Today I Learned...

"Amoore100" (amoore100) 01/23/2016 at 00:53 • Filed to: when someone complains about lexus' current styling

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...that years before Lexus released the CT200h hybrid hatchback, Giugiaro came up with a far less attractive Lexus hatchback design back in 1994 known as the Landau.

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Makes the CT look good in comparison, doesn’t it? Not one of Italdesign’s finest moments...

Kat Callahan > Amoore100 01/23/2016 at 00:58

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That front grill and headlight combinations are hideous. And this really looks like it should be a three door not a five door. Otherwise, I like it.

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > Amoore100 01/23/2016 at 00:59

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I always thought the CT was pretty sharp, but Toyota ruined an opportunity to have a hot hatch for the American public.

not for canada - australian in disguise > Amoore100 01/23/2016 at 01:00

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Sweet Daewoo.

Amoore100 > Kat Callahan 01/23/2016 at 01:03

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That and I think it needs to be a bit lower. Either way, goes to show that the CT actually isn’t a bad looking little thing, especially compared to what could have been twenty years ago. Also, good to see you around Oppo! I haven’t seen much from you lately, but every time you post something from Japan it is a treat! I hope everything is going well across the Pacific, and look forwards to hearing from you from time to time!

dogisbadob > Amoore100 01/23/2016 at 01:06

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I like it!

Amoore100 > not for canada - australian in disguise 01/23/2016 at 01:06

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Ick. I still think Giugiaro did worse on the Daewoo line.

Amoore100 > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD 01/23/2016 at 01:07

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Agreed. I hear it wasn’t even that economical, just slow and dreary while returning like 30 mpgish. Tragic.

Amoore100 > dogisbadob 01/23/2016 at 01:08

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Well, if we can just decapitate the front end it would honestly look passable, maybe even decent. But that evil grin is just nightmare inducing...

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Amoore100 01/23/2016 at 01:09

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Honestly, I don’t hate the predator face anymore.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Amoore100 01/23/2016 at 01:11

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Sweet Daewoo, bro

Amoore100 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/23/2016 at 01:12

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For Canada beat you to that one... ;D

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Amoore100 01/23/2016 at 01:13

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Dammit

Amoore100 > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 01/23/2016 at 01:15

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I hate the newer ones, but I liked the “in between” predator face.

not for canada - australian in disguise > Amoore100 01/23/2016 at 01:16

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I actually kinda like the Lanos...

Amoore100 > not for canada - australian in disguise 01/23/2016 at 01:21

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I think Bertone was better at Daewoo styling, since the clean and elegant Espero was their brainchild.

Kat Callahan > Amoore100 01/23/2016 at 01:30

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I wasn't writing as much because I was in an every day negotiation labor dispute with my primary employer over about $10,000 in pension contributions and it took months to resolve.

Amoore100 > Kat Callahan 01/23/2016 at 01:36

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Ah, that sounds rather painful, I hope everything is worked out by now! By the way, what is it that you do over in Japan? Just curious, don’t mean to be too prying if you don’t mind...

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Amoore100 01/23/2016 at 01:53

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introducing the Taurus hatchback by Buick

Amoore100 > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 01/23/2016 at 02:05

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Very accurate, but then again, all Lexuses had this kind of design style going on at the time thanks to Giugiaro. This one is just exceptionally ugly.

The first GS was rather Buick-like as well...

Kat Callahan > Amoore100 01/23/2016 at 02:32

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I’m a JHS teacher. Mostly English, sometimes Social Studies.

promoted by the color red > Amoore100 01/23/2016 at 02:44

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The Hope of Africa > Amoore100 01/23/2016 at 03:45

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That seems to be the precursor to the first Lexus GS ;)

pip bip - choose Corrour > Amoore100 01/23/2016 at 04:53

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never seen this Lexus before.

MultiplaOrgasms > Amoore100 01/23/2016 at 04:56

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You know whats even more baffling? All of Itals most hideous 90s designs eventually became Daewoos.

Klaus Schmoll > Amoore100 01/23/2016 at 06:58

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Compared to other cars from 94 it doesn’t look too bad. They wouldn’t use this design today obviously, but at that time they would have gotten some praise for it.

Nauraushaun > Kat Callahan 01/23/2016 at 07:10

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I know a few (Australian) people who have taken that path in Japan. It seems like a good gig for natural English speakers!

Nauraushaun > Amoore100 01/23/2016 at 07:12

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The roof is interesting. I don’t know why anyone would want a sunroof only for the rear, particularly in a hatch. It’s simultaneously similar to, and completely missing the point of a traditional landaulet.

It’s ugly, but compared to the over-worked shit Lexus has been putting out, it’s smooth and refined.

for Michigan > Amoore100 01/23/2016 at 07:51

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Pretty sure that’s a Buick.

/s

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Amoore100 01/23/2016 at 10:10

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Its not as bad as whatever hatchback you posted.

Amoore100 > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 01/23/2016 at 10:19

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Well no, but it’s getting worse...

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Amoore100 01/23/2016 at 10:20

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True.

Amoore100 > for Michigan 01/23/2016 at 10:20

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It looks like an Enclave was shrunk in the wash...

Amoore100 > Nauraushaun 01/23/2016 at 10:23

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Yeah, I concur that the lines are rather elegant and uncluttered compared to modern Lexuses, but the front doesn’t really do any wonders for me... That trunk is also very odd because the rear glass is wraparound and lifts up on its own... Perhaps this was designed to be a hatchback landaulet in a way, for chauffeured passengers who want a really weird looking five door...

Amoore100 > MultiplaOrgasms 01/23/2016 at 10:23

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Well they’re the only ones who they could get to take them...

Amoore100 > pip bip - choose Corrour 01/23/2016 at 10:23

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Me neither.

Amoore100 > Kat Callahan 01/23/2016 at 10:25

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Nice! Sounds like an interesting thing to do overseas, I think several of my high school teachers have actually done the same.

Amoore100 > The Hope of Africa 01/23/2016 at 10:27

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Kind of, but I guess since Ital was doing both at the same time they ended up looking similar. They even shared wheels!

Amoore100 > promoted by the color red 01/23/2016 at 10:31

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I KNEW I SAW THOSE TAILLIGHTS SOMEWHERE ON A VW!! I was trying to include that in the post but I figured I was just seeing things...thanks for bringing it up so I know I’m not crazy...

The Hope of Africa > Amoore100 01/23/2016 at 10:45

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Thanks for that insight bruh