Car designs are getting weirder. If you are a vehicle fan or enthusiast, you already know this trend.
This was more noticeable in the early 2000s and 2010s. Although the automotive industry transitioned to cooler designs in the 2020s, there are still some cars that have peculiar designs.
These include the futuristic 2022 Land Rover Defender, the bulky Hyundai Kona N, as well as the retro-inspired Hyundai Ioniq 5.
If you are wondering why carmakers tend to use unusual designs for their vehicles, there's a very simple reason.
Why Are Car Designs Getting Weirder?
According to Slash Gear's latest report, vehicle manufacturers design cars as a part of their marketing strategies.
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A detailed view of the 1956 Fiat 600 Multipla during the 25th edition of InterClassics Maastricht held at MECC Halls on January 11, 2018 in Maastricht, Netherlands.
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As people tend to stay online, social media platforms are becoming low-cost marketing options for many carmakers.
But, standing out is not the only reason for weird car design gimmicks.
Experts stated that in the automotive industry, features and vehicle performances are not enough to earn market shares.
San Francisco University's 2014 study revealed that esthetics and design are among the factors that drive the vehicle purchasing decisions of consumers.
Most Peculiar Vehicles
When you say weird cars, many people will think about the Tesla Cybertruck and other newer versions. But, their designs are not that peculiar compared to older vehicles.
US News provided the list of the weirdest vehicles you can see on the road. Here are some of them:
Pea Car
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Why Are Car Designs Getting Weirder? | List of the Most Peculiar Vehicles
Designed by Asylum, a London-based company, the Pea Car is a very unusual vehicle since it has a sphere shape.
1999 Fiat Multipla
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A Fiat 600 multipla from 1956 is displayed on February 6, 2013 at the Grand Palais in Paris on the eve of an auction of luxury vintage cars.
The 1999 Fiat Multipla may look like a normal vehicle at first. But, as you get closer to it, you will see that its design is similar to some deep-sea creators, such as the angler fish.
Oscar-Mayer Wienermobile
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An Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is parked January 23, 2002 outside the Oscar Mayer Elementary School in Chicago.
The Oscar-Mayer Wienermobile is perhaps among the weirdest cars you can see on the road. This is because it has a large hot dog at its top.
If you want to see the exact photos of these peculiar vehicles, click this link.
Aside from these cars, some unusual vehicles are quite affordable.
These include a hot wheels-like electric car that is offered on Alibaba.
There's also an electric van that has an airport-like style design.
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Written by Griffin Davis
