2016 Design Reviews

2015 Year End Review

3/25/2021

Year End Review

2016 Mazda 2

6/16/2020

Sub-Compact - sedan

Mazda 2

With a final score of 52.61%, the new Mazda2 is sure to turn some heads, but not a lot. When you consider its up against the Fit, Sonic and Fiesta, you would expect a bit more soul and little lest Mazda3. Next time make the bottom end look a bit different from your phat 3.

2016 Geely GC9

6/16/2020

Mid-Size - Sedan

Geely GC9

With a final score of 65.65%, the new GC9 is sure to become a hit for the Geely brand. Even if you have trouble getting past the fact that this car is from China, just remember that they own Volvo.

2016 Nissan Maxima

6/16/2020

Full Size - Sedan (A+ Award)

Nissan Maxima

With a final score of 80.87%, the new Maxima is sure to make a lasting impression on the world of sedans. Nissan has struck gold on their new design language and lets hope they can keep this up with all their new models. The only thing that this model needs, is a coupe sibling.

2016 Acura ILX

6/16/2020

Compact Premium - Sedan

Acura ILX

With a final score of 53.04%, the new ILX is set to become just another Acura. It seems that Acura needs to find its way in the automotive world. Considering that Kia has a car with more luxury appeal than an Acura, I think it's time to rethink the Acura strategy.

2016 Suzuki Alto

6/16/2020

Micro - Hatchback (Rusty Award)

Suzuki Alto

With a final score of 34.78%, the new Alto is one all too bland model in desperate need of anything. Even the sport concept will not save this model from extinction in the world of automotive designs. The only claim to fame the Alto will ever get is making it onto the the 10 most bland list.

2016 Hyundai i20

6/16/2020

Sub-Compact - hatchback

hyundai i20

With a final score of 53.04%, the new i20 is sure to heat up the sub-compact hatch market. That is heat up the aftermarket world as the i20 has the perfect basis for any aftermarket tuner to start from. Wide wheel wells, bland hood and a flat bottom are sure to make this one hot ride.

2016 Opel Karl / Vauxhall Viva

6/16/2020

sub-Compact - Hatchback

Vauxhall Viva

With a final score of 49.57%, the new Karl/Viva has a long way to go before it can have the same crowd appeal as their little Adam sibling. Maybe Opel/Vauxhall should have added some more smooth lines and sport features

2016 Hyundai i30

6/16/2020

Compact - Hatchback

Hyundai i30

With a final score of 64.78%, the i30 is a slight leap of the previous model. Of course that is a very minor slight jump as the new i30 doesn't impress many. Next time Hyundai should do a remodel from the ground up.