive projects.
Acura tsx sportwagon. I will never understand why they put the appliance k24 engine in something that’s supposed to be “sporty”. And it’s such a nice looking car too…
Oh the CR-Z. You look good, but you were neither sporty enough nor practical enough.
After my CRX, I was so enamored with the CRZ that I created a full-size, full-color, tri-fold sales brochure for it as a final project in one of my design classes. My instructor even asked me when I was going to buy one.. lol
Went Mopar instead… damn near completely opposite, in fact (RT Magnum). Now I’ve got a Challenger that I am head-over-heels for… but I still will sneak an appreciative glance or two when I see a CRZ out in the wild.
The Citroen DS would have been great with maybe 180 to 200hp.
Don’t insult my favorite car ever. Omg the CRZ changed my life. I had it for 3 months before a deer jumped out and took her from me. Terrible
I always find consumer reaction more disappointing than the cars themselves. Especially something like the CR-Z.
I had a friend with a new cr-z about 8 years ago or so and he thought it was super fun!
Pretty much every car these days
The CRZ should have been marketed as the next gen of insight.
I love my 6-speed manual CRZ. It’s not fast, but it’s great on gas and a blast around corners. People were hoping for a new CRX-Si, but it’s more like a new CRX-Dx. Would an Si trim level be awesome? Yes. But Honda never promised that. Folk’s expectations were too high.
Ford Maverick. I absolutely love the idea of it, but between the artificially limited supply to drive cost up, the hybrid drivetrain being fwd only, and only offering it as a double cab with tiny bed. It really seems like they took a fantastic idea and just shot themselves in the foot with it, and then did it again, and again. (And they’re still selling a good amount too, just imagine what it could’ve been)
Basically all I’m saying is I want a single cab, $24k, AWD, 6.5ft bed, 40mpg utility vehicle and they were so close yet so far to delivering that
Scion tC2.
A recognized platform after the success of the tC1 but it didn’t deliver on performance, styling, quality, or efficiency in the second generation like it probably should have.
Stiffer competition and a lack of effort made it bound to not be nearly as successful as its predecessor or the competition (Volkswagen beetle/ GTI, civic Si, Hyundai Veloster, Kia forte coupe) nevermind it competing with another car within the company in its later years. The frs.
Chrysler Prowler. Got the looks but not the horsepower
Pontiac Fiero.
Put a lousy 4 cylinder that didn’t rev in it.
Finally added a v-6 to it.
I was looking for one when I got my fusion. They were out of my price range.
My first car was a 2011 CRZ. Good to see you guys showing it some love
CRZ, had a 2011 for a few yrs. fun car that rarer than a McLaren in my area. So much potential and Honda blow it, a roof, leather and a better engine would put it on the map.
Plymouth Prowler from the late 90’s
Scion tC. If Toyota wanted to make a serious Civic Si competitor, they could’ve done so much better. It’s not a bad car, granted, but a Camry motor could never compete with a K24 in a supposed enthusiast car.
Mazda Mx-3: They should have made more of them. I never got to own one. *sad face*
Mazda Demio/2: They really should have offered it with the 2.0 from the 3, in North American markets.
2020+ Mazda3: The window sills are too high to rest my elbow on while I grip the roof.
Wankle Rotary engines aren’t reliable *enough* to daily.
The new redesigned lexus IS. Dont get me wrong its a great looking car with solid v6 but come on, that interior is so outdated… and in 2024 it still comes with a cd player.
The final MR2, or “MRS”. Talk about a fall from grace.
I8, end thread.
DeLorean… same issue, but it transcended being slow by becoming iconic.
I often think about the [Kia Stinger](https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a42307613/kia-stinger-tribute-edition-bids-farewell/). It *could* have pulled the whole price curve down, offering a compelling large sports car that performed well in the pack with Audi and BMW but instead they priced it like it WAS an Audi and nobody is going to pay that for a Kia, no matter how nice.
They jumped straight to the long-term goal (elevating the Kia brand) without doing the work in the middle to actually earn it.
To be honest, any modern Dodge. Any Dodge vehicle that isn’t the top of the line sport model is shit for what you’re paying. Cheap interior quality, the Chargers and Challengers are sluggish with mediocre fuel economy while being land yachts coming it 3,900 pounds and 3,800 pounds respectively.
Crossfire.
The AMG engine was the Mercedes weakest one. The car had so much potential.
The Prowler. Now I know its design is either a love it or hate it thing but I’ve always felt it was a beauty and appreciated how different it was. Was actually discussing it with friends the other day and we all agreed they should revisit the idea using an electric platform. It could be such a fun car to daily and take on short trips and the range limitations wouldn’t be troublesome for a car you’d probably never consider taking on a long journey anyways.
My buick Regal tourx wagon. Let down by buick having no idea how to market them
suzuki jimny
Haha must be a Honda thing. I drive an Accord Crosstour. I call it the Honda Blindspot.