Ah Mitsuoka.....never change...

"RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars" (rallydarkstrike)
10/29/2020 at 14:27 • Filed to: Mitsuoka

I’m not going to lie, this looks pretty damn awesome...

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DISCUSSION (35)

Cash Rewards > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
10/29/2020 at 14:32

Id rock the hell out of that. Show up at cars in coffee in a fucking ra v-4. Back into a spot in a crowded row and watch the confusion

Jim Spanfeller > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
10/29/2020 at 14:35

I really like the front of it, but in the photo of the black one at least, the rear looks really ugly to me. It’s got too many character lines, and gives the impression that it came dented from the factory. Oddly enough, this isn’t nearly as big of an issue on the more colorful ones for some reason. So I like it, but wow, never buy a black one.

Goggles Pizzano > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
10/29/2020 at 14:38

Horrible, and neat. Neatly horrible?

CompactLuxuryFan > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
10/29/2020 at 14:40

And who knew Suzuki was rebadging the RAV-4 Prime?? I’m just goad they’re still alive to make Jimnys! https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/suzuki-across-toyota-rav4-based-suv-priced-Ł45599

Brickman > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
10/29/2020 at 14:44

Kinja'd!!!

Chariotoflove > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
10/29/2020 at 14:44

The retro cues combined with the modern lines are confusing my brain.

punkgoose17 > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
10/29/2020 at 14:55

I like it with the classic steelies. I think this is the 1st Mitsuoka I like.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > punkgoose17
10/29/2020 at 15:09

Same, they really seemed to go after the ‘old Chevy truck’ vibe, but, weirdly, even with the modern body lines and the classic styling cues, I think they really hit a mix that somehow just works!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Chariotoflove
10/29/2020 at 15:10

I somehow think they did a really good job of combining them! It sortof reminds me of a modern Nissan Figaro with how well it blends modern with classic cues (at least to my eyes...)

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Brickman
10/29/2020 at 15:11

Yup, a lot of really big Chevy cues...

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > CompactLuxuryFan
10/29/2020 at 15:11

That seems almost as weird as FIAT rebadging the Suzuki SX4 as the FIAT Sedici back in the day!

Chariotoflove > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
10/29/2020 at 15:12

I mean, it’s not a train wreck or anything. My mind is just having problems processing the mashup.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Cash Rewards
10/29/2020 at 15:12

If I HAD to buy a modern SUV (I’m generally not a fan of them), this is one of the few larger ones I would ever actually consider! I wonder if Mitsuoka would make a kit so you could convert North-American spec RAV-4s to look like this...

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Jim Spanfeller
10/29/2020 at 15:13

I really like the whole package! I think they did a really good job combining the retro and modern styling cues!

Cash Rewards > punkgoose17
10/29/2020 at 15:34

Their corvette Miata (Miata corvette?) is pretty rad, I think

punkgoose17 > Cash Rewards
10/29/2020 at 16:03

I forgot about that. I like that one too.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
10/29/2020 at 16:11

This would have been a more acceptable Blazer resurrection IMO

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
10/29/2020 at 16:35

Oh man, so much yes...

ranwhenparked > Cash Rewards
10/29/2020 at 16:40

The Ray was a b eautiful little car.

Also,s ome versions of the Viewt aren’t terrible, though the classic Jaguar look falls apart once you see the interior.

feather-throttle-not-hair > Jim Spanfeller
10/29/2020 at 18:53

This. I was like “Ooohhhhh....ewwww..” Front is great. Back is maybe better than “awful” but it’s far short of “good.”

feather-throttle-not-hair > CompactLuxuryFan
10/29/2020 at 18:54

Man, just goes to show what a stupid hipster I am. I clicked that link and was like “I immediately like this more. ”

shop-teacher > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
10/29/2020 at 19:03

Oh hell yeah. This is way better.

shop-teacher > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
10/29/2020 at 19:04

Yeah, I dig it.

I actually like the current RAV-4's looks ... Which is a thing I can't believe I'm saying.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > shop-teacher
10/29/2020 at 19:42

I don’t mind the current RAV4...there really aren’t many SUVs I truly hate the styling of...I just find most so generic nowadays.

shop-teacher > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
10/29/2020 at 19:52

I can't say why, but I find it rather handsome. Especially in a good color, like the light blue they have. My neighbor recently bought a dark blue one. It is also nice looking.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > shop-teacher
10/29/2020 at 20:03

They do look nice in dark colors, I agree!

Jim Spanfeller > feather-throttle-not-hair
10/29/2020 at 20:31

It could really use some smoothing out. It’s probably just that way because that roof panel is structural and not an easy thing to change, but it definitely feels like they could’ve done better there. If this were a body kit sold separately, I’d just order the front and leave the back stock.

Jim Spanfeller > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
10/29/2020 at 20:34

For the front end, yes, I wholeheartedly agree with you. It looks li ke the Chevy Blazer we actually wanted Ch evy to make. It’s just in the rear where the bumper meets up with the roof, it kinda just looks like crumpled paper. Not the best transition.

Urambo Tauro > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
10/29/2020 at 20:49

“ I’m not your Blazer, Bu ddy!”

pip bip - choose Corrour > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
10/30/2020 at 04:17

could’ve been a lot worse.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > pip bip - choose Corrour
10/30/2020 at 05:41

For sure!

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > shop-teacher
10/30/2020 at 07:18

I mean, I like the Blazer. And TBH, if the Blazer came back like this, the complaint would then be with the engines and drivetrain available.

But effectively BURNING the name “Blazer” instead of just making a new one up drives me nuts... especially at a time when the Bronco is looking like it’s going to be a real hit.

Should’ve used “Trailblazer” and made a Colorado-based Blazer instead. It’s pretty much a spiritual Trailblazer descendant anyway.

And I like the new Trailblazer as well!!! Both of these vehicles look good, apparently drive well, and appear good value. But the NAMES

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Urambo Tauro
10/30/2020 at 07:20

Feels like shoehorning a bit but OK

I’m not your buddy, guy !

Khalbali > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
10/30/2020 at 07:59

I like most of their stuff particularly the rockstar and himiko.

Kinja'd!!!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Khalbali
10/30/2020 at 13:37

Oo o, that second one is pretty well done!